TORONTO – NRS Brakes has launched versions of its premium galvanized brake pads for three new police-pursuit vehicles as well as a number of additional vehicles. The SKUs for the Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Silverado and Dodge Durango police-pursuit vehicles cover…
SVENDBORG, Denmark — Following the launch of the improved performance brake pad series, SBS Better Brakes – a leading brake pad manufacturer – announced the start of the second transition phase that will include the rear brake pad compounds LS,…
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — Technology company ZF unveiled its new Chassis Solutions Division, which will bundle chassis, steering and braking within one group, as part of its Global Technology Day demonstration event. The event highlighted its self-developed thermal management system for…
COLOGNE, Germany — TÜV Rheinland, one of the world’s leading providers of testing and certification services, recently announced a strategic partnership with the Randon Technology Center (CTR), one of the most complete open technology centers in Latin America, to offer…
WATERLOO, Wisc. — Trek Bicycle Corp., in collaboration with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has initiated a recall on certain models of Trek bicycles equipped with Promax hydraulic disc brakes. The purpose of the recall is to address…
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.…
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – BMW has added a distinctive performance model to the top of the BMW X1 small sport-utility vehicle (SUV) range, one with an optional unique braking system. The new 2024 BMW X1 M35i xDrive builds on the…
MEDINA, Ohio — Carlisle Brake & Friction automatic adjusters are used for in-line adjustment of wet brakes and Hi-Torque brakes. The adjuster functions to provide brake running clearance at each brake application. In addition to adjusting for lining wear, the…
TORRANCE, Calif. – American Honda Motor Co. has agreed to recall certain Honda Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra and Honda Accord vehicles which might have a faulty brake-hold feature. The 386 vehicles within the recall population, spread amongst model-year 2023…
BIRMINGHAM, U.K. — Launch Tech UK enjoyed a successful exhibition of its latest workshop tools and diagnostic technology — including ADAS tools — with thousands of garages and technicians in attendance at this year’s Automechanika Birmingham, held at the NEC…
TAMWORTH, U.K. — Alcon Components Ltd, the acclaimed U.K.-based brake and clutch company, has been announced as the supplier of a bespoke braking system to UTAC Special Vehicles (UTAC SV) for use on its armoured Ŝkoda Superb. Alcon designed and…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mazda North America Operations (MNAO) will recall certain model-year 2024 Mazda CX-90 sport-utility vehicles (SUV) due to a defect which might result in loss of vehicle control for the driver. In the 18 SUVs within the vehicle…
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Technology company Continental was named the 2023 Tier 1 Supplier of the Year from Informa Tech. The Informa Tech Awards, previously known as TU-Automotive Awards, returned to Detroit on June 6 celebrating the achievements of leading…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The look is entirely unique but the swift, quiet, smooth driving experience says the four-door sedan maneuvering smoothly through the twisting bay-side roads of Wellfleet, Mass. is the latest offering from the growing family of Hyundai electric…
STAMFORD, Conn. — ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) announced an expansion of its friction production facility in Termoli, Italy and an upgrade of its research and development capabilities in Barge, Italy to establish a leading position in the high-performance brake pads…
LONDON — Gulf Lubricants has announced a new range of electric and hybrid powertrain brake fluids and coolants, eLEC, offering tailored products to vehicles with electrified powertrains, as take up of fully electric and hybrid vehicles increases. The eLEC polyglycol-based…
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — The 2023 BMW X1, a small SUV, earned a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety thanks to improved pedestrian detection. To qualify for the higher-tier TOP SAFETY PICK+ award in 2023,…
FRANKFURT, Germany — High-tech company TRUMPF and bicycle brake manufacturer Trickstuff will present titanium brake levers for bicycles made by 3D printers for the first time at the Eurobike bicycle trade show in Frankfurt. 3D printing is what makes the…
NAPLES Fla. — FMSI recognized Rick Jamieson CEO of ABS Friction with a lifetime achievement award at the annual FMSI Brake Weekend™ held in Naples Florida. “I was honored to present Rick the award,” said Frank Oliveto FMSI president. “Rick…
LIVERPOOL, U.K. – Surface Transforms plc (AIM:SCE) manufacturers of carbon fiber reinforced ceramic automotive brake discs announced that the Company has received London Stock Exchange’s Green Economy Mark. The award, first introduced in 2019, was created to highlight companies and…
NORTHAMPTON, U.K. — EBC Brakes Racing has announced the launch of its fully-floating two-piece discs (and high-performance brake pad options) for the new G87 BMW M2 – one of the first companies to readily offer aftermarket performance components for this…
ESSEN, Germany – Brembo, a global leader in brake system technology, announced it has been honored with the prestigious Red Dot Award for outstanding product design. The 2023 Red Dot Award, recognized as one of the most significant design competitions…
DAPHNE, Ala. – BBB Industries, LLC (BBB), a sustainable manufacturer and leader in the automotive aftermarket, announced yesterday the passing of its Founder and Chairman Emeritus Donald (Don) G. Bigler. Bigler was a resident of Mobile, Alabama. Don Bigler died,…
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – Hyundai Motor America has agreed to recall certain model-year 2023 Hyundai Palisade vehicles that might lose power brake assist. The 322 sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) within the recall population potentially have a brake booster diaphragm which may…
BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, France — Renault has introduced a new compact sport-utility vehicle/crossover (SUV/CUV), the Rafale, which was built on the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance CMF-CD platform, the same platform which has spawned vehicles like the Renault Espace, Nissan Rogue and Mitsubishi Outlander. Amongst…