Officials urge caution at railway crossings
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Federal Railroad Administration recently kicked off their “Stop. Trains Can’t” safety initiative.
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BMW introducing configurable braking system
BMW announced that its new M-series sports cars will feature a braking system that can be configured by the driver – a first-ever for the automaker.
Fully autonomous car gets closer to reality
Hitachi announced an automatic braking system assisted by a stereo camera with artificial intelligence, moving the auto industry closer to fully autonomous, self-driving vehicles.
Self-lubricating brakes could be in your future
Researchers in Toronto and Iran have found that mixing carbon fibers into polymer-based brakes is a way to create “self-lubricating” brakes. The Institution of Mechanical Engineers reported that this new development is “very important for the automotive and railroad industries.”
Lime scooter braking problems trigger warnings
Lime, a major international electric scooter manufacturer, is warning riders to exercise extra caution when operating its two-wheeled devices.
Insurance Institute begins testing SUV automatic braking systems
How effective are the new automatic braking systems being offered on crossover SUVs? The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety put them to a test.
How a brake upgrade saved the Tesla Model 3
For Tesla’s Model 3 to earn a passing grade, the braking system had to be patched and improved.
Brake problem overview: Trouble comes in many shapes
From leaking brake lines to computer bugs, potential issues with cars’ brakes run the gamut. This recent sampling shows a few of these problems.
Braking issues haunt high-performance auto racing
Braking issues can strike anywhere – even in the high-performance world of Formula 1 racing. Drivers are reporting overheating brakes.
Keeping Consumers Informed About Counterfeit Parts
The market for counterfeit auto parts keeps growing.