CAXIAS DO SUL, Brazil – Frasle Mobility reported historical results for the first half (H1) of 2023. The company achieved R$1.8 billion in consolidated net revenue in the period, an increase of 18% compared to the first six months of 2022.…
LONDON — The advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) testing equipment market, expected to hi $56.4 billion in 2023 and to grow past $202.7 billion in 2033, according to a recently published report from Future Market Insights (FMI). This translates into…
LANDSKRONA, Sweden – The Haldex TEM®+ (Trailer Emergency Module) valve control ensures the maximum amount of operational safety for trailers, by efficiently actuating the trailer parking brakes, while at the same time imposing minimal operational complexity on busy drivers. In…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Mercedes-Benz lists 12 different SUVs on its consumer website, from the subcompact GLA to the uber-premium/luxury Mercedes-Maybach GLS. I recently spent a week in a 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC, the latest iteration of the company’s original…
SCARBOROUGH, Ontario – NRS Brakes, a premium brake-pad manufacturer based in Scarborough, Ont. has just announced that it added five new part numbers covering 1.2 million vehicles to its galvanized premium brake pads product line. The company added parts for…
STANSTEAD, U.K. — Dr. Marko Weirich, Senior Manager CAE Functions & Analytics, Daimler Truck AG will be presenting a keynote during the opening plenary session on “Endurance Brake System for the Mercedes-Benz eACTROS Long Haul” at the upcoming EuroBrake event.…
ATLANTA, Ga. – Sangsin Brake America, a leading manufacturer of brake friction products, appointed Brian Kirts as its new Vice President of Sales & Marketing. The move underscores the company’s commitment to strengthening its North American market presence and accelerating…
LIVERPOOL, U.K. – Surface Transforms (AIM:SCE), manufacturer of carbon fiber-reinforced ceramic brake disc materials, reported a sales increase of 14% for the first half (H1) of 2023 when compared to the same period in 2022. As reported at the Company’s…
GREENBELT, Md. — Brake systems were the leading out-of-service (OOS) violations discovered by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) certified inspectors during the May 16-18, 2023 72-hour International Roadcheck inspection and enforcement initiative. Of the 59,429 commercial vehicles (CVs) inspected,…
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Technology company and leading automotive supplier Continental has been named one of America’s Best Employers for Women 2023 by Forbes magazine. The list, published annually since 2018, recognizes companies that are committed to creating a workplace…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Allowing the customer to find just the right full-size pickup to meet his or her needs has been the cornerstone of this segment for generations, so when the desire is for a value-oriented, four-door, five-or-six-passenger pickup to…
DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model-year 2021-2023 F-150 pickup trucks whose electronic parking brakes might suddenly activate, thus potentially resulting in a dangerous driving situation. The 870,701 trucks within the recall population are equipped with a…
Dan Sandberg spent has spent some 25 years in the braking industry, originally, in a variety of roles including president, with Hayes Lemmerz International Inc., then 16 years as the president/chief-executive officer of Brembo North America, Inc. He retired from…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Last week the Burke Porter Group (BPG) announced the creation of a new division to provide advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) calibration equipment to the aftermarket. The long-term testing-and-calibration company appointed Doug Kelly as the new division’s…
ARCADIA, Calif. — Brembo brakes and the first manual-transmission car to include the award-winning EyeSight® advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) highlight the new 2024 SUBARU BRZ tS® performance-oriented two-seat sports coupe. Introduced recently, the BRZ tS comes equipped with STI-tuned front…
HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Braking specialist TMD Friction UK has introduced six new brake disc references to its renowned Mintex braking brand product line. TMD Friction UK’s ongoing commitment to research and development has delivered new Mintex brake disc parts, including…
BANBURY, U.K. — Automotive aftermarket specialist First Line Ltd. has released details of its latest new-to-range parts, with 29 new references introduced across various high-end product lines, including its Borg & Becker line of brake components. With new parts introduced…
HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Braking specialist TMD Friction UK has introduced three new brake discs and one new brake pad to its premium Textar brand range. TMD Friction UK constantly monitors the aftermarket to develop high quality braking products and extend…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The redesigned (second generation) 2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS subcompact sport-utility (SUV) surprised me – in a particularly good way. I did not expect much when I was told I would be spending a week in the 1.2-liter,…
OAK BROOK, Ill. – Robert Bosch, LLC announced it has added 102 automotive aftermarket parts to its portfolio in the second quarter of 2023, covering nearly 24 million vehicles in operation across North America, maintaining the company’s role as a…
STANSTEAD, U.K. – FISITA announced the panelists for the “Voice of the OEM” at this year’s upcoming EuroBrake 2023 Sept. 12-14 in Barcelona. EuroBrake is the annual gathering of the leading brake-industry individuals and organizations. The panel, scheduled for 1:15…
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Brakes Plus and City Garage have announced they have joined forces to continue building a leading automotive services brand in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. With the addition of these City Garage locations, the company will now…
HANOVER, Germany – Stiebel Eltron is planning to set up a stainless-steel cylinder production facility for heat pump heating systems at Continental’s location in Gifhorn, Germany. Continental earlier this month announced it would be phasing out automotive-related operations at Gifhorn…
LONDON — The aircraft carbon brake disc market is anticipated to exceed $2.1 billion by 2033, up from the expected $1.18 billion this year, according to a recently published study by Future Market Insights. The FMI report, Aircraft Carbon-brake-disc Market…
DETROIT – Understanding the marketing importance safety features, especially advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), have become in the marketing and positioning of a new vehicle, Chevrolet emphasized these in the media release announcing the upcoming “redesigned from the ground up” 2024…