The 2026 Joint Channel Forecast projects 5.2% U.S. aftermarket growth this year and a market topping $500 billion by 2029, driven by an aging fleet and rising vehicle complexity.

Delphi has added 53 new aftermarket parts, led by 38 braking references including pads for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and VW Crafter, plus 117 newly stocked parts across four categories.

Frasle Mobility presented a case study at EuroBrake in Germany on gray cast iron brake discs made with nano-alloys, reporting reduced wear and particulate emissions aligned with Euro 7 targets.

A West Virginia lawsuit alleges the recalled HECU in a 2017 Kia Rio short-circuited, causing brake failure and an engine fire that left the driver with severe burn injuries.

HL Mando has been named a GM Supplier of the Year for the sixth consecutive year, its twelfth overall, winning in the brake control category for its Motor-on-Caliper parking brake system.

The Friction Materials Standards Institute has elected Jason Lang of ADVICS North America to a two-year term as Chairman of the Board, with Skip Carroll moving to Past Chairman.

Delphi won the Best Stand Award at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event, where the supplier showcased its Make Some Noise braking campaign and pressed its case for quality over price.

The Audi Nuvolari debuts the Audi Ceramic Pro braking system — brake-by-wire with F1-derived long-fiber carbon discs, ten-piston front calipers, and up to 2.8 MW of energy absorption.

EBC Brakes has launched ED+ Extra Duty brake pads, a high-friction compound for light trucks, Jeeps, and SUVs that tow, haul heavy loads, or run lifted suspensions and oversized tires.

PowerStop has named six senior leaders across sales, marketing and engineering, including a new chief marketing officer and vice presidents of wholesale and engineering, as the aftermarket brake supplier pursues distribution and product growth.

Pro-Cut backs its brake lathes with a standard two-year parts and labor warranty plus post-purchase support spanning factory training, local technical service, self-service resources, and sales tools for communicating rotor matching value.

Disc Brakes Australia has launched a BMW M brake pad range covering the M2, M3 and M4 across six F-series and G-series platforms, unveiled at the 2026 Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo.

Winhere Auto-Part Manufacturing has appointed Lars Sendal From as Senior Sales Director for Europe, adding a regional sales lead as the brake rotor, drum and pad maker expands its European aftermarket position.

PartsInMotion.co.uk has expanded its PROFORMER range of brake pads and discs, adding R90-approved components across more UK vehicle applications and positioning the line as an OE-level, everyday-driving option for workshops and motorists.

NRS Brakes has been approved as an official vendor partner to The Group, joining roughly 150 aftermarket brands and extending its galvanized brake pad reach across the buying group's distribution network.

Momentum USA released more than 100 new brake part numbers in May 2026, adding AmeriPLATINUM and AmeriPRO pads, 72 coated rotors, 20 VGX pads, brake shoes, and wear sensors covering 80 million additional VIO.