While the federal government sets performance standards for brake systems in new vehicles, there are no government regulations covering replacement brake pads. Given that a large percentage of ...

Your car’s brakes have a tough job, especially the brake pads. If you can’t remember the last time you changed them, chances are, you’re due. But how much cash do you need to set aside for ...

As a car owner, preventive maintenance for your vehicle should be a priority, because it is cheaper to fix an issue before it becomes a mechanic's hourly job. With that being said, there are ...

The phrase "use it or lose it" really applies in this scenario. You also want to ensure you don't drive off with the parking brake engaged, and some vehicles offer a helpful reminder by beeping ...

In 1998, McLaren fell foul of an in-season rules change as the FIA clamped down on the team’s ‘fiddle brake’, which was discovered by an eagle-eyed photographer. A cunning (and cheap!) ...

German luxury carmaker BMW says it is recalling the vehicles over an apparent brake problem. Partly as a result, the Bavarian company is lowering its sales and profit expectations. https://p.dw ...

A new bill on Beacon Hill would stop the Registry of Motor Vehicles from suddenly yanking the licenses of hundreds of truck ...

BMW cut its outlook for the year over a faulty braking system from supplier Continental that prompted recalls and delivery stops affecting 1.5 million vehicles, the automaker said in a statement.

German carmaker BMW has weakened its 2024 guidance due to a braking system issue, which will result in a recall of more than 1.5 million vehicles. The affected braking system, supplied by ...

A skilled bus driver narrowly avoided disaster in Parana, Brazil, on September 7, when the brakes on his bus carrying 45 passengers failed. The driver expertly weaves between trucks before safely ...

BMW now has to issue a profit warning due to problems with electric brakes that have persisted since March. Over one and a half million cars are affected. Volkswagen is not the only one producing ...

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