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…
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…
Delphi is significantly enhancing its braking product offerings, with a focus on being first-to-market (F2M). With an average of 300 new braking parts launched annually, the company has amplified its pace in 2023. Notably, new pads have been introduced for…
STEZZANO, Italy – Brembo, the leading company in the development and production of high-performance braking systems, has launched the new Brembo Beyond Greenance Kit, an eco-friendly brake solution, currently specifically engineered for light commercial vehicles. Deriving its name by merging…
DONCASTER, U.K. — Braking supplier, JURATEK, has revealed its latest new-to-range references, with 20 new part numbers introduced to its leading product portfolio to meet increased demand. The latest high-quality braking components added to JURATEK’s range includes six brake discs, eight…
BANBURY, U.K. — Automotive aftermarket specialist First Line Ltd. has released details of its latest new-to-range parts, with 29 new references introduced across various high-end product lines, including its Borg & Becker line of brake components. With new parts introduced…
STANSTEAD, U.K. – FISITA announced the panelists for the “Voice of the OEM” at this year’s upcoming EuroBrake 2023 Sept. 12-14 in Barcelona. EuroBrake is the annual gathering of the leading brake-industry individuals and organizations. The panel, scheduled for 1:15…
HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Braking specialist TMD Friction UK has introduced five new brake disc references to its renowned Mintex braking brand product line. TMD Friction UK’s ongoing commitment to research and development has delivered new Mintex brake disc parts, including…
HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Braking specialist TMD Friction UK has introduced three new brake disc references to its premium Textar brand range. The company continues to develop new products to meet the needs of the expanding vehicle parc, and to offer…
DONCASTER, U.K. — JURATEK has launched four new brake pads, four new calipers and one new brake disc as the brand expands its range to meet increased customer demand. The latest references join JURATEK’s extensive product line to the ever-growing…
CHATHAM, Mass. – A decade after Nissan pioneered battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) in the United States with its small four-door Leaf it has introduced the Ariya, an all-new, ground-up electric-vehicle, into the rapidly expanding, competitive U.S. electric-vehicle market. The Ariya brings…
HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Braking specialist TMD Friction UK has introduced nine new brake-pad, disc, and drum references to its Mintex branded product ranges. To offer maximized vehicle coverage and the demands of the continually evolving vehicle parc, TMD Friction UK’s…