LOS ANGELES — Motorcar Parts of America Inc. (Nasdaq: MPAA) announced it recently added more than 50 new late model vehicle brake pad and rotor part number applications to its catalog, providing additional coverage for more than five-million vehicles. These…
AVON, Ohio – Drivers for Hoffman Transportation LLC/G&D Trucking Inc. have not had a rear-end accident in more than 10 years. How does this carrier, which covers up to 12 million miles a year, do it? Jerry Curl, director of…
CYPRESS, Calif. – The Yamaha Motor Corporation USA is recalling certain model-year 2022 Yamaha Tenere 700 motorcycles which, due to potentially being assembled with incorrect front-caliper bolts, might result in the loss of front braking. According to the National Highway…
SAN FRANCISCO – Labor organizations are coming out in force to support California Assembly Bill 316 (AB 316) which would seriously curtail the implementation of autonomous vehicles (AV) greater than 10,000 pounds by mandating a human operator be on board…
CHATHAM, Mass. – I sampled the all-new 2024 Mazda CX-90v a few months ago during the annual #IMPA #2023SpringBrake and came away impressed following the 15-minute drive. Mazda calls the CX-90 its flagship, a title it deserves, especially the fully…
NORTHVILLE, Mich. – Leveraging its comprehensive material science expertise, Tenneco´s Ferodo® original equipment (OE) braking business has introduced advanced copper-free hybrid friction material composites that simultaneously serve braking performance and comfort requirements in both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric…
LUTON, U.K. – The brake friction product market size was valued at $9.98 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $14.58 billion by 2029, growing at a compound-annual-growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3% according to a recently released report from…
ATLANTA — Porsche has announced a Manthey Kit for the 718 Cayman GT4 RS that is specially optimized for use on racetracks. The 493 hp GT4 RS with the Manthey Kit completed a lap at the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7:03.121…
SINSHEIM, Germany — Zimmermann is the one manufacturer offering a cross-drilled, compound rotor in the aftermarket with more than 300-vehicle applications in its Formula:Z range. Compound brake discs are long-established as a way to ensure safe and comfortable braking for…
STANSTEAD, U.K. – The upcoming Euro 7 emission standards will be a prime topic throughout EuroBrake 23 beginning with the event’s keynote address, then moving to the recently confirmed strategy panel on “Effects of the EU7 regulation on brake system…
SVENDBORG, Denmark. – Since 2017, SBS Friction has included brake rotors as a complimentary product to its brake pad range. As of 2023, the American distributor of SBS, The LeMans Corporation will expand its offering of the company’s brake rotors…
RICHMOND, Va. — Momentum USA took to Linkedin to preview its upcoming line of AmeriPLATINUM Plus, Max Duty brake pads. According to the company’s post, “These brake pads will be the most complete pads offered by AmeriBRAKES providing three levels…
AVON, Ohio – Across North America, at every hour and over every mile of road, commercial vehicle drivers keep things moving with a focus on safety. In support of the goals of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Operation Safe…
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany– ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has underlined its commitment to the fully electrified future of mobility by presenting its latest eMobility kit – which can be fully integrated with braking and ADAS componentry. Providing all the key…
TAMWORTH, U.K. — Praga will debut its Alcon-equipped road-legal, race car-inspired Bohema hypercar at Alcon’s stand at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed, all part of the brake company’s 40th anniversary. Alcon’s powerful six-piston calipers are key to the Bohema’s…
STOUGHTON, Wisc. – Stoughton Trailers, LLC is recalling certain model-year 2024 Stoughton Trailers CCGN-40T which might have incorrect-length brake hoses and potential of air loss to the braking system. The 55 trailers within the recall population also might have inadequate…
HENDERSON, Nev. – Carbon SiC announced that it has been awarded a direct to phase two contract with the Air Force Research Labs, a division of the Air Force. Carbon SiC will be developing existing composite technology to support hypersonic…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The rain was intense and unrelenting when the 2023 BMW Z4 sDrive30i came to my driveway, damping the enjoyment a modern sports car like this can provide. But after two days of intense downpours, punctuated by lightning…
HERNDON, Va. / AUSTIN — Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWGoA) is starting its first autonomous vehicle (AV) test program in Austin beginning in July 2023. The company will kick off its program with a batch of 10 all-electric ID.…
LIMA, Ohio – Better Brake Parts (BBP) has recently introduced two new hub, rotor and caliper-bracket bolt kits for the model-year 2020-2022 Ford Transit commercial van. The front kit contains all the rotor-mount bolts, axle-hub-mount bolts and caliper-mount bolts which…
TORRANCE, Calif. – American Honda Motor Co. will recall 124,077 Honda and Acura vehicles due to the potential for them to suffer brake failure. The vehicles in question, certain model-year 2020-2021 Honda Civic, 2020-2023 Honda Ridgeline, 2020-2021 Honda Passport, 2021-2022…
MUNICH — Knorr-Bremse has signed an important service agreement with A-Train AB, operator of Sweden’s iconic Arlanda Express. This will safeguard the operation of the express trains that carry a large part of the traffic to and from Stockholm Arlanda…
PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model-year 2023-2024 Freightliner eCascadia electric heavy-duty trucks due to a potentially impaired electronic-stability control (ESC) system which could impact braking capabilities.. The 332 EVs within the recall population,…
ATLANTA – Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) has agreed to recall certain model-year 2022-2023 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring vehicles due to a potential malfunctioning Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) system. The 700 sports cars within the recall population have…
United Kingdom — John D. Fieldhouse, a prominent member of the braking community for many years, passed away June 30, 2023 following a respiratory illness. His years within the industry included presentations at numerous international brake conferences and programs including…