WILSONVILLE, Ore. — Improving vehicle perception in all weather and lighting conditions is critical to reducing the record number of pedestrian fatalities in the United States and making autonomous vehicle (AV) systems safer. In June 2023, GHSA projected that 7,508 pedestrians were…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Sometimes you get lucky, like finding a luxurious 2024 INFINITI QX60 Autograph three-row mid-size sport utility (SUV) in your driveway prior to a 400-mile road trip. The QX60 is roomy, comfortable and efficient, a perfect conveyance to…
SEOUL — STRADVISION announced a significant achievement: its groundbreaking deep learning-based vision perception technology, SVNet, has exceeded the 1-million-unit milestone in cumulative commercial production since its 2019 introduction. As an industry pioneer in deep learning-based vision perception technology, STRADVISION initiated…
DUBLIN, Ireland — The global automotive sensors market is worth $19.2 billion and is expected to reach $44 billion by 2033 at a compound-annual-growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%, according to a recently published report by Future Market Insights (FMI). With…
ARLINGTON, Va. — Antilock brake (ABS) systems are a cornerstone of motorcycle safety, according to Eric Teoh, Director of Statistical Services, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), in an opinion post on the organization’s website. Here is the post: Simple…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Four years ago, Kia introduced its range-topping Telluride three-row sport-utility vehicle (SUV), but the Korean auto maker refuses to sit on its laurels infusing the 2023 version with several upgrades, as well as two off-road-skewed trim levels…
Auburn Hills, Mich. – The 2023 Jeep® Grand Cherokee and the three-row Jeep Grand Cherokee L have earned TOP SAFETY PICK+ ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). It is the highest possible rating awarded by the IIHS…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The 2023 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X Crew Cab mid-size pickup kept surprising throughout my week behind the wheel. Surprise number one: just how livable the truck was for a non-trucker like me. Ingress and egress was easy for…
DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford added a hybrid powertrain to its Explorer SUV law-enforcement interceptor, the most popular police vehicle sold in the United States, which brought other system changes. Like most electrified vehicles, whether hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or…
LONDON — The advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) testing equipment market, expected to hi $56.4 billion in 2023 and to grow past $202.7 billion in 2033, according to a recently published report from Future Market Insights (FMI). This translates into…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Allowing the customer to find just the right full-size pickup to meet his or her needs has been the cornerstone of this segment for generations, so when the desire is for a value-oriented, four-door, five-or-six-passenger pickup to…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The redesigned (second generation) 2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS subcompact sport-utility (SUV) surprised me – in a particularly good way. I did not expect much when I was told I would be spending a week in the 1.2-liter,…
CHATHAM, Mass. – I sampled the all-new 2024 Mazda CX-90v a few months ago during the annual #IMPA #2023SpringBrake and came away impressed following the 15-minute drive. Mazda calls the CX-90 its flagship, a title it deserves, especially the fully…
STOCKHOLM — Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has announced a long-term agreement with ZF, the world’s largest supplier to the commercial vehicle industry, for some of the core systems and components in…
MONTERREY, NUEVO LEON, Mexico — ZF continues to expand its production of Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) technologies with the start of production at its electronics plant in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon. The facility, which employs 120 people, is ZF’s first…
BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, France — Renault has introduced a new compact sport-utility vehicle/crossover (SUV/CUV), the Rafale, which was built on the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance CMF-CD platform, the same platform which has spawned vehicles like the Renault Espace, Nissan Rogue and Mitsubishi Outlander. Amongst…
CAMDEN, N.J. — Early versions of Subaru’s EyeSight crash avoidance system prevented real-world crashes with bicyclists traveling parallel to the road, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows. However, they were only modestly successful in…
DETROIT – General Motors (NYSE:GM) will include Automatic Emergency Braking, as well as four additional active safety features proven to reduce crashes, as standard equipment on 98% of its 2023 model year vehicles. This encompasses every new EV launching this…
PORTLAND, Ore. – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has opened an investigation into model-year 2017-2022 Freightliner Cascadia trucks equipped with automatic-emergency braking (AEB) which might exhibit phantom-braking characteristics. The agency is reacting to…
NEW YORK – According to the recently published Global Automotive Brake System Market size report by Market.us Study, the market is expected to be worth around $60.6 billion by 2032 from up from $37.3 billion in 2022, growing at a…
CHATHAM, Mass – After a week in an electric-blue 2023 Cadillac CT4 V-Series Blackwing, I now know what is like to drive a (real-life) Hot Wheels® car. According to Mattel’s media website, the iconic miniature die-cast vehicles were “designed to…
The automotive brake industry is an ever-evolving sector with a growing demand for skilled professionals. As vehicles continue to become more advanced, the need for cutting-edge brake technology has never been more crucial. This list explores the hottest jobs in…
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…
Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announcement ARLINGTON, Va. — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is strengthening the requirements for its TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards in 2023, demanding better side crash protection and improved…
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…