CHATHAM, Mass. – Hyundai’s television ads for the three-row Palisade sport-utility vehicle (SUV) always revolves around a happy family, a theme I thoroughly understand following a week enjoying its technology, features, amenities, comfort and driving characteristics. My review sample was…
DEVON, U.K. — Vehicle diagnostics and garage equipment specialist Launch Tech UK has revealed its new passenger car advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) calibration equipment, ADAS PRO+ and ADAS Mobile. Innovation in vehicle connectivity has brought a host of safety…
AVON, Ohio – Recently The BRAKE Report posted an update on Knorr-Bremse’s philanthropical activities in North America through Knorr-Bremse Global Care North America Inc. (KBGCNA). Here is the latest announcement from the organization – with support from Bendix Commercial Vehicle…
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia — Sinter, a Slovenian-based performance bicycle brake specialist, has appointed ADVNTR Media Group to provide support for creative and communication projects to aid its international sales and distribution growth. With more than 50 years of experience in making…
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…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Many advanced technologies can reduce the number of lives lost on U.S. roads, but full or partial automation is not one of them, David Harkey, president of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), said in a…
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…
ARLINGTON, Va. — Driving a vehicle that earns a good rating in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) driver-side small overlap front crash test reduces your risk of dying in a real-world crash, a new IIHS study shows. A…
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…
GREENBELT, Md. — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced May 16-18 as this year’s International Roadcheck. International Roadcheck is a high-visibility, high-volume 72-hour inspection and enforcement event where CVSA-certified inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will conduct…
COVENTRY, U.K. — Globally renowned clutch and brake system manufacturer, AP Racing, is supporting more than 50 percent of the upcoming LMDh starting grid with braking systems that will simultaneously enhance performance while being cost-effective. The new systems draw on…
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,…
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…
Source: Alcon Components announcement COVENTRY, U.K. — Alcon Components Ltd is celebrating 15 years of collaboration with its Dubai-based partner, MSW Auto Spare Parts LLC at IDEX 2023. Throughout this time, MSW have been Alcon’s sole Middle East and Africa…
Source: Nikola announcement PHOENIX — Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, announced it has selected PlusDrive, the next generation safety system developed by Plus, for the Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle…
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: Blubrake announcement MILAN, Italy — After a series of tests involving riders with different levels of experience, Swiss Touring Club concluded that an ABS (anti-lock brakes) noticeably improves rider safety and stability on e-bikes and e-cargo bikes. Most electric…
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…
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: Alcon announcement ABU DHABI — Alcon and MSW will be exhibiting at the IDEX event taking place in Abu Dhabi, 20-24 February 2023 on stand C12-008. Of particular note, the display will showcase Alcon brake products fitted to a…
Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announcement ARLINGTON, Va. — Crash avoidance features, often included under the umbrella of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), have proven safety benefits, but some vehicle owners report problems with the technology following repairs. The Insurance…
Source: Knorr-Bremse announcement MUNICH — Knorr-Bremse, the world’s leading manufacturer of braking and other systems for rail and commercial vehicles, has been awarded a supply contract by trailer and bus manufacturer NEFAZ, a subsidiary of the KAMAZ Group. The scope…
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…
Source: Brembo post DAYTONA, Fla. — After an incredible 2022 race season celebrating more than 600 titles in major motorsports competitions since 1975, Brembo was on everything from GTP to MX-5 Cup cars this past weekend at the 61st running…
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…