A class action alleges 2022–2023 Nissan Pathfinders suffer premature rear brake pad wear, with plaintiffs seeking recall, restitution, and damages. The filing names Nissan as sole defendant—no supplier identified.
FleetPride and TruckPro have merged to form the largest independent heavy-duty aftermarket distributor in North America, uniting over 450 locations under one network to deliver faster, smarter service.
Knorr-Bremse has been recognized by Schneider Electric with the 2024 Global Sustainability Impact Award for its ambitious decarbonization strategy, renewable energy leadership, and supply chain sustainability initiatives.
NHTSA is investigating 2019–2020 Acura ILX vehicles after reports of sudden braking force loss, prompting a Preliminary Evaluation to determine potential safety risks and system design failures.
Rockford Brake Manufacturing will reopen the former Gunite plant with a $6.6 million investment, restoring 150 jobs and reviving Rockford’s historic brake manufacturing legacy through Illinois’ EDGE for Startups program.
Akebono will showcase new motorsport, rail, motorcycle, and high-performance braking technologies at Japan Mobility Show 2025, including a debut WRC caliper and legacy-to-future exhibits spanning its 1929–present history.
Orthene CEO Lloyd Kerr shares the company’s evolution as the world’s leading brake fluid specialist, unveiling the Halo motorsport brand and exploring innovations shaping the future of braking and mobility.
Bendix urges fleets to prepare for winter with proactive maintenance across air, braking, and ADAS systems to prevent freeze-related failures, optimize performance, and maintain fleet uptime through harsh conditions.
CVSA’s 2025 Brake Safety Week saw 15,175 inspections across North America, with 15.1% of vehicles placed out of service for brake-related violations. The 2026 campaign runs August 23–29.
NHTSA has escalated its investigation into Daimler Trucks’ AEB systems following hundreds of reports of false braking events, including 24 crashes and one fatality, involving 2017–2022 Freightliner and Western Star trucks.
Procotex demonstrates how recycled carbon, aramid, and PAN fibres enhance friction material performance while cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 85%, advancing sustainability and innovation in braking applications.
John Moore, founder of Alcon Components Ltd, leaves behind a legacy of innovation, integrity, and engineering excellence that continues to shape global motorsport and high-performance braking today.
Amsted Automotive has been named Michigan’s 2025 Manufacturer of the Year – Large Tier, honoring its innovation, manufacturing excellence, and commitment to workforce development across its global operations.
ZF announces a leaner executive structure, appoints Andreas Moser and Sebastian Schmitt to key leadership roles, and launches a new Transformation Committee to strengthen performance and profitability.
Zimmermann’s matched brake discs and pads deliver OE-quality braking performance through optimized friction pairing, ensuring durability, safety, and comfort tested from daily driving to motorsport extremes.
Ford recalls 13,451 model year 2020 Escape vehicles for potential brake performance issues that may extend stopping distance, expanding its prior 2021 recall to meet FMVSS 135 compliance.
Apec expands Apec Red with 71 new braking components, offering OE-exceeding quality, broader vehicle coverage, and a 3-year/36,000-mile guarantee to support independent garages across the UK and Ireland.
Galfer equips the new Stark VARG SM with precision-engineered brake discs, enhancing control, safety, and performance while strengthening its partnership with Stark Future across multiple high-performance models.
ZF Braking Systems’ new Wuhan plant expands EPB and brake-by-wire caliper production, advancing smart mobility and green manufacturing as part of the company’s intelligent chassis strategy in China.
Brembo Solutions and Microsoft Italy expand their partnership with the launch of ALCHEMIX, an AI-driven SaaS platform that accelerates innovation and digital transformation across global industries.
Frasle Mobility earned TISAX certification for its U.S. and China units, reinforcing its commitment to data security, prototype protection, and global competitiveness across the automotive supply chain.
A class action lawsuit alleges General Motors sold multiple 2025 models with defective brake assemblies, potentially causing sudden brake failure. Plaintiffs claim GM was aware of the issue but failed to act.
EuroBrake 2026 is accepting abstracts across critical braking topics, offering publication with Springer Nature, multiple presentation formats, and access to a high-level global audience in Mainz, Germany.
Comline Group has renewed its ISO 9001:2015 certification, reaffirming its commitment to quality, process excellence, and continuous improvement across its global automotive aftermarket operations.
Galfer celebrates a triumphant 2025 EnduroGP season with three world titles, fifteen podiums, and unmatched braking performance across the most challenging conditions in global Enduro racing.