Akebono Brake Industry raised its FY2026 net profit forecast to ¥1.8 billion from ¥0.3 billion, driven by ¥1.1 billion in deferred tax asset recognition, alongside a ¥1.7 billion U.S. restructuring charge.
PureForge reported 3.3 mg/km brake particulate emissions in independent TÜV-Nord testing — 53 percent below the Euro 7 ICE limit that takes effect November 29, 2026 — using standard OEM rotors processed through its Atomic-Forging treatment.
CVSA's 2026 International Roadcheck runs May 12–14 across North America, with ELD tampering as the driver focus and cargo securement as the vehicle focus. Brakes remain the top OOS violation category.
MINI says its current Cooper, Aceman, and Countryman models all carry five-star Euro NCAP ratings, with up to twelve ultrasonic sensors, five cameras, five radar units, and as many as nine airbags fitted as standard.
NAPA has added FMG branding to its aftermarket brake pad packaging, identifying European supplier Eurofren Systems as the manufacturer behind a range that NAPA says exceeds OE standards.
The 2026 Tesla Model Y is the first vehicle to pass NHTSA's new NCAP pass/fail tests for pedestrian AEB and three other ADAS categories, with five of the eight passed criteria depending on integrated brake-system performance.
Bugatti has completed four weeks of cold-weather validation on the Tourbillon's brake-by-wire system at Arjeplog, Sweden, blending regen from three electric motors with hydraulic brakes across ice, snow, and asphalt at -30°C.
Brembo's Q1 2026 net profit rose 11.2% to €56.9 million on improved margins, prompting an upgraded full-year revenue forecast of +3% at constant exchange rates and Sensify production momentum.
Delphi has added 191 new aftermarket parts including 55 braking references, with EV brake pad set LP5112EV covering nine BMW electrified models from 2018–2023.
Knorr-Bremse awarded €100,000 to four startups developing automated disassembly and critical raw material recovery technologies at IFAT Munich, marking the braking systems supplier's planned expansion into green technologies and circular economy markets.
GM is recalling 40,440 containers of ACDelco GMW DOT 3 brake fluid from a single 2022 lot for visible sediment that fails FMVSS 116. Remedy is reimbursement.
Akebono Brake Corporation has named Erick Kinnunen National Sales Manager, succeeding retiring industry veteran Mike Eldard. Kinnunen joined Akebono in 2024 and previously held a Regional Sales Manager role.
Frasle Mobility reported consolidated Q1 2026 net revenue of R$1.25 billion, down 6.1% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA of R$209.7 million as domestic commercial-vehicle softness offset 12.8% international growth.
Audi expands E-Tron pushrod recall to 19,000 EVs, Volvo and Mack recall 5,137 trucks over Bendix modulator, plus Harley-Davidson, BRP, and GM brake actions.
DRiV has expanded its Wagner aftermarket braking lineup with new ES pads, ES rotors, and brake bolt kits, with premium rotors scheduled to follow later in May 2026.
Boeing's 737-10 has cleared maximum brake energy certification at Edwards Air Force Base, stopping at 197,900 pounds and 180 knots on worn brakes redesigned with a fifth rotor.
A Fraunhofer IWU-led consortium has developed a nitrided stainless steel brake disc that reduces wear by more than 85 percent and meets Euro 7 particulate emission limits, with a projected 300,000 km service life.
Brembo’s Sensify intelligent braking platform has entered large-scale series production with a leading global automaker, with additional contracts signed and volumes expected to reach hundreds of thousands of units annually.
Knorr-Bremse has closed its acquisition of TRAVIS Road Services International, expanding the CVS Service Platform with a booking platform connecting carriers to 3,500+ European service partners.
Knorr-Bremse shareholders approved a 9% dividend increase to €1.90 per share for fiscal 2025 and elected digitalization expert Dr. Christian Schlögel to the Supervisory Board.
Tribol Braking will launch the first commercially available full-composite brake pad in summer 2026, using its ColdForge-Carbon backing plate to cut weight 70% and dramatically reduce heat transfer to brake fluid.
Pro-Cut's X1 HD On-Truck Brake Lathe is now a featured product across Ford Pro Elite Commercial Service Facilities, supporting on-vehicle rotor machining for F-450 through F-750 trucks.
Brembo shareholders approved a €0.30 per-share dividend, a renewed Board of Directors, and a buyback program of up to €180 million at the company's Annual General Meeting in Amsterdam.
AUMOVIO will sell its Rheinböllen brake caliper and electric parking brake plant to RHB-Industries, a Falkensteg-backed entity, transferring 320 employees as it continues consolidating its European manufacturing footprint.
Volvo Trucks and Mack are recalling 5,137 heavy-duty tractors over a Bendix rear brake modulator defect that can short-circuit and disable ABS and electronic stability control. No injuries reported.
Knorr-Bremse has unanimously renewed CFO Frank Weber's contract five years early, extending his term through 2032. The decision follows record 2025 results and signals continuity within the brake-systems leader's Executive Board.
ICER Brakes has expanded its aftermarket brake pad range to nearly 400 references for Chinese vehicles in Europe, where brands including MG, BYD and Jaecoo now account for roughly 6% of new car registrations.
TBP Auto's Vietnam brake drum factory has earned ISO 14001 environmental management certification, joining its existing ISO 9001 and 45001 credentials and aligning with OEM and Tier 1 supplier qualification standards.
Daimler Truck North America has added Cross Traffic Assist and Active Side Guard Assist 2 with left turn protection to the Detroit Assurance ABA 6 system on the Freightliner Cascadia.
Hinz Motorsport has launched Hinz Carbon, an aftermarket carbon ceramic brake system for Porsche, Ferrari, McLaren, Audi, Lamborghini, and BMW performance platforms, citing supply shortages and tariff pressures.
