Federal regulators have been pushing to make cutting edge, crash prevention technology a standard feature instead of a premium-costing add-on.The technology in question is a system that uses a series of sensors to alert drivers and automatically activate the brakes if their vehicle is about...
A recently discovered issue with the antilock brake system (ABS) of Nissan's 2015 Murano crossover has prompted a recall of more than 10,000 cars. The issue lies with the car's solenoid valves, which may be contaminated.According to the official recall press release, if the valves are...
The effects of torque on the proper maintenance and function of a vehicle are difficult to overstate. From the basic functioning of a steering wheel to the intricate details of the engine, angular momentum plays a role in virtually every mechanism that makes it possible for a car to function —...
There's driving fast and then there's driving fast. The new rocket car from Bloodhound SSC definitely falls into the latter category: with a projected top speed over 1,000 MPH, if testing goes well next year, this technological marvel will set the all-time record for fastest car ever, breaking...
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have come together to develop the Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act of 2015, a bill that would encourage federal agencies to use remanufactured components in their vehicles in an effort to reduce costs. The legislation was introduced by Senator Gary Peters...
Following numerous reports of brake failure, General Motors (GM) has issued a recall order for 4,907 Cadillac CTS-V mid-size luxury cars. GM has attributed the issues to corrosion of the brake hose caused by road salt used to melt snow and ice in cold weather states. Therefore, the order is limited to...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published a recall order for 2,386 vehicles manufactured by Daimler Trucks North America. The trucks are all from the current model year, built between October 6 and February 16 by Daimler divisions Freightliner Trucks and Western Star...
Japanese manufacturer Nissan, the sixth-largest automaker in the world, has announced that it will make automatic braking a standard feature in its home market this fall. The first mass-produced Nissan to feature the system is the newly-introduced hybrid version of the X-Trail crossover, which was unveiled...
On April 1, anti-lock braking systems (ABS) became mandatory for all commercial vehicles in India, following a decision of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, a key safety move for the world's second most populous country with one of the fastest-growing economies. Existing commercial vehicles...
Austrian manufacturer KTM, known for its off-road motorcycles, has announced the recall of 2014 and 2015 model year bikes in the 690 series to address braking issues. According to the company, a routine test uncovered deficiencies that could lead to a loss of braking power. In the 2015 690 Enduro R series,...