Source: grist.org The increasing population of electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid vehicles has impacted the entire auto industry, including the braking sector. The following is an excerpt of a post by grist.org on the impact Covid-19 might be having on…
Source: Land Line post GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. – With Roadcheck, the annual truck inspection blitz scheduled for May 5-7, truckers, led by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), and brokers are calling for its postponement during the COVID-19 crisis. The…
Source: NRS Brakes TORONTO – Following the release of its new EV Galvanized Brake Pads for the Tesla Model 3, NRS Brakes has grown its NRS-EV line-up to cover vehicles from more than 25 manufacturers and 60 different models including…
Source: RoadShow post TUCSON, Ariz. – TuSimple, an autonomous driving company focused on self-driving Class 8 commercial trucks, will be partnering up with ZF, one of the largest Tier 1 suppliers of automotive parts and technologies, to “develop and commercialize…
Source: GM Authority post CHICAGO – A class-action lawsuit has been filed against General Motors (GM) alleging the brake booster used in its full-size trucks and SUVs is defective. The plaintiff claims the brake booster found in certain GM full-size…
Source: 9to5 Mac DENVER – DUBL Drive debuted for iPhone back in January as a handy way to turn the simultaneous camera feature in iOS into a smart dash cam. Now the DUBL Drive app is getting its first major…
Source: EBC Brakes release NORTHAMPTON, U.K. – EBC Brakes provided the following information about its aftermarket products for “super bikes:” Motorcyclists enjoy nothing more than to talk about how fast their machines are, but stopping power is just as important…
Source: Bendix ELYRIA, Ohio –With the continued integration of more technologies into automated commercial vehicle safety systems, steering gear maintenance is an often neglected, yet key element in the effective operation of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). This installment of…
Source: WABCO BERN, Switzerland and FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany – WABCO Holdings Inc. (WABCO) (NYSE: WBC) and ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) have announced that they have received all approvals from regulatory authorities required to close their previously announced merger, with the exception…
Source: News and Tribune post WABASH VALLEY, Ind. – Automotive supply manufacturers, like ADVICS Manufacturing, in the Wabash Valley are halting production starting this week on the heels of automakers closing plants across Indiana and the nation to help suppress…
Source: Hot Rod post BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – There’s an adage that goes something like this: “You can’t go any faster than you can stop.” If you have ever driven a vehicle to the point where you wish you were…
Source: RideApart.com WASHINGTON, D.C. – Triumph Motorcycles North America just issued a recall on the Trophy SE A1 for a possible brake hose flaw that could result in wiring damage. Here are the details of this recall: The National Highway…
Source: Honda TORRANCE, Calif. — The 2021 Honda Insight begins arriving at dealerships today, March 24 featuring newly available blind spot information (BSI) with Cross Traffic Monitor along with a new exterior color—Radiant Red Metallic. With best-in-class passenger space, upscale…
Source: Haldex LANDSKRONA, Sweden – Haldex has completed negotiations with the employees representation in Germany regarding the closure of production in Heidelberg and the relocation of R&D. As Haldex has previously communicated, Haldex has made a decision to concentrate the…
Source: Excerpted from a News18 India post on the evolution of automotive safety in India. The entire post can be viewed by clicking HERE. NEW DELHI – Indian automobile manufacturers were never known for giving importance on vehicle safety, for…
Source: FMSI AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – FMSI is now taking orders for the 2020 Library edition catalog, commonly known as the “Gold book.” The Library edition which is published every five years will be the most encompassing book the organization…
Source: Continental AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Robert (Bob) Lee will take over as the new president of Continental North America. He succeeds Jeff Klei, who will retire after serving more than 30 years in the industry. Lee will be responsible…
Source: Euro NCAP BRUSSELS – Volkswagen’s car-to-x communication system becomes the first technology to be rewarded by Euro NCAP in nearly six years. The technology, fitted as standard to the Golf 8 and to future ID models, allows cars to…
Source: Applus IDIADA Second in a series of articles on vehicle judder by: Juan Jesús García, PhD, Product Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA on this topic. Part one can be read by clicking this sentence. ADELANTO, Calif.- As explained in…
Source: Knorr-Bremse MUNICH – Knorr-Bremse, the global market leader for braking systems and other rail and commercial vehicle systems, and German national rail operator Deutsche Bahn have concluded a framework agreement governing the modernization of the braking system in VT…
Source: The first in a multi-part series on this topic on www.truckpartsandservice.com WASHINGTON, D.C. – Despite the federal requirements regarding reduced stopping distance (RSD) for heavy-duty truck tractors being on the books for nearly a decade, many industry experts contend…
Source: Meritor TROY, Mich. — Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) announced that the distribution agreement between it and a subsidiary of WABCO Holdings, Inc. has been terminated, effective March 13, 2020. The company was paid $265 million in connection with the…
Source: FMT News STOCKHOLM – Swedish automaker Volvo recalled 736,000 cars on March 13 to fix a problem with their automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems. Volvo Cars said “the AEB support system has been found to not function properly under…
Source: ZF VERNON HILLS, Ill. – Due to the concern of the health and safety of students nationwide, ZF Aftermarket and Jeff Buckley, owner of My Father’s Shop, are postponing the Installation Education campaign, which has been open to high…
Source: Brembo CURNO, Italy – Brembo announced the launch of DYATOM™ Developed by Brembo SGL Carbon Ceramic Brakes, this new top-level solution for braking boosts the performance of carbon ceramic brakes to a whole new level. DYATOM™combines motorsport technology with…