Pacer Dynamics has been confirmed as the official North American arm of brake rotor manufacturer Laizhou Sanli Auto Replacement Parts, taking on distribution, logistics, and customer support across the continent.
Brembo will introduce its Hyction carboceramic brake disc to the Superbike World Championship from 2027, replacing steel discs and becoming the exclusive braking-system supplier for the entire grid.
Galfer supplies the brake discs on Ducati's new Desmo450 EDS enduro motorcycle, with 260 mm front and 240 mm rear rotors engineered for off-road use, extending an established motocross partnership.
ZF's OnGuardMAX automatic emergency braking system for commercial vehicles took the top Safety ranking in ETM Publishing's 2026 reader poll, with tractor-trailer safety integration named as ZF's next development focus.
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.
Charles Leclerc will test Carbon Industrie brake discs and pads at Barcelona, adopting teammate Lewis Hamilton's setup after blaming his Monaco crash on the Brembo configuration he had been running.
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.
IIHS has released its first driver protection evaluations of commercial vehicles, with four of nine cargo vans and heavy-duty pickups carrying all five features the group considers essential, including standard airbags and effective belt reminders.
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.
SBS-supported riders swept the podium across the headline solo races at the 2026 Isle of Man TT, with Dean Harrison and Michael Dunlop leading first-to-third lockouts on the Mountain Course.
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.
Brembo has publicly rejected Charles Leclerc's claim that a brake failure caused his Monaco Grand Prix crash, calling it premature to reach any conclusion before the telemetry is analyzed.
AP Racing introduced a new brand identity at the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours, where the Brembo Group company says it supplies brake and clutch systems to 75 percent of the grid.
A federal judge has dismissed Essex Parts Services' lawsuit against Brembo and AP Racing, ruling the NASCAR brake distributor failed to plausibly allege tortious interference or unfair trade practices.
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.
May's international brake recall activity centered on Hyundai's cross-border phantom-braking campaign, covering 81,646 vehicles in Canada and 421,078 in the US. The fix targets oversensitive front-camera software supplied by Mobis. Meanwhile, Ford's Bosch-built brake booster defect kept spreading through European registers.
Knorr-Bremse has secured another series order for its Electric Power Steering system from an Asia-Pacific commercial vehicle customer, extending production orders across Europe and Asia, with start of production scheduled for 2028.
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.
Danish brake-pad maker SBS Friction reported 2025 gross profit of DKK 129.8 million, up 27%, with production output rising 34.2% and a net result of DKK 11.6 million for the Brembo subsidiary.
Scan Pac Mfg. has acquired Great Lakes Friction Products Inc., combining two Wisconsin friction-materials manufacturers and expanding Scan Pac's portfolio of friction products and assemblies across industrial and commercial markets.
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.
Shyft Group is recalling 836 Spartan RV Chassis built for Class A motorhomes after a brake pressure switch was found to leave stop lamps illuminated when the driver is not braking.
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.
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has scheduled its 2026 Brake Safety Week for Aug. 23–29, with inspectors across North America targeting brake drum and rotor condition under the Operation Airbrake program.