CHATHAM, Mass. – The first time I drove the Genesis Electrified G80 during last autumn’s International Motor Press Association Test Day (#IMPATESTDAY) I was blown away by the four-door sedan’s silky-smooth performance characteristics and luxurious comfort. A week in February…
SINSHEIM-DÜHREN, Germany — Quality is the be-all and end-all when it comes to brakes. That is why many specialist workshops rely on Otto Zimmermann products. Workshop owner Sebastian Maruhn installs dust-reduced rd:z brake pads and sport brake discs from the Sinsheim-based brake…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Large, quiet, well behaved and relatively fuel efficient, the mild-hybrid Volvo XC90 B6 AWD Ultimate three-row sport-utility vehicle (SUV) provided an enjoyable week of driving during the continuing remarkably mild New England Winter. Living with the Volvo…
ADELANTO, Calif. — The following is the third of a three-part series produced by Carlos Lujan Tutusaus, Senior Manager Homologation, Commercial Vehicles, Automated Driving & Vehicle Dynamics in Applus IDIADA and Oriol Flix Viñas, Homologation Engineer, Commercial Vehicles, Automated Driving…
Source: ConMet announcement ORLANDO, Fla. –– ConMet, a leading global provider of transformative technologies for commercial trucks and trailers, announced its upcoming product and capability expansion plans for each business unit, including braking. The company’s ongoing focus on tech-enabled innovation,…
CHATHAM, Mass. – There is nothing quite like the burbling sound of an American V8, especially a Hemi V8 like the one under the hood of the 2022 Ram 1500 Rebel G/T Crew Cab 4X4 I recently circumnavigated the empty,…
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio – An investigative reporter for WTAE Channel 7 of Pittsburgh quoted a former Federal Railroad Administration official as claiming inclusion of the electronically controlled pneumatic (ECP) brakes on the train might have reduced the massive derailment. The…
Source: Genesis announcement FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – Genesis announced U.S. pricing and packaging for the first-ever 2023 Electrified GV70 which will include a long list of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). The Electrified GV70 is the third electric vehicle (EV) from…
Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety statement ARLINGTON, Va. — Tesla’s recall of nearly 363,000 vehicles equipped with what the company calls “Full Self-Driving” this week highlights a more widespread issue with the ways that partial automation systems are designed…
Source: ZF announcement NORTHVILLE, Mich. – ZF announced that it is supplying its OnTraX Lane Keeping Assist technology on 2023 model year Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. The announcement marks the first time ZF’s driver-assistance technology will be available on a…
AUSTIN, Texas – Tesla, Inc., (NASDAQ: TSLA) will recall certain model-year 2016-2023 vehicles to correct issues with their self-driving system. The vehicles within the 362,758 recall population are equipped with the Autosteer on City Streets feature of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving…
Source: Knorr-Bremse announcement MUNICH – Rail Vision has been commissioned to fit passenger trains run by Israel Railways with electro-optical sensor systems. The Israeli company, which is listed on the U.S. NASDAQ technology exchange and in which Knorr-Bremse holds a…
Source: Subaru announcement CHICAGO — Subaru of America, Inc. debuted the all-new 2024 Crosstrek yesterday at the Chicago Auto Show. The 2024 Crosstrek offers improved performance, enhanced safety and advanced driver-assistance (ADAS) features as well as updated multimedia technology. The…
Brake companies play a crucial role in automotive and transportation by producing essential safety components that keep drivers and passengers safe on the road. But beyond the important work that they do, brake manufacturers are also known for being some…
Source: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announcement AVON, Ohio – The importance of equipping fleet technicians, owner-operators, and others to keep North America’s trucks on the road and in safe operating condition has driven Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC training programs…
ADELANTO, Calif. — The following is the second of a three-part series produced by Carlos Lujan Tutusaus, Senior Manager Homologation, Commercial Vehicles, Automated Driving & Vehicle Dynamics in Applus IDIADA and Oriol Flix Viñas, Homologation Engineer, Commercial Vehicles, Automated Driving…
Source: Mercedes-Benz announcement STUTTGART, Germany — Mercedes-Benz is the world’s first automotive company to bring SAE Level 3 conditionally automated driving to the United States market, with Nevada being the first state to confirm the compliance of the system with…
Source: ResearchAndMarkets announcement DUBLIN — The HD Map for Autonomous Vehicles (AV) Market By Service Type, By Vehicle Type, By Usage Type, By Solution, By Level of Automation: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2025-2035 report has been added to…
Source: MarketsandMarkets announcement CHICAGO – Autonomous (AV)/self-driving cars market size is projected to grow from 20.3 million units in 2021 to 62.4 million units by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3 percent, during the forecast period,…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The 2023 Equinox provides Chevrolet with a solid, well-equipped entrant in the highly competitive compact sport-utility (SUV) segment. The Premier AWD (all-wheel drive) version which we piloted around Cape Cod last week fits in with other top…
The busts of four presidents who shaped America dominate the Black Hills of South Dakota on Mount Rushmore. The debate on the original Mt. Rushmore participants has passed, but who or what might be the members of a Mt. Rushmore…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Once upon a time the original Toyota Sienna was the ugly duckling of minivans. Now, in its 25th year, it has evolved into a beautiful all-wheel-drive, hybrid-only thoroughly modern swan amongst automotive people movers. We spent a…
Source: ResearchAndMarkets.com announcement DUBLIN — The Autonomous Vehicle Market by Level of Automation, by Propulsion Type, by Mobility, and by Component – Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast 2022-2030 report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s catalog. The autonomous vehicle (AV)market…
Source: Hesai Technology announcement Palo Alto – Hesai, a global leader in LiDAR technology, announced a new design win with SAIC’s electric vehicle brand – Rising Auto (formerly known as the R brand; also known as Feifan in China). The…
CHATHAM, Mass. – “I don’t think any car is worth $100,000 . . . but at least this one rides like a $100,000 car.” My partner who is underwhelmed by today’s automotive technology, of which the 2023 Genesis G90 3.5T…