It takes a lot of energy to stop a car. Even Fred Flintstone needed to really dig his feet into the ground to get his car to stop. Now, imagine his vehicle wasn't solely run by how fast he ran but with a modern engine. Trying to stop would be nearly impossible. That's where brake boosters come...

Long after Halloween is over, discussing phantoms and ghostly occurrences can still give you the jitters. Instead of walking through a haunted house, however, these ghouls show up in semiautomatic and autopilot cars. As vehicles develop better technology to assist drivers, phantom braking continues to...

After the season of road trips and backpacking, it's time to give your vehicle, and especially your brakes, a tune up before heading into winter. Your vehicle should be prepared with new oil, rotated tires, wiper fluid and, most importantly, tuned-up brakes. A prepared car can help you feel safer...

If you've ever had your eyes on a long journey ahead, there are likely a few things on your mind: when you should stop for breaks, staying awake and fuel consumption. Driving highway speeds above 50 miles per hour can decrease your gas mileage by 15-30% for gas-powered vehicles according to the U.S....

When modern electric vehicles first hit the scene, they were considered a novelty by some and the future by others. They certainly weren't being received the way they are today, especially with the increased interest from the general public in going green."Electric vehicle" is an umbrella...

Research has shown that older adults generally have a more difficult time adapting to new technology. The main barrier to it is typically frustration when it comes to learning it, according to a study in Healthcare. Anecdotally, most people know or are someone in the senior age group who feels technology...

Now that motorists are back on the road, whether they're driving back to work after being remote or simply reentering the world as restrictions begin to lift, it's worth considering that cars could be in need of services that may have been put off while they were stuck at home. Although cars...

When it comes to the expectations people have for being able to own self-driving vehicles, there have been some serious ups and downs in recent years. Some have a perception of the technology as being highly viable and right around the corner, and others feel as though it is potentially dangerous and, they...

In recent few years, wireless providers have continued investing heavily in the rollout of 5G technology that enables lightning-fast data transmission and could revolutionize a number of industries. That could include the automotive sector, because if vehicles of all types can "talk" to one...

Being able to safely get from Point A to Point B on the nation's highways and byways isn't always easy as many drivers are operating vehicles with components that do not pass modern safety standards. This is a big reason why the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and law enforcement...