Five of seven trucks in Euro NCAP's Regional Distribution round earned five-star safety ratings, led by the Scania L-series at 90 percent, as AEB and Lane Support drive improvements.
Audi is expanding a 2024 brake pedal recall to cover 18,853 additional E-Tron and E-Tron Sportback vehicles over a pushrod screw joint that may detach from the brake booster.
Otto Zimmermann GmbH is using sealed-chamber testing and the WLTP Brake Cycle to develop disc-and-pad friction pairings that meet the Euro 7 standard's new 7 mg/km PM10 limit on brake emissions.
Akebono Brake Corporation has named Todd Hammond as Regional Sales Manager for the Northeast, adding a 30-year aftermarket veteran to its team under National Sales Manager Erick Kinnunen.
Nexteer Automotive says its Electro-Mechanical Brake system is market-ready following validation and more than 20 customer evaluations, giving the supplier full Motion-by-Wire coverage at Auto China 2026.
ConMet has earned PACCAR's 2025 SPM Leader recognition across wheel ends, castings, and plastics — the sixth consecutive year the commercial vehicle supplier has received Supplier Performance Management honors from the truck manufacturer.
MEYLE is urging workshops to prioritize spring brake inspections as UK pothole damage, road salt, and winter wear accelerate disc thickness variation, lateral runout, and corrosion across the European car parc.
ZF Aftermarket has expanded its CorExpedia digital platform to handle core returns across all four remanufactured premium brands — ZF, TRW, SACHS, and WABCO — unifying reverse logistics for European workshops, distributors, and fleets.
WAI has launched a brake caliper range spanning more than 1,000 SKUs, with 100 percent new units engineered to OE specifications and covering over 90 percent of the vehicle parc.
AUMOVIO will sell its Mechelen, Belgium plant — one of its core European production sites for MK-series electronic brake systems — to Belgian family-owned Dumarey Group, continuing a broader manufacturing footprint realignment.
Brembo has returned to Milan's Fuorisalone 2026 with new caliper color finishes for motorcycles and automobiles, extending its Sesia&Co. partnership into two-wheel territory for the first time.
Akebono Brake unveiled a new director slate led by CEO Hiroshi Nagaoka and ex-Komatsu executive Korekiyo Yanagisawa, alongside a restructuring that cuts its stake in Guangzhou subsidiary ACG from 70% to 30%.
Chrysler is recalling 241 model-year 2026 Jeep Cherokee SUVs for a Brake System Control Module defect that can disable anti-lock braking and electronic stability control, with no warning indicator to alert the driver.
Harley-Davidson is recalling 16,994 model-year 2025–2026 Softail motorcycles after identifying insufficient clearance between the rear brake line and Body Control Module that could cause fluid loss and reduced rear braking.
Brembo has launched GR-PRO, a complete mountain bike braking ecosystem derived from its UCI Downhill World Cup program, featuring a forged two-piece caliper, multi-adjustable master cylinder, and World Cup–developed discs.
TMD Friction has detailed its three-brand commercial vehicle braking strategy, with Textar, Don, and Cobreq covering OE-grade, value, and South American aftermarket segments alongside OE supply to over 30 manufacturers.
Delphi is urging UK workshops to prioritize brake quality this spring as winter road damage and a projected 8.1 percent year-over-year jump in March 2026 MOT volumes concentrate inspection on braking systems.
A California appeals court unanimously reversed a $160 million verdict against Suzuki in a GSX-R600 brake failure case, ordering a new trial without punitive damages after finding excluded evidence constituted reversible error.
BRP is recalling 398 Can-Am Origin electric motorcycles after an FEA error left the front brake caliper support vulnerable to fatigue failure under repeated hard braking.
TMD Friction relaunches Mintex with a refreshed brand identity, copper-free brake pads, fully coated discs, and the new tagline "Driven by experience" targeting the standard aftermarket segment.
Pro-Cut has added its X1 Super Duty On-Truck Brake Lathe to the company's free online ROI calculator, enabling fleet managers to model revenue from heavy-duty rotor resurfacing.
Brake Engineering eliminates surcharges on its top 110 remanufactured calipers, simplifying aftermarket purchasing while reinforcing OE-quality standards amid growing industry concerns over competitor part defects.
First Line Ltd. adds 52 aftermarket parts across drive shafts, braking, steering, cooling, and wheel bearings, expanding Borg & Beck and First Line brand coverage.
A federal judge denied Jaguar Land Rover's bid to compel arbitration in a class action alleging premature brake wear in 2023 Range Rover models, allowing the case to proceed.
DuraBrake warns that underweight cast-iron brake drums create thermal, safety, and liability risks for fleets, urging the industry to verify weights and demand manufacturer traceability.
Apec Automotive launches over 120 caliper carrier references built to OE+ spec, most with complete fitting kits, backed by a three-year warranty.
Worldpac has joined The Pronto Network effective April 1, 2026, combining aftermarket parts distribution and technical training resources to support independent repair shops across North America.
NRS Brakes launched a new inventory analysis support tool for distributors. The platform utilizes data to optimize stocking levels and minimize dead SKUs.
Bosch Ltd. acquires Bosch Chassis Systems India to deliver integrated active safety and braking platforms. Discover the impact on the vehicle motion market.
PFC Brakes details 2026 motorsport technology updates, including INDY500 small-bore calipers, the high-friction 41 compound, and a TCR Europe partnership.
