Source: AP Racing announcement COVENTRY, U.K. — AP Racing, a leading manufacturer of performance brake and clutch systems, has become a technical partner to Bahrain Raid Xtreme (BRX). The team’s car, the Prodrive Hunter, has been re-designed by U.K.-based motorsport…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The Jeep Grand Cherokee has set standards within the mid-size sport-utility vehicle (SUV) segment since it literally crashed into America’s psyche at the 1992 Detroit International Auto Show and now extends its market reach by entering into…
ORLANDO, Fla. – The agenda for this year’s 39th annual SAE International Brake Colloquium & Exhibition has been announced and can be viewed by clicking HERE. This year’s program includes more than 70 live and on-demand presentations plus six live-streamed…
EXETER, U.K. — Phenolic composite brake pad backing plates are a disruptive idea that has yet to find acceptance, which is surprising considering they are 75-percent lighter, inert and corrosion-free, thermally insulating and have superior damping properties – just the…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Genesis has continued its assault on the premium-vehicle market with this year’s launch of the GV70 compact sport utility (SUV), which aggressively takes on the likes of – and meets them head on — Volvo, BMW, Lexus,…
Source: Volkswagen announcement Herndon, VA — Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced that the 2021 ID.4 was named a 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). To qualify for a 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, vehicles…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The completely redesigned and reengineered 2022 Hyundai Tucson puts the Korean automaker into the top echelon of compact sport utility (SUV) producers. And at $38,600 for the extremely well-equipped Tucson Limited Hybrid AWD (all-wheel drive) I spent…
The following was posted by Keronite on its work to eliminate brake fading with modern components. The link to the entire post also provides a means to obtain the company’s white paper of its research on this subject. HAVERHILL, U.K.…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Building a world-class sport sedan means starting with a solid, competent platform which Hyundai has done in transforming the 2021 Sonata into a terror by giving the four-door its N Line treatment. The high-performance, race-track bred N…
Source: Licoln announcement DEARBORN, Mich. – Heads turn at the sight of a Lincoln Navigator with its unmistakable, commanding presence and elegant design. And with the debut of the new 2022 Navigator, Lincoln is elevating first-class travel yet again with…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The all-new 2021 Kia Sorento X-Line AWD is a terrific vehicle, continuing the South Korean brand’s succession of impressive new models. Vehicles like the Telluride, Carnival, K5, Stinger and Seltos instantaneously put Kia in the top of…
John Goreham, a member of the New England Motor Press Association, recently reported in a post on Torque News about his participation in a General Motors’ event designed to demonstrate some of the unique features and characteristics of the all-electric…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Like the towering redwoods for which it is named, the Toyota Sequoia cuts an impressive figure whether parked in a driveway or cruising down the highway. And in the Blizzard Pearl white livery with black accents of…
Source: ADVICS announcement TORRANCE, Calif. – In an ongoing effort to expand its current product offering for the North American aftermarket, ADVICS – the leader in advanced braking technology and member of the AISIN Group of companies – has launched…
Source: Bosch Auto Parts announcement Oakbrook, Ill. – Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, has announced a new line of high-performance brake pads, specially designed for police pursuit vehicles. The Bosch Police Pursuit brake pads are manufactured…
Deaglán Ó Meachair filed the following post, “Inside the eye of the dust storm,” on BrakeBetter.com concerning the evolution of vehicle-emission management from exhaust-pollution control to include that of brake systems. The post is excerpted with emphasis on the braking…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Sometimes a five or six-foot bed, 7,500-pound towing capacity and room for up to five passengers is all a pickup-truck buyer needs, so Ford two years ago expanded its pickup line to include the mid-size Ranger. There…
CHATHAM, Mass. – An exhilarating week behind the wheel of the updated 2022 Genesis G70 3.3T RWD reinforced – and strengthened – the opinion I formed when I drove the 2020 G70 last June: a car does not need a…
Source: Alcon announcement MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Alcon, a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of brakes, clutches and actuation for motorsports, original-equipment manufacturers, aftermarket, specialist and armored/defense vehicles, has released a front brake upgrade for the Toyota Tacoma…
CHATHAM, Mass. – I have spent a week of amazement while driving the all-new 2021 Toyota Sienna Limited minivan. Amazed at the quiet, comfortable ride; extensive technological features, and incredible 45-miles-per-gallon fuel economy – the best I have ever seen…
Source: TMD Friction announcement LEVERKUSEN, Germany — TMD Friction, via its Mintex brand, is back on the racetrack in the Focus Cup 2021, as it continues its commitment to supporting motorsport and demonstrating its association with racing and braking safety.…
Source: BMW announcement excerpted here. Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – BMW announced the all-new second generation BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe which combines the power, dynamics and agility of the 4 Series with a beautiful long, sleek body, 4-doors and 5-seat…
DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford today took the wraps off the new 2022 Ford Maverick hybrid pickup truck featuring a projected 40 miles-per-gallon fuel economy in city driving, seating for five, and up to 500 miles of driving on a tank…
CHATHAM, Mass. – “$43,000 for a Hyundai?!” “This is a Hyundai Santa Fe?!” The surprise in my passenger’s voice about both the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe price and the overall vehicle reflects the image many Americans have of the South…
Source: Detroit Diesel Corporation announcement DETROIT, Mich. – Detroit has added new features to the Detroit Assurance suite of safety systems including enhanced and industry-first capabilities designed to improve the overall driver experience and keep drivers and the general public…