ATLANTA – Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has agreed to recall certain sport utility vehicles 2020-21 which may have electronic stability program (ESP) units which need software updating to cope with a specific type of evasive-driving action. The company will be recalling…
In a significant development, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), a division of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has escalated its scrutiny into the Honda Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS). This system, designed for automatic emergency braking, has…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Introduction of the swoopy and sleek new 2024 Buick Envista ST shatters any lingering images of the brand symbolizing large, lumbering sedans transporting the town’s aging family doctor. Instead of the gas-guzzling V8 engine, the all-new Envista…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The 2024 Nissan Sentra SR is a very nice, efficient, comfortable, fun small sedan with an updated look. Nissan described the visual changes to the 2024 Sentra SR as incorporating “dark chrome trim for the V-motion grille,…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Go anywhere. Do anything® has been the Jeep brand’s slogan for decades and on this night in the pitch-dark Pocono Mountains of Eastern Pennsylvania the capabilities of the 2024 Wrangler Altitude 4xe provided confidence in my ability…
PALO ALTO, Calif. – For the second consecutive year, I secured a Kia EV6 subcompact sport-utility vehicle (SUV) during a trip to California, rediscovering how inconspicuously – and enjoyably — this electric vehicle (EV) blended into the Bay Area automotive…
Multiple media outlets have reported that the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) began a preliminary investigation into approximately 250,712 Honda vehicles, focusing on issues related to the inadvertent activation of automatic emergency braking. This probe encompasses two popular…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Ford celebrated its iconic Bronco brand for the 2023 model year with a unique Heritage Limited Edition version of both its full-size off roader and the subcompact Bronco Sport. The company produced 1,966 examples of each model…
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,…
Recent AAA research has spotlighted the performance of reverse automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems in four 2023 model-year vehicles, revealing limitations in their effectiveness. These systems, equipped with rear cross-traffic mitigation, are integral in reducing rear-end collisions but are not…
Volvo Trucks North America unveils a completely redesigned Volvo VNL, aiming to redefine heavy-duty trucking with groundbreaking advancements in safety, fuel efficiency, driver comfort, and connectivity. Unveiling a New Era: The all-new VNL marks a significant departure from its predecessors,…
CHATHAM, Mass. – I was impressed with the redesigned 2023 Ford Escape compact sport-utility vehicle (SUV) when we drove it late last year and following a week in a hybrid-electric Ford Escape ST-Line Elite Hybrid AWD (all-wheel-drive) version, our opinion…
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…
ZF Group, a leader in automotive technology, and Nikola Corporation have ushered in a new era of road safety in the North American commercial vehicle market with the integration of ZF’s cutting-edge driver-assistance technologies, OnGuardMAX and OnSideALERT, into Nikola’s hydrogen…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Toyota continues to incrementally expand its sport-utility/crossover (SUV/CUV) family with the introduction of the three-row 2024 Grand Highlander offering more interior room than the popular Highlander mid-size SUV while being more maneuverable than the Sequoia, an SUV…
All 20 automakers deliver on voluntary pledge, making automatic emergency braking standard in new vehicles. In a major victory for road safety, all 20 carmakers participating in a voluntary pledge have met the goal of equipping nearly all light-duty vehicles…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Familiarity breeds contempt is a proverb with roots in the 5th Century, but when it comes to the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek familiarity breeds admiration and respect. I have owned a first generation Crosstrek Premium since 2015, reviewed…
CHATHAM, Mass. – I got lucky. I recently spent another week in the all-new 2024 Mazda CX-90 three-row sport utility vehicle, the flagship of the Japanese brand. My first two opportunities in the latest Mazda vehicle came in May 2023…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Ford redesigned its Escape range of compact sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) for the 2023 model year, producing an even more competitive entry into one of America’s most hotly fought vehicle segments. This refresh of the Escape’s third generation…
AVON, Ohio – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC endorses the recent action taken by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to improve highway safety. The agencies published a Notice of Proposed…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The 2024 Subaru Impreza RS I spent a recent week driving was the most refined, comfortable and quietest version of the Japanese brand’s subcompact hatchback I have experienced. Subaru redesigned the Impreza line for the 2024 model…
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. –The 2024 Genesis G80 and Electrified G80 have earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)TOP SAFETY PICK+ recognition. With this designation, the Genesis G80 and Electrified G80 join the Genesis SUV lineup of GV60, GV70, Electrified GV70, and…
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 – Thanks to a generous friend, I was able to explore the Mid and Outer Cape (Cod) in a 2022 Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor all-wheel-drive (AWD) sedan. And it was a very enjoyable experience. Comfortable, quiet and…