Camarillo, CA • February 2019 Wilwood is proud to introduce four new configurations to its proprietary Spec37 alloy GT series of racing rotors, incorporating the oval mounting holes commonly used with bobbin-style, dynamic-float mounting. Wilwood’s Spec37 compound is a unique,…
Bendix® ESP® Electronic Stability Program Enhances Student, Driver, and Vehicle Safety ELYRIA, Ohio – Feb. 18, 2019 – Every day, nearly 25 million children across the U.S. take the bus to and from school. To help keep them safe, and to support the…
The road infrastructure and vulnerable road users will “speak” with the car as the mobile network issues car-alerts to avert any danger or complex situations. The connected car communicates with all the surrounding elements using Ficosa’s C-V2X technology, which offers…
Is the tread depth in your tyres nearing the legal limit? Well, it has not reached the limit yet, they will survive one more season…Is your mechanic indicating excessive play in shock absorbers? Well, I can still drive with them…
Brembo is a group that has strong ties to the territories in which it operates and in which it always integrates successfully, paying constant attention to the needs of the same and concretely supporting the local communities in the greatest…
Q4 2018 sales of $911.6 million, 2.4% lower versus a year ago, while up 1.4% in local currencies Full year 2018 sales of $3,831.0 million, up 15.9% from a year ago and up 13.9% in local currencies Q4 2018 reported…
Truck and Bus Manufacturer Names Bendix to Elite List for Achieving Excellence as a Strategic Supplier ELYRIA, Ohio – Feb. 15, 2019 – For a fourth straight year, truck builder Navistar (NYE: NAV) has named Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC to…
Sangsin (pronounced sang-shin) is one of the biggest brake pad manufacturers in the world, boasting 12 factories, 2,000 employees, and about 200 engineers. The South Korean company has enjoyed a close relationship with Hyundai and Kia and is a leading…
AP Racing is aware of several unscrupulous sellers offering counterfeit AP Racing brake calipers in the UK. Some can be difficult to spot because of their very similar appearance to the genuine items. However, there are several key differences that anyone…
Alcon will be attending the IDEX exhibition taking place in Abu Dhabi, 17-21 February 2018. You can see Alcon brake products fitted to 8 different vehicles on display at the show, including vehicles from world-class OEM’s based in UAE, Finland,…
Hawk Performance is known for optimizing the braking experience for maximum performance. From rotors to pads, we do it all, and now that includes brake fluid. The latest addition to our line of street products is Hawk Performance HP520 DOT 4 Brake…
Through Sustainability Initiatives, Company Is Directly Impacting Two United Nations Sustainable Development Goals ELYRIA, Ohio – Feb. 14, 2019 – Thanks to an effective combination of employee engagement and company-led sustainability initiatives, Bendix (Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and Bendix…
LAKE FOREST, Ill.–DRiV Incorporated is the name of the future publicly traded Aftermarket and Ride Performance company that will launch in the second half of this year, following Tenneco Inc.’s (NYSE: TEN) separation into two independent companies, Tenneco announced today.…
Transportation Components, a recognised leader in the distribution of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) components to the aftermarket, has taken the quantum leap to a whole new level, with its recent appointment as the supplier of Duroline brake linings to the…
EuroBrake and the SAE Brake Colloquium held in the United States are both well-established annual events. Five years ago, Dr. Seong Kwan Rhee of SKR Consulting LLC recognized a need to establish a third major brake conference, AsiaBrake. Given how many brakes are made in Asia, the size…
As people upgrade the engine and handling performance of their vehicle, a natural progression (and a necessary one at that) is to upgrade to a big brake kit (BBK). However, merely adding a larger rotor and caliper may not achieve…
In a close dialogue with a world-leading manufacturer of trucks, Haldex has been selected to start a concept phase where Haldex’s solution “Scalable Brake System” will be evaluated, which is expected to lead to a development contract at the end…
Operating margin of 10 per cent, excluding investments in new technology, expected to be achieved in 2022 In parallel with investments in new technology, Haldex is analyzing its business to verify that the long-term objective of a 10 percent operating…
Out of seemingly nowhere, a car flies into view ready to crush the Tesla Model 3, but Tesla’s automatic emergency braking steps in and saves the day. It appears as though the car that comes into view from the left of the screen…
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Swedish autoparts maker Veoneer forecast organic sales would not grow this year as it expects a downturn in Chinese and European car production to persist, adding any further deterioration could force it to seek additional funding. Veoneer…
Demonstrated driving and communication technology at the 2.7Km section of Pangyo public roads with unfavorable driving conditions SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Mando Corp.(CEO: Chung Mong-Won), an affiliate of Halla Group specializing in car components, announced that it had successfully tested…
Knorr-Bremse recognized for the sixth time in succession as “Top Employer for Engineers in Germany” Certification honors excellence in people strategy and HR leadership Employees’ professional and personal development takes center stage For the sixth time in succession, Knorr-Bremse, the…
TOKYO — Japan’s Akebono Brake Industry now expects a net loss of 19.2 billion yen ($174 million) for the fiscal year ending in March as the poor U.S. performance necessitated an asset write-down. The new forecast released Tuesday marks a sharp downgrade…
A new set of clear, detailed spy photos have revealed the closest look yet at the upcoming Porsche Taycan, including some details of the vehicle that have never been glimpsed before. The most prominent hint from the photos was the…
Article by Juan Jesús García, PhD, Product Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA Read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. This is the third part of the article that presents an in-depth characterization of the judder problem. The objective…