Last year there were 363 casualties involving London buses, including five fatalities. And while the number of deaths is the lowest on record, the mayor and Transport for London (TfL) acknowledge more needs to be done to make them safer.…
Subaru of America, Inc. today announced the sale of its one-millionth vehicle equipped with award-winning EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology. Introduced in 2012, EyeSight is available across Subaru model lines. The company’s consistent annual sales growth allowed it to accomplish the…
OAK CREEK, Wisc. – October 17, 2018: NeoBrake Systems, Inc., one of the original independent North American brake remanufacturers and formulator of world-class asbestos-free brakes, announced today its 30th anniversary in business. NeoBrake no sooner opened its doors in October…
Working Together, Bendix and North America’s School Bus Manufacturers Enhance Student Transportation Safety National School Bus Safety Week Emphasizes Awareness of Safer Bus Travel ELYRIA, Ohio – Oct. 16, 2018 – The good news is that over the last four…
“I’m so excited to be joining the GBSC team. I’ve watched their rapid growth closely and am eager to combine my expertise with their vibrant approach to ensuring brake safety around the world. I am enthusiastic for the future in…
More examples of the NZ Transport Agency’s (NZTA) failures in regulating road safety are coming to light, even as the government is forced to step in. The agency’s bosses admitted yesterday that files about safety failings had been sitting “gathering…
Technology designed to suck up the particles emitted by trains during braking is to be trialled by SNCF. Working with Tallano Technologie, SNCF will fit the TAMIC® system to trains in the Ile-de-France region as part of an experiment which aims to improve…
Bruker Partners with Greening Testing Laboratories to Provide Benchtop Brake Screening Services Convenient and Cost-Effective Friction Materials Testing for the Automotive Industry SAN JOSE, CA and DETROIT, MI – October 15, 2018 – Bruker Nano Surfaces today announced a partnership…
October 12, 2018 — Ford F-150 brake pedals that go to the floors have caused a class-action lawsuit that alleges brake fluid leaks from the master cylinders into the brake boosters due to faulty seals. The Ford F-150 lawsuit was…
ISTANBUL, Turkey, October 11, 2018 – 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, today officially opened its first Distribution Center…
Update 10-15: ScotRail has announced that one of its new Hitachi trains is back in service. Two are still being repaired. According to The Scotsman, Alex Hynes, ScotRail Alliance managing director, said: “I am pleased that Hitachi has resolved the…
Officially, the curtain will be lifted and the car unveiled on October 25, but Volkswagen has already spilled enough beans so that we can get a pretty good idea of what the SEAT Arona-based car is all about. Considered to…
In this episode, Brian covers the topics of regenerative braking and electric vehicles with Deaglán Ó Meachair, Chief Technical Officer with Anu Technologies Ltd. Deaglán is an automotive engineering consultant with varied international experience in multinational OEMs. He has strong…
Vehicle emissions don’t come from just a tailpipe. German auto supplier Mann + Hummel has developed a filter that captures 80 percent of dust pollution from disc brakes before it reaches the air. Reducing brake dust, especially in city centers…
SCHUSTER COMPANY DELIVERS SAFETY AND SWEET TREATS FROM THE “ICE CREAM CAPITAL OF THE WORLD” Iowa-Based Carrier Specs Bendix Safety Systems, Moving toward Fleetwide Collision Mitigation Technology ELYRIA, Ohio – Oct. 11, 2018 – You can point to several things that make Schuster…
Best Brakes Names Chris Ewing Global Director of Sales & Marketing (Rancho Cucamonga California- Oct 10, 2018) Best Brakes, a leading manufacturer and supplier of aftermarket brake drums and rotors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Ewing as…
A GM brake vacuum pump lawsuit alleges Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles have problems with the brake boosters and hard brake pedals as part of defective braking systems. Included in the proposed class-action lawsuit are all consumers who purchased or…
The Beginning When disc brakes first appeared on production cars in the 1950s, asbestos was the preferred material of choice in brake pads due to its heat resistance and durability. It was also relatively inexpensive compared to other materials at…
Awarded for excellent leader & partnership skills, vision and preparation for future mobility Criteria measured against Visionary Innovation & Performance and Customer Impact Presentation made at Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards Banquet in London London/Schweinfurt, Germany. ZF has been…
From Alpine summits to Spanish coasts — how Lumag tests its brake pads Brake pads are one of the most critical components ensuring safe driving. Their sudden failure can have serious consequences, and a ‘fender bender’ is the least dangerous of them. Here, Lumag’s Tomasz Orłowski, director…
Commensurate with Alcon’s commitment to be at the forefront of emerging technology, the company has been developing fully active braking systems to meet advances in Autonomous Vehicle Technology. They have engaged with top-flight motorsport and aeronautical suppliers, along with specialist…
The U.S. Department of Transportation released new guidance for autonomous vehicles Thursday. In general, the guidance reaffirms the departments hands-off approach. Some highlights of the DOT autonomous vehicle guidance include: Allowing the term “driver” to extend to automated systems. When…
Camarillo, CA • October 2018 Wilwood’s Classic Series front disc brake kits for 1957-1972 Ford F-100 trucks provide an easy and affordable bolt-on solution for improved stopping power with an element of style on these classic era Ford trucks with…
Ben Nussbaum has joined The Brake Report as its Chief Content Officer. “Ben has spent a career building brands and driving growth,” said Brian Hagman, President and Publisher of The Brake Report. “The Brake Report is constantly improving and changing. Ben…
INFORMATION RELEASE – OCTOBER 03, 2018 “It’s simple – brakes save lives,” stated Larry. “One of the easiest things we can do as an industry is to recognize that brakes are the most important safety device in a vehicle. This…