McCune Law Group (MLG) has filed a class action lawsuit against Hyundai Motor Co. and Hyundai Motor America. The lawsuit revolves around alleged defects in the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) assembly in various Hyundai vehicle models. The claim suggests that…
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…
WASHINGTON – Hyundai Motor America and Kia America have expanded their recall of vehicles which could combust due to a defect in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) as well as issuing a “park outside” advisory. The latest recall notices cover…
MILAN, Italy — Blubrake and Urbike recently joined forces to conduct a pilot test aimed at enhancing safety in last mile delivery systems. The focal point of this collaboration was the installation of a Blubrake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) on…
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…
LUTON, U.K. — Comline Auto is offering a simple but important solution to a fitment issue associated with brake discs with ABS rings and sensors fitted to certain Citroën and Peugeot applications. When correctly installed, there is a defined “air…
NEW YORK — Global Automotive ABS Motor Market report from Global Insight Services is the single authoritative source of intelligence on the automotive ABS (anti-lock brake system) motor market. The report provides an analysis of the impact of the latest…
AVON, Ohio – During last year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck, issues with brake systems, service brakes, and tires accounted for more than half of all the out-of-service vehicle violations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. With…
IRVINE, Calif. – Mazda North American Operations has agreed to recall certain model-year 2022-2023 Mazda CX-30 and 2023 Mazda CX-50 crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) which might have damaged antilock brake (ABS) hydraulic control units (HCU). The 2,410 CUVs in the…
AVON, Ohio – The upcoming Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck inspection program, May 16-18, will include a focus on violations involving antilock braking systems (ABS). While ABS violations – indicated by warning lights in the cab or on…
STUTTGART/REUTLINGEN, Germany – Introduced last year, the Bosch eBike ABS (anti-lock brakes) makes braking safer on any surface, significantly reducing the risk of falling or being thrown over the handlebars. If all eBikes were equipped with ABS, up to 29…
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Complainants in a class-action lawsuit alleging certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles sold in the U.S. had defective anti-lock brake (ABS) modules which could result in their vehicles spontaneously catching on fire, this week asked a federal judge…
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has agreed to recall certain model-year 2019-2021 G-Class sport-utility vehicles which might develop issues with the anti-lock braking (ABS) and electronic-stability program (ESP). The 26,116 Mercedes-Benz G550 and Mercedes-Benz G63 four-door SUVs within the…
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…
What’s happening: EuroBrake, the largest braking technology and strategy event in the world, is calling for technical paper, oral-only or poster presentation abstract submissions for its 2023 edition. The event will be held on 12-14 September, as part of the…
Source: Blubrake announcement MILAN, Italy — After a series of tests involving riders with different levels of experience, Swiss Touring Club concluded that an ABS (anti-lock brakes) noticeably improves rider safety and stability on e-bikes and e-cargo bikes. Most electric…
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…
DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Company has agreed to recall certain 2023 Ford Bronco Sport sport-utility vehicles (SUV) to correct an issue with the anti-lock braking (ABS) module. The 801 Bronco Sports within the recall population potentially have a leak…
MACQUARIE PARK, Australia – The potential of vehicle fires caused by faulty anti-lock (ABS) electronic-control units, which have resulted in global recalls of Hyundai (and Kia) vehicles, has now spooned a class-action suit in Australia. Media reports indicate the suit,…
Continental has developed a new, more highly integrated 2-channel ABS generation that saves costs and installation space and simplifies production at the OEM Frankfurt, Germany – Technology company Continental has developed a new generation of its compact 2-channel ABS for…
Source: Lippert announcement ELKHART, Ind. – Lippert Components, Inc., a supplier of a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the recreation and transportation product markets, and the related aftermarkets of those industries, announced…
Source: BMW Motorrad USA announcement Woodcliff Lake, NJ – BMW Motorrad USA announced the new, updated, 2023 BMW S 1000 RR with meaningful enhancements to the chassis, suspension, aerodynamics and electronic assist systems. First introduced in 2009, the BMW S…
Source: AAA East Central announcement PITTSBURGH – Automatic emergency braking (AEB) is standard equipment in most new cars sold in the United States. Over the years, AEB has successfully stemmed rear-end crashes which can result in injuries, property damage, and…
Source: Future Market Insights announcement LONDON — The sales in the global anti-lock braking system (ABS) motor market are projected to rise at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8 to 9 percent during the assessment period between 2022…
Source: Ricardo announcement DETROIT– The United States Army has awarded Ricardo’s Defense business unit, located in Michigan, $20.2million to continue delivering anti-lock brake systems/electronic stability control (ABS/ESC) retrofit kits to improve the safety of operation of the US Army’s High…