Source: UL announcement NORTHBROOK, Ill. — UL, the global safety science leader, has announced its acquisition of German-based Method Park, a company specializing in process engineering, software solutions, training and advisory services focusing on the safety critical aspects of the…
Source: Mitsubishi Motors North America announcement FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) announced the redesigned and sporty 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has received a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This…
Source: Superpedestrian announcement Cambridge, Mass. — Superpedestrian, the MIT spin-off engineering firm behind LINK, “The Volvo of E-Scooters,” has unveiled a breakthrough active safety system dubbed “Pedestrian Defense.” The new system does not just detect unsafe behaviors like riding on…
Source: Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announcement GREENBELT, Md. –Commercial vehicle inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. conducted 10,091 inspections on May 26th — Brake Safety Day — and subsequently took 1,273 vehicles out of service for brake-related critical vehicle…
The following was posted on Meneta’s Linkedin page about the move of its North American production from Jackson, Tenn., to a new facility in Rome, Ga. It even includes a look at the new location’s history and source of its…
Source: The following is excerpted from a post by David A. Wood on CarComplaints.com on the settlement of a class-action lawsuit covering squeaking brakes on Audi Q7s. The settlement, which still has to be approved by a judge, covers 2017…
Source: Haldex announcement LANDSKRONA, Sweden — Haldex has closed an agreement with one of the world’s largest manufacturer of heavy trucks for its (air disc braking) ADB product. The deal is an important milestone to grow in the truck segment…
Status: Job No Longer Available KBautosys America is seeking a full-time Test Technician and Facilities Manager to become an integral part of our NA team. This position will lead testing activities and support the development and validation of OEM brake-related…
Source: SEINSA Group announcement Madrid — The Spanish Group SEINSA Corporation, a leading company in the manufacture of brake, transmission, steering and suspension system products, has launched an equality plan to avoid wage gaps and promote access to management positions…
Source: Motorcar Parts of America announcement LOS ANGELES — Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (MPA) announced it received AutoZone Mexico’s Extra Miler award for outstanding service at the automotive retailer’s Vendor Summit held virtually this week. The Extra Miler award…
KOLBOTN, Norway — The following is excerpted from a Teslarati.com post by Simon Alvarez concerning regenerative-braking issues of the new Ford Mustang Mach-E. Ford has pledged to address an issue that has emerged in a number of Mustang Mach-E vehicles…
Source: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announcement ELYRIA, Ohio – The pandemic has reminded the country what a hero looks like, and truck drivers earned that designation for their selfless work to keep the shelves stocked and vital supplies flowing during…
Source: Continental announcement FRANKFURT, Germany – On the path towards autonomous driving, system integration capabilities are critical to the development. Ten months after joining forces in partnership with LiDAR expert AEye, Continental is integrating the long-range LiDAR technology into its…
CURNO, Italy — Brembo has posted on its website a decade-by-decade retrospective of the company’s first 60 years as it celebrates this milestone in 2021. 1961 was the foundation year of a company that radically transformed a mere vehicle component…
Source: Randon Implementos announcement CAXIAS DO SUL, Brazil – Randon Implementos signed a strategic partnership with JAP Africa, a subsidiary of Portuguese conglomerate JAP, for the implementation of a CKD (Completely Knocked Down) assembly unit in Kenya. In the Kenyan…
The following is excerpted from a post by Steve Vaughn on FleetOwner.com with some particulars about the upcoming CVSA TRuck Brake Safety Week and some information on the latest statistics on brake safety and how to pass inspection this August.…
Source: ADVICS announcement TORRANCE, Calif. – In an ongoing effort to expand its current product offering for the North American aftermarket, ADVICS – the leader in advanced braking technology and member of the AISIN Group of companies – has launched…
Source: Tosi F.lli s.r.l. announcement VARALLO VC, Italy – Andrea Tosi was named Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tosi F.lli s.r.l. at the June 29, 2021 shareholders’ meeting. The outgoing Managing Directors Tosi Renzo…
Source: TMD Friction announcement LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, U.K. — GaraShield has pledged its support to females in the automotive industry by sponsoring the upcoming “Females in Focus” ladies networking lunch, hosted by the Scottish Motor Trade Association (SMTA) at Norton…
Source: Light announcement REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Hitachi Astemo Americas, Inc., and Light, a leading provider of depth perception for vehicles, have begun “proof of concept” development of a forward-facing perception system for use with advanced driver assistance systems. The…
Source: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announcement ELYRIA, Ohio – Commercial and passenger vehicles are more advanced than ever – but there’s still nothing more important to safer roadways than the person behind the wheel. From developing technologies that equip North…
Source: Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) announcement The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has added to its impressive roster of members by welcoming manufacturer and distributor of vehicle components, MEYLE UK, to its ever-growing membership. Founded in 1958, MEYLE is…
Source: LIQUI MOLY announcement ULM, Germany — After 31 years with LIQUI MOLY, Ernst Prost has announced that he will leave the company on February 22, 2022. Related post:March was the Best Month in LIQUI MOLY’s History Under Ernst Prost’s…
Source: Bosch Auto Parts announcement Oakbrook, Ill. – Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, has announced a new line of high-performance brake pads, specially designed for police pursuit vehicles. The Bosch Police Pursuit brake pads are manufactured…
The following is excerpted from a post about Link Engineering by Lauren Owings on the DTE Energy website. PLYMOUTH, Mich. — From Germany to Detroit It all started in a basement. The year was 1935, and Herbert Link was selling…