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.
Category Archives: Test Equipment
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.
New technology may help put an end to drunk driving
Two new technologies might help prevent drunk driving.
Automakers partner with Department of Energy to study dual-fuel potential
An automaker/government partnership is experimenting with dual-fuel engines to help create more efficient vehicles.
Federal regulators push for accident prevention technology to be standard feature
Federal regulators have been pushing to make cutting edge, crash prevention technology a standard feature instead of a premium-costing add-on.
Anti-lock brake issues cause recall of Nissan’s 2015 Murano
A recently discovered issue with the antilock brake system (ABS) of Nissan’s 2015 Murano crossover has prompted a recall of a little over 10,000 cars.
Nissan to include automatic braking in all Japanese cars
Nissan’s CEO says automatic braking is an early step toward self-driving vehicles.