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…
PLYMOUTH, Mich. – Isuzu Motors Limited is recalling certain model-year 2022-2023 Class 5 trucks produced under the Isuzu, Hino and Chevrolet brands to rectify anti-lock brakes (ABS) and (optional) advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) faults. The 242 (180 Isuzu, 43 Chevrolet…
CHATHAM, Mass.—There is something simple — elegant in its simplicity — about the 2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo w/Premium Plus package. Added to the Mazda family for 2022, the compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) offers a comprehensive complement of technology,…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The 2023 Equinox provides Chevrolet with a solid, well-equipped entrant in the highly competitive compact sport-utility (SUV) segment. The Premier AWD (all-wheel drive) version which we piloted around Cape Cod last week fits in with other top…
Source: ZF announcement Farmington Hills, Mich. — ZF, the world’s leading supplier of automotive cameras, has developed Smart Camera 6, its next generation of cameras for the advanced development of urban and highway automated driving (AD) and safety systems. ZF…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV, one of the best values within the pantheon of electric vehicles offered to the American consumer, is an even better choice than last-year’s model as the list price has dropped by $6,300.…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Commanding is the feeling I got when I climbed behind the steering wheel and began driving the 2023 Cadillac Escalade 4WD Platinum Sport thanks to the elevated seating position and full-color augmented-reality (AR)cluster monitor supplementing my view…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Sport-utility vehicles come in lots of sizes, lots of configurations, but to many, the term SUV means body-on-frame layout with a pickup truck as the foundation. In the case of the Ford Expedition, a look at its…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Volvo built its reputation in the U.S. market on safety, but with vehicles like the 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 Inscription Extended Range plug-in-hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) compact sport utility vehicle, the Swedish brand should be known…
AUSTIN, Texas – According to an exclusive Reuters report, the federal Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation concerning Tesla Inc.’s claims about its Autopilot self-driving system. According to reports, the investigation has been undertaken by prosecutors in Washington,…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Land Rover labels the Defender the brand’s toughest 4×4 and when presented in its flagship Carpathian Edition, this means V8 power, enhanced off-road capability, unique body color and an extensive list of amenities added to the iconic…
ADELANTO, Calif. – The following is the first of three articles by: Fabio Squadrani, Senior Manager, Braking Systems of Applus IDIADA co-authored with Deaglán Ó Meachair, brake-engineering specialist of BrakeBetter.com. Brake system development is currently facing a shift in the…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Several weeks ago, we sampled and liked the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt LT2, saying it was a surprisingly complete, solid-value electric vehicle. Following a week in its new for 2022, 6.3-inch longer Bolt EUV Premier sibling, our opinion…
NEW YORK – Prof. John Fieldhouse presented what he refers to as “A pragmatic approach to braking a road vehicle” in a post by the Brake Academy. This is the first of two excerpts from that post. A pragmatic approach…
Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announcement ARLINGTON, Va. — The BMW 5 series, a large luxury car, and the BMW X3, a midsize luxury SUV, have earned 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety…
Source: Arbe Robotics announcement TEL AVIV — Arbe Robotics Ltd. (Nasdaq: ARBE), a global leader in perception radar solutions, announced that Veoneer, a leading active safety tier-1 supplier, selected Arbe’s chipset solution for its next generation radars, including a long-range,…
Source: Kia announcement IRVINE, CA -– The 2023 Sportage and Sportage Hybrid have been awarded the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) award. The designation applies to the Sportage and Sportage Hybrid when equipped with…
SAN FRANCISCO — The California owner of a 2021 Tesla Model 3 has initiated what he hopes develops into a class-action lawsuit alleging Tesla’s Autopilot feature can cause the car to unsafely and unexpectedly slow and/or brake for no apparent…
CHATHAM, Mass. – It was the discovery of 16-inch human-like footprints in the forests of the Pacific Northwest which birthed the legend of Bigfoot. Some seven decades later, the tread marks left by massive 35-inch mud-terrain tires indicated Bigfoot –…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The all-new 2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo with Premium Plus Package brings Mazda’s driving dynamics, well-integrated technology and flowing styling to an American-influenced compact sport-utility vehicle designed to have a more rugged than previous SUVs from the…
Source: Teledyne FLIR announcement GOLETA, Calif. ― Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, released Prism AI, a software framework that provides classification, object detection, and object tracking, enabling perception engineers to quickly start integrating thermal cameras for advanced driver…
Source: Kia announcement SEOUL — The all-new Kia Sportage has been awarded the maximum five-star rating by Euro NCAP, Europe’s leading independent safety assessment program. The Sportage performed to a high standard throughout the test process, illustrating the vehicle’s exceptional…