CHATHAM, Mass. – Hyundai has become the automaker which wants to provide something for everyone – except (at least for now) pickup trucks. Nine different sport utility (SUV) variants and 11(!) sedans where the Hyundai “H.” Within those numbers are…
Source: The following is excerpted from a review of mountain bike disc brakes by Andy McCandlish posted on bikeradar.com. Looking for new brakes for your mountain bike? Our list of the best mountain bike disc brakes has put 10 popular…
Source: Martinrea International announcement Toronto, Ontario – Martinrea International Inc. (TSX : MRE), a diversified and global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of highly engineered, value-added lightweight structures and propulsion systems, has announced that through their…
In part two of our conversation, Brian Hagman and Fernando Bertoni discuss how the pandemic has affected the industry and speaks to some of the current trends in the market. Catch part one? Watch it here. About Fernando Bertoni Fernando…
Source: Hyundai announcement WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – The design of the all-new 2022 Hyundai Tucson, unveiled here, design is derived from a series of Hyundai Design Center concepts expressing its evolving Sensuous Sportiness global design identity. Tucson gasoline and hybrid…
Source: Kyocera post TOKYO – Kyocera, a global leader in electronics and industrial innovation, has developed Moeye, a concept electric autonomous vehicle packaged in a retro body design. The concept highlights changing relationships between people and automobiles and features futuristic…
Source: Hyundai announcement FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. — During the past year, 96 percent of the Hyundai vehicles produced for sale in the U.S. offered Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) as standard equipment, meeting a voluntary industry commitment two years in advance…
Source: Continental announcement ALLENTOWN, Penn. – Continental offers an exceptional range of replacement brake fluids under the ATE brand that are specially formulated to meet specific vehicle performance and safety requirements. The full portfolio includes ATE Super DOT 5.1, a…
Source: Bosch announcement PLYMOUTH, Mich. — Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, and Hunter Engineering, the global leader in vehicle alignment systems, wheel and tire service, brake service and inspection lane equipment, announced collaboration to develop and…
Fernando Bertoni is President & CEO of Util Group, a global, technology leader in the Automotive industry with over 800 employees worldwide. In part one of their conversion, Brian Hagman and Fernando discuss a variety of topics including his diverse…
Source: Automobil Industrie post WÜRZBURG, Germany – Lightweight construction on the chassis has several advantages: improved driving dynamics, lower fuel consumption and greater driving comfort. Saint Jean Industries therefore presented a bi-material brake disc at the lightweight construction summit in…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Toyota has made several major revisions to its iconic GR Supra sports car/GT (Gran Turismo) for the 2021 model year, ranging from more power for the 3.0 Premium version, to a limited-edition A91 model to a new-for-North…
Source: Global Brake Safety Council announcement MILWAUKEE – The Global Brake Safety Council (GBSC) has added Carl Dolk Fröjd, a Diagnostic and Repair Specialist at EV Services in Kokstad, Norway, to its organization. Prior to EV Services, Fröjd was a…
Source: Arbe announcement TEL AVIV — Arbe, the provider of next-generation 4D Imaging Radar Solutions, launched its Radar Development Platform empowering customers to revolutionize their imaging radar systems. Tier 1s, original-equipment manufacturers (OEM) and new mobility players are enhancing their…
Source: Knorr-Bremse announcement MUNICH/RA’ANANA, Israel – Knorr-Bremse, a global market leader for braking and other systems for rail and commercial vehicles, has increased its investment in the Israeli company Rail Vision. Knorr-Bremse has acquired an additional 19.8 percent of the…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Toyota launched the Lexus brand in 1989 starring the ground-breaking LS400 sedan which shook up the German luxury marques. But the new Japanese brand from Toyota needed a second model for its dealers’ showrooms, so, starting with…
Source: Bendix announcement ELYRIA, Ohio – During National School Bus Safety Week (Oct. 19-23), Bendix offers a look at the technologies that manufacturers are providing, and school districts are adopting – in growing numbers – to make student transportation safer…
Source: Applus IDIADA This is the first of three posts by Alvaro Esquer, Project Manager, ADAS in Applus IDIADA, about a study to determine the means of improving autonomous-emergency braking (AEB) performance in terms of efficiency and driver acceptance. Vehicle…
Source: Practical Motoring post CANBERRA, Australia – Brand-new Australian vehicles may soon be required to have autonomous emergency braking (AEB) as a standard feature. The Australian Federal Government will soon close applications for public comment on the proposal that it…
CHATHAM, Mass. – In the historic General Motors hierarchy, Buick was the “near luxury” brand: large cars with distinctive “portholes” on the front fenders often portrayed as the choice conveyance of America’s doctors who would ride the country roads visiting…
Source: Dieselnews.com.au post BLACKTOWN, Australia – Available through ZF Services Australia, the TRW brake-pad line up sets a new standard for commercial vehicle braking, with an expert range transforming the premium end of the replacement aftermarket. With a reputation earned…
Source: ZDNet post Security researchers have demonstrated how hijacked billboards could be used to confuse self-driving cars — forcing them to slam on the brakes, or worse. Autonomous driving systems have come on leaps and bounds in recent years, but…
Source: DTC announcement GRÄFELFING, Germany – TRIWO Automotive Testing GmbH and DTC GmbH Navigation & Security Solutions are partnering to offer engineers a unique RoadEdge route at the most modern ADAS (advanced driver-assist systems) testing center in Germany. In addition…
Source: Mercedes-Benz announcement STUTTGART, Germany – In 1995 Mercedes-Benz presented a newly developed van that quickly advanced to become the reference model, characterizing an entire vehicle category. From the start of its development it was clear that both active and…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Once upon a time there was a dowdy sedan called the Sonata; four-doors, functional, good value, but nothing special in the extremely competitive mid-size segment. With the introduction of the 2020 Sonata, Hyundai let the automotive world…