CHATHAM, Mass. – Toyota has dominated the mid-size pickup truck market for the better part of two decades including 14 consecutive years of its Tacoma ranking first in sales in this segment. The Japanese automaker, which now calls Plano, Texas…
Source: AP Racing announcement COVENTRY, U.K. – AP Racing has added two front-brake systems for the new mid-engine C8 Corvette to its Redi-CAL line. AP Racing by Essex Radi-CAL Competition Brake Kits have become a staple among the fastest Corvette…
Source: Bendix announcement ELYRIA, Ohio– Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC has named three longtime members of its leadership team to newly created senior executive positions. The moves are part of the company’s commitment to deliver its technology roadmap and drive…
Source: Sparta Evolution announcement SEATTLE – Sparta’s launched its Athena range of big brake kits with coverage for three popular off-road vehicles: Ford F150, Chevrolet Colorado, and Ford F150 Raptor. Sparta Evolution plans to continue developing and adding new vehicle…
Source: ASK Automotive announcement GURGAON, India – Honda Motorcycles and Scooter India Limited (HMSI) presented ASK Automotive with its 19th award in the past 20 years. The most recent one was for delivery management. The awards have come in the…
Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO – Kick-starting the fun that comes with bold, safe and high-performance rides, NRS Brakes recently expanded its line of premium galvanized brake pads for the 2020 Nissan Kicks and Nissan Versa. Best-in-class friction meets best-in-class…
Source: TMD Friction announcement LEVERKUSEN, Germany –TMD Friction has introduced Strong Ceramic (SC) friction material under its Nisshinbo brand. Nisshinbo is one of the largest OE suppliers to Asian vehicles and with Nisshinbo brake pads customers in the aftermarket benefit…
Source: Motional report fact sheet BOSTON – One of the consequences of the pandemic is the changing attitude Americans have about transportation and self-driving/autonomous vehicles (AVs), according to the findings published in the recently revealed Motional Consumer Mobility Report. Motional,…
Source: Ram announcement AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Safety and security were primary drivers in the development of the new 2021 Ram 1500 TRX, which offers more than 100 available active and passive safety and security features. Safety and advanced driver…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The Ford F-series trucks might consistently be the best-selling vehicles in the American market, but the automaker does not rest on its laurels, making significant changes, upgrades and additions throughout a version’s lifetime to ensure this leadership…
Source: The Leaf Chronicle post UPDATE: The information source used for this post, The Leaf Chronicle, was inaccurate. Per Akebono, the Clarksville facility is now closed.
Source: Ford announcement DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Company is issuing three safety recalls in North America including one for select 2015-18 Ford Edge and 2016-18 Lincoln MKX vehicles that might have front brake jounce hoses that could rupture. A…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The Genesis luxury arm of Hyundai has taken aim at the sedans perched on the pinnacle of luxury motoring and scored a direct hit with the value statement entitled G90. Sized within an inch or two of…
Source: Altair announcement TROY, Mich. – ZF this week was named runner up in the module category of the 2020 Altair Enlighten Awards for its heavy-duty electric parking brake (EPB). The 8th Annual Enlighten Awards acknowledge the world’s best initiatives…
IRVINE, Calif. – Kia Motors America is recalling nearly 87,000 2020 Telluride models with Smart Cruise Control because the system will not activate a connected trailer’s brake lights when automatic braking is engaged. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety…
SHALFORD, U.K. – When Gordon Murray Automotive engineered its T.50 supercar, introduced this week, it turned to Brembo for the braking power. Representing the 50th distinct design for the legendary Gordon Murray CBE, as well as his 50-year career involved…
Source: rimsa announcement BARCELONA – rimsa, one of the world’s leading producers of additives for brake pad applications, is celebrating its 35th anniversary. To mark the birthday, the Spanish firm has created a special Website detailing its history and achievements.…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Jeep, which prides itself on designing vehicles capable of conquering virtually any off-road challenge, has engineered its latest Gladiator mid-size pickup variant to vanquish desert terrain. Resembling the offspring of a Jeep Wrangler and a mid-size pickup…
Source: First Brands Group announcement CLEVELAND, Ohio – First Brands Group, LLC (formerly TRICO Group), a global auto-parts producer, today announced the acquisition of Brake Parts Inc. (BPI), which includes the Raybestos® line of brake parts, and Champion Laboratories Inc.,…
ALTONA, Australia – The Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications has ordered the recall of certain Aprilia RSV4 & Tuono 1100 Motorcycles due to potential brake issues. Separation of the front brake pad friction material from its…
SEOUL – Reuters has reported that South Korea is investigating suspected safety issues with vehicles made by U.S. automaker Tesla Inc (TSLA.O), which is competing strongly with Hyundai Motor Co (005380.KS) in the South Korean electric vehicle market as well…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Kia keeps ramping up the pressure in the mega-competitive sport utility/crossover utility vehicle (SUV/CUV) market with each product launch. Its Telluride garnered virtually every major “of the Year” award for 2020 setting new standards for value (not…
Source: Carlson Quality Brake Parts announcement LIMA, OH – Carlson Quality Brake Parts has expanded its product portfolio, adding ABS wheel speed sensors to its catalog of quality brake parts. The new wheel speed sensors maintain Carlson’s reputation for outstanding…
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) plans to introduce four extensively revised and one all-new version of its model lineup between autumn 2020 and the second quarter of 2021, all with major safety features added as standard.…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Lincoln’s engineers let aeronautics inspire them when they designed the all-new 2020 Aviator, the first three-row mid-size SUV offered by Ford’s luxury brand. According to the company: “The connotations of flight are intrinsic in the strong front…