To really put an automobile through its paces, you have to cover a lot of ground. Good thing the Consumer Reports Auto Test Center sprawls across 327 acres in rural Connecticut, where we push the cars ...

Your car’s battery might seem like a “set it and forget it” part, but when it fails, it can leave you stranded, potentially costing you hundreds of dollars in tow fees or a visit to the mechanic to ...

Semiconductor suppliers are flocking to the automotive chip market to gain share in fitting out the connected car and the autonomous vehicle. But before those chips are sold to automotive ...

There once was a time when the most sophisticated electronic testing instrument for automobiles was the dwell meter. Well, needless to say—that was then. Today’s vehicles are rapidly become more ...

The automotive semiconductor test market is experiencing organic growth as chipmakers produce higher volumes of devices serving an array of automotive applications. In addition, the range of ...

A car battery is a crucial component that plays a vital role in the operation of a vehicle. Its primary function is to provide electrical energy to start the engine and power various electrical ...

The types of devices being deployed in cars and how they differ in functionality. Why each device type requires a different test technique. Determining the best approach for the specific application.

An optical measuring system from AICON 3D Systems, called EngineWatch, acquires engine movements in six degrees of freedom and can be used during a test drive and in a test station. Replacing ...

The cyclic nature of automotive manufacturing and the industry's extreme throughput pressures demand that you develop comprehensive test programs quickly. Although there is no magic spell that ...