Source: Terranet AB announcement LUND, Sweden – Terranet AB (Nasdaq: TERRNT-B.ST), developers of advanced driver-assistance software that specifically addresses safety, successfully showcased its patented, VoxelFlow™ sensor technology at STARTUP AUTOBAHN yesterday in a joint presentation with Mercedes-Benz. VoxelFlow™ uses high…
Source: ZF announcement FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — ZF has launched its coASSIST Level2+ semi-automated driving system on the 2020 Dongfeng Aerolus Yixuan (which was launched late in 2020). This marks the first launch globally of coASSIST which delivers advanced safety…
Source: Goodyear Brakes recently posted an article on its Website explaining how corrosion can adversely affect the operation and lifespan of a vehicle’s brakes as well how to fix and prevent this issue from occurring. We have excerpted the post…
Source: Motional announcement Boston — Motional is now operating driverless vehicles on public roads, becoming one of the world’s first companies to do so. The inaugural testing took place in Las Vegas this month and consisted of multiple driverless vehicles…
ATLANTA – Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has agreed to recall certain sport utility vehicles 2020-21 which may have electronic stability program (ESP) units which need software updating to cope with a specific type of evasive-driving action. The company will be recalling…
Source: The following is excerpted from a post from Master Power Brakes on its new billet aluminum brake booster check valve. The entire post, with additional images, can be viewed by clicking HERE. MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Picture it, summer, 2021.…
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. – BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2021 vehicles due to a potential defective brake-boost and anti-lock braking system (ABS). According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-062,…
Source: The following excerpted from a post on Paul Tan’s Automotive News in Malaysia describing a European recall of certain Mazda MX-30 SUVs due to a rear-brake light issue and another affecting the hill-start assist. SHAH ALAM, Malaysia – The…
Source: Easyrain announcement RIVOLI, Italy – The Easyrain AIS (Aquaplaning Intelligent Solution) is the first system capable of effectively countering aquaplaning, a dangerous phenomenon and annually causes thousands of accidents. The system, a result of the partnership Easyrain, Bosch and…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — INFINITI unveiled the new QX55 crossover coupe, filled with the Japanese luxury automaker’s ProASSIST Package of advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS), which is scheduled to begin selling in April. The four-door “coupe” (referring more to the swoopy styling…
CAMBIANO, Italy – The following was posted by Brembo, which supplied the brakes for what is being hailed as the most powerful Italian sports car every produced, the Battista by Automobili Pininfarina. Some cars are destined to go down in…
Source: Brembo blog PLYMOUTH, Mich. – Brembo posted the following extensive piece (excerpted here) about the new high-performance Cadillac Blackwing variants for which the Italian brake manufacturer is providing the braking systems. IN RECENT YEARS, MORE AND MORE PEOPLE HAVE…
Source: Akebono announcement and NIKKEI Asia post TOKYO – Akebono Brake Industry, a major Japanese supplier of brake components to the automotive industry including clients like Toyota Motor and Nissan Motor, has admitted to falsifying data, including component-quality assessments, on…
Source: Auburn University College of Engineering announcement AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn University has opened the doors to a sophisticated new autonomous vehicle research facility at Auburn’s National Center for Asphalt Technology test track — one of the few facilities of…
Source: Sparta announcement KENT, Wash. – Sparta Brakes has introduced a variety of All-in-One Brake Kits which take the worry about having all the parts necessary to complete an aftermarket brake-replacement. All a customer has to do is let Sparta…
Source: CarComplaints.com post LOS ANGELES – “Squealing” brakes has prompted a class-action lawsuit in federal court alleging defective Porsche Cayenne brakes are at the root of the issue. Pieces of the following are excerpted from an article by David A.…
STEZZANO, Italy – Brembo, one of the world’s leading brake component manufacturer, has been named Best Brand 2020 in the brake category by the prestigious German monthly magazine Sport Auto. The Italian company received 83.3 percent of the votes in…
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Chrysler has recalled certain 2021 model year Ram 1500 Classic SLT pickup trucks which may be missing the master cylinder push rod retaining clip due to a manufacturing issue. The recall covers 24 trucks built between…
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Mitsubishi has introduced its redesigned 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross with extensive changes inside and out as well underneath the revamped crossover/sport utility vehicle (SUV). Included are major upgrades to the standard safety/advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS) offered. Expanded…
Source: Wilwood Engineering announcement Camarillo, Calif. – Wilwood Engineering’s new XR Race-Only Brake Fluid is the same extreme high-temperature fluid used in the most demanding race series, including Formula 1, World Rally Championship, FIA World Endurance, and Moto GP. XR…