Abstract: A Spark ignition (SI) engine is a complex, multi-domain component of the vehicle powertrain system. The engine control module (ECM) for an SI engine must achieve both high performance and ...

On certain sport utility vehicles, the front wheel speed sensors may be defective, causing an erroneous wheel speed signal. This can adversely affect a number of vehicle functions, including brake, ...

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Anybody who's been around cars for a while has probably picked up some questionable advice along the way. In particular, saving money on gasoline is popular fodder for urban legends. Even though gas ...

An organized theft ring – aimed at stealing the critical computer systems that play a big part in the trucking industry – has been taken down, according to the Hillsborough County sheriff. A total of ...

As vehicles evolve into high-tech machines, one major factor divides the dependable from the disastrous: electronic control systems. The ECU (engine control unit) and related modules control ...

All affected models are from the 2025 model year. If you live in the US or Canada and you purchased certain 2025 Ski-Doo or Lynx snowmobiles, parent company Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is ...

Modern cars depend on a vast number of electronics, components, and vehicle systems to send us to and from our destinations. Some of those parts are well-known, like the engine, transmission, and ...

After military service a career as war correspondent was on the cards. But then an exclusive bursar programme in automotive journalism came 'a-knockin' - and so a 26-year journey spanning newspapers, ...

Abstract: Automotive applications are increasingly influenced by the safety requirement. Yet their complexity and costs should not increase. Thus, this paper introduces the conceptual understanding ...

Almost 31,500 units of the 2024 model year Mazda CX-90 and 2025 model year Mazda CX-70 have been hit with a safety recall stateside. Improper powertrain and engine control module software may result ...