BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, France — Renault has introduced a new compact sport-utility vehicle/crossover (SUV/CUV), the Rafale, which was built on the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance CMF-CD platform, the same platform which has spawned vehicles like the Renault Espace, Nissan Rogue and Mitsubishi Outlander. Amongst…
MULGRAVE, Australia – Renault Australia has issued two recalls of certain of its Trafic vans, one to remedy a brake issue, the other for an exhaust problem. The company issued a recall of 38 of its model-year 2019 Trafic III…
Source: Renault BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, France – The New Renault Captur passed the Euro NCAP safety exam with 5 stars, the maximum rating, in the latest generation and thus most stringent tests. New Captur has proven all its qualities in terms of…
Source: Formula 1 The following post about the Renault disqualification following a recent Formula 1 race is excerpted from Formula1.com LONDON, U.K. – After deciding not to appeal their disqualification from the Japanese Grand Prix, Renault have admitted the braking…
Source: Motorsport.com SILVERSTONE, England – Following a protest lodged by the Racing Point team, the FIA stewards held a teleconference hearing Oct. 23rd to evaluate whether a brake bias adjustment system used by Daniel Ricciardo and Nico Hulkenberg’s Renaults in…
PARIS, France–Waymo has signed a deal with Renault and Nissan to develop self-driving cars and trucks for use in France, Japan and possibly other countries throughout Europe and much of Asia. It’s the first agreement Waymo has signed to provide its technology and services…
MONTREAL, Canada–Renault is hoping to bounce back in Canada after a disappointing start to its 2019 season. Watch as the team’s Head of Performance Systems, Pierre Genon, explains all you need to know about the braking systems ahead of the…
DETROIT, Mich: The move came after the Renault board met for six hours outside of Paris to consider the merger, only to postpone a decision at the request of the government, which owns 15% of the French automaker. “It has…
DETROIT, Mich.–The proposal by FCA over the weekend to merge with French automaker Renault is being sold by the parent company of Jeep and Fiat as a means to share costs of electric and autonomous driving, but it is also…
First Line Ltd. has expanded its product range by introducing 70 new parts, aiming to meet increasing demand across various automotive categories. The latest additions include drive shafts, friction components, cables, steering and suspension components, filters, lubrication parts, and clutch…
ICER, a Spanish manufacturer specializing in braking systems, consistently leads the market by being the first to launch brake pad references for many top-selling vehicles. By investing heavily in research and development (R&D), ICER offers distributors a significant competitive edge.…
Euro NCAP recently released its latest safety ratings for several car models, showcasing both excellent and underwhelming results. While the majority of vehicles, including Audi, Ford, Subaru, and XPENG, achieved five-star ratings, the Jeep Avenger, despite its accolades, only managed…
Juratek, a leading brake supplier, has announced a significant expansion of its aftermarket braking solutions, adding 21 new part numbers to its range. This expansion includes 14 caliper references, four brake hoses, two brake discs, and one wheel cylinder, reinforcing…
The latest Euro NCAP Commercial Van ratings reveal a significant enhancement in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) for commercial vans. Notably, 40% of the vehicles tested achieved the prestigious ‘Platinum’ rating, surpassing the new EU General Safety Regulation (GSR2) standards…
NK has expanded its brake hose range with 209 new part numbers, covering over 7,300 vehicle applications. This addition increases their total SKUs to 1,680 and extends market coverage in core markets to 93.5%. Key Highlights: NK’s new brake hoses…
Braking brand, Juratek, has launched 11 new to range references, including two new brake pads, four new brake discs, two new brake calipers and three new brake hoses in its latest range expansion to enhance its offering of aftermarket braking…
PartsinMotion.co.uk, a leading online auto parts supplier, significantly expanded its Brembo braking range. This increase offers technicians a wider selection of high-quality Brembo parts for various vehicles. Key Highlights: Expanded Selection for Improved Braking Performance PartsinMotion.co.uk understands the critical role…
Euro NCAP has released the latest safety ratings for several highly anticipated vehicles, including the Volkswagen Tiguan, Maxus MIFA 7, Ford Tourneo Custom, and two models from the new brand ZEEKR. These evaluations reveal significant advancements in vehicle safety and…
First Line Ltd. has once again expanded its extensive range of automotive products, introducing 25 new items across various categories. This latest expansion addresses the diverse needs of the automotive aftermarket, ensuring that distributors and their customers have access to…
Euro NCAP, the authority on vehicle safety, recently published its crash avoidance ratings for small panel vans, marking a significant step in advocating for enhanced safety features across commercial vehicles. With the introduction of these ratings, Euro NCAP not only…
Juratek has expanded its product lineup, introducing thirteen innovative additions to its range. This expansion includes six new caliper references, two brake pads, and five hoses, aimed at servicing a broader spectrum of the vehicle population and responding to the…
MIDDLEBORO, Mass. – The recent 2024 New England Motor Press Association Winter Vehicle of the Year event was an electrifying affair as I sampled vehicles with electrical or electrically aided powerplants during the driving portion of the program. The automotive…
Juratek is expanding its comprehensive braking portfolio with the addition of 36 new parts, including brake discs, pads, calipers, shoes, hoses, wheel cylinders, and wear leads. This new line-up is designed to deliver superior performance and reliability for a wide…
ZF Aftermarket has expanded its TRW brand offering for electric vehicles (EVs), adding master cylinders, brake discs, and calipers to its existing portfolio. This move solidifies TRW’s position as a one-stop shop for EV braking solutions, encompassing everything from Electronic…
BETTAPARTS, a subsidiary of Fras-Le, is expanding its product lineup with the introduction of 45 new part numbers to its acclaimed braking range. This significant expansion includes an array of 42 brake discs, a set of brake shoes, and two…