CHATHAM, Mass. – Mazda produces vehicles I could own. Vehicles like the 2023 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo HB with Premium Plus Package in which I recently spent a week are ones I could envision spending my money to purchase. And this…
NEW YORK – The all-new three-row battery-electric (BEV) sport-utility Kia EV9 made its North American debut yesterday during the media day at the 2023 New York International Automobile Show. “With the launch of the EV9, we are incorporating our experience…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Now in its fourth decade, the Sportage remains a stalwart of the ever-expanding line of Kia sport-utility (SUV) and crossover-utility (CUV) vehicles. Once one of the smallest of the compact SUVs, the fifth-generation Sportage upon its introduction…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Like nature coming across a vacuum, when the product planners at Toyota sees a promising automotive niche, they designate one of its numerous models to fill the niche. For compact sport-utility (SUV) consumers who want some rough-road…
AVON, Ohio – A decade after its launch in 2013, the Bendix On-Line Brake School now offers more than 100 courses, delivering expert, accessible instruction and technical education to the trucking industry. Brake-School.com serves nearly 150,000 registered users, reaching drivers,…
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…
HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Aftermarket braking specialist TMD Friction UK has introduced six new brake pads and three new brake discs to its Mintex product portfolio, widening its vehicle coverage to meet the needs of the expanding vehicle parc. The six…
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — According to Brembo technicians, the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) outside the Saudi Arabian city, is ranked as a track with a high level of difficulty for brakes. On a scale of 1 to…
CAMDEN, N.J. — Subaru of America, Inc. announced that the 2023 Subaru Ascent received the highest possible rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for its moderate overlap front crash test. As part of its ongoing efforts to…
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…
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…
DETROIT – Brembo engineers offer a guide to braking for this weekend’s season opening Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix to run at the Bahrain International Circuit, March 3-5. Brembo confirms the leadership in the Formula One World Championship…
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…
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…
BANBURY, U.K. — Automotive aftermarket supplier, First Line Ltd., has introduced 56 new references to its popular First Line and Borg & Beck ranges to kickstart its product development program for 2023. The ever-growing car parc across the U.K. is…
NEW YORK – The iconic fast-food operation Chick-fil-A today opened a Brake Room in the heart of New York City. But this Upper East Side locale has nothing to do with the brake or automotive industry but is aimed at…
Source: Brembo announcement DETROIT – Brembo confirms the leadership in the Formula One World Championship ahead of the 2023 season, which starts March 3-5 with the Bahrain Grand Prix. Thanks to the extensive experience gained over 48 Formula One seasons,…
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: 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…
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…
Source: TMD Friction announcement HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Braking specialist TMD Friction UK has expanded its Textar aftermarket braking product lines with the introduction of new brake pad, disc, and ABS sensor references. Textar has introduced eight new brake pads in…
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Motor Press Association (#NEMPA) recently held its annual Winter Car of the Year program which brought approximately 25 journalist members to Middleborough, Mass., to drive contenders and vote on their choices for the best…
Source: TMD Friction announcement HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Braking specialist TMD Friction UK’s renowned braking brand Mintex introduced 137 new parts during 2022, to offer coverage to more of the vehicle parc than ever before. Technicians are now able to provide…
Source: TMD Friction announcement HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — TMD Friction UK’s braking brand Textar delivered 167 new references throughout 2022 offering wider vehicle parc coverage than ever before, following its uncompromising approach to research and development. In the 167 new products…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The sophomore year of the Ford F-150 Lightning continues proving electrification does not diminish the utility and capability, not to mention the comfort and amenities, of the iconic full-size pickup truck. We drove a top-of-the-range 2022 Ford…