The Brake Report

The Brake Report

The BRAKE Report is an online media platform dedicated to the automotive and commercial vehicle brake segments. Our mission is to provide the global brake community with the latest news & headlines from around the industry.

Continental Hires New Texas Plant Manager

Continental Hires New Texas Plant Manager

Continental has announced the appointment of Brandon Lane as the new Plant Manager for its New Braunfels, Texas facility, a significant component of the company’s global network. Lane, an experienced leader with over 30 years at Continental, steps into his…

Porsche 914 Brake Upgrade Kits Released

Porsche 914 Brake Upgrade Kits Released

Wilwood Disc Brakes has launched new big brake kits for Porsche 914 models from 1970-76, addressing the increased power outputs of these classic sports cars. With more drivers modifying these vehicles for enhanced performance, the necessity for upgraded braking systems…

Teijin’s Sustainability Triumph

Teijin's Sustainability Triumph

Teijin Aramid, a leader in aramid production, proudly announces its receipt of the EcoVadis Gold Medal for sustainability, marking an unparalleled eighth consecutive year of recognition. This prestigious accolade places Teijin Aramid among the elite top 5% of companies across…

Bremsen Technik at Japfest 2024

Bremsen Technik at Japfest 2024

Bremsen Technik, a leader in automotive performance components, made a significant impact at Japfest 2024, showcasing its top motorsport brands and affirming its dedication to automotive innovation and excellence. The event, celebrated at Silverstone on April 7th, drew record crowds…

First Line Welcomes Grant Anderson

First Line Welcomes Grant Anderson

First Line Ltd. has recently enhanced its leadership team by appointing Grant Anderson as the new Key Account Manager, aiming to bolster growth within the UK’s competitive aftermarket sector. Anderson, with his impressive track record of over two decades of…

Delphi Unveils EV Brake Innovations

Delphi Unveils EV Brake Innovations

Delphi Technologies has once again positioned itself at the forefront of the automotive aftermarket with the introduction of first-to-market electric vehicle (EV) braking components. This development is particularly timely, as recent figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders…

Alcon’s Bespoke Braking Solution

Alcon's Bespoke Braking Solution

Alcon Components Ltd has emerged as the chosen partner for Tekne, the renowned Italian specialist vehicle company, providing a customized braking system for the Graelion, an exceptional off-road vehicle designed to tackle a variety of challenging environments. This partnership underscores…

BWI & thyssenkrupp Driving EMB Innovation

BWI & thyssenkrupp Driving EMB Innovation

BWI Group and thyssenkrupp Steering have entered into a strategic partnership to develop advanced X-by-Wire chassis technology, marking a significant stride in the automotive industry’s journey towards more sophisticated autonomous driving capabilities. Their collaboration focuses on the creation of Electro-Mechanical-Brake…

Audi S3: Enhanced Brake Performance Unveiled

Audi S3: Enhanced Brake Performance Unveiled

In the competitive realm of high-performance vehicles, the new Audi S3 emerges with a suite of enhancements, focusing notably on its brake performance features, alongside increased power and agile handling. This comprehensive update brings to light not only the car’s…

Hyundai i20N Brake Upgrade Kit

Hyundai i20N Brake Upgrade Kit

EBC Brakes Racing has introduced its Apollo Big Brake Kits for the Hyundai i20N, offering an enhanced braking solution for the 200bhp supermini hot hatch. This development promises a significant upgrade in stopping power and performance for Hyundai i20N owners.…

Surface Transforms Q1 Sales Update

Surface Transforms Q1 Sales Update

Surface Transforms plc Reports Steady Q1 2024 Sales, Maintains Annual Forecast Surface Transforms plc, a leading manufacturer specializing in carbon fiber-reinforced ceramic disc brakes, has announced its sales figures for the first quarter ending 31 March 2024. Despite sales aligning…

NAPA Expands Brake Caliper Range in the UK

NAPA Expands Brake Caliper Range in the UK

NAPA Auto Parts, a leading name in the automotive aftermarket sector, has recently introduced an enhanced range of brake calipers in the United Kingdom, marking a significant addition to its comprehensive NAPA Braking catalog. Recognized for their critical role in…

TMD Friction Expands Italian Market

TMD Friction Expands Italian Market

TMD Friction, a leader in brake friction products, has announced strategic partnerships to enhance its distribution in Italy, marking a significant step in its market expansion efforts. This collaboration involves Aldo Romeo and Autocom Palermo for the distribution of Textar…

ZF Opens Technology Hub in Mexico

ZF Opens Technology Hub in Mexico

ZF Launches Advanced Automotive Center in Monterrey, Mexico, marking a significant stride in the automotive sector’s push towards enhanced electric and autonomous mobility solutions. This new facility embodies a comprehensive ecosystem, incorporating corporate function hubs, a cutting-edge manufacturing plant, and…

New Brembo Range at AAG

New Brembo Range at AAG

The Alliance Automotive Group (AAG), a leading distributor in the UK’s automotive aftermarket sector, has expanded its braking component portfolio by incorporating Brembo brakes. Brembo, a globally acclaimed brake system manufacturer, brings its extensive range of high-quality brake discs, systems,…

Safran’s Lab: Testing Wheels and Brakes

Safran's Lab: Testing Wheels and Brakes

Safran Landing Systems celebrates the opening of its newly upgraded laboratory, named NEWTON, at the Vélizy-Villacoublay site in France, marking a significant step forward in its testing capabilities for wheels and carbon brakes. This enhancement, costing the company 10 million…

Comline’s Strategic UK HQ Relocation

Comline's Strategic UK HQ Relocation

Comline Group, a leading automotive parts supplier, has announced the relocation of its UK headquarters to Bedford Commercial Park, marking a pivotal move aimed at supporting its expansion and enhancing operational efficiencies. This transition is not merely a change of…

Bendix Wins Top Green Building Award

Bendix Wins Top Green Building Award

Avon’s Bendix Headquarters Earns Prestigious Sustainability Honor The Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix) headquarters in Avon, Ohio, has been awarded the coveted title of overall winner in the Cleveland 2030 District’s Green Building Challenge. This accolade is a testament…

Bruker Wins 2023 Industry Award

Bruker Wins 2023 Industry Award

Bruker Corporation has been named the Instrument Business Outlook (IBO) ‘Company of the Year’ for 2023, marking a significant achievement for the firm. This accolade comes in recognition of Bruker’s exceptional organic revenue growth across all major regions and business…