HERNDON, Va. — Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain model-year 2021 Audi models which might have been equipped with a European brake fluid reservoir cap which does not meet United States regulations. The recall population of 7,499 Audi…
MEDINA, Ohio — Carlisle Brake & Friction announced a new partnership with the Medina County Economic Development Corporation on a program that strives to educate and provide expertise on careers and career pathways to the local youth. The advisory committee…
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Recently there has been a lot of controversy concerning autonomous vehicles (AVs) in California. The robotaxis have been involved in accidents, blocked traffic and brought forth protests from unions about the potential to eliminate human jobs.…
SYDNEY—Disc Brakes Australia (DBA), the country’s leading manufacturer of aftermarket and OE-replacement brake components, announced today the appointment of Phillip Joseph as its new General Manager, effective September 1, 2023. Joseph will be succeeding Executive General Manager Gideon Segal, who…
Wiehl, Germany – BPW is extending its innovative ECO Plus 3 bearing technology to axles designed to carry loads ranging from 10 to 12 tons. Previously available for 9-ton axles, the latest iteration provides superior serviceability and simpler parts inventory…
MEDINA, Ohio — Carlisle Brake & Friction was the recipient of a Supplier of the Year award during a recent H-E Parts supplier meeting in Atlanta. Carlisle was one of a number of companies in the running for an award…
VANCOUVER — Anticipated findings from recent analysis by Emergen Research reveal that the global aircraft braking system market is poised to attain a substantial valuation of approximately $15.11 billion by the year 2030. This growth is anticipated to occur steadily,…
CAXIAS DO SUL, Brazil — Frasle Mobility is committed to strategic actions contributing to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The company has made a public commitment, together with Randoncorp, to reduce the total emissions of its production units by 40%…
LAKE NONA, Fla.– Beep Inc., provider of autonomous shared mobility solutions, and Oxa, the autonomous-vehicle (AV) software developer, announced a partnership to deploy vehicles driven by Oxa’s self-driving software product, Oxa Driver, as Beep continues to advance its testing and…
CAMARILLO, Calif. – Wilwood Engineering announced a modern big brake kit for 1973-83 Mopar models that fit most 15-inch or larger wheels. New aluminum brackets mount Wilwood’s race-proven Dynapro six piston calipers and performance rotors to 1973-83 Dodge, Chrysler, and…
GREEBELT, Md. – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) weeklong brake safety inspection, education and enforcement initiative got underway this week. Commercial motor vehicle inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the United States are conducting inspections of commercial motor vehicles and…
CAXIAS DO SUL, Brazil – Fras-le, a Frasle Mobility brand and world leader in friction materials will be participating later this month in the 12th International Heavy Haul Conference (IHHA), an international transport conference focused on the railway segment. In…
SEOUL — STRADVISION, an automotive industry pioneer in deep learning-based vision perception technology, has been selected as a Renesas’ R-Car Consortium Proactive Partner Program member for five consecutive years. The R-Car Consortium, established by Renesas, serves as an inclusive platform…
LUTON, U.K. — Following an exhaustive audit by the British Standards Institute (BSI) under the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS), Comline Auto Parts has renewed its coveted ISO 9001:2015 certification. The ISO 9001:2015 certification from the International Organization for Standardization is…
DONCASTER, U.K. — JURATEK has added 25 new references to its leading braking portfolio, including six brake discs, three brake pads and 16 calipers to cover more of the vehicle car parc than ever before. In its brake discs range,…
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Chrysler (as FCA US, LLC) has agreed to recall certain 2023 Jeep Wrangler sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) which might have been produced with the rear center-high-mounted-stop lamp (CHMSL) installed in such a way its visibility was obstructed.…
AVON, Ohio – The 86th American Trucking Associations (ATA) National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) came to a close after four days of spirited competition among the country’s top professional commercial vehicle drivers, culminating in the naming of the Bendix Grand…
LONDON – The global autonomous vehicle (AV) market is expected to top $70.3 billion by 2033, according to a new report from Future Market Insights, Inc (FMI). This growth comes from a projected 2023 revenue position of $30.5 billion, growing…
LUTON, U.K. — Comline Auto is offering a simple but important solution to a fitment issue associated with brake discs with ABS rings and sensors fitted to certain Citroën and Peugeot applications. When correctly installed, there is a defined “air…
Palo Alto, Calif. – Hesai Technology (Nasdaq: HSAI), the global leader in automotive lidar, will showcase its high-performance sensors at IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich, the world’s leading platform for mobility, sustainability, and technology. By creating lidar that meets OEM…
DETROIT – This weekend’s CryptoDATA Motorrad Grand Prix von Osterreich – the Austrian round of the MotoGP – is one of the most challenging for the motorcycles’ brakes, according to the Brembo engineers. The Austrian GP, set for Aug. 18-20…
CAXIAS DO SUL, Brazil – Frasle Mobility begins the commercialization of Maxcoating Brake Disc’s line under its well-known brand Fremax. Officially launched in April at the Automec fair in Brazil, the new line brings to the global market discs and…
AVON, Ohio – Imagine a convoy of 5,059 trucks on the highway. Quite a sight, right? That’s how many vehicles were placed out of service during last year’s Brake Safety Week. Those trucks represented 13.3% of the 38,117 commercial motor…
BRISTOL, U.K. — Apec have expanded the braking range this month with 35 new part numbers. The Apec range extension includes 14 brake-fitting kits, one brake-adjuster kit, 11 brake calipers, one brake-caliper-fitting kit, two brake discs, four brake-pad sets and…
HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — TMD Friction’s premium aftermarket braking brand Textar celebrated its 110th anniversary this July, marking an impressive milestone of more than a century’s supply of high-end braking products. Founded in 1913, Textar has been a staple for premium…