Source: Arbe announcement LAS VEGAS — Arbe Robotics Ltd. (Arbe), a global leader in next-generation Imaging radar solutions, introduces the addition of Free Space Mapping to its revolutionary Imaging Radar perception stack at CES 2022. Arbe has radically enhanced its…
Source: ZF announcement Las Vegas – ZF is a leader in the development of driver assist systems (ADAS), providing intelligence, advanced safety and automated functions while expanding its business with leading global automakers and recent business awards. “Our vehicle manufacturer…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The year just concluded brought 52 disparate vehicles for a TBR Drive, from a Mini Convertible to a Nissan Frontier mid-size pickup to a Ford Transit commercial van, all of which featured automatic-emergency braking (AEB) and a…
Source: Knorr-Bremse announcement MUNICH — Knorr-Bremse has been awarded a major, long-term remote condition monitoring contract by Siemens Mobility. As Knorr-Bremse is systematically building its expertise in the field of digital Maintenance-as-a-Service (MaaS) for the rail industry, the company will…
DEARBORN, Mich. — The Ford F-150 PowerBoost™ Full Hybrid pickup truck, reviewed in this week’s TBR Drive, goes about its business quietly and efficiently, including the blending of its regenerative-braking and hydraulic-braking capabilities. Depending upon the hybrid’s need for energy…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Unlike a vast number of American automotive consumers, I have never seen myself as a full-size pickup truck kind of guy. But after my second week-long session in a 2021 Ford F-150 4X4 Supercrew Limited Ecoboost full…
One of the steps to complete vehicle autonomy is vehicle-to-vehicle communications. The following is announcement of a report looking at this, the V2X segment, of the auto-safety industry: CAMPBELL, Calif. — Mobile Experts released a report (Cellular V2X 2021) that…
Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO — Bringing together modern technology and heavy-duty durability, NRS Brakes has launched a new line of premium galvanized pads exclusively for the 2019-2021 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks. Matching the strength and power that Ram…
Source: Motiv Power Systems announcement FOSTER CITY, Calif. — The $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides significant funding to electrify and modernize transportation. Already ahead of the curve is sustainable technology company Motiv Power Systems. Focused on…
DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 115,000 model-year 2021 and 2022 Escape and Bronco Sport sport utility vehicles (SUV) due to a potential defect in the rear brake linings which could impact braking performance. According to the…
Source: NuBrakes announcement AUSTIN, Texas — NuBrakes, the full-service platform that delivers mobile auto maintenance for consumers and operators, announced a $9 million Series A funding round led by Canvas Ventures, with participation from existing investors including Contrary Capital, Bling…
Source: Stellantis announcement AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica has earned the TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) rating from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). The rating applies to vehicles built after September of this year, following a…
CHATHAM, Mass. – A buddy of mine who has leased a Tesla Model 3 for the past two-and-a-half years was anxious to go for a ride while I had my second go-round with a battery-electric (BEV) 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E…
Source: Nutexa Frictions announcement HOYLAKE, U.K. — Nutexa Frictions Ltd now has a number of LCV (light commercial vehicle) pads in its product portfolio for a range of popular vehicle makes and models, including Citroen, Ford, Mercedes Sprinter and Volkswagen,…
Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO — Designed to meet the versatility and adventure that Hyundai Venue and Kia Soul drivers demand, NRS Brakes recently released galvanized brake pads engineered for these smaller sport utility vehicles (SUVs). NRS Brakes’ premium brake…
Source: Euro NCAP announcement LEUVEN, Belgium — Euro NCAP recently published the Assisted Driving grades of seven cars equipped with Highway Assist. The overall best performer in this batch is the BMW iX3, graded as ‘Very Good’. Two others –…
Source: Wilwood Engineering announcement CAMARILLO, Calif. — Wilwood has combined the capabilities of Grand National four piston calipers with lug-drive dynamic-mount rotors in a new road-race package for 2005-2014 Ford Mustangs. The road-race kit features the high-capacity braking and heat-management…
CHATHAM, Mass. – As the holiday season unfolds, we are often reminded (through advertising if nowhere else) that good things come in small packages. The 2021 Hyundai Venue subcompact crossover/SUV validates this adage. At 159-inches long, the Venue is almost…
Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO — Continuing to expand its line of brake pads for all-electric and hybrid vehicles, NRS Brakes – a leading manufacturer of EV brake pads – recently released re-engineered pads for the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The new 2021 Lincoln Nautilus, with redesigned interior, offers its lavishly pampered occupants the same level of sanctuary its marine namesake finds within the shell protecting it from its uncertain ocean environment. Lincoln, Ford’s luxury division, has…
Source: Ouster announcement SAN FRANCISCO — Ouster, Inc. (NYSE: OUST), a leading provider of high-resolution digital lidar sensors, has introduced the DF series, a flexible and scalable high-performance solid-state digital lidar platform for the automotive industry. The DF series is…
Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO — A perfect match for the eco-friendly adventure of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, NRS Brakes recently expanded its line of premium galvanized brake pads designed to match the safety and the performance of the plug-in…
Source: Bosch announcement Oak Brook, Ill.– Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, announced the 4.15 and 4.16 software updates for the ADS 325 (3925), ADS 525X (3945), 625 (3970) and 625X (3975). The new update covers 2022…
EAST HADDAM, Conn. – Consumer Reports, which purchases, tests and evaluates some 50 vehicles annually, noticed a troubling trend – the stopping distances of hybrid vehicles were generally greater in comparison to the gasoline-only versions of like models. “We noticed…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Subaru describes the new 2022 Outback Wilderness as the most rugged and capable Outback since its launch as a 1994 model. Considering its 9.5-inches of ground clearance, front skid plate, all-terrain tires along with its upgraded and…