DAPHNE, ALABAMA: BBB Industries, LLC (BBB), a remanufacturing leader in the automotive aftermarket, is pleased to announce two executive promotions reporting to the CEO: Chris Garner to executive vice president of sales and John Boyer to executive vice president of marketing…
Brembo among elite group of companies to be scored ‘A’ for both climate change and water security Stezzano, BG, (January 23, 2019) Brembo has been highlighted as a global leader in corporate sustainability by environmental impact non-profit CDP, achieving a place…
TROY, Mich., Jan. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Meritor, Inc. today announced that Maremont Corporation (“Maremont”), a non-operating subsidiary of Meritor, and Maremont’s three wholly-owned, non-operating subsidiaries, Maremont Exhaust Products, Inc., AVM, Inc., and Former Ride Control Operating Company, Inc. (collectively, the “Debtors”), have…
FMSI has found a new home at 3069 University Drive Suite 210 Auburn Hills MI. Our location is just off I-75 and just minutes from FCA HQ and Oakland University. The extra space is needed as we plan to add staffing,…
JANUARY 22, 2019 The Global Brake Safety Council’s membership and influence continue to grow as is evidenced by the simultaneous introduction of its three newest members. The GBSC’s current Chairman, Scott Lambert said: “We are very excited to start working…
David Hamblin is the Managing Director of AP Racing. The Coventry, UK-based company was founded in 1966. It’s a motorsports staple, with almost 800 wins in F1 alone. TBR: What is your current role and area of responsibility? DH: I currently lead all of AP Racing’s…
Blue Bird continues its tradition of innovation in standard safety features for school buses MACON, Ga.–Blue Bird Corporation, North America’s leading school bus manufacturer, has announced that their school buses will come with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on all buses…
MCHENRY, Ill. – Jan. 22, 2019 – Raybestos® has updated its www.raybestos.com website to reflect the “Big Brake Thru” product line realignment recently introduced at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), according to Kristin Grons, marketing manager for Brake Parts…
Convenient, single source program offers OE quality exhaust, aftertreatment and brake replacement parts for light, medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles – Las Vegas, NV – APC Automotive Technologies, LLC (APC), a leading supplier of automotive, light truck and heavy-duty replacement…
ATE Original Brake pads and ATE Single Pack Rotors minimize noise and vibration Allentown, PA January 21, 2019 – Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket now offers exceptional European application coverage with its ATE brake parts program including ATE Original Brake Pads…
AP Racing, the globally renowned brake and clutch system manufacturer, is extremely proud to have scooped a prestigious motorsport industry award recognising its efforts in penetrating overseas markets. Based in Coventry, AP Racing took the Export Achievement category against strong competition at…
TMD has confirmed 2019 dates for their popular Brake Training classes. The classes are different from brake maintenance trainings that are offered and necessary for maintaining equipment. The TMD version starts with friction raw materials and discusses the art and science…
MT. MORRIS TWP, MI — An $8.5 million investment at a Mt. Morris Township brake facility will help it grow by 50,000 square feet and bring dozens of new jobs. The expansion is being fueled along with a $300,000 Michigan…
Tulsa Flatbed Fleet Supports Drivers with Bendix’s Flagship Driver Assistance System ELYRIA, Ohio – Jan. 17, 2019 – Melton Truck Lines sets itself apart in a wide range of ways on and off the road: The Tulsa, Oklahoma-based flatbed hauler…
The Issue Vauxhall Motors Ltd are committed to providing continuous improvement. We have noted that our Astra 1.6 Diesel with manual transmission built between model years 2016 and 2018 have experienced, in some isolated cases, extended pedal travel and a…
Peugeot has recalled the 4008 SUV over two separate issues with the parking brake, following in the footsteps of the related Citroen C4 Aircross. As with the Citroen, one of the recall campaigns relates to corrosion in the parking brake lever and actuating…
Vauxhall has issued a recall of Astra cars made between 2016-2018 over a possible safety concern related to the brakes. Astra 1.6 Diesel cars with a manual transmission manufactured in that time could have experienced problems with the braking, reports the…
Cannibals, very young talent, women who beat men and seasoned champions: in 2018, the Motorsports world brought us many stories. We collected 10 incredible ones, all different, but all the same in the use of Brembo brakes, and we have…
The DS Techeetah team’s brake-by-wire system developed for the 2018/19 ABB FIA Formula E season is based on a solution used by Citroen’s World Rally Championship project fifteen years ago. The introduction of FE’s new Gen2 car has opened up…
When I drive an electric car for the first time, I’m always struck by how different it is from EVs that I previously experienced. More often than not, what separates them is not how they accelerate or handle – but…
Toby Whewell, former UK Sales Manager of Juratek, has been promoted to UK Sales and Marketing Director. Toby has worked at Juratek since April 2017 and has had a significant impact on the growth of the company. Toby has worked…
The MIA celebrates excellence at its annual Business Awards Marking its twenty-fifth anniversary, the MIA again hosted its annual Business Excellence Awards at the NEC Birmingham (Thursday 10th January 2019). The Awards Dinner closed the first day of Autosport International,…
A design flaw has prompted Lime to pull its entire fleet of electric scooters from two cities in Switzerland after several riders were left with serious injuries following sudden, unexpected braking. According to Swiss media reports, the California-based company took action after three…
ZF Aftermarket has announced the appointment of Mark Cali to head of the Independent Aftermarket for the United States and Canada. Cali will be responsible for growing the aftermarket sales and expanding product distribution throughout the region. He succeeds Mark Thorpe,…
Wilwood Disc Brakes Announces New Front Disc Brake Upgrade kits for the 1961-1968 Jaguar XKECamarillo, CA • January 2019 Wilwood DynaPro 4R brake kits provide a high-tech modern solution to restore and upgrade the brake performance on classic-era Series I…