Source: The Straits Times SINGAPORE – Transport operator ComfortDelGro Corp has bought four Volvo buses fitted with collision warning and automatic emergency braking (AEB) features. The buses, the first of their kind here, will start plying from Dec. 1 as…
The following was the announcement by NUADI on its formation: PAMPLONA, Spain – We are delighted to introduce NUADI, the continuation of a long and successful story of brakes technology. The organization will be independent of NUCAP Industries. NUADI’s Chief Executive…
LAS VEGAS – The following is excerpted from a post on TURNOLOGY.com from its coverage of this year’s SEMA show and the new Hawk Performance brake pads for the redesigned Toyota Supra. Hawk Performance took some time at SEMA to…
Soucre: Hella ESSEN, Germany – Hella Pagid, brake system specialist for the independent aftermarket and joint venture of the automotive suppliers TMD Friction and HELLA, is entering into a cooperation agreement with the internationally leading tuning company “PP-Performance” and its…
LAS VEGAS – The following is excerpted from a post on TURNOLOGY.com from its coverage of this year’s SEMA show and the new Powerstop products. While at SEMA, we got a chance to check in with Powerstop to hear more about its…
Source: Carlisle Brake & Friction SOLON, Ohio – Carlisle Brake & Friction has launched a new, completely redesigned public Website. The Website represents Carlisle’s commitment to the growing needs of a diverse range of markets and customers in which the…
Source: Modern Tire Dealer CRANBURY, N.J. – The new Rein Automotive Brake Vacuum Pumps from CRP Automotive for popular European makes are designed to improve braking power. The company says Rein Brake Vacuum Pumps provide vacuum power in vehicles that…
Source: Mintex CLECKHEATON, UK – Mintex has expanded its distribution network with the addition of a new stockist based in Northern Ireland, AC Components. With an extensive range of car parts, AC Components is a one-stop motor factor, offering delivery…
Source: The Hunts Post LONDON – Some 25 class 717 trains on the Great Northern service, which runs from Peterborough to King’s Cross – via Huntingdon and St Neots – have on-board systems which recover more energy through regen braking…
Source: MEYLE HAMBURG, Germany – The MEYLE performance team has just completed several eventful months. Whether in the ADAC GT Masters or in Truck Racing, the racing teams supported by the Hamburg-based manufacturer gave the spectators plenty of exciting position…
Source: Racer.com SÃO PAULO, Brazil – Alex Albon blamed cold brakes for his crash in first practice (FP1) Nov. 15 at the Brazilian Grand Prix here. The newly confirmed Formula 1 Red Bull driver for 2020 was already fastest on…
Source: Bruker Nano Surfaces The following article on brake materials is excerpted from a story posted on azom.com. The entire post, with graphics, can be viewed by clicking on this sentence. BILLERICA, Mass.- A brake material must ultimately meet the…
Source: Raybestos MCHENRY, Ill. –Raybestos has expanded its Element3™ brake caliper line with the addition of new dual bleeder part numbers, covering several popular vehicles-in-operation (VIO) applications such as the Ford 150 and Honda Civic, according to Kristin Grons, marketing…
Source: Centric Parts CARSON, Calif. – Centric Parts, a division of APC Automotive Technologies and North America’s leading manufacturer and supplier of aftermarket brake and chassis solutions, earned the prestigious 2019 Best New Product Line award from the Import Vehicle…
Source: Brembo STEZZANO, Italy– Brembo,a global leader in braking systems, reaffirms its leading role in the FIA Formula E Championship as the sole supplier of the entire braking system in season six (2019/2020) through constructor Spark Racing Technology, the sole…
Source: CVSA DETROIT – From Sept. 15-21, 2019, inspectors conducted 34,320 commercial motor vehicle inspections as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week and placed 4,626 vehicles out of service after critical brake-related conditions were identified…
Source: FMSI AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – FMSI has just launched the well-anticipated modern and fully integrated very user-friendly database. This was all part of the aggressive five-year plan rolled out to our members in June 2017 according to Frank Oliveto…
Source: Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Nissan is recalling over 450,000 vehicles worldwide because a brake fluid leak could cause them to catch fire. Because of the fire risk, the company is urging owners to park the vehicles outdoors and…
Source: American Honda Motor Co. TORRANCE, Calif. — The sporty and spacious 2020 Honda HR-V begins arriving in Honda showrooms today with a starting price of $20,820 (excluding $1,095 destination and handling). Fresh from an extensive refresh for model year 2019, the 2020 HR-V carries over…
Source: MEYLE HAMBURG – With a new MEYLE KIT, the Hamburg manufacturer offers another cost-saving repair solution enabling replacement of defective ABS sensor and the sensor ring for specific vehicles – a solution that is currently only available through MEYLE.…
Source: carhp.com Brakes are available in all forms and sizes – from 9-inch steel rotors in the Mirage to 17.3-inch carbon-ceramic brake rotors in the Urus. Modern-day supercars are lightweight and more powerful than ever before. Along with the engines,…
Fras-le, a Randon Company, is one of the largest friction materials manufacturers in the world. The company manufactures over 12,000 part numbers for OE & Aftermarket including brake linings, pads, and shoes for a variety of industries. In this episode,…
Source: Professional Motor Sport World COLOGNE, Germany – AP Racing (Booth 5034) is debuting no fewer than five new products at this year’s PMW Expo in Cologne, Germany. These include new forged six-piston front CP7269 and four-piston rear CP7480 calipers…
Source: Hyundai Mobis SEOUL, South Korea– Hyundai Mobis (KRX:012330) announced that it has developed a new rear-autonomous emergency braking (R-AEB) technology using ultra short-range radar (USRR). The new technology is expected to greatly contribute to prevent unexpected backover crashes since it…
Source: Auto Service World LAS VEGAS – NRS Brakes, the Toronto-based manufacturer of brake components, says using galvanized metal solves a problem which needlessly shortens the life of brake pads throughout North America. “The biggest problem we see on the…