MEDINA, Ohio — Carlisle Brake & Friction has launched brake pads for the mine haul commercial-vehicle market. The new product series will be named Extended Life, or the EL Series, and EL121 will be the first friction formulation of the…
STEZZANO, Italy – Renowned Italian motorcycle racing legend Valentino Rossi was honored by Brembo for his exceptional career on two wheels, during which he clinched nine world-championship titles. Brembo, a leading manufacturer of braking systems, has been an integral part…
NORTHAMPTON, U.K. — EBC Brakes Racing has updated its Apollo Big Brake Kitsfor the EP3 Honda Civic Type R (2001-2005) which is designed for more extreme track/race-car setups requiring increased clearance from suspension components. Apollo Big Brake Kits have been…
CHATHAM, Mass. – I am happy whenever I get the chance to review a Mazda, so when a fresh subcompact 2024 Mazda 3 Hatchback Turbo Premium Plus arrived prior to a road trip to Maine, I was thrilled. The pint-sized…
MEQUON, Wisc. — Hayes Performance Systems, a leading braking name in the powersports and industrial sectors, has unveiled its latest strategic move with the appointment of Jeremy Meyer to bolster its marketing and communications endeavors. Meyer, a seasoned professional with…
MUNICH — Knorr-Bremse, the global leader in braking systems and a prominent supplier of safety-critical rail and commercial vehicle systems, is on a mission to enhance its appeal as an employer. Under the leadership of CEO Marc Llistosella, the company…
NORTHAMPTON, U.K. — EBC Brakes Racing has added an Apollo Big Brake Kits for four different BMW models. The four applications for the new EBC Brakes Racing’s Apollo Big Brake kits are: Complete with British-engineered six-piston calipers and all the…
MISANO ADRIATICO RN, Italy — The Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, this weekend’s stop on the MotoGP tour, is a moderately demanding circuit on brakes, according to the Brembo technicians who work closely with all the MotoGP World Championship riders,…
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. — Raybestos®, a prominent brake-industry manufacturer, has revealed its sponsorship of Sally McNulty and Team Infamous, piloted by Derek Madison, for the upcoming 2023 racing season. These teams are set to compete in both the demanding endurance…
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. – The 2023 BMW X3 compact sport-utility vehicle (SUV), which BMW dubs an AAV (all-activity vehicle), has earned a TOP SAFETY PICK+ from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). This is the top safety award from…
HAMBURG – Dr. Dirk Damaschke and Marc Siemssen will jointly manage MEYLE AG following Dr. Karl J. Gaertner’s stepping down from the spare-parts manufacturer’s Executive Board after more than 28 years of service. The change is effective Sept. 1, 2023.…
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander has been awarded a coveted position of the TOP SAFETY PICK list for the 2023 calendar year by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). As such, it joins the Outlander Plug-in Hybrid,…
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — FMSI reached a historic milestone assigning D2500 to the front brake pads on the 2023 Cadillac CT4, according to Frank Oliveto, president of FMSI. “Reaching this milestone and celebrating our 75th anniversary is a great accomplishment. FMSI…
TAMWORTH, U.K. — Alcon Components Ltd, a leading provider of bespoke vehicle braking systems, has received a significant order from Babcock, the build partners for Supacat, to deliver 70 High Mobility Transport (HMT) vehicle braking systems. This contract is part…
NORTHAMPTON, U.K. – EBC Brakes has taken a giant leap forward in the performance braking market with the introduction of its all-new Apollo Big Brake Kits for the Toyota GR Supra, designed to deliver unparalleled stopping power and upgrade capabilities.…
CHATHAM, Mass. – When Honda designed its all-new three-row 2023 Pilot the Japanese automaker engineered the TrailSport variant as the most off-road capable sport-utility vehicle (SUV) in the company’s history. A 10-day period with the 2023 Honda Pilot AWD TrailSport…
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Recently, when customers began complaining that their vehicles with driver-assistance technologies (ADAS) were “phantom braking” or slamming on the brakes without any visible obstacles present, researchers at Michigan State University (MSU) wanted to learn more about…
STANSTEAD, U.K. – Dr. Panagiota Dilara, Senior Expert, European Commission, DG-GROW will discuss the Euro 7 particulate-emission standards during the Opening Plenary session at this EuroBrake 2023. EuroBrake 2023, produced by FISITA, runs from Sept. 12-15 at the Barcelona International…
STEZZANO, Italy — This coming weekend when the MotoGP World Championship race comes to the Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit, the motorcycles’ brakes will get a tough workout, according to the Brembo technicians who work closely with all the MotoGP riders. On a…
STEZZANO, Italy — The Formula 1 teams will be dealing with a track this coming weekend in Italy, which is very demanding on their cars’ brakes, according to the technicians at Brembo. On a scale of 1 to 5, the…
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. – StopTech® has announced its sponsored racing teams for the 2023 race season. This year’s team features nationwide competitors across endurance, drift, quarter midgets, late model, and drag racing circuits. StopTech® is a leading aftermarket manufacturer and…
ARLINGTON, Va. – The 2023 Toyota Prius and Prius Prime, both small cars, earn TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross, a small SUV, is a TOP SAFETY PICK. To…
YICAI, China — Polestone 01, a full-size electric sport-utility released August 22 to the Chinese market, is the first production vehicle to feature Hesai’s fully solid-state lidar modules. The SUV’s intelligent driving system features a long-range lidar – AT128, and…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Four years ago, Kia introduced its range-topping Telluride three-row sport-utility vehicle (SUV), but the Korean auto maker refuses to sit on its laurels infusing the 2023 version with several upgrades, as well as two off-road-skewed trim levels…
ARLINGTON, Va. — Antilock brake (ABS) systems are a cornerstone of motorcycle safety, according to Eric Teoh, Director of Statistical Services, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), in an opinion post on the organization’s website. Here is the post: Simple…