Source: LF Gmbh & Co. KG release LEVERKUSEN, Germany – LIQFRIC® compounds are coming closer to serial use in the friction industry while being extensively tested with potential customers. As announced in December 2019, LF GmbH & Co. KG is…
Source: Haldex release LANDSKRONA, Sweden – In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Haldex is taking all possible measures to ensure the health and safety of its employees while maintaining business continuity to meet customer demand during this period. We are…
Source: Volvo Cars release GOTHENBURG, Sweden. – Zenuity, the assisted and autonomous driving software development company owned jointly by Volvo Cars and Veoneer, will be split into two parts to maximize the potential of Zenuity’s developments to date. One part…
Source: Bendix release ELYRIA, Ohio –There’s a saying at Saia LTL Freight: “From our pallets to our people, we’re serious about safety.” And at Saia – where safety is a core value for its more than 10,000 employees – seriousness…
Source: Auto Service World post TORONTO – SpiderTech, a sister company of Canadian brake manufacturer NRS Brakes, has adapted its line of kinesiology tape to protect healthcare workers, who have been thrust into extremely difficult working conditions. In addition to…
Souce: Link Engineering SOROCABA, Brazil –Link Engineering Company celebrated 15 years of operation and service in Brazil on March 28th. Eduardo Ferro was named General Manager of LINK Brazil at its inception and continues to lead the local team and…
Source: Alcon release TAMWORTH, U.K.- Gusto Technik Performance Parts Company Limited, distributor of Alcon products in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau since 2008, has launched its new website www.alconbrakesonline.com. With a full range of the company’s brakes & accessories…
Source: AutoCar India post NEW DELHI – The Indian government, like those throughout the industrialized world, is moving to mandate automatic-emergency braking (AEB) systems as standard on vehicles sold in the country. Research by German automotive safety-systems developer/ supplier Bosch…
Source: bmb consult release CURNO, Italy – Located in the nation hardest hit by Covid-19 in Europe, Italian brake manufacturer Brembo will donate €1 million for research into fighting the Coronavirus. The donation goes to three facilities in Bergamo: the…
Source: Brembo release CURNO, Italy – Brembo, a world leader in the design, development and production of braking systems, today announced that it holds an interest in Pirelli, a major consumer tire company. The release states, “By adopting a long-term…
Source: Link Engineering annuncement PLYMOUTH, Mich. — In a groundbreaking collaboration, automotive testing pioneer Link Engineering Company (LINK) has developed a new, custom type of chassis dynamometer for a major European OEM. LINK’s cutting-edge NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) brake testing…
Source: negocios post PALMELA, Portugal – Continental announced it will close by the end of next year its front-brake-shoe factory in Palmela, Portugal, laying off the 370 who work there. Operating for 25 years, the company’s announcement cited “ .…
Source: motorsports.com post STUTTGART, Germany – Mercedes-Benz has made no secret of the fact that every element of its 2020 Formula 1 car has been improved for this year. And while most of the attention has been dominated by its…
Source: Continental announcement Allentown, Penn. – Continental, a global supplier of brake systems and components, offers a high-quality line of ATE hydraulic brake parts that are designed to fit perfectly and precisely match the safety and reliability requirements of modern…
Source: AP Racing announcement COVENTRY, U.K. – Due to the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, measures imposed by the U.K. government aligned with AP Racing’s top priority being the safety and well-being of employees, business partners and the local…
Source: Meritor announcement TROY, Mich. — Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) provided an update on its global operations in response to the continued spread and impact of COVID-19. “The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented uncertainty in the global commercial vehicle…
Source: RoadShow post TUCSON, Ariz. – TuSimple, an autonomous driving company focused on self-driving Class 8 commercial trucks, will be partnering up with ZF, one of the largest Tier 1 suppliers of automotive parts and technologies, to “develop and commercialize…
Source: NRS Brakes TORONTO – Following the release of its new EV Galvanized Brake Pads for the Tesla Model 3, NRS Brakes has grown its NRS-EV line-up to cover vehicles from more than 25 manufacturers and 60 different models including…
Source: Land Line post GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. – With Roadcheck, the annual truck inspection blitz scheduled for May 5-7, truckers, led by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), and brokers are calling for its postponement during the COVID-19 crisis. The…
Source: grist.org The increasing population of electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid vehicles has impacted the entire auto industry, including the braking sector. The following is an excerpt of a post by grist.org on the impact Covid-19 might be having on…
Source: Federal Trade Commission release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Michigan-based Federal-Mogul Motorparts LLC (Federal-Mogul) has agreed to settle a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) administrative complaint alleging that it made unsubstantiated claims that its aftermarket Wagner OEX brake pads could stop a…
Source: EBC Brakes release NORTHAMPTON, U.K. – EBC Brakes provided the following information about its aftermarket products for “super bikes:” Motorcyclists enjoy nothing more than to talk about how fast their machines are, but stopping power is just as important…
Source: 9to5 Mac DENVER – DUBL Drive debuted for iPhone back in January as a handy way to turn the simultaneous camera feature in iOS into a smart dash cam. Now the DUBL Drive app is getting its first major…
Source: GM Authority post CHICAGO – A class-action lawsuit has been filed against General Motors (GM) alleging the brake booster used in its full-size trucks and SUVs is defective. The plaintiff claims the brake booster found in certain GM full-size…
Source: RideApart.com WASHINGTON, D.C. – Triumph Motorcycles North America just issued a recall on the Trophy SE A1 for a possible brake hose flaw that could result in wiring damage. Here are the details of this recall: The National Highway…