Category Automotive

Kettering University tested AEB systems

Kettering University Test AEB Systems

Source: Kettering University announcement FLINT, Mich. — Kettering University Assistant Professor Dr. Ahmed Mekky and his team of graduate students are discovering the limitations of vehicles’ automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems to help owners better understand their vehicles. Rimkus Consulting…

Dan Sandberg is retiring as president & CEO of Brembo N.A.

Sandberg to Retire from Brembo N.A.

PLYMOUTH, Mich. – Daniel M. Sandberg will be retiring July 10th from his position as president and chief executive officer of Brembo North America following more than 14 years at the company. Stephane Rolland, president and CEO of Brembo China…

ADAS and AV vehicles might not be ready for prime time as presented today

NHTSA Reveals Crash Data for ADAS-Equipped Vehicles

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed the results of the initial 10 months of data covering road incidents involving vehicles with SAE Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The nine-page Summary Report: Standing General…

AP Racing opened its U.S. office in Charlotte, N.C.

AP Racing Opens U.S. Office

Source: AP Racing announcement CHARLOTTE, N.C. — AP Racing has officially opened its all-new U.S. office in Charlotte, N.C. AP Racing North America Corporation (APRNA) is now providing automotive and motorsport customers across the U.S. and Canada greater access to…

2023 Subaru Ascent receives upgraded ADAS

ADAS Upgraded in 2023 Ascent

CAMDEN, N.J. – Subaru of America announced the 2023 Ascent, its three-row sport utility vehicle (SUV), which comes standard with the latest, upgraded version of EyeSight Driver Assist Technology (ADAS). The enhanced EyeSight system operates more smoothly and under a…

Cadillac is recalling certain 2022 XT6 models for missing brake-fluid reservoir cap labels

Cadillac XT6 Recalled for Missing Label

DETROIT – General Motors is recalling certain model-year 2022 Cadillac XT6 sport utility vehicles which might be missing a warning label on their brake-fluid-reservoir caps. The 235 Cadillac SUVs included within the recall population, produced between Sept. 22, 2021 and…

CHQ opened a new R&R remanufacturing facility in S. Calif.

CHQ Opens New Remanufacturing Facility

Source: Rebuilt Caliper Headquarters of America announcement SIGNAL HILL, Calif. — Rebuilt Caliper Headquarters of America (CHQ), a leading brake caliper remanufacturer for passenger vehicles, light- and medium-duty trucks, classic, and high-performance vehicles, has announced the opening of a new…

Continental will hire 100 staffers for its new New Braunfels ADAS plant this summer

Continental to Add 100 at New Braunfels

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – Continental is reported to be adding 100 staffers at its New Braunfels, Texas plant this summer which will produce advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Expected to be opened in the fall, the facility will employ approximately 580…

2023 Subaru Crosstreks wtih CVT feature standard ADAS

ADAS Featured in 2023 Crosstreks with CVT

Source: Subaru of America announcement CAMDEN, N.J.—All Subaru model-year 2023 Crosstrek and Crosstrek Hybrid models equipped with the automatic Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable transmission) will feature standard advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS). The CVT is optional in the Crosstrek Base and…

MPA launched a new line of brake pads and brake rotors

MPA Launches Pads and Rotors

Source: Motorcar Parts of America announcement LOS ANGELES — Motorcar Parts of America Inc. (MPA; Nasdaq: MPAA) announced the introduction of a comprehensive line of brake pads and rotors, serving the professional installer market under the company’s Quality-Built brand. The…

Tesla expands one-pedal driving capability

NHTSA Again Queries Tesla About “Phantom Braking”

AUSTIN, Texas – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has requested detailed information from Tesla concerning unexpected brake activation by model-year 2021-2022 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles following 758 owner complaints. This…

Mercedes-Benz is recalling nearly 1 million vehicles due to a brake-booster issue

Mercedes-Benz Recalls Nearly 1 Million Vehicles

STUTTGART, Germany – Mercedes-Benz AG acknowledged Saturday (June 4) it is recalling nearly 1 million vehicles due a potential corrosion-linked issue with their brake boosters, a follow-up global recall to one announced last month in the United States. The latest…

New Mercedes-Benz GLC brings updated ADAS

GLC Update with More ADAS

Source: Mercedes-Benz announcement STUTTGART, Germany – Modern, sporty luxury – the new GLC embodies this in every detail. It is the most dynamic model in the successful SUV family from Mercedes-Benz. This is underlined, even at first glance, by its…

Sangsin Brake America promoted John Kim

Sangsin Promotes John Kim

Source: Sangsin Brake America announcement DULUTH, Ga. – John Kim has been promoted to Director of Sales & Business Development of Sangsin Brake America, according to Kiwon Hoe, President of Sangsin Brake America. “I am very pleased to announce John’s…

Meneta has developed new adhesives

Meneta Group Develops New, Unique Adhesive

Source: Meneta announcement ODENSE, Denmark — The Denmark-based brake component manufacturer, Meneta Group, has again demonstrated its engineering excellence and innovative capacity. At the end of Q1 2022, Meneta finalized the development of a new adhesive named H1. It is…