Source: Meritor announcement TROY, Mich. – Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) announced its Strategy Day will be held on Dec. 7, 2021. The event will be virtual and webcast from Meritor’s studio at its headquarters in Troy, Mich. Upon conclusion of…
Source: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announcement AVON, Ohio – The first thing that hits your eye when approaching Horace Mann Elementary School in Huntington, Indiana, isn’t necessarily the school building, but the bright red and navy- blue play structure at…
Source: Knorr-Bremse announcement MUNICH — A new organization is about to take over from Europe’s Shift2Rail research program – and Knorr-Bremse is one of 25 founding members. The new Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking (ERJU) initiative will form part of the…
Source: NuBrakes announcement AUSTIN, Texas — NuBrakes, the full-service platform that delivers mobile auto maintenance for consumers and operators, announced a $9 million Series A funding round led by Canvas Ventures, with participation from existing investors including Contrary Capital, Bling…
Source: Haldex post LANDSKRONA, Sweden — As a global supplier of brakes and suspension components, Haldex has sales operations around the world. But what may be less widely known is that much of the company’s manufacturing operations remain in Europe;…
Source: MEYLE announcement HAMBURG — In March, the Hamburg-based manufacturer MEYLE was awarded the TOP 100 Innovation Award which confirmed MEYLE as one of the most innovative companies in the German SME sector. On Nov. 26, the official award ceremony…
Source: Otto Zimmermann announcement SINSHEIM, Germany — Quality = safety. For brake parts from Otto Zimmermann, this is an equation that works. That’s because the company produces brake parts for the independent aftermarket exclusively at its own site in Sinsheim.…
Source: Continental announcement ALLENTOWN, Penn. — Continental, a leading global supplier of systems, components, and tires to automobile, truck, and agriculture/construction equipment manufacturers, and a trusted provider of original-equipment (OE) -engineered aftermarket replacement parts, has just launched a new website…
Source: Stellantis announcement AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica has earned the TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) rating from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). The rating applies to vehicles built after September of this year, following a…
Source: Alcon Components announcement TAMWORTH, U.K. — Alcon Components Ltd has delivered the first batch of new brake upgrade kits suitable for the armored version of the recently launched Toyota Land Cruiser 300. The announcement follows Alcon’s new product launch…
Source: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announcement AVON, Ohio – When it comes to truck maintenance, choosing the right replacement part is an all-important step. But in the crowded commercial vehicle aftermarket, making that choice can be confusing, especially when selecting…
Source: Knorr-Bremse announcement MUNICH — Knorr-Bremse is developing a portfolio of couplers for making rail transportation even more efficient and flexible. With respect to the Digital Automatic Couplers (DAC) for freight trains, the company is concentrating its resources on producing…
Source: Honda announcement TOKYO – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. premiered some of the advanced future safety technologies it is developing for the realization of a society where everyone sharing the road will be liberated from the risk of traffic collisions…
Source: Euro NCAP announcement LEUVEN, Belgium — Euro NCAP recently published the Assisted Driving grades of seven cars equipped with Highway Assist. The overall best performer in this batch is the BMW iX3, graded as ‘Very Good’. Two others –…
Source: Brembo announcement STEZZANO, Italy – Brembo has introduced a new braking system designed for the Sportster S, the progenitor of the new power cruisers recently launched by Harley-Davidson. The new Brembo components reflect the hallmarks of Brembo braking systems:…
FRANKFURT, Germany – Continental recently posted a three-part series of articles on its website providing its vision of future braking systems. Below is part three: Future Motion System – Motion is Picking Up Momentum. Article one: The Future of Brakes…
Source: Nutexa Frictions announcement HOYLAKE, U.K. — Nutexa Frictions Ltd now has a number of LCV (light commercial vehicle) pads in its product portfolio for a range of popular vehicle makes and models, including Citroen, Ford, Mercedes Sprinter and Volkswagen,…
Source: Toyota announcement BRUSSELS — Toyota is committed to providing the highest safety standard in its vehicles, constantly finding ways of using new technologies to help avoid accidents and improve protection for the driver, their passengers and other road users.…
Source: Brembo announcement STEZZANO, Italy – During this week’s EICMA – International Motorcycle and Accessories Exhibition, in Milan, Brembo introduced the new GP4-MINI caliper, designed specifically for motorbikes used on the track by the younger generations, who are racing to…
Source: Wilwood Engineering announcement CAMARILLO, Calif. — Wilwood has combined the capabilities of Grand National four piston calipers with lug-drive dynamic-mount rotors in a new road-race package for 2005-2014 Ford Mustangs. The road-race kit features the high-capacity braking and heat-management…
FRANKFURT, Germany – Continental recently posted a three-part series of articles on its website providing its vision of future braking systems. Below is part two: Hydraulic Brake Systems for Future Mobility – Wheel Brakes Contribute to Sustainability. Article one: The…
Source: Valeo announcement DETROIT — Valeo, a global leader in advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS), has introduced its third generation scanning LiDAR system set for market debut in 2024. The new technology offers significantly enhanced performance, makes autonomous mobility a…
Source: PreAct Technologies announcements PORTLAND, OR, — PreAct Technologies, an Oregon-based developer of intelligent sensing technology designed to bridge the gap between collision avoidance and active safety, has announced $13 million in Series A funding led by State Farm Ventures.…
Source: ZF announcement SHIRLEY, U.K. — ZF Friedrichshafen AG recently opened its new purpose-built technical and office facility at Blythe Valley Business Park Solihull. This new £70m, 220,000 sq.-ft., state-of-the art technical center houses the current 700 staffers with room…
Source: Brembo announcement STEZZANO, Italy – Brembo will present its latest motorcycle innovations, as well as announce its strategy to reduce the environmental impact of friction materials dedicated to two-wheel conveyances, to mark this year’s EICMA – International Motorcycle and…