After years of research, investment and hope, both automakers and tech companies believe that fully autonomous vehicles will soon be within our grasp. We've known for some time that Google has been researching self-driving technology, though so far all of its efforts have been experimental....

The market for counterfeit auto parts is booming. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission believes this market is worth at least $12 billion, and it shows no sign of slowing down. While there are many contributing factors at play, many experts believe that the internet is a primary reason why.Criminals already...

One of the key features of a hybrid or electric vehicle is the presence of regenerative braking. This allows these cars to recover some of the energy that would otherwise be lost in the form of heat when the brake pads are engaged.In a regenerative braking system, every press of the brakes engages the...

The biggest auto recall in history just got bigger, and it is starting to look as if the financial pain might be spread around among all who were involved.In 2013, Japanese supplier Takata announced that their airbags may have defective inflators and propellant devices, possibly causing the safety measures...

We're in the middle of summer right now, but in little over a month it will be time for children all across the country to head back to school. Millions of them will ride the school bus.We may not think of it this way, but in many towns, the school buses that transport kids every day make up the...

Following the fatal crash of a self-driving Tesla last month, it is clear that the experimental technology used to guide these vehicles is still untested. The New York Times reported that a driver of a Tesla Model S sedan was killed when his car - which was in an experimental autonomous mode - collided...

There's certainly no shortage of annual events meant to draw attention to the important issue of brake safety. A special focus will be placed on commercial vehicle brake safety during the week of Sept. 11-17.The 2016 Brake Safety Week, hosted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, will serve...

Researchers are always trying to develop brake pads using new materials. Their goal, as always, is to create components that are long-lasting, lightweight, and efficient at dispersing heat.Sometimes, some of these materials can be a little stranger than others. For instance, a team of researchers...

For a lucky few, the dream of self-driving cars is almost a reality. Owners of the latest Tesla models have been able to test out an experimental autonomous mode for more than half a year. Though the company highly recommends that drivers keep their hands on the steering wheel at all times - it's...

Will autonomous braking technology be good enough to become a standard feature? In just a few short years, major automakers plan to include autonomous braking in most models they sell. It's important for regulators to ensure that these systems will work well.In the U.K., for instance, Euro NCP will...