BENDIX TECH TIPS: THE BENDIX DO’S AND DON’TS OF COMBINING AIR DISC AND DRUM BRAKES ELYRIA, Ohio – Sept. 24, 2018 – Even as air disc brakes become increasingly popular in North American commercial vehicle fleets, concerns of brake system balance –…
WABCO and IVECO Collaboration Confirms WABCO’s Industry-Leadership for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems in Europe IVECO is collaborating with WABCO to enhance the safety, efficiency and market competitiveness of its Stralis and Eurocargo trucks having applied its most advanced OnGuardACTIVE and OnGuardMAX solutions, as well…
Brembo’s latest technology is on display at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Germany. The company is showing off its Electric Drum in Hat (EDIH) and Electric Parking Brake (EPB), among other products. Read Brembo’s news about its EDIH and…
The new Audi A6 get top grades when it comes to passive safety — in the Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme), one of the most important safety tests in Europe, it earned the highest rating of five stars. This…
WABCO and FAW Jiefang Announce Joint Venture; Accelerates WABCO’s Single-Piston Air Disc Brake Technology Leadership in China WABCO announced that it has signed an agreement to establish a new joint venture for vehicle control systems with FAW Jiefang Automotive Company to advance…
TMD Friction is expanding its global reach and making sure its customers know. The company is attending IAA under the slogan “This is our world.” At IAA, its Nisshinbo brand is front and center. This brand targets Asian vehicles driven…
Nissan is recalling more than 215,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a fire risk caused by a faulty seal on an anti-lock brake pump. The pump can leak brake fluid onto a circuit board, potentially causing an electrical short.…
ConMet will be exhibiting at the 67th IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hannover, Germany from September 20-27th. This is the first time that ConMet exhibits at IAA, the leading trade show of the global commercial vehicle industry. ConMet will be…
South Korean auto parts maker Mando Corp. held a ceremony to celebrate its launch of new electronic brake system (EBS) called MGH-100 on Tuesday, the company announced Wednesday. The MGH-100 is an anti-lock brake system (ABS) that enhances driving safety…
Federal-Mogul Advertising Awards Champion®, MOOG®, Fel-Pro®, and Abex® Recognized for Various Marketing Campaigns SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 20, 2018 Federal-Mogul Motorparts, through its Champion®, MOOG®, Fel-Pro® and Abex® brands, recently earned several prestigious advertising awards for their respective promotional campaigns. Both Champion and MOOG…
Bendix Health Center Celebrates Fifth Anniversary On-Site Clinic at Huntington, Indiana, Plant Is Key Part of Company’s Holistic Approach to Health Management and Culture of Wellness ELYRIA, Ohio – Sept. 20, 2018 – It’s not every day that the employees of a…
Two German powerhouses, Continental and Knorr-Bremse, are partnering to develop highly automated driving (HAD) solutions for commercial vehicles. The companies aim to show their technology to potential customers in 2019 by demonstrating an automated three-truck convoy. The companies also expect…
With the motto “Driving our Future”, Haldex will present key concepts of the future at IAA Commercial Vehicles trade fair but also proven products and innovations With the development of autonomous driving, the vehicle system architecture is about to be…
Euro NCAP releases the safety ratings of four new cars today. Both the Audi A6 and the VW Touareg achieve a maximum five- star rating, the Ford Tourneo Connect achieves a solid four-star rating and the new Suzuki Jimny scores…
BRUSSELS, Belgium, September 18, 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 announced that it is working with…
DuraBrake this week introduced a new lightweight steel shell brake drum to its current brake drum and Air Disc Brake Rotor offering. This brake drum is made using a formed steel outer shell for greater strength and then liquid cast…
Includes New Part Numbers for Opti-Cal, RPT Rust Prevention Technology MCHENRY, Ill., Sept. 17, 2018 – Raybestos® has expanded its comprehensive caliper line with the addition of more new part numbers for its Opti-Cal™ premium new brake calipers and RPT…
Developed to maximize the advantages of Brembo’s Aftermarket range of drilled and slotted discs, these new pads are the ideal solution for enthusiast car drivers who enjoy sports driving without compromising on comfort and duration during the daily road use.…
ZHEJIANG, China, Sept. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — SORL Auto Parts, Inc. (NASDAQ :SORL ) (“SORL” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive brake systems as well as other key safety-related auto parts in China, today announced it was selected by China Custom…
To Ensure Safe and Reliable Operation, Pay Close Attention to the Technology of Submerged Vehicles, from Wheel-End to Compressor ELYRIA, Ohio – Sept. 17, 2018 – As certain as autumn follows summer, hurricane season spins to life every year, and with…
To have a successful business, a good product and a good business plan are necessary, “but first and foremost, you’ve got to have people excellence,” said Fred Morgan, plant manager at Federal-Mogul Motorparts in Glasgow. The industry was announced to…
With winter comes all manner of changeable weather. Our vehicles take on a lot during this time, and that includes our brakes. With a vital role to play in keeping us safe on the roads, and a volume product for factors,…
17 September 2018 – Premium brake brand, Textar, has added to its expansive aftermarket product range by manufacturing brake pads for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2016 and GLC 2016, Audi A5 2016 and Q5 2016 as well as the Ford Kuga 2014. Utilising…
Will lead Link’s sales development for the French market Link Engineering Company is excited to announce the addition of Xavier Roth le Gentil. Xavier comes to Link with years of brake and automotive experience and will represent LINK as the…
Recently Secured Additional Agreements Worth Over $660 Million from Major Original Equipment Manufacturers BRUSSELS, Belgium – September 14, 2018 – WABCO announced that it has extended its global leadership for truck, bus and trailer braking control systems. Building on its track-record…