Source Daimler AG announcement STUTTGART, Germany – As the global trade in counterfeit spare parts continues to grow, now approximately $509 billion annually and rising according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Daimler AG works with international authorities…
PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) has agreed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to recall 164,317 Freightliner Cascadia trucks due to a potential brake issue. According to NHTSA Recall Report 20V390: on certain model…
DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford last night officially took the wraps off the long-rumored sixth generation of its go-anywhere sport-utility vehicle (SUV) with an online unveiling of the 2021 Bronco brand. The brand encompasses a two- and four-door Bronco as well…
Source: BEKA announcement SAINT-AUBIN-SAUGES, Switzerland – Slowing and stopping a tractor pulling a trailer can be dangerous because hydrostatic tractor transmissions can dramatically slow the tractor without any operation of the brake pedal which means no activation of the trailer’s…
CHATHAM, Mass. – One way to be inconspicuous on Cape Cod in July is to drive a four-door Jeep Wrangler. It seems every fourth vehicle on the road has the same seven-slot grill and round headlights of the iconic vehicle.…
Source: Subaru announcement CHERRY HILL, N.J. – Added safety and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) along with a new Sport trim and the availability of a more powerful engine are among the major changes announced by Subaru of America for…
David Overbeeke is president and CEO of Brake Parts Inc (BPI), a global supplier of premium quality brake components. Prior to purchasing BPI with investors in 2013, Overbeeke held the role of president, global brake and chassis for Affinia LLC…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Three decades ago Subaru added adjustable suspension, body cladding and some other pieces to an all-wheel-drive Legacy Station Wagon to create its first Outback and virtually started the tsunami of Crossover Utility Vehicles (CUV or sport-utility vehicles…
Commercial Vehicle Components (CVC) LLC has entered into an agreement to repurchase STEMCO’s disc brake manufacturing facility as well as its Lunar® disc brake product line. Jack Mitchell, Gina Morse, Peter Morse, and Daniel Morse will reunite as the leadership…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The 2020 Rallye Red Honda Civic Si HPT Sedan looks like its straining to be unleashed while parked in my driveway thanks to the forward-leaning, chiseled lines emanating from the subtle rear spoiler to the sharply angled…
Source: HELLA announcement LIPPSTADT, Germany/NORTHVILLE, Mich. – The lighting and electronics expert HELLA has been named a 2019 Supplier of the Year by General Motors (GM). During a virtual awards ceremony, General Motors recognized 116 of its best suppliers from…
DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford last night revealed the all-new F-150 full-size pickup truck to the world with an online presentation detailing the myriad of features and advances comprising the cornerstone of America’s best-selling range of vehicles. The all-new F-150 raises…
Source: EnPro Industries announcement CHARLOTTE, N.C.— EnPro Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NPO) has announced the exit of its STEMCO Brake Products business, a decision that is aligned with EnPro’s strategy to refocus STEMCO on its core products that are highly differentiated…
Source: MEYLE announcement excerpt HAMBURG, Germany – MEYLE truck experts have been taking care of the heavy vehicles on the world’s roads, dealing with quality testing, sales and development of MEYLE truck parts – for more than 25 years now.…
CHATHAM, Mass. – All of the large pickups we’ve evaluated during the past seven months have been impressive with their car-like driving presence, despite possessing rugged, working capabilities, but the 2020 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4×4 further blurred the…
IRVINE, Calif. – Mazda is recalling certain 2020 Mazda 3 and CX-30 models due to possible loose or missing front brake caliper bolts which may adversely affect driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration safety recall report 20V-346…
TORRANCE, Calif. — The all-new 2021 Acura TLX sport sedan, arriving at dealerships this fall, continues the brand’s “Safety Through Innovation” approach to enhancing safety performance with the introduction of a world’s first passenger front airbag designed to address the…
TORONTO – NRS Brakes has expanded its line of galvanized brake pads for the 2020 BMW M240i, the high-performance version of the marque’s smaller, luxury coupe. This will help 2-Series production exceed 100,00 globally. NRS Brakes, widely recognized as amongst…
Source: The Lotus Forums post NORFOLK, U.K. – Lotus Aftersales has revised its pricing for brake and clutch components to be more competitive with third-party offerings following a review of its pricing structure. Lotus cars received feedback from its dealers…
PLANO, Texas – Lexus went online to launch the latest iteration of its rear-wheel-drive IS luxury sport sedan with improvements in all aspects, including safety and advance driver assist systems. The four-door combines performance with the signature Lexus combination of…
Chatham, Mass. – “The ultimate driving machine” may be BMW’s marketing slogan and design/engineering mantra, but when the company wants to push this philosophy even further, it turns a model over to BMW M GmbH, its high-performance subsidiary. This model…
Source: Hella Pagid announcement PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. – Hella Pagid Brake Systems, already one of the leading providers of brake systems in the independent aftermarket, further expanded its brake-caliper portfolio in 2020 by 987 vehicle applications and its brake pad…
Source: Ford announcement DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Company yesterday recalled certain F-150 full-size pickup trucks which might have a leaking brake master cylinder. Included in the recall are select 2014-17 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine. In affected…
Source; Autoliv announcement STOCKHOLM – Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIVsdb), a worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, has promoted Kevin Fox to President, Americas and a member of Autoliv’s Executive Management Team. The promotion is scheduled to be…
Source: NUCAP announcement TORONTO – NUCAP Industries Inc. will supply Rotho Blaas SRL with GripMetal™ technology for incorporation in some of its products for the timber construction industry. GripMetal™ is a disruptive surface modification technology that improves the performance of…