IIHS says AEB effectiveness has room for growth
Automatic emergency braking systems work well, but they could be better, according to a leading highway safety group.
Category Archives: Test Equipment
Brake cylinder leak brings latest Audi recall in Australia
Australia has recalled 445 Audi SUVs with leaking brake cylinders. This follows a 2014 recall of 70,000 cars with brake issues worldwide.
Innovative braking systems being tested for fastest new bullet train
Bullet trains have already set the bar higher for rail travel. Now Japan is testing braking systems for the newest version, the ALFA-X Shinkansen, a train that can reach speeds of almost 225 miles per hour.
Brake Safety Week 2018 Brings Awareness to Brake Violations
Brake Safety Week aims for prevention, education, and action related to brake problems. After the recent inspections, 5,000 vehicles were removed from service.
GBSC warns buyers about counterfeit replacement brake pads
The Global Brake Safety Council is warning drivers about the potential safety risks someone might face when accidentally purchasing fake brake systems.
Testing auto braking to save pedestrians
The European safety agency Euro NCAP is working on a new method to test vehicles that come equipped with autonomous driver assist systems.
Counterfeit Brake Components Threaten Driver Safety
Though passenger vehicles and commercial trucks have gotten consistently more reliable over the years, they still require regular maintenance and high-quality, properly tested components in order to function properly.
How a Frozen Lake Test Will Define Tomorrow’s Brake Technology
The future of advanced brake technology may be decided on a frozen lake in north Sweden.
GM’s new Chevrolet Malibu can give parents ‘report cards’ on their
GM has just unveiled its new Teen Driving safety system for the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu.
Vehicle-to-infrastructure technology could save lives
Michigan Senator Gary Peters has introduced a bill promoting the use of Vehicle-to-Infrastructure technology.