Automatic emergency braking has become a major safety feature in modern cars, but claims about its operating speed need ...

America’s next major vehicle safety requirement is already shaping cars sold today. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 127 ...

Upgrading your vehicle’s braking system doesn’t have to break the bank. With the right affordable brake upgrades, you can significantly enhance your car’s stopping power for better safety and ...

Road Test Editor Brian Normile joined the automotive industry and Cars.com in 2013, and he became part of the Editorial staff in 2014. Brian spent his childhood devouring every car magazine he got his ...

The Trump administration is taking aim at automatic engine start-stop systems—technology installed in millions of U.S. vehicles to reduce fuel use and emissions—with Environmental Protection Agency ...

The North American market for 12-volt lead-acid car batteries is forecast to be nearly $10B this year, according to MarkWide Research. By 2035, the market is predicted to grow to more than $14B, so ...

Engine braking can save your brakes from unnecessary abuse, but there's a right—and wrong—way to do it.

When we think of braking systems in cars, there are probably a few setups that come to mind. Drum brakes and disc brakes are different, but they are the most commonly thought-of braking systems, using ...

If you've ever ridden in a car with someone that waits until the very last moment to apply the brakes, you know how stressful it can be. You may have even hit an imaginary brake of your own, just out ...