Source: mcnews.com/au post WELSHPOOL, Australia – KTM Australia is recalling certain 2019-2020 model year 790 Adventure and Adventure R motorcycles to fix a rear-brake issue. Due to a possible material failure of the rear brake line as a result of…
Source: Washington Times-Herald post aimed at providing the average consumer with information about their vehicle’s brake performance. WASHINGTON, Ind. – The only noises many drivers ever want to hear coming from their vehicles are the sounds of their favorite songs…
Source: Hyundai Mobis announcement PLYMOUTH, Mich. – As part of its global R&D networking in Korea, North America, Europe, China and India, Hyundai Mobis( (KRX:012330) will expand its technical center in India, which develops and validates automotive software. Through this,…
Source: Muscle Cars & Trucks post DEARBORN, Mich. – With 480 horsepower, 420 pounds-feet of torque and a curb weight of 3,705 pounds, the 2020 Ford Mustang Bullitt requires appropriate stopping power to manage its power, and its weight. Hence…
Source: Motor Trend post As The BRAKE Report continues to highlight vehicle-safety systems and achievements, we offer the following post by Motor Trend. The iconic automotive publication evaluated the federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for…
Source: Haldex announcement LANDSKRONA, Sweden – Haldex extended the short-term working plan (previously called short-term layoffs) for most employees in Landskrona, introduced on March 30th. In total, approximately 250 employees are affected. The decision to extend the short-term working plan…
Source: Knorr-Bremse announcement Munich – Knorr-Bremse, the global market leader for braking and other systems for rail and commercial vehicles, has signed a contract with Siemens Mobility to supply equipment for 13 high-speed trains for Russian Railways (RŽD). Based on…
Source: India Times post MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Time and again, Tesla Autopilot has faced scrutiny on account of accidents in which an unwarranted and blatant blame is put on the autonomous driving system. Not often though, does the self-driving…
Source: Car Advice post NORTH RYDE, Australia – Volvo Australia has issued a recall of 32 of its model-year 2020 XC40 SUVs due to a missing fastener in the braking system that could result in weak stopping power in an…
Source: Applus IDIADA This TBR Technical Corner is the third in a series of articles on vehicle judder by: Juan Jesús García, PhD, Product Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA on this topic. The first part of this series can be…
Source: FMSI announcement AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – The FMSI board has recently approved three new regional members for 2020: NAN Hoang Traffic, ELIG, and the Ruili Group. “The information and service FMSI supplies its membership is extremely valuable for a very low…
Source: Veoneer announcement Stockholm – The automotive technology company, Veoneer, Inc. (NYSE: VNE and SSE: VNE SDB), has, following a strategic review, decided to exit the brake control business and has signed a non-binding agreement with a well-established automotive supplier…
Source: Repair Driven News post WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. – Three out of four advanced driver assistance systems packages studied led to reductions in auto claims for 2013-17 BMWs, new IIHS Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) research has found. The BMW…
Source: Bendix announcement ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix (Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC) and its employees have long celebrated the annual occasion of Earth Day. Corporate events have included a wide variety of activities symbolizing…
Source: Knorr-Bremse announcement MUNICH – Knorr-Bremse, the world’s leading manufacturer of braking and other systems for rail and commercial vehicles, and Schmitz Cargobull, the European number one in the semi-trailer market, have announced the continuation of their supply agreement in…
Source: NRS Brakes post TORONTO – The same technology used in NRS brake pads to bind brake friction to backing plates could be used to build temporary healthcare facilities in a fraction of the time and with significant cost savings.…
Source: ZF announcement Zhangjiagang, China – The ZF Zhangjiagang Braking plant in China has recently produced its 20 millionth brake caliper. After starting production of calipers including Electric Park Brake (EPB) calipers in 2015, it took four-and-a-half years to reach…
Source: Hyundai announcement FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. — The all-new 2020 Hyundai Palisade now has the highest possible overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). Under the federal government’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the front-wheel-drive…
Source: Bendix announcement ELYRIA, Ohio –Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, the North American leader in the development and manufacture of active safety, air management, and braking system technologies for commercial vehicles, recently completed the 2020 ISO 14001 external audit cycle…
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Porsche last year announced its Porsche Surface Coated Brakes (PSCB) designed to virtually eliminate brake dust were being added to the Cayenne Turbo as standard equipment and offered as a $3,490 option on the S version…
Source: Sparta Evolution announcement KENT, WA – Sparta Evolution and Team Worthouse announced a multi-year partnership beginning with the 2020 Formula Drift season. As the team’s official brake sponsor, Sparta Evolution is the perfect partner for Team Worthouse drivers, James…
Source: AP Racing announcement COVENTRY, U.K. – With the help and dedication of the team, AP Racing has successfully reopened its production facility. In line with the guidance from public health England the company has taken all the necessary steps…
Source: FMSI announcement AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – FMSI () announced it will cancel its June 2020 Brake Weekend event in Naples Fla. due to the coronavirus pandemic sweeping across the world. “Although we are very disappointed, there is nothing more…
Source: Knorr-Bremse release Munich, April 16, 2020 – Knorr-Bremse, the global market leader for braking and other systems for rail and commercial vehicles, has signed a contract in the mid-double-digit million-euro range with TMH International, subsidiary of the Russian rolling…
Source: Raybestos release MCHENRY, Ill. –The Raybestos® website at www.raybestos.com offers training resources that repair professionals and auto enthusiasts can access free-of-charge, including how-to videos, technical bulletins, braking news and tech tips to expand the knowledge needed to perform the…