DETROIT, Mich.–Toyota has stopped selling several of its hybrid models for brake defects, but says that the investigation has not impacted vehicles sold in North America. After finding faulty brake parts in several popular hybrid models, Toyota has stopped sales…
SYDNEY, Australia–Ford is spreading Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) as standard a standard feature globally. The latest product line to be added is the Ford Everest range here. AEB with Pedestrian Detection is now included as standard from the base-model Ambiente right…
DETROIT, Mich.–Continental is one tech company that has introduced a system that can predict and brake to avoid right-turn collisions with cyclists. The system comes as a result of a mandate in Europe on all commercial trucks starting in 2020.…
CHICAGO, Ill.–Navistar Inc. (NYSE: NAV) is recalling 209 International HV severe-duty trucks because a lack of lubrication in the wheel hub assembly could lead a wheel to separate from the axle. Navistar said it knows of two cases where a wheel…
PARIS, France–Disc brakes have been in and out of the pro peloton for the past few years though, with the UCI proving indecisive and running a ‘trial’ for a number of years. For 2019 it finally made up its mind…
DETROIT, Mich.–Brake World, America’s premier supplier of brake pads, rotors and calipers, has announced that it will accept payments in Bitcoin Diamond (BCD) and six other cryptocurrencies. This new offering will be powered by the Chimpione-commerce platform, which provides merchants…
STOCKHOLM, Sweden–Swedish EV manufacturer NEVS and the Autonomous Vehicle start-up AutoX have entered into an exclusive strategic partnership to integrate AutoX ́s Autonomous Drive technology in NEVS’ next-generation vehicle architecture. The partnership is directed towards a target of deploying the…
MARYSVILLE, Ohio–The state of Ohio has opened its newly built SMARTCENTER, a connected vehicle testing facility here near Honda‘s largest plant in North America. The operation is being billed as the largest independent automotive proving ground in North America. Wireless communication, test tracks and…
DETROIT, Mich.–Premium brake brand Textar is first to market with aftermarket brake discs for the new Hyundai i30. Utilizing cutting-edge technology, Textar products are precision engineered to offer maximum safety, performance and comfort. This uncompromising approach to product excellence has…
DETROIT, Mich.–“The average person bases a brake job on price. They are looking at a $300 brake job—which they are already kind of begrudging—and they are saying, ‘Well, I could either buy $100 set of brakes or I could buy…
COVENTRY, U.K.–AP Racing, a leading manufacturer of performance brake and clutch systems, has announced a seven-figure investment in a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility adjacent to its current headquarters in Coventry. The investment follows further sustained growth for AP Racing –…
Source: Carcomplaints.com PHOENIX, Ariz.–The Arizona Court of Appeals has affirmed the dismissal of a Nissan Rogue automatic emergency braking lawsuit filed in Maricopa County Superior Court. The lawsuit was filed by Antea Dashi after she was injured in an April…
ELYRIA, Ohio – July 9, 2019 – You’ll find a long and distinguished hauling history at Oak Brook, Illinois-based Superior Bulk Logistics, made up of the fleets belonging to Carry Transit and Superior Carriers. Through every year and every mile, you’ll…
Raises More Than $272,000 for Greater McHenry County MCHENRY, Ill. – July 9, 2019 – Brake Parts Inc (BPI) was recently honored by the United Way of Greater McHenry County with the Benchmark Award for raising more than $272,000 during…
LONDON, U.K.–British automotive technology company Carbon Performance has manufactured a selection of 3D printed brake calipers using its new proprietary automated intelligent platform, SK3L370N. The SK3L370N platform automatically generates environmentally sustainable designs for 3D printed automotive parts using self-taught algorithms. According to Gilbert Peters,…
MUMBAI, India–Brakes India, one of the leading brake manufacturers in India, has launched the country’s first DOT 4+ brake and clutch fluid. This fluid has been specially formulated for ABS-equipped vehicles but is compatible with DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids…
Frankfurt, Germany – July 2019 – Driverless robo-taxis will become an important part of mobility in urban centers, helping to reduce traffic congestion and increase efficiency. Driverless transport systems of this kind are still rare exceptions on our roads today.…
BERN, Switzerland– WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE: WBC), the leading global supplier of braking control systems and other advanced technologies that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles, announced that it has established a new Fleet Solutions organization which will…
DETROIT, Mich.–Brake hose and tubing will be the focus of this year’s Brake Safety Week. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has set September 15-22 for its week-long focus on brakes. Inspectors will be looking to see if brake hose and tubing…
DULUTH, GA (July 8, 2019) – Sangsin Brake America, a leading global brake friction materials and replacement parts manufacturer, has announced the launch of its new North American online catalog at “We created this online catalog to provide our…
Source Autosport.com MUNICH, Germany–The Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters circuit introduced a bespoke brake disc designed specifically for cars competing at Nosisring. The new disc has been designed to better cope with the demands the new breed of turbocharged cars will place…
TORONTO, Canada–Transport Canada has just issued a large recall of 300,000 full-size GM pickups and SUVs for brake problems. The problem specifically points to an issue with power brake assist. The recall notice says that “on certain vehicles, there could…
DETROIT, MICH.–Ford and Volkswagen have reached an outline agreement to share electric and autonomous car technologies, extending their alliance beyond a cooperation on commercial vehicles, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday. VW will share its MEB electric vehicle…
PARIS, France.–Cube has taken its flagship Litening carbon race bike right back to the drawing board and given it an aerodynamic makeover with disc brakes only and a new integrated handlebar for full internal cable routing. The new bike has…
There are few sights more spectacular for the trackside motorsport fan than 30 squabbling tin-tops barrelling en masse into the Club chicane on the first lap of a British Touring Car Championship race at Thruxton. From bouncing off the rev…