Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ARLINGTON, Va. — Tesla has picked up its first award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, as the 2019 Model 3, its less expensive sedan, qualifies for TOP SAFETY PICK+. The Model 3 joins one…
Source: AP Racing Coventry, England – World-leading manufacturer of performance brake and clutch systems, AP Racing has opened its new state-of-the-art production facility. Visitors to the multi-million-pound, Coventry-based development included the Italian Ambassador to the UK, His Excellency, Raffaele Trombetta,…
Source: motorsport.com Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas says black brake dust sneezes Formula 1 drivers experience after races is as big an issue for them as the Singapore haze. Poor air conditions in Singapore this week caused by Indonesian forest fires…
Source: Fras-le Prattville, Ala. – Fras-le North America will launch a new railway shoe line at Railway Interchange 2019. The event, taking place September 22-25 in Minneapolis, Minn., is considered one of the largest rail interchanges in North America, bringing…
Source: Bendix ELYRIA, Ohio – Winding roads, rolling hills, fields and woods for miles in every direction: Siloam, N.C., is the home of Hardy Brothers Inc., whose fleet serves both coasts of the continental U.S. from these quiet surroundings. “Since…
Source: Porsche Zuffenhausen, Germany – Porsche has acquired a minority stake in the Israeli start-up, TriEye. The newly established company has developed a sensor technology for short-wave infrared (SWIR). It enhances safety in vehicles fitted with assistance systems or autonomous…
Source: Alcon Alcon this week launched a new Website. Here is the company’s official announcement: Tamworth, England – We’re proud and excited to announce the launch of our new website, www.alcon.co.uk. Having been in the pipeline for the past five…
Source: VN Express International Hanoi – Audi Vietnam has announced a recall program to inspect and replace faulty main-brake cylinders on 21 Audi Q5 crossovers. Distributors of the German car in Vietnam will recall the Audi Q5 Sport 2.0 TFSI…
Source: Honda DETROIT — America’s best-selling crossover of the past two decades gets a major boost with the introduction of the 2020 Honda CR-V, sporting freshened styling, new features and upgraded powertrains—including a new CR-V Hybrid to be built in…
Source: Continental Auburn Hills, Mich. – Continental Engineering Services (CES) continues to grow its west coast customer relationships with the development of key safety technologies for the all-new 2020 Karma Revero GT luxury electric vehicle. Blind Spot Detection (BSD) and…
Source: University of Leeds Introduction: Leeds, United Kingdom – In recent years brake dust has risen to be one of the most important issues facing the braking fraternity. It is a global issue that exceeds the concerns of vehicle quality…
Source: WABCO Auburn Hills, Mich. – WABCO Holdings, Inc., the leading global supplier of braking control systems and other advanced technologies that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles, announced the launch of its new Americas Website with a…
Source: AVI Systems Frankfurt, Germany – The CAREYE® SAFETY ANGLE was announced in February 2019 followed by record-breaking implementation of this system enabled AVI Systems Ltd. to present it at the at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA), one of the…
Source: BPI MCHENRY, Ill. –Jake Wegner has been named vice president of sales for Brake Parts Inc LLC (BPI), according to Paul Ferrandino, chief commercial officer for BPI. “Jake is an experienced and innovative sales management executive who will make…
Source: Pagid United Kingdom – Pagid, the UK’s best-selling braking brand, and Euro Car Parts, the UK’s largest automotive aftermarket supplier, are helping UK garages and workshops make the most of one of the busiest ‘MOT seasons’ of recent years with…
Source: Advanced Braking Technology Limited Wangara, Australia – Advanced Braking Technology Limited (ABT) is pleased to advise that following a successful tender process it has received an order for Failsafe Driveline brakes from the Department of the Environment and Energy.…
Source: FreightWaves Inspectors will be out in full force from Sept. 15-21 as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual Brake Safety Week. Throughout that week, officials will conduct roadside inspections on commercial motor vehicles throughout North America. This…
Source: Velodyne SAN JOSE, Calif. — Marta Hall, President and Chief Business Development Officer of Velodyne Lidar, Inc. will address the future of vehicle safety at the IAA 2019 Conference in Frankfurt. Hall’s presentation will highlight the development of advanced, cost-effective lidar…
Source: Groupauto UK & Ireland Alfreton, England – National Auto Parts has announced the launch of its new brake-hose range, as it responds to aftermarket demand and continues its commitment to keeping its clutch and brake offering up to date.…
Source: TVS Motor Hosur, India – TVS Motor Company, a reputed manufacturer of two-wheelers and three-wheelers in the world, today, announced the launch of ‘Commuter of the Year’ celebratory special edition of the TVS Radeon – the most awarded commuter…
Source: Knorr-Bremse Munich/Campi Bisenzio, Italy – Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems Italy has signed a contract with Hitachi Rail SpA to supply braking and sanitary systems for 50 double-decker regional trains destined for Ferrovie Nord Milano. The new trains will consolidate Knorr-Bremse’s…
Source: FCA Auburn Hills, Mich. — The new-for-2019 Jeep® Cherokee midsize SUV has earned a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The rating applies to 2019 Jeep Cherokees produced after April of this year, when…
Source: Hella Pagid Essen, Germany – Hella Pagid, the Essen-based brake system specialist for the independent aftermarket and joint venture of the automotive suppliers TMD Friction and HELLA, offers more than 14,000 brake spare parts for passenger cars and light commercial…
Source: Transport Topics DUBLIN, Va. — Volvo Trucks North America introduced an updated version of its driver assistance system that increases the speed from which the brakes can stop the truck without driver input, and which improves the system’s recognition…
Source: Bendix ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC has appointed Jeff Cecil vice president of human resources – Americas. Cecil, who first joined the company in 2005, also became the newest member of the company’s Leadership Committee. He…