Wilwood Disc Brakes has recently announced the addition of larger rear brake kits for GM G-Body vehicles, specifically targeting those with 7-1/2” and 7-5/8” rear differentials. This expansion introduces 12.88” and 14.00” brake kits, incorporating the company’s motorsports-tested Superlite four…
General Motors (GM) has announced a recall for 55,755 of its 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles due to a defect in the automatic emergency braking (AEB) system. This malfunction may cause the vehicles to stop or decelerate unexpectedly,…
MAGMA recently launched a fully automated rotor manufacturing plant, setting a new industry standard with an annual production capacity exceeding 25 million brake rotors. This facility is at the forefront of technology, leveraging automated robotics and cutting-edge AI inspection techniques…
Frenkit Inc., a renowned specialist in manufacturing and distributing brake components, has officially announced the appointment of Andy Mayfield as the Executive Vice President and General Manager. This significant appointment took effect on January 22, 2024. Mayfield’s primary focus will…
Wilwood has released new rear drum-to-disc brake conversion kits for GM C1500 Silverado, Sierra, and similar SUVs. These complete bolt-on kits provide an upgrade to make trucks safer with improved stopping power. Improved Braking Performance for Daily and Heavy-Duty Use…
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. – INTEX Auto Parts has awarded MAGMA Brakes with its Outstanding Service Award. The honor is for customer support and product delivery by MAGMA. The company, in posting the award presentation on its Linkedin account said,…
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY – Hagman Search, a globally recognized executive search firm specializing in the braking, e-mobility, and automated driving segments, announced the successful placement of a new Vice President of Sales for a leading global aftermarket brake supplier. This executive…
DETROIT – General Motors (NYSE:GM) will include Automatic Emergency Braking, as well as four additional active safety features proven to reduce crashes, as standard equipment on 98% of its 2023 model year vehicles. This encompasses every new EV launching this…
TORONTO – NRS Brakes has added seven new part numbers for model-year 1999-2023 Ram, Hyundai, Volvo, Kia, Buick, Cadillac and GMC vehicles covering 3.9 million vehicles with its galvanized premium brake pads product line. These new brake kits also include…
ERIE, Penn. – Aaron Lewis, Sphere Brake Defense chief executive officer, recently posted the following on Linkedin about one of the latest developments of the small, veteran-owned company: Sphere brakes demonstrated on a GM 2500! In partnership with Penn State…
SEOUL — HL Mando, a company specializing in autonomous driving solutions for electric vehicles, was named a “2022 Supplier of the Year (SOY)” by General Motors Company (GM). The company has been given this honor three years in a row,…
CAMARILLO Calif. — Wilwood Disc Brakes has announced new Tactical Xtreme rear big brake kits for 1999-2018 GM 1500 trucks and SUVs. Models include Sierra 1500 and Silverado trucks and Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon and Escalade SUVs. These new rear…
CAMARILLO, Calif. – Wilwood Disc Brakes has added two all-new disc brake options for GM G-body vehicles equipped with 7-1/2-inch (7.5-inch) or 7-5/8-inch (7.625-inch) rear differentials. GM models include the Chevy Monte Carlo, Malibu, and El Camino. Newly available for…
Source: Wilwood Engineering announcement Camarillo, Calif. – Wilwood Disc Brakes has engineered direct-mount, bolt-on brake upgrades to increase the stopping power of late-model General Motors full-size half-ton trucks. Designed to fit most 17-inch or larger wheels on model-year 1999-21 Chevy…
VILLANOVA D’ASTI, Italy – UTIL Group announced the addition of Hatem Haidar to the company’s senior leadership team, specifically in the role as General Manager for North America. He brings experience in industrial operations, corporate development and finance to the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has begun an investigation of General Motors’ Cruise LLC-built self-driving vehicles following incidents of hard braking and vehicle immobilization, at least two of which resulted in injuries. The vehicles in…
Leverkusen – LF GmbH & Co. KG, the innovator of a unique liquid friction material brand known as LIQFRIC, announced that it is currently in the pre-series development phase for original equipment manufacturers. In the future (from 2025 / 26),…
NEW YORK – This is the first of two parts of a post by Prof. John Fieldhouse for The Brake Academy on a straightforward look at bringing a road vehicle to a halt: A pragmatic approach to braking a road…
Source: Haldex announcement LANDSKRONA, Sweden — SAF-HOLLAND SE (“SAF-HOLLAND”) declared the public offer for Haldex Aktiebolag (“Haldex” or the “Company”) unconditional on Aug. 18th. SAF-HOLLAND controls more than 90 per cent of the shares in Haldex and has communicated its…
Source: UVeye announcement DETROIT — UVeye, a provider of advanced vehicle diagnostic systems, today announced that it has received an investment from the capital venture arm of General Motors, GM Ventures, to help fund the development and commercialization of the…
DETROIT – General Motors (GM) believes driverless vehicles (AV)can provide the platform for future driver training without the presence of a “live” instructor in the vehicle. This is one of the first, if not the first, time an autonomous vehicle…
Source: Mando Corporation announcement SEOUL — Mando Corporation, a company specialized in EV and autonomous driving solutions, was selected as a 2021 Supplier of the Year by General Motors (GM) Mando America Corporation, along with 134 suppliers from 16 countries,…
Source: First Brands Group announcement CLEVELAND, Ohio – General Motors recognized First Brands Group™– specifically Brake Parts Inc. (BPI) and Champion Laboratories — as a 2021 Supplier of the Year. GM celebrated honorees at its 30th annual Supplier of the…
Source: Hyundai Mobis announcement SEOUL — Hyundai Mobis (KRX: 012330) has been named the Supplier of the Year by GM, the largest automaker in North America. This is its fifth time since it was first crowned by GM as the…
Souce: FORVIA/HELLA announcement NORTHVILLE, Mich. — Automotive lighting and electronics expert HELLA was named a GM Supplier of the Year winner in General Motors’ 30th annual Supplier of the Year awards in two categories again: Chassis Electronics and Lighting & Bulbs.…