Source: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announcement AVON, Ohio – Houghton, Mich., averages more than 18 feet of snow a year, and on about 100 days annually, the high temperature doesn’t get above freezing – which makes it just about the…
Source: Subaru of America announcement Camden, N.J.– Subaru of America, Inc. announced that its 2022 vehicle lineup earned four TOP SAFETY PICK+ and two TOP SAFETY PICK awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The company has received more…
Source: ŠKODA AUTO announcement/post Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic. – Pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists need extra protection on the road, which is why in all stages of vehicle development, ŠKODA AUTO pays particular attention to pedestrian protection. “The safety of pedestrians…
Source: Basemark announcement HELSINKI — Basemark, a leading software enterprise specializing in automotive software, implemented augmented reality (AR) applications for the BMW Group. AR over-video application is the first one of these and is now available in some of the…
Source: Toyota announcement LOS ALTOS, Calif. – Toyota Research Institute (TRI) demonstrated a new research milestone in autonomy, providing a glimpse into the future of safer mobility for all. As revealed in this video (below), TRI researchers successfully programmed a…
Source: UVeye announcement DETROIT — Automated vehicle-inspection-system pioneer UVeye is providing fleet operators in the U.S. with a fast, accurate way to detect costly vehicle problems that often are missed by drivers and service technicians. High-speed inspection systems can reduce…
Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announcement ARLINGTON, Va. — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is developing a new ratings program that evaluates the safeguards that vehicles with partial automation employ to help drivers stay focused on the road.…
Source: Toyota announcement PLANO, Texas – Much like the coastal redwoods after which it is named, the all-new 2023 Sequoia makes an immediate, indelible impression. The three-row SUV is all-new from the ground up, and it aims to elevate the…
Source: DENSO announcement KARIYA, Japan — DENSO, a leading mobility supplier, announced it has developed Global Safety Package 3, an active safety system designed to improve the safety of vehicles by giving them high sensing capability of their surroundings. This…
Source: Honda announcement ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Honda Research Institute USA, Inc. is developing a road condition monitoring system that uses vehicle technology to evaluate road conditions in an effort to detect possible hazards. With this vehicle-generated road condition reporting…
Source: Motiv Power Systems announcement FOSTER CITY, Calif. — The $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides significant funding to electrify and modernize transportation. Already ahead of the curve is sustainable technology company Motiv Power Systems. Focused on…
Source: Terranet AB announcement Lund, Sweden — Terranet, the creators of groundbreaking vehicle safety technology, VoxelFlow™ announced its latest e-bike innovation for urban mobility, Blinc Bike, a landmark step forward for micromobility safety. Blinc Bike is a connected e-bike product…
Source: Honda announcement TOKYO – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. premiered some of the advanced future safety technologies it is developing for the realization of a society where everyone sharing the road will be liberated from the risk of traffic collisions…
Source: Toyota announcement BRUSSELS — Toyota is committed to providing the highest safety standard in its vehicles, constantly finding ways of using new technologies to help avoid accidents and improve protection for the driver, their passengers and other road users.…
Source: Continental announcement Brussels — Continental won the CLEPA Innovation Award from CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, for the second time in a row. In the “Safety” category, Continental’s solution for protecting vulnerable road users placed 1st: The…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Subaru describes the new 2022 Outback Wilderness as the most rugged and capable Outback since its launch as a 1994 model. Considering its 9.5-inches of ground clearance, front skid plate, all-terrain tires along with its upgraded and…
Source: Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announcement GREENBELT, Md. — Commercial motor vehicle inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. inspected 35,764 commercial motor vehicles during this year’s Brake Safety Week, a seven-day inspection and enforcement initiative aimed at inspecting commercial…
Source: Coventry University announcement COVENTRY, U.K. — Coventry University researchers are hoping to save lives through a new device they’ve developed to prevent vehicles from aquaplaning and losing traction control due to adverse road conditions. Professor Mike Blundell and Ravi…
SEOUL – Genesis this week in a YouTube broadcast unveiled its first dedicated electric vehicle (EV), the coupe-styled crossover GV60. The GV60 offers a safe and convenient driving experience with advanced autonomous driving technology that is based on active safety…
Source: Chevrolet announcement DETROIT — The 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban will offer new features and additional technology, including additional standard active safety features. Safety is an important consideration for many Tahoe and Suburban customers. The 2022 models have two…
Source: Volkswagen announcement Herndon, VA — Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced that the 2021 ID.4 was named a 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). To qualify for a 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, vehicles…
Source: ZF announcement CLEVELAND — ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions division — launching Jan. 2022 — is focused on delivering intelligent, and function-led technologies and systems required for future autonomous, connected and electric commercial vehicles. ZF displayed these comprehensive safety and…
Source: Mitsubishi Motors North America announcement FRANKLIN, Tenn. –The all-new 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander has been awarded the highest safety rating, TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+), by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The award applies to vehicles built after June,…
Source: Luminar Technologies announcement MUNICH — Luminar Technologies, Inc (Nasdaq: LAZR) will premier its Proactive Safety™ system in on-road demos for European automakers at the IAA Mobility Summit September 7–12. The company also announced an expansion of its customer ecosystem…
Source: Continental announcement FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany – Continental has appointed Hans-Jörg Feigel (62) as Head of Strategy and Future Solutions in the business area Autonomous Mobility and Safety (AMS), effective September 1, 2021. In his role, Feigel also becomes…