Source: Auto Service World LEVIS, Qué. – Auto parts manufacturer and distributor Transit has launched DS-One, a new line of uniquely designed performance brake rotors. In addition to being drilled and slotted for use on heavy-duty applications like SUVs and…
Source: Carscoops.com PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Roush Performance has given the 2020 Ford F-150 Raptor a performance brake package, fresh styling and new options. Available to order now, the 2020 Raptor gains newly designed 18-inch and all-terrain tires, as well as…
Source: EBC Brakes CHIPPENHAM, U.K. – EBC Brakes has announced it will become the official brake partner of Wiltshire’s Castle Combe Circuit for the 2020 events season. The news will see the UK-based brake manufacturer take the headline sponsorship slot…
Source: Mack LAS VEGAS – The versatile Mack® Granite® model is now available with the next generation of Bendix Wingman Fusion, improving safety for those on the road or traveling to a jobsite. Mack Trucks made the announcement during World…
Source: TMD Friction HARTLEPOOL, U.K. – Global OE and aftermarket brakes manufacturer, TMD Friction, has expanded its distribution network with the addition of three new retail chains operating across the United Kingdom. TMD Friction’s renowned brake brand, Mintex, is now…
Source: Delphi Technologies WARWICK, U.K. – Delphi Technologies released the following announcement: At Delphi Technologies we pride ourselves on being first-to-market on braking. The Audi Q8, Ford Fiesta ST and Focus and Toyota Supra all being great examples. But sometimes,…
Sarah Olson is Director of Product Management – Braking for DRiV. In this episode, Brian Hagman and Sarah discuss the role that product management plays in the development of new products. About DRiV With more than 30 of the world’s…
Source: Champion Brands CLINTON, Mo. – Champion Brands, LLC; a major player in the global lubricants market, has developed a special DOT 3/4 low-viscosity brake fluid for electric and hybrid vehicles. Champion EVOLVE SERIES X DOT 3/4 Brake Fluid is…
Source: WRAL Tech Wire WASHINGTON, DC – For the first time, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has approved a company’s request to deploy a self-driving vehicle (AV) that doesn’t meet federal safety standards that apply to cars and…
Source: DENSO SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — DENSO, the world’s second largest mobility supplier, announced the opening of its Central Technical Training Center at its Maryville, Tenn., facility. DENSO designed the state-of-the-art technical training center to educate its employees about the latest…
Source: International Vehicle Technology LAS VEGAS – Carlisle Brake & Friction will show its new FutureBrake solution as part of the company’s hydraulic product range at ConExpo in Las Vegas next month. Carlisle’s FutureBrake was developed in an effort to…
Source: autoevolution BUCHAREST, Romania – Good news; it’s the Dacia Sandero, the all-new generation of the subcompact hatchback built by Renault’s low-cost brand in Romania. The rear drum brakes of the pre-production prototype in the photo gallery are similar in…
Source: Sun Media Ltd. WELLINGTON, New Zealand – Beginning April 1st, it will be mandatory to have an anti-lock braking system (ABS) on motorcycles in New Zealand, improving safety for motorcyclists and other road users. Changes to the Land Transport…
Source: Contnental Frankfurt am Main, Germany and New Braunfels, Texas – Technology company Continental announced the construction of a new plant in New Braunfels, Texas to expand its capacity for the production of radar sensors. “Advanced driver assistance systems save…
Source: Applus IDIADA Article by: Bernat Ferrer, Project Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA Part one can be read by clicking on this sentence. Part two can be read by clicking on this sentence. Part three can be read by clicking…
Source: Veoneer STOCKHOLM — Veoneer, Inc. (NYSE: VNE and SSE: VNE SDB), the world’s largest pure-play company focused on advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving (AD), and its software joint venture Zenuity, have been selected by a global,…
Source: AutoCar India MAHARASHTRA, India – Aprilia has revealed that it will launch the disc brake-equipped Storm 125 in India next month. Currently, the drum brake-equipped Storm 125 is the company’s most affordable offering in the country, and the new disc…
Source: PolicyAdvice The age of autonomous vehicles (AVs) is upon us. Many governments are eager to see AVs go mainstream sooner rather than later, and certain automakers are accelerating the hype train. These futuristic cars are marketed as literal lifesavers,…
Source: Fras-le RIO GRANDE DO SUL , Brazil – Randon Companies has announced its new organizational structure, which will aim to maximize the company’s results and strengthen the internal culture. Among the changes, as of April 1, the business divisions…
Source: Brembo LONDON – Brembo was recognized for its sustainable management of water resources and for its actions to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and develop the low-carbon economy, based on the data submitted by the company through CDP’s 2019…
Source: Toyota TOYOTA CITY, Japan ― Toyota Motor Corporation announced today that it has developed an Acceleration Suppression Function that used big data collected from connected cars to help identify abnormal operation of the accelerator and control acceleration. Toyota plans…
Source: AutoCar HANOVER, Germany – When Alfa Romeo introduced its Intelligent Braking System (IBS), on the Giulia and Stelvio, it was the first use in production of the MKC1 brake-by-wire system. Developed by Continental, this wraps up usually separate components…
Source: Bendix ELYRIA, Ohio – When Werner Enterprises’ first electric-powered truck hits the road for a year-long pilot program, the professional drivers at the wheel will be supported by Bendix® Wingman® Fusion™ – the flagship collision mitigation system from Bendix…
Source: Continental Allentown, Penn. – Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket has received the prestigious “Diamond Award” from the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance. The award was presented during the Alliance’s annual winter shareholder meeting and channel partner awards banquet on December 10…
Source: Meritor TROY, Mich. ̶ Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) announced it is building a $50 million, 160,000-square-meter (524,900-square-foot) facility in Roseira, Brazil to support the expanding domestic commercial vehicle market with modern production facilities when it opens for business in…