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.
Agra Metro's innovative approach saves ₹5 million in its first year by redirecting kinetic energy waste in heavy transit.
PFC Brakes outlines the regulatory shift away from antimony in brake pads, citing environmental concerns and the industry-wide transition to sustainable friction materials.
A refiled class action lawsuit alleges GM's brake master cylinder assemblies fail prematurely in five 2025 models, causing sudden hydraulic pressure loss and braking degradation.
GM has issued a stop-sale for 3,324 Chevrolet Corvettes (2025-2026) due to a rear brake light outage detection failure violating FMVSS 108 safety standards.
Winhere Harmony Racing scored a Silver Class victory at the 2026 GT World Challenge Asia opener at Sepang, with the team's racing brakes performing consistently under extreme heat.
Volvo Trucks is recalling 222 VNL heavy trucks over brake release timing that exceeds federal FMVSS 121 requirements, with a fix involving additional pneumatic plumbing components.
DRiV adds Abex air disc brake calipers to its heavy-duty lineup, covering Bendix, Meritor, WABCO, and other OE platforms with all-new, no-core-charge components.
Frenkit expands its US brake hardware catalog to nearly 6,000 kits, covering 98% of aftermarket sales, with proprietary rubber components manufactured in Spain and India.
Fourteen brake-related recalls landed across North America and Europe this month. Electronic brake boosters, trailer brake modules, and missing brake pedal pins dominated the headlines.
NAPA has launched a new caliper carrier range for the UK and Ireland, offering cast iron, corrosion-resistant replacements built to OE specifications with a 3-year warranty.
Wilwood's new BP-22 ceramic brake pad compound replaces the BP-Q, targeting street drivers who also autocross, run track days, or tow, starting at $150.45.
Frasle Mobility deploys 4Mobility automated logistics system at its Extrema, Brazil distribution center, cutting aftermarket order processing from hours to 30 minutes using robotics and AI-driven picking.
AUMOVIO appoints Laurent Fabre, head of Wheel Brake Solutions, as its first Chief Commercial Officer to unify global sales across North America, Asia, and Europe.
Wolverine Advanced Materials has appointed Ramsey Shurafa as Global Sales Director – Brake to lead growth across its OE and Aftermarket brake solutions portfolio.
Apec has added 94 new braking products across its Red and Blue ranges in March 2026, covering discs, calipers, pad sets, and fitting kits for a range of popular vehicle applications.
Brembo introduces the Hyction carbon ceramic brake disc on the Ducati Superleggera V4 Centenario, reducing disc weight by 450 grams and inertia by 40% versus steel.
Bendix's EnduraSure-Pro sealed spring brake for air disc brakes is now a factory option on Peterbilt trucks, offering up to five times the power spring life of standard units.
An HLDI study finds Mazda's bundled ADAS technologies reduce crash-related insurance claims by up to 39%, with AEB updates and rear AEB delivering the strongest individual gains.
Wilwood releases five bolt-on big brake kits for Roadster Shop RSF-2 forged spindles, with ventilated rotors from 11.38 to 15.00 inches and forged aluminum calipers starting at $1,215.65.
A new class action targets 2024–2026 Mazda CX-90 SUVs over alleged brake defects and Lane-Keep Assist malfunctions, following months of failed dealer repairs and a prior lawsuit that settled for one plaintiff only.
Galfer will sponsor the QJMOTOR-MSI team at the 2026 Moto2 USA Grand Prix in Austin on March 27-29. The company supplies brake discs and pads and supported the 2024 championship-winning season with Ai Ogura. A second sponsorship event is planned.
DFC expands its aftermarket brake catalog with 5000 Series pads and GeoSpec rotors for the 2024–2026 Acura ZDX electric SUV.
The Genesis GV60 Magma pairs 400 mm disc brakes and monoblock calipers with torque vectoring and regenerative braking for performance-focused chassis control.
A new AAPEX survey finds aftermarket demand rising as high vehicle prices keep older cars on the road, but uncertainty, supply chain shifts, and labor shortages challenge the sector's outlook.
EBC Brakes Racing offers a full track and race braking lineup — from road-legal Bluestuff pads to sintered endurance compounds, fully floating rotors, and Apollo big brake kits.
F1 2026's elimination of the MGU-H has made braking-phase energy recovery the defining technical challenge, with Shanghai telemetry exposing significant performance gaps between teams.
