2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Product Information_FINAL Chatham, Mass. – Gas/hybrid-electric powertrains have been synonymous with better fuel economy and being kinder to the environment than traditionally powered vehicles since their introduction, but now Toyota combines the added power of two…
Source: WABCO Auburn Hills, Mich. – WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE: WBC), the leading global supplier of braking control systems and other advanced technologies that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles, received Wabash National’s Pinnacle Award for 2019.…
Source: Adventure Rider After the success of the ride-by-wire system implemented in many motorcycle already, motorcycle technology is moving toward electronically assisted – brake-by-wire – systems. The brake-by-wire system, already present on airplanes as assisted mechanism to aid pilots to…
Source: PracticalMotoring.com Atlanta – Mercedes-Benz has recalled 451 G-Class four-wheel-drives produced from 2011 to 2018. The recall claims that the affected previous-generation G-Class models may suffer cracked brake lines in the ABS hydraulic unit when strong vibrations are present, such as…
Orlando, Fla. – A look at the overall impact of motorsports on brake evolvement for street vehicles as well as a performance retrospective and specific companies’ intersection of the two disciplines encompassed the scope of the presentations during Tuesday’s Technical…
Chatham, Mass. – Slotted between the three-row Explorer and compact Escape, the refreshed Ford Edge hits the sweet spot in the expanding cross-over (CUV) segment. Revised for 2019, the Edge Titanium we spent time in fits five adults and their…
Source: University of Leeds Introduction: Leeds, United Kingdom – In recent years brake dust has risen to be one of the most important issues facing the braking fraternity. It is a global issue that exceeds the concerns of vehicle quality…
Chatham, Mass. – Three days of frustration on trying to figure out how to delete the plotted navigation route in the Lexus RC F, what button to push, resulted in nothing but frustration. So, I took a shot of desperation…
Source: Continental Frankfurt am Main – The technology company Continental, together with the French company EasyMile, of which Continental has been a shareholder since 2017, will be demonstrating the mobility of the future – quite literally – at the Frankfurt…
Source: Bosch Stuttgart and Frankfurt, Germany – When it comes to electromobility, Bosch is driving in the fast lane. No other company has as much expertise in this domain. And this is paying off: since the beginning of 2018, Bosch…
Source: Bendix Elyria, Ohio – On a single day this past May, nearly 1,700 commercial vehicles were taken off the roads of North America due to brake system safety violations: Consider for a moment if just half of those –…
Source: Road & Track Atlanta – One of the most unique things about driving an electric vehicle is regenerative braking, where the electric motors that power the car help to slow it down, charging the car’s battery in the process.…
This driving assessment of the Hyundai Kona Ultimate AWD continues The BRAKE Report’s look at the vehicles demonstrating the technology we write about daily. Each week we will spotlight a vehicle with an emphasis on safety features, as well as…
Source: CNET ROADSHOW Springfield, Mass. – The Indian Motorcycle Manufacturing Company has been around off and on and in various guises since 1901, but its popular Scout line of entry-level bikes didn’t come about until 1920. To celebrate the Scout’s 100th…
Source: Wagner SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Following the success of the Wagner® OEX brake pad line for sport utility vehicles (SUVs), crossovers (CUVs) and pick-up trucks, Wagner has launched Wagner OEX Car, specifically designed for passenger vehicles. This new line contains more than 100…
With this assessment of the redesigned 2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD, The BRAKE Report begins a weekly installment of driving impressions. Each week we will spotlight a vehicle with an emphasis on safety features, as well as an overall impression…
Source: Persistence Market Research Electric parking brakes are not only replacing the conventional hand brakes in modern vehicles, but also adding valuable features such as space management, interior styling, and crashworthiness of new automobiles. In addition, electric brake systems are…
Source: Bendix Elyria, Ohio– Safety successes shouldn’t be kept secret. “A network is the strongest thing we can have to support safety on the roads and across the trucking industry,” said Ken Sutton, director of safety at JNJ Express. “You…
Source: Raybestos McHenry, Ill. –Raybestos® has expanded its R-Line and Specialty line with the addition of new rotor part numbers for the 2019 RAM 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, according to Kristin Grons, marketing manager for Brake Parts Inc LLC…
Source: Continental Allentown, Penn. – Continental, a global supplier of brake systems and components, offers an exceptional line of OE quality replacement ATE Brake Boosters that are designed to boost braking performance and deliver reliable and quick brake response in…
Source: Wilwood Engineering Camarillo, Calif. – Wilwood Engineering has introduced a new compact tandem master cylinder. The company’s Compact Tandem Integral Reservoir master cylinders provide a high-style, high-performance solution for pressure actuation and fluid control on both manual and power…
Source: Harley-Davidson Milwaukee — New models and technologies are featured in the expansive lineup of Harley-Davidson® (NYSE:HOG) motorcycles for 2020, including the aggressive Low Rider® S model, the all-electric LiveWire™ model and the new CVO™ Tri Glide® model, the ultimate three-wheel motorcycle. Also new for 2020 is…
Carson, CA – Centric® Parts, a division of APC Automotive Technologies and North America’s leading manufacturer and supplier of aftermarket brake and chassis components and systems, has just launched a new and exciting promotion built around two of its newest…
ELYRIA, Ohio – Talk to Ronnie Holland, and there’s no mistaking the purposeful discipline of TCW, Inc.’s approach to safety: “We don’t compromise,” he says. “From our employees to our customers’ freight to our equipment to the people on the…
MCHENRY, Ill., – Raybestos® has enhanced its website at www.raybestos.com with the addition of the Brake Solutions & Training Online Portal (STOP) for professional repair technicians, according to Kristin Grons, marketing manager for Brake Parts Inc LLC (BPI). The password-protected…