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…
ACDelco is running a new promotion in October for all Canadian auto service facilities, focused on ACDelco Professional and Advantage drums and rotors. By registering and participating, qualifying Canadian repair facilities can earn limited edition ACDelco brake t-shirts, an ACDelco…
FTR Reports North American Class 8 Orders for September Continue Surge as Fleets Secure Truck Availability Throughout 2019 Bloomington, IN (October 3, 2018) FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 orders for September continued to surge, coming in at 42,300…
Read Part 1 of this article here. By Juan Jesús García, PhD, Product Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA In the first part of the article, the study aimed at measuring in-service DTV at constant vehicle speed and during braking…
Bendix to Acquire ProSteering, North American Remanufacturer of All-Makes Steering Components Bendix Will Expand Aftermarket Product Lineup, Apply Global Steering Expertise to North America, and Extend Pathway to Autonomous Future through Bendix ProSteering Acquisition ELYRIA, Ohio – Oct. 2, 2018 – Bendix…
Oct 2, 2018 – TORRANCE, Calif. Insight also recently named 2018 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Received top 5-star ratings in every category evaluated by NHTSA Insight is the ninth current Honda model to earn NHTSA’s 5-star Overall Vehicle Score Receiving top…
At AAPEX Jeff Schwartz 1953 Chevrolet Pickup on Display at BPI Booth 3638 MCHENRY, Ill. – Oct. 1, 2018 – Legendary car builder Jeff Schwartz will travel to Las Vegas with the custom-built Raybestos 1953 Chevrolet pickup. Schwartz, president of…
Due to concerns about the parking brake, more than 140,000 Mitsubishis sold in Russia are being recalled. The vehicles were sold between December 2012 and September 2016. The recall impacts the Outlander PHEV, Outlander, and ASX models. The Brake Report…
Subaru Australia is recalling vehicles for a problem with the parking brake. The Subaru brake recall impacts more than 40,000 vehicles. Impacted by the Subaru brake recall are 2010-2014 models of Liberty and Outback. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission…
Self-driving cars make some people nervous, especially after a series of fatal accidents involving autonomous automobiles that didn’t stop when they should have. But what happens when a robot tank fails to hit the brakes? Concerned about “the dangers of…
In June, Subaru’s CEO stepped down when the company was found to be falsifying data on fuel economy and emissions. On Sept. 28, Subaru executives held a news conference to say that the company also cheated on tests of brakes…
Automotive Components Floby expands its operations and opens office in Shanghai AC Floby is adapting its business plan for an increasingly global marketplace for vehicles. The first step in its move towards a more distinct international presence is to open…
Auburn Hills, Michigan, September 24, 2018 – 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, today announced that it received Platinum Supplier honors…
Meritor, Inc. today announced it has donated $10,000 to the disaster response organization Team Rubicon to help with relief efforts in areas of North Carolina hard hit by severe flooding caused by Hurricane Florence. The company’s contribution from the Meritor Trust Fund…
Note: Remmen allow The Brake Report to repost informative articles that appear on the company’s website. If you are into working on your vehicle and getting involved in its routine maintenance then you’ve probably already been involved in bedding-in your…
Akebono Introduces Six New Part Numbers, Expanding Aftermarket Coverage for 1.7 Million Vehicles Farmington Hills, Mich. – August 28, 2018 – Akebono Brake Corporation has recently introduced six new part numbers to its Pro-ACT® and EURO® Ultra-Premium Ceramic Disc Brake Pad lines,…
26 September 2018 – Premium brake brand Textar and IMI will partner again, as Textar has continued to support the IMI Outstanding Achievers Award and the Skill Auto 2019 competition for the second year running. The awards celebrate young talent within…
Officials gathered at an Interpol crime conference in Dubai said the global trade in fake goods was now worth a staggering US$461 billion a year. “The counterfeit boxes are very good,” said Julian Redman, managing director of operations at SilberArrows,…
WABCO Joins ENSEMBLE Consortium to Develop Technology for Multi-Brand Platooning in Europe BRUSSELS, Belgium, and HANNOVER, Germany, September 26, 2018 – WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE: WBC), the leading global supplier of braking control systems and other advanced technologies that improve the safety,…
Bosch is teaming up with Chinese-backed electric vehicle startup Byton. Bosch will assist Byton with powertrain, brake, and driver assistance systems. Byton recently announced that it had secured $500 million in funding. It has been road-testing its electric vehicles in…
ZF Showcases Automated Driving Functions for Greater Safety in Road Traffic Automated emergency braking when turning meets future criteria of the Euro NCAP 2020 Automated braking and maneuvering prevents collisions ZF supplies sensors, signal processing and actuators for automated driving…
Two tutorials have been added to enhance attendee experiences at the 36th Annual SAE International Brake Colloquium and Exhibition, which will be held Oct. 14-17, at the JW Marriott Desert Springs, Palm Desert, Calif. The tutorials will include: Tutorial: An Introduction…
At AAPEX, BBB Promotion Includes Fast Training DAPHNE, Ala., Sept. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — BBB Industries announced today it will host Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance members at its booth during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), to be held at the Sands Expo in Las…