Automatic emergency braking will have to come standard on all new passenger vehicles in the United States, a requirement that the government says will save hundreds of lives and prevent thousands of injuries every year.
Category: Automotive
Motormouth: Benefits of a gentle stop?
Q: I have come across motorists whose brake lights come on hundreds of feet before a stop light.
Tesla recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because accelerator pedal can get stuck
Tesla is recalling nearly 4,000 of its 2024 Cybertrucks after it discovered that the accelerator pedal can become stuck, potentially causing the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally and increase the risk of a crash.
US probe of Hondas that can activate emergency braking for no reason moves closer to a recall
A U.S. government investigation into unexpected automatic braking involving nearly 3 million Hondas is a step closer to a recall.
Today in History: Ford Motor Co. unveils the Mustang at the New York World’s Fair
On April 17, 1964, Ford Motor Co. unveiled the Mustang at the New York World’s Fair.
Motormouth: Will increase of ethanol in gasoline impact my car?
Q: I live in Illinois.The state is increasing the amount of ethanol in our gasoline from 10% to 15%. I own a 2005 Subaru Forester and my parents have a 1995 Lincoln Town Car. Is this increase in ethanol going to have a negative impact on the engines of these two cars?
The Rolls Royce Dawn, “Unequalled Luxury” Available for Rent in Marbella
A Rolls Royce is the pinnacle of elegance, craftsmanship, and effortless power; the Rolls Royce Dawn is now available for hire in Marbella from the Luxury Car Club.
Motormouth: Tire shaving to match tread depth
A: The technique you mention is known as tire shaving. There is only one place that I know of that does this, Tire Rack (tirerack.com). This is not only a rare technique, but the machines are also rare and it requires a skill that very few have.
Motormouth: Squeaky rear brakes
Q: I have a 2017 Toyota RAV4. Each time I back out of the garage, the rear brakes squeal. I took it to a mechanic, who took the brakes apart, shaved some rust off the discs and cleaned and lubed the other parts
EPA issues new auto rules aimed at cutting carbon emissions, boosting electric vehicles and hybrids
The rules come as sales of electric vehicles, which are needed to meet the standards, have begun to slow.