AVON, Ohio – Atop two Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems plants in Acuña, Mexico, a pair of solar arrays convert sunlight into electricity, capable of producing more than 2.1 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy annually for the massive manufacturing operation. The…
Washington, D.C. – In a sweeping operation by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) on April 19, more than 750 commercial motor vehicles were ordered off the roads in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. due to critical brake-related violations. During…
Vienna, Austria – Meet Frimeco, a family enterprise founded by Josef Weber in 1995. For nearly three decades, Frimeco has been committed to producing and marketing high-quality materials for the global friction industry. With its cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Sarajevo…
LE MANS, France – Marking its first appearance since 1976, NASCAR will compete in the 24 hours of Le Mans race in June as part of the event’s centennial celebrations, it was announced today. The race car is a collaboration…
Sweden – In a move that strives to increase road safety, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists, Volvo Trucks is launching a suite of novel safety systems for its vehicles. The Swedish automobile manufacturer has been keenly developing technologies such as…
LONDON — Automotive aftermarket manufacturer, NAPA, following their recent unveiling of NAPA Braking, has introduced an innovative line of Braking Accessories in the United Kingdom. NAPA’s new offerings include brake fitting kits and wear leads designed to withstand the same…
MONACO – With its 80th Grand Prix underway this weekend, the renowned Formula 1 Grand Prix De Monaco, from May 26-28, is set to bring high-speed excitement to the streets of Monaco. Engineers from braking system expert Brembo have provided…
ADELANTO, Calif. — This is the second article in a four-part series on regenerative braking characterization by Marco Victorero, Test Engineer, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA. Review Part 1 HERE. The objective of this article is to present new advanced…
Acuña, Mexico – A cutting-edge solar energy installation has come to life atop two manufacturing plants of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems (Bendix) in Acuña, Mexico. This solar project, the first of its kind in the region, is set to generate…
Stezzano (Italy) – Brembo, a global leader in braking systems, has unveiled its new subsidiary, Brembo Solutions, aimed at providing digital solutions to clients across various industrial sectors, leveraging its substantial experience with artificial intelligence (AI) applications. This initiative not…
The Brake Academy recently published a question-and-answer session between Paul Gritt and Tom Hall on the impact of regenerative braking on federal MVSS-135 compliance testing. Both men have an engineering background and extensive experience in the automotive-braking industry. Here is…
BOSTON — As autonomous vehicles (AV) become increasingly attractive, one technology that is playing a crucial role in their development is lidar. Lidar, short for light detection and ranging, is a remote sensing method that uses lasers to measure distances…
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. — Akebono is a leading manufacturer of brake pads for both original equipment (OE) and aftermarket applications. Their ProAct aftermarket brake pads are some of the best on the market, offering a number of advantages over other brands.…
BURLINGAME, Calif. — Coherent Market Insight has published a new research study titled Automotive Brake System Market 2023 analysis by the following topics: “industry size, share, growth, segmentation, manufacturers and developments, key trends, market drivers, restraints, regulations, distribution methods, opportunities,…
NORTHAMPTON, U.K. — EBC Brakes recently threw open the doors to its imposing world headquarters in Northampton, U.K., for a weekend of very special public events to help celebrate its 40th successful year in business. Cars & Coffee took place…
NEW YORK — The automotive industry continues to be a hotbed of innovation, with activity driven by the need to enhance driving experience and safety, and growing importance of technologies such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, Internet of Things, robotics and…
EXETER, U.K. — To ensure technicians have the best choice of premium quality braking products, they need a brand they can trust and that motorists can depend on says PartsInMotion.co.uk. The online parts supplier is encouraging workshops to choose high-quality…
EuroBrake, the world’s most expansive annual brake technology conference, is set to raise the bar yet again. This year’s upcoming event promises to bring together a diverse group of contributors and attendees, including major stakeholders in the brake industry. The…
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany — Technology company Continental supplies Chinese car manufacturer Changan with its new generation of electronic brake systems (EBS) for Electronic Stability Control (ESC), the MK 120 ESC. This marks the first time that the MK 120…
BARCELONA — The new advertising campaign from Galfer, the Spanish brake systems specialist, celebrates fun and adrenaline on two wheels, guaranteeing its continued contribution in terms of speed and safety in the search for “flow.” The brake-component brand launches its…
LONDON — Future Market Insights’ analysis reveals that the automotive brake shims market is estimated at $562 million 2022 and is projected to reach a valuation of $930 million by 2032 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%…
LEINFELDEN-ECHTERDINGEN, Germany – The automatic emergency braking (AEB) assistant, which was presented for the first time in 2006, has a special success story. Active Brake Assist has been sold more than a million times to date in vehicles from Daimler…
PLYMOUTH, Mich. — LINK’s newly released Brake Emissions Dynamometer Upgrade package allows its customers to utilize their current NVH machines and upgrade them to have emissions testing capabilities that meet the requirements for GRPE-87-40 and beyond. LINK’s design allows for…
TORONTO — Nucap Industries, a leading innovator in automotive brake technology, announced the launch of its latest breakthrough product, NRS-ONE brake pad. Drawing on decades of experience in the automotive industry, Nucap has applied its patented NRS technology to create…
DONCASTER, U.K. — Leading brake supplier, JURATEK, has grown its product portfolio to include more brake pads and discs to fit electric vehicles (EV) to help shape the future of mobility. As part of its commitment to its customers, JURATEK…