Aeva’s groundbreaking 4D LiDAR technology enhances AID’s perception capabilities and increases vehicle safety while accelerating time to market for autonomous vehicles. MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE) – Aeva, the company building the next-generation sensing system for autonomous vehicles, today announced a…
LEVERKUSEN, U.K.–Premium brake brand, Textar, has added to its expansive aftermarket product range by manufacturing brake pads for the Audi A1 Sportback (GBA). Utilizing cutting-edge technology, Textar products are precision engineered to offer maximum safety, performance and comfort. This approach…
19 March 2019 – Premium brake brand, Textar, has added seven new brake pads to its aftermarket range for marques including Audi A8 2010, Audi Q7 2015, Audi A4 2016, Audi A5 2016, Audi A8 2017, Audi Q5 2016 and Audi Q7…
Audi Q7 brake squeal problems don’t warrant a lawsuit much less a class action lawsuit, says attorneys for the automaker in a motion to dismiss the complaint. According to the lawsuit, 2015-2018 Audi Q7 SUVs practically leave people deaf from…
On our recent first drive of the all-electric Audi e-tron crossover, we learned how the company wants the driving experience to feel completely natural for first-time EV owners. Yes, there is the brisk acceleration and quiet ride typical of EVs, but most…
Premium brake brand, Textar, is first to market with new aftermarket brake pads for the Audi Q8. Textar, which is manufactured by global OE friction manufacturer, TMD Friction, benefits from the company’s extensive research and development to deliver the most…
Brian Hearing is an engineer and acoustics expert. He previously worked for the Department of Defense on sound-related projects, such as technology that can listen for distant tanks or helicopters. Now Hearing is exploring the civilian aspects of sound. In…
November 14, 2018 — Audi Q7 squeaking brakes have caused a lawsuit that alleges model year 2015-2018 Q7 SUVs are equipped with defective braking systems that cause loud high-pitched noise that creates a safety hazard. The lawsuit alleges squealing and…
The new Audi A6 get top grades when it comes to passive safety — in the Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme), one of the most important safety tests in Europe, it earned the highest rating of five stars. This…
Euro NCAP releases the safety ratings of four new cars today. Both the Audi A6 and the VW Touareg achieve a maximum five- star rating, the Ford Tourneo Connect achieves a solid four-star rating and the new Suzuki Jimny scores…
17 September 2018 – Premium brake brand, Textar, has added to its expansive aftermarket product range by manufacturing brake pads for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2016 and GLC 2016, Audi A5 2016 and Q5 2016 as well as the Ford Kuga 2014. Utilising…
New Jersey lawsuit claims genuine Audi replacement brake pads and rotors are defective on Q7 model Audi Q7 squeaky brakes have caused a class-action lawsuit filed for all New Jersey citizens who had brakes installed by Audi dealers between July 19,…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The majority of America’s car buyers seem to focus on SUVs and trucks, and give lip service to anything electrified, but in doing so, they are missing some terrific sedan offerings like the refreshed 2024 Hyundai Sonata.…
Euro NCAP, an influential organization in automotive safety testing, has introduced the first ever safety rating tests for heavy trucks. This new development is aimed at enhancing road safety by addressing the disproportionately high number of truck-related road fatalities in…
Juratek, a well-established leader in automotive braking solutions, has recently introduced 16 new products to its comprehensive parts portfolio. This strategic enhancement aims to broaden its coverage across a diverse range of vehicle models, addressing the needs of the expanding…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The compact-segment Tucson has been Hyundai’s best-selling sport-utility vehicle (SUV) since its 2004 introduction, something I completely understand following a recent week behind the wheel of a 2024 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD. Quiet, comfortable, responsive, roomy and…
Sphere Brake Defense, Inc. (SBD, Inc.), a leading innovator in brake system technology, has proudly attained the ISO 9001 certification, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to quality management and customer satisfaction. The ISO 9001:2015 certification underscores SBD’s dedication…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The 2024 Nissan Sentra SR is a very nice, efficient, comfortable, fun small sedan with an updated look. Nissan described the visual changes to the 2024 Sentra SR as incorporating “dark chrome trim for the V-motion grille,…
ZF Aftermarket has enhanced its product range with 80 new additions to its TRW and SACHS branded portfolios, marking a significant update for early 2024. This strategic expansion broadens the availability of its TRW Master Cylinders and Brake Boosters, now…
SBS Friction, a foremost manufacturer specializing in brakes for motorcycles, scooters, and all-terrain vehicles, marks a significant stride towards sustainable production. The company proudly announces its recent achievement of the ISO 50001 certification for energy management, setting a precedent in…
Celebrating six decades at the forefront of wheel-end technology, ConMet has launched an insightful new series of service videos. This initiative underscores ConMet’s commitment to sharing its unparalleled expertise with industry technicians and service professionals. The ConMet Service Video Series…
PALO ALTO, Calif. – For the second consecutive year, I secured a Kia EV6 subcompact sport-utility vehicle (SUV) during a trip to California, rediscovering how inconspicuously – and enjoyably — this electric vehicle (EV) blended into the Bay Area automotive…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Hyundai decided to leave a good thing as is by carrying over unchanged the 2024 Ioniq 6 electric vehicle (EV) sedan from its multi-award-winning – including World Car of the Year, World Design of the Year and…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Ford celebrated its iconic Bronco brand for the 2023 model year with a unique Heritage Limited Edition version of both its full-size off roader and the subcompact Bronco Sport. The company produced 1,966 examples of each model…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Hyundai’s designers began their work on the new 2024 Kona range by envisioning it as a fully electric small sport-utility vehicle (SUV) and then adapted it to an internal-combustion-engine variant; a reverse of what had been the…