PLANO, Texas – Lexus went online to launch the latest iteration of its rear-wheel-drive IS luxury sport sedan with improvements in all aspects, including safety and advance driver assist systems. The four-door combines performance with the signature Lexus combination of…
Source: GM Authority post DETROIT – Chevrolet will expand the availability of Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) on the 2021 Silverado, offering the technology on lesser trim levels of the popular full-size pickup truck. The least-expensive Chevrolet Silverado trim available with…
CHATHAM, Mass. – That’s BIG! First impressions are always significant and my initial response after walking around the redesigned 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali 4WD Crew Cab pickup truck concerned how I was going to pilot it out of my…
Source: Extra.ie post DUBLIN, Ireland – Mazda Motor Ireland is recalling certain Mazda 3 and Mazda CX 30 vehicles because they may stop unexpectedly due to issues with the SBS automatic emergency braking (AEB) system. There are 546 units affected…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Characterizing a car as a coupe used to evoke a specific image: two doors, a sloping rear roof, limited, if any, room for second-row passengers and a sporting persona. Mercedes-Benz redefined the concept early this century with…
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Following the overturning of a lower-court’s ruling, FCA US LLC (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) will have to defend itself in a suit brought by a woman claiming the absence of a collision-mitigation system with automatic-emergency braking (AEB) in…
Source: Veoneer announcement STOCKHOLM — The automotive technology company Veoneer, Inc. (NYSE: VNE and SSE: VNE SDB), launched its state-of-the-art suite of collision mitigation technology on the new fully electric Polestar 2. Veoneer began production of its advanced sensing technology…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The sharply creased refreshed 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring (a mouthful meaning top-of-the-Civic range) provides an entertaining driving experience in a tight, reliable and economical package. Regardless how hard I pushed the four-door compact with the…
Source: Motor Trend post As The BRAKE Report continues to highlight vehicle-safety systems and achievements, we offer the following post by Motor Trend. The iconic automotive publication evaluated the federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for…
DETROIT, Mich. – Buick Encore GX owners who want a more detailed “explanation” on how to use the subcompact SUV’s automatic parking assist with automatic emergency braking can turn to a new YouTube “how-to” video produced by the automaker. The…
CHATHAM, Mass. – After driving several large pickup trucks and SUVs I thought a week in the luxurious subcompact, all-wheel-drive (AWD) 2020 Mazda 3 would be like piloting a stealth vehicle. I was wrong – the redesigned four-door’s lines flowing…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Imposing, almost menacing in its crystal black skin, the new for 2020 Honda Pilot Black Edition incorporates the extensive changes of the redesigned (for 2019) three-row mid-size SUV in a comprehensively equipped package. And lurking under the…
DETROIT, Mich. – Chevrolet added six safety features to the standard-equipment list of the refreshed 2021 Traverse mid-size sport-utility vehicle (SUV), which goes on sale later this year. “With this refreshed Traverse, Chevy will have one of the freshest SUV…
Source: AutoCar India post NEW DELHI – The Indian government, like those throughout the industrialized world, is moving to mandate automatic-emergency braking (AEB) systems as standard on vehicles sold in the country. Research by German automotive safety-systems developer/ supplier Bosch…
CHATHAM, MA – As America’s full-size pickups grow larger with each new generation, mid-size models like the 2020 SuperCrew 4×4 Ford Ranger Lariat hits the sweet spot of the market for many, offering pickup versatility in reasonably spacious vehicle with…
CHATHAM, Mass. – A few years ago, Ford considered terminating The Lincoln Motor Company, its luxury division best known for providing the Town Cars which dominated America’s car-service providers. Sales had dropped steadily, and the product portfolio was not competitive.…
Source: FMT News STOCKHOLM – Swedish automaker Volvo recalled 736,000 cars on March 13 to fix a problem with their automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems. Volvo Cars said “the AEB support system has been found to not function properly under…
Source: The following story by Casey Williams was posted on WFYI.org’s Website. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – As an auto journalist who has been driving new cars and covering the industry since anti-lock brakes, side airbags, and stability control were advanced safety…
Source: Mercedes-Benz Stuttgart, Germany – The updated Mercedes-Benz E Class was scheduled for reveal at the now canceled Geneva Auto Show, but the German luxury automaker unveiled its cornerstone family of vehicles through online avenues. The E-Class Sedans and Wagons…
Source: National Safety Council Itasca, Ill. – For the second consecutive year, the U.S. experienced a small decline in traffic deaths, according to preliminary estimates released by the National Safety Council (NSC). In 2019, an estimated 38,800 people lost their…
Source: Mack LAS VEGAS – The versatile Mack® Granite® model is now available with the next generation of Bendix Wingman Fusion, improving safety for those on the road or traveling to a jobsite. Mack Trucks made the announcement during World…
Source: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CHICAGO – Claiming to have the most standard and overall safety features of any minivan and the return of available all-wheel drive (AWD), Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) introduced the redesigned 2021 Chrysler Pacifica at this week’s…
Source: Veoneer STOCKHOLM — Veoneer, Inc. (NYSE: VNE and SSE: VNE SDB), the world’s largest pure-play company focused on advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving (AD), and its software joint venture Zenuity, have been selected by a global,…
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Elaine L. Chao has announced new transportation initiatives aimed at harnessing new and existing technologies to improve safety for the traveling public and first responders. “These safety…
Source: (CNET) Road Show Automatic emergency braking (AEB) is perhaps the most useful active safety feature on the market. It can quickly turn a would-be fender-bender into a non-issue. The good news is nearly every major automaker has signed on…