Electronic parking brakes have largely replaced manual handbrake levers across the auto industry, bringing several added benefits in the process.

The parking brake, often referred to as the emergency brake, is critical for keeping a vehicle stationary when parked, especially on an inclined surface. Fewer cars have manual transmissions these ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in April said it will require all new passenger vehicles be equipped with automatic emergency braking systems beginning in model year 2030. The ...

Manual emergency brakes are becoming less common as many new cars are switching to electric parking brakes. Here's why ...