Revolutionary technology virtually eliminates brake dust
Porsche is rolling out a new technology that dramatically reins in brake dust production.
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How to prevent anti-icing salt from damaging your brakes
If you live in an area where snow is a common occurrence, it is important to be proactive in dealing with salt before it damages your brakes.
Nonprofit campaign urges ‘back to school’ ready vehicle checklist
With school back in session for many children and teenagers across the country, the Car Care Council, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of regular car maintenance, has released a new video to provide drivers with a checklist they should review before the new academic year.
Study shows two-lane roundabouts reduce crash risk
Highway safety officials aim to keep speeds low and braking under control through the strategic use of roundabouts.
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.
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.