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NewsDecember 18, 2020

OEMs' Automatic Emergency Braking Uptake Uneven

Ten manufacturers — Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo — are already installing AEB in all new passenger vehicles. Other manufacturers lag behind.

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ArticlesApril 28, 2020

How to Spot Faulty Brakes, Drive in Windy Weather

Factors within the control of the driver, such as faulty brakes, as well as factors beyond their control, such as wind gusts, can both make driving significantly more hazardous.

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Newsby Marianne MatthewsFebruary 14, 2020

Video Tip: How to Spot the Signs of Faulty Brakes

Faulty brakes that work inefficiently or sporadically greatly increase the chances of a collision. In fact, brake-related issues are a common cause of accidents.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2020

GM Releases eBoost Trailer for Faster Braking

With eBoost systems on both the truck and trailer and proper software to enable communication, the stopping distance of a truck and trailer improved by up to 20% from 60 mph to zero.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2019

Nissan Recalls Four Models for Fire Risk

Nissan is recalling an estimated 394,025 vehicles, including its Maxima midsize sedan, for a brake fluid leak that could cause them to catch fire.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2019

GM Recalls 3.4M Pickups, Large SUVs for Brake Issue

General Motors is recalling more than 3.45 million of its large SUVs and trucks, including the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, and GMC Yukon for a braking issue, according to federal records.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2019

Subaru to Recall 2.3M Forester, Impreza Crossovers

In what would be the automaker's biggest safety recall in its history, Subaru Corp. plans to recall an estimated 2.3 million 2008 to 2017 Forester and Impreza crossovers due to a brake light issue, reports Reuters.

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NewsAugust 24, 2018

Video: What to Do If Brakes Fail

With today’s sophisticated vehicles, fortunately, brake failure isn't a common occurrence. However, even the unexpected can happen — and if it does, it can be a frightening and dangerous situation.

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Newsby StaffAugust 24, 2018

FCA Recalls Four Models for Rear Brakes

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling an estimated 154,337 Dodge Grand Caravans, Jeep Compasses, Dodge Journeys, and Jeep Cherokees for brake performance problems.

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NewsDecember 13, 2017

Hyundai, Kia Issue Recalls for Brake Light Issue

Two separate recalls, tied to faulty brake pedal stopper pads, cover a combined 524,833 vehicles in the 2012-2014 model years.

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