Juratek, a renowned automotive parts manufacturer, embarks on 2024 with an impressive expansion of its product line. The company proudly announces the addition of 25 new components, enhancing both vehicle performance and safety. This expansion includes a diverse range of…
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…
Genesis unleashes a sharper 2024 G70, injecting adrenaline with a standard Brembo braking system and a potent 300-horsepower engine. Starting at $41,500, the enhanced sedan promises exhilarating performance and refined luxury. “The 2024 G70 is a masterclass in balancing power…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Value has been a cornerstone of the Kia brand since its coming to America and the refreshed 2024 Kia Seltos SX AWD subcompact sport utility (SUV) reinforces this legacy. Often, the term refresh when applied to a…
Toyota’s Crown lineup welcomes a new member: the Crown Sport PHEV. This plug-in hybrid prioritizes driving fun with its powerful engine, impressive electric range, and showstopping brakes. Let’s dive into what makes this Crown stand out. Thrilling Performance: Gripping Control:…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Toyota Corolla is the best-selling automotive nameplate in history. During its seven-year lifespan more than 50 million subcompact and compact sedans, coupes, hatchbacks and station wagons have been sold worldwide under the Corolla name. In 2020 a…
Ford is recalling 66 2024 Mustang vehicles due to a potential loose brake pedal issue. A missing flare on the brake pedal arm pivot tube can cause the pedal to become unseated, impacting braking function and increasing the risk of…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Tell someone at your high school reunion you drive a Volvo sedan, and they will think you and your car are safe, solid, uninspiring – all the personality of Birkenstock sandals. Drive up in a 2023 Volvo…
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. – The fifth generation of the Lexus RX luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV) offers American consumers a broad range of powertrain choices and trim levels, and I spent a fun few days behind the wheel of a hybrid…
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. – Precision. The word perfectly describes the experience after a week securely planted within the aggressively bolstered sport seats of the 2023 BMW M2 coupe. From the bright red brake calipers peeking through the 10 double spokes of…
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…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The first vehicle I ever reviewed was a Mercedes-Benz; and like that E-Class sedan years ago, the new battery-electric (BEV) EQE 500 4MATIC SUV I recently sampled performed beyond my expectations. Like previous versions of the world’s…
AVON, Ohio – As North America braces for winter, industry leaders stress the importance of early preparations for trucking safety. The latest installment in the Bendix Tech Tips series offers critical advice to ensure uninterrupted and safe journeys throughout the…
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…
STEZZANO, Italy – This coming weekend’s two Grand Prix races – the MotoGP motorcycle one in Australia and Formula 1’s return the Austin – are not particularly tough on racers braking systems, according to Brembo technicians. The techs rate the…
BRADFORD, U.K. — Fras-Le-owned BETTAPARTS has launched a new range of ABTEX Brake Hoses, with the addition of more than 200 new part numbers, as the brand looks to meet increased market demand. “Operating under extreme stress whenever the brakes…
CHATHAM, Mass. – It began as a small, two-door hatchback resembling something from a German automaker and now in its 11th generation the redesigned 2023 Honda Accord represents one of the most sought after family sedans in the United States.…
CLECKHEATON, United Kingdom — Braking specialist TMD Friction UK has introduced two new brake discs and three new brake pads to its Mintex product portfolio, widening its vehicle coverage to meet the needs of the expanding vehicle parc. New Mintex…
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The enthusiast-focused 2024 Subaru WRX TR, complete with Brembo brakes, debuted this past weekend at Subiefest Florida. The TR trim level offers exceptional performance and handling capability thanks to a Brembo braking system, revised suspension, retuned…
CHATHAM, Mass. – America’s most popular compact sport utility (SUV), otherwise known as a crossover-utility vehicle (CUV), the Honda CR-V received a complete remake for the 2023 model year which makes it an even more formidable entrant in the largest,…
CAMARILLO, Calif. – Wilwood Engineering has launched upgrade brake kits for the 2016-2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata. The Miata is a fun, lightweight sports car, but the factory brakes left room for improvement. Wilwood’s motorsports-proven Dynapro forged aluminum, four piston radial…
DONCASTER, U.K. — JURATEK is expanding its braking product range with the introduction of 22 new part numbers to give customers greater vehicle-parc coverage. JURATEK’s new-to-range references include one set of brake shoes, three brake discs, three brake pads, three…
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…