Auburn Hills, Mich. – The 2023 Jeep® Grand Cherokee and the three-row Jeep Grand Cherokee L have earned TOP SAFETY PICK+ ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). It is the highest possible rating awarded by the IIHS…
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Chrysler (as FCA US, LLC) has agreed to recall certain 2023 Jeep Wrangler sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) which might have been produced with the rear center-high-mounted-stop lamp (CHMSL) installed in such a way its visibility was obstructed.…
DONCASTER, U.K. — Braking supplier, JURATEK, has revealed its latest new-to-range references, with 20 new part numbers introduced to its leading product portfolio to meet increased demand. The latest high-quality braking components added to JURATEK’s range includes six brake discs, eight…
LOS ANGELES — Motorcar Parts of America Inc. (Nasdaq: MPAA) announced it recently added more than 50 new late model vehicle brake pad and rotor part number applications to its catalog, providing additional coverage for more than five-million vehicles. These…
BEAR MOUNTAIN, N.Y. – Electric vehicles, like the Hyundai Ioniq 6, Volvo S60 Recharge PHEV and Mazda CX-90 PHEV, are amongst the myriad of new models emerging on a regular basis reaffirming the move towards full electrification of automotive propulsion.…
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Recently Akebono Brake Corporation expanded its ProACT and EURO Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad line by 10 new part numbers: ACT1965, ACT2032, ACT2065, ACT2186, ACT2223, ACT2229, ACT2371 and EUR1894, EUR1924, EUR2074. Electronic wear sensor and Premium stainless…
CHATHAM, Mass – A lot of compact SUVs are being dressed up as adventure vehicles, whereas Jeep ensures its Compass Trailhawk is truly off-road capable by certifying it as Trail Rated®. Achieving this certification means the 2023 Compass Trailhawk 4X4…
CHATHAM, Mass – After a week in an electric-blue 2023 Cadillac CT4 V-Series Blackwing, I now know what is like to drive a (real-life) Hot Wheels® car. According to Mattel’s media website, the iconic miniature die-cast vehicles were “designed to…
BANBURY, U.K — All-makes aftermarket specialist First Line Ltd. has revealed its latest range expansion to its popular First Line and Borg & Beck product lines, delivering 59 additional references. The company is meeting the increased demand for replacement car…
LONDON — Delphi Technologies, a brand of BorgWarner Inc, has announced the release of three first-to-market braking components for Jeep and BMW as part of its European aftermarket braking program. The latest additions include front (Delphi reference BG9513C) and rear…
Source: Reportlinker announcement NEW YORK — The global autonomous cars market will grow from $931.34 billion in 2022 to $1,047.13 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.4 percent. The autonomous cars market is expected to…
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – During last week’s initial discussion of vehicles driven during the 2023 New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) Winter Car (#NEMPAWINTERCAR) of the Year evaluation in Middleborough, Mass., I concentrated on the hybrid-electric (HEV and PHEV) and battery-electric…
Source: First Brands announcement MCHENRY, Ill. — Centric Parts® has expanded its line of brake components by adding 27 new friction part numbers that cover more than 10 million vehicles in operation (VIO). New Posi-Quiet® and Centric Premium™ brake pad…
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Motor Press Association (#NEMPA) recently held its annual Winter Car of the Year program which brought approximately 25 journalist members to Middleborough, Mass., to drive contenders and vote on their choices for the best…
Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO – NRS Brakes added five new part numbers for model-year 2010-2022 Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, Genesis and Jeep vehicles. These additions cover 4.2-million vehicles with the company’s galvanized premium brake pads. The brake kits also include…
MCHENRY, Ill. – Raybestos, a leading manufacturer of brake products, has announced the addition of 64 new part numbers to its braking portfolio. The new offerings include friction, rotors, and hydraulics that cover over 19 million vehicles in operation (VIO).…
Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO – NRS Brakes has added 19 new part numbers for model-year 2003-2022 Ford, Jeep, Nissan, Infiniti, Mazda, Hyundai, Kia and Audi vehicles. These additions cover 11.7 million vehicles with the company’s galvanized premium brake pads.…
Source: MAHLE announcement LAS VEGAS — MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. hosted an unforgettable experience for attendees at the 2022 Automotive Aftermarket Product Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, with an action-packed opening day of activity to support the first-ever “MAHLE: The Choice…
Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO – NRS Brakes added 12 new part numbers covering model-year 2015-2021 Tesla, Ford, Ram, Jeep, Toyota, Nissan and Kia vehicles. This range expansion means some 5.8 million vehicles will now have the galvanized premium brake…
Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO — NRS Brakes, part of the NUCAP family of technologies, recently added 22 New part numbers for 2017-2022 Tesla, Ford, GMC, Dodge, Mazda, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Jeep vehicles, covering 10-million vehicles in its…
Source: Akebono Brake Corporation announcement FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Akebono Brake Corporation recently added front and rear brake coverage for a variety of Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Jeep, RAM and Toyota vehicles in the ProACT Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad line;…
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has begun looking into reports of model-year 2014-2020 Jeep Cherokee electronic parking brakes (EPB) activating while the vehicle is being driven. Evidence indicates water…
CHATHAM, Mass. – I saw it but had trouble believing it: the instrument cluster of the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4xe indicated 35.7 miles per gallon during my week behind the wheel. With more than 30 years of Grand…
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Stellantis, operating in this instance as Chrysler, is recalling certain model-year 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) which might have a defective anti-lock braking system (ABS) component which could allow the vehicle…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The full-size pickup truck might be the best-selling vehicle segment in the American market, but it is the sport utility vehicle (SUV), especially the mid-size version, which sits at the heart of the nation’s automotive world. And…