PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has agreed to recall certain model year 2017-2023 heavy-duty trucks which may have brake systems compromised by corrosion, thus resulting in potential unsafe operations. The 70,375 trucks – 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2022-2023…
HANOI – Electric-vehicle (EV) manufacturer Vinfast is recalling approximately 2,800 crossover-utility vehicles (CUVs) in Vietnam due to loose bolts which secure the front brake calipers. According to multiple media reports, the Vietnamese company is recalling 2,781 of its VF8 CUVs…
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – During last week’s initial discussion of vehicles driven during the 2023 New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) Winter Car (#NEMPAWINTERCAR) of the Year evaluation in Middleborough, Mass., I concentrated on the hybrid-electric (HEV and PHEV) and battery-electric…
AUSTIN, Texas – Tesla, Inc., (NASDAQ: TSLA) will recall certain model-year 2016-2023 vehicles to correct issues with their self-driving system. The vehicles within the 362,758 recall population are equipped with the Autosteer on City Streets feature of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving…
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Motor Press Association (#NEMPA) recently held its annual Winter Car of the Year program which brought approximately 25 journalist members to Middleborough, Mass., to drive contenders and vote on their choices for the best…
Source: Wilwood Engineering announcement CAMARILLO, Calif. — Many classic air-cooled Volkswagens now have two to three times their original power and need improved braking to match. Wilwood Engineering’s DynaPro single opposed-piston caliper was engineered as a direct upgrade for 1966-79…
Source: ResearchandMarkets.com announcement DUBLIN – The global commercial aircraft carbon brakes market size reached $866.5 million in 2021 and, according to a recently published report by ResearchandMarkets.com, is expected to reach $1.3647 billion by 2027, exhibiting a compound annual growth…
BARCELONA – The folks at rimsa posted the following note about electromagnetic braking on Linkedin, pondering how this technology might impact the future of braking. To flesh out the concept, they provided a link to a Nevonprojects, which can provide…
Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO – NRS Brakes added five new part numbers for model-year 2010-2022 Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, Genesis and Jeep vehicles. These additions cover 4.2-million vehicles with the company’s galvanized premium brake pads. The brake kits also include…
Source: TMD Friction announcement HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Braking specialist TMD Friction UK’s renowned braking brand Mintex introduced 137 new parts during 2022, to offer coverage to more of the vehicle parc than ever before. Technicians are now able to provide…
Source: Wilwood Disc Brakes announcement CAMARILLO, Calif. — Wilwood Disc Brakes has engineered three complete big brake kits in collaboration with No Limit Engineering (NLE) for their ZG spindles. NLE’s spindles are precision-machined to provide a solid foundation for big…
HAGERSTOWN, Ind. – Autocar, LLC will recall 11,353 2008-2020 trucks which might have a faulty parking brake system which could fail. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-023, ”A worn park brake…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The sophomore year of the Ford F-150 Lightning continues proving electrification does not diminish the utility and capability, not to mention the comfort and amenities, of the iconic full-size pickup truck. We drove a top-of-the-range 2022 Ford…
PLYMOUTH, Mich. – Isuzu Motors Limited is recalling certain model-year 2022-2023 Class 5 trucks produced under the Isuzu, Hino and Chevrolet brands to rectify anti-lock brakes (ABS) and (optional) advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) faults. The 242 (180 Isuzu, 43 Chevrolet…
Source: EBC Brakes announcement PINEHAM, U.K. — Fully floating two-piece brake discs, uprated brake pads and braided brake lines now available from EBC Brakes for the recently launched Honda Civic Type R hot hatch. Promising spectacular driving thrills and encased…
Source: Wilwood Engineering announcement CAMARILLO, Calif. — Wilwood Engineering is pleased to launch an entirely new caliper and rotor design for the Can-Am Maverick X3 UTV platform from 2017-21. Fixed-mount six piston front calipers are matched to four piston rear…
DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Company has agreed to recall certain 2023 Ford Bronco Sport sport-utility vehicles (SUV) to correct an issue with the anti-lock braking (ABS) module. The 801 Bronco Sports within the recall population potentially have a leak…
CHATHAM, Mass.—There is something simple — elegant in its simplicity — about the 2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo w/Premium Plus package. Added to the Mazda family for 2022, the compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) offers a comprehensive complement of technology,…
RIDGEVILLE, S.C. – Volvo Car USA, LLC will recall certain model-year 2023 vehicles due to a potential braking issue which could result in the loss of all active safety and city safety functions described in the vehicle’s owner’s manual. The…
MACQUARIE PARK, Australia – The potential of vehicle fires caused by faulty anti-lock (ABS) electronic-control units, which have resulted in global recalls of Hyundai (and Kia) vehicles, has now spooned a class-action suit in Australia. Media reports indicate the suit,…
Source: TMD Friction announcement HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Braking friction specialist TMD Friction’s renowned brake brand Mintex, and Yorkshire-based Richmond Motor Club, are celebrating more than 40 years of racing excellence in the Mintex Trophy Trial, a demanding motorcycle trial event…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The 2023 Equinox provides Chevrolet with a solid, well-equipped entrant in the highly competitive compact sport-utility (SUV) segment. The Premier AWD (all-wheel drive) version which we piloted around Cape Cod last week fits in with other top…
Source: Report Linker announcement NEW YORK – The global automotive brake component aftermarket is expected to grow by ^14.07 billion in the next five years, accelerating at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2 percent during the period, according…
AUSTIN, Texas – On Jan. 7, 2023, ZEVcentric set off a firestorm in the electric-vehicle world by tweeting it had discovered the rear brakes on its newly purchased Tesla Model Y Performance (MYP) were not the performance brakes expected with…
Source: ZF announcement FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany/LAS VEGAS, — The technology company ZF has started the year with a newly formed Board of Management team. Dr. Holger Klein has been Chief Executive Officer of the company starting January 1. Michael Frick, Chief…