Nestled in the heart of Paris, Hitachi Astemo’s Testing and Validation Center emerges as a leader in innovation and reliability for the automotive industry. Here, Thibault Hoguet, Head of Engineering Test & Validation, leads a robust team of over 200…
Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) introduces an intelligent new feature to its SENSING CORE technology: a sensor designed to detect loose wheel nuts, aiming to significantly reduce the risk of wheel detachment accidents. This advancement demonstrates the flexibility and safety potential…
ZF Aftermarket has made a significant expansion to its commercial vehicle product range by introducing OE-quality sensors for driver assistance systems. This marks the first time such high-quality sensors are available in the independent aftermarket, broadening the scope for truck…
General Motors (GM) has announced a recall for 55,755 of its 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles due to a defect in the automatic emergency braking (AEB) system. This malfunction may cause the vehicles to stop or decelerate unexpectedly,…
Front crash prevention systems, integral in reducing vehicular accidents, currently show less efficacy in preventing crashes with large trucks and motorcycles compared to their performance with standard passenger vehicles, according to recent studies by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety…
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Western Star 4900 and 6900 heavy-duty trucks due to a defect in the inversion valve that could delay park brake engagement, increasing the risk of unintentional vehicle movement and potential…
Approximately 5,000 BMW i5 electric vehicles (EVs) are being recalled due to a software issue that could potentially silence the car’s mandatory pedestrian warning sound. The recall affects 2024 model year i5 eDrive40 and i5 M60 vehicles manufactured between June…
Rivian Automotive is recalling 7,873 of its 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles due to a potential accelerator pedal issue that could prevent the “auto-hold” or “park” features from activating as intended. This increases the risk of unintended vehicle movement and…
Xos, Inc., a notable manufacturer, has initiated a recall for 242 of its vehicles, specifically the 2021-2022 SV05 and 2021 SA01 models. This action follows the discovery that the bolts and brackets essential for securing the electronic parking brake system…
Mercedes-Benz has reached a significant achievement in automotive safety: since 2012, over 10 million of its passenger cars sold globally now feature a pedestrian emergency braking system. This system, known as Active Brake Assist, includes pedestrian detection, enhancing the safety…
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) have submitted a second petition to federal regulators, advocating for the mandatory installation of antilock braking systems (ABS) on all new motorcycles in the United States. Despite…
Kenworth Truck Company has introduced a series of advanced braking enhancements in its latest Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) for the Kenworth T680 model, focusing on improved safety through braking technology innovations. Why It Matters Commercial truck safety is paramount,…
IAV, alongside TU Berlin, has unveiled a groundbreaking method designed to elevate braking safety for networked commercial vehicles by incorporating onboard weather data and leveraging existing vehicular sensors. Why It Matters Enhanced braking systems in heavy vehicles could significantly reduce…
Kia America, Inc. has recently announced a safety recall for their 2015-2019 Kia Soul EV models. These vehicles, manufactured between July 15, 2014, and September 28, 2018, may experience unintended movement. Specifically, when these vehicles are left powered ON without…
MILAN, ITALY — At this year’s EICMA, taking place in Milan, Bosch is set to unveil a series of groundbreaking safety solutions aimed at redefining motorcycling. Prioritizing the safety of riders on the road, Bosch is presenting advanced technologies developed…
MUNICH/BRUSSELS – Knorr-Bremse will present innovative new products and systems at this week’s Busworld 2023 including a brake-control system and disc-brake range. “Knorr‑Bremse has been developing smart system solutions for a very long time; they play a major role in…
SCHWALBACH, Germany/VIENNA — Continental has developed a new near-field projection system for generating dynamic projections near a vehicle. A compact, powerful projection module based on micro-LEDs provides for increased safety in the immediate vicinity of a vehicle and reduces the…
ATLANTA — Mercedes-Benz will launch its production-ready version of DRIVE PILOT in the United States. The class-leading system for conditionally automated driving (AV) rolls out in late 2023 with a limited fleet of SAE Level 3 equipped EQS Sedans in…
LONDON — The Asia-Pacific (APAC) automotive active and passive safety systems market is expected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4% during the 2023-2028 period, according to a recently published report from GlobalData. Global Sector Overview &…
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…
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Recently there has been a lot of controversy concerning autonomous vehicles (AVs) in California. The robotaxis have been involved in accidents, blocked traffic and brought forth protests from unions about the potential to eliminate human jobs.…
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…
TEL AVIV, Israel — Arbe Robotics Ltd. (NASDAQ: ARBE), a global leader in perception radar solutions, announced that Weifu High-Technology Group, a tier 1 supplier in the Chinese automotive market, has issued an $11.6 million preliminary order for Arbe radar…
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…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mazda North America Operations (MNAO) will recall certain model-year 2024 Mazda CX-90 sport-utility vehicles (SUV) due to a defect which might result in loss of vehicle control for the driver. In the 18 SUVs within the vehicle…