ering a maximum efficiency of up to 98.7%. Schaeffler will also show its chassis solutions, including the mechatronic rear-wheel steering system (RWS), electrohydraulic steering system (e2HPS), a 2-in-1 electro-mechanical braking actuator for braking-by-wire applications, a variable damping system (VDS), and a fully active damping system (MDA). Production of the VDS will start at its Xiangtan plant in 2025. Furthermore, the company will exhibit i...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/17

Lexus and Buick top J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study On February 13, J.D. Power released its 2025 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), based on responses from 34,175 original owners of 2022 model-year vehicles after three years of ownership, which shows that problems after three years of ownership have reached the highest level since 2009. The results were not unexpected given the results of the J.D. Power 2022 Initial Quality ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/15

table current sense amplifiers, an oscillator, and an SPI interface for MCU configuration. The Brushless 30 Click board supports a wide power range from 4.5V to 28V and delivers up to 10A peak current. It includes error detection features like undervoltage, overvoltage, over-temperature, and MOSFET VDS detection, making it ideal for precise motor control in automotive applications like electric power steering, powered brakes, and pumps. (Based on...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/08

2024 China VDS: FAW Hongqi ranks highest among Chinese domestic brands On October 31, J.D. Power, an American data analytics, software, and consumer intelligence company, released the 2024 China Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). The study is based on responses from 33,317 vehicle owners who purchased their vehicles between January 2020 and June 2023. The study includes 229 models from 44 different brands, with data collected from February throug...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/06

acity and up to 250 km of range and can be recharged between 2 and 4 hours. Regarding safety, the BZRT can be enabled with various systems, such as “Safety Zones” or GPS mapping of areas with a higher probability of accidents, in addition, it has traffic sign sensors, point alert side blind and VDS (Volvo Dynamic Steering), a system that controls driving. The chassis, which will be available as articulated and bi-articulated, will be produced...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/07

Lexus, Toyota lead J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study On February 8, J.D. Power released its 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), based on responses from 30,595 original owners of 2021 model-year vehicles after three years of ownership, which shows increased levels of problems reported for nearly two-thirds of brands studied. Lexus ranked highest overall in vehicle dependability for a second consecutive year, with a score of...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/10

Lexus, Kia lead J.D Power 2023 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study On February 9, J.D. Power released its 2023 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), reporting an industry average of 186 problems per 100 (PP100) vehicles, an improvement of 6 PP100 from 2022.The study was redesigned in 2022 and now covers 184 specific problem areas across nine major vehicle categories: climate; driving assistance; driving experience; exterior; features/controls/dis...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/11

Kia, Genesis leaders in J.D. Power’s 2022 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study On February 10, J.D. Power released its redesigned 2022 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), with Kia, Genesis and Hyundai earning three of the top four rankings on cars after three years of customer use.Buick and Toyota also make the list of the brands with the fewest reported problems after three years of ownership.The 2022 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study is based...

News  Updated at: 2022/02/18

designed and engineered in the U.S., in preparation for future production at Volvo Trucks’ New River Valley Assembly Operations in Dublin, Virginia.The transformation to autonomous transport builds on proven safety technologies already in place on the Volvo VNL, including Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS) and automated transmission (I-Shift).Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Aurora are working toward the next step in implementing their hub-to-hub tran...

News  Updated at: 2021/09/29

J.D. Power’s 2021 Vehicle Dependability Study led by Lexus, Porsche, Kia On February 18, J.D. Power released its 2021 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) showing that vehicle dependability is at an all-time high, with the overall level of problems cited by owners declining 10% from one year ago.The study measures the number of problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) experienced during the past 12 months by original owners of three-year-old vehicle...

News  Updated at: 2021/02/19

Genesis, Lexus, Buick brands top J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study On February 12, J.D. Power released its 2020 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), showing that overall vehicle dependability improved 1.5% from 2019.The 2020 study measures the number of problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) experienced during the past 12 months by original owners of their three-year-old 2017 vehicles. The Lexus ES was the highest-ranked model in the...

News  Updated at: 2020/02/13

FCA inaugurates CAD 10.1 million vehicle dynamics simulator in Windsor, Ontario On September 25, the FCA Automotive Research and Development Centre (ARDC) in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, inaugurated a new Vehicle Dynamics Simulator (VDS) lab, launching the most advanced driving simulator technology available in North America. With nine directions of movement and specific driver calibration, the new simulator closely duplicates the actual driving ex...

News  Updated at: 2019/09/27

Lexus, Porsche and Toyota top J.D. Power 2019 Dependability Study On February 13, J.D. Power released its 2019 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) after polling nearly 33,000 owners of 2016 model-year vehicles in the U.S. about their three-year ownership experience. 2019 is the eighth consecutive year that the Lexus brand topped the VDS, followed by Porsche and Toyota with 108 problems per 100 vehicles each. Chevrolet and Buick ranked fourth a...

News  Updated at: 2019/02/14

Volvo Trucks upgrades D11 and D13 diesel engines On December 6, Volvo Trucks informed that its upgraded D11 and D13 diesel engines for Volvo FH, FM and FMX meet the new Euro 6 Step D regulation and contain a number of improvements that enable transport operators to reduce fuel costs. The upgraded D13 diesel engine uses a new VDS-5 low viscous oil type and new piston oil scraper rings that lower fuel consumption and internal friction. Additionally...

News  Updated at: 2018/12/06

Lexus leads J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study On February 14, J.D. Power released its 2018 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), in which overall vehicle dependability improved 9% from 2017, the first time the industry score has improved since 2013.The study measures the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100) during the past 12 months by 36,896 original owners of 2015 model-year vehicles, with a lower score refle...

News  Updated at: 2018/02/15

er with the OppCharge charging system.At Busworld Volvo Buses will also present a range of solutions in the field of active safety and autonomous driving, for both city buses and long-distance models. The “thinking bus” simulator will give visitors the chance to test how Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS), the Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection System, Bus Stop Docking Concept and many other solutions work in realistic situations.Volvo Press Release...

News  Updated at: 2017/08/31

Vehicle dependability in India declines as per survey According to the J.D. Power 2017 India Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), Long-term vehicle dependability in India has declined marginally year over year, as 56% of new-vehicle owners indicate experiencing at least one problem with their vehicle.Overall vehicle dependability in India averages 189 problems per 100 vehicles in 2017, deteriorating from 185 PP100 in 2016. A lower number of problem...

News  Updated at: 2017/07/01

Lexus ranks highest in J.D. Power 2016 VDS in Japan On October 20, J.D. Power released the results from its 2016 Japan Vehicle Dependability Study.The study, now in its second year, measures problems experienced during the past 12 months by original owners of vehicles after 37-54 months of ownership. The study examines 177 problem symptoms. Overall dependability is determined by the number of problems reported per 100 vehicles (PP100), with a low...

News  Updated at: 2016/10/21

Lexus ranks highest in J.D. Power VDS Toyota announced on February 24 that its Lexus brand captured the highest ranking in vehicle dependability among all nameplates for a fifth consecutive year in the 2016 J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS).In addition to the brand's highest score in the overall nameplate ranking, Lexus received three segment awards. The Toyota brand was ranked 4th overall and also received three segment...

News  Updated at: 2016/02/27

Lexus ranks highest in Vehicle Dependability Study four consecutive years Toyota announced on February 25 that the Lexus brand captured a grand slam by ranking highest in vehicle dependability among all nameplates for a fourth consecutive year in the 2015 J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS).The study examines problems experienced during the past 12 months by original owners of 2012 model-year vehicles. J.D. Power's dependa...

News  Updated at: 2015/02/27