Brake related news in the automotive segment
IIHS Rates Compact Crossovers With Emergency Braking Systems
DETROIT, Mich.–The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has begun testing emergency braking systems, with the…
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BPI Names Stark GM
MCHENRY, Ill. – Craig Stark has joined Maval Industries LLC and Brake Parts Inc (BPI)…
Acura Recalls 323,000 For Brake Light
DETROIT, Mich.–Acura is recalling 323,000 of its 2014-2019 MDX SUVs because the brake lights in the…
Brembo Enters Formula E Championship
ROME, Mich.–Times change, contexts change, but Brembo continues to take on new technological challenges. In…
Continental Expands Aftermarket Center
GROSS-ROHRHEIM, Germany–Continental AG has expanded its logistics center here, south of Frankfurt, the site that…
Ford CEO Says We May Be Overhyping AV Future
DETROIT, Mich.–While virtually every auto company is planning for an autonomous-vehicle future, and all the…
Akebono Speaks To Reorganization Plans
DETROIT, Mich.–Akebono Brake Industry Co. Ltd. said Monday that it is proceeding with a turnaround…
VW Begins Testing AVs in Hamburg
HAMBURG, Germany–Volkswagen has begin testing self-driving cars here. The company is testing five e-Golfs with…
SAE, Ford, GM and Toyota form AV Consortium
DETROIT, MICH.–SAE International, along with automakers Ford, General Motors, and Toyota is forming the Automated…
Porsche Uses New Process For Cayenne Brakes
STUTTGART, Germany–Brake discs are typically made of one type of material or another: either cast…
Insurance website boosts value of crash-avoidance tech
DETROIT, Mich.–Compare-autoinsurance.org says crash-avoidance technology can help drivers save money on their car insurance rates.…
Loss Of GM Business Forces Akebono To Reorganize
DETROIT, Mich.–Evaporation of business with General Motors in North America short-circuited the growth plans of…
Continental’s Chassis and Safety Division Sees Exec Changes
FRANKFURT, Germany–Continental’s Chassis & Safety division, which specializes in safety technologies, has had three of…
PAVE Begins Events To Educate Consumers About AVs
DETROIT, MICH.–Members of the public got the chance this past weekend to take a free…
Failed Bet on US Expansion Forces Akebono Brake to Shutter Plants
Facing crippling losses, supplier trims loss-making sites and offloads stocks TOKYO — Japan’s Akebono Brake…
Textar Adds Audi Brakes To Product Line
LEVERKUSEN, U.K.–Premium brake brand, Textar, has added to its expansive aftermarket product range by manufacturing…
Ohio State College Of Engineering Studies “Anxious” Driving
COLUMBUS, Ohio–Smart braking systems are key to developing modern safety features in cars to help…
Survey: Consumer Fears Remain Speed Bump in Autonomous Driving Progress
DETROIT, Mich.–The intelligent braking and collision avoidance systems being dialed into today’s and tomorrow’s vehicles…
Porsche Taycan Takes Different Route With Brakes
STUTTGART, Germany–The forthcoming Porsche Taycan all-electric vehicle will utilize a regenerative braking system that is…
Icer Takes Silver Medal from IGMA
MADRID, Spain–The Innovation Gallery of Motortec Automechanika Spain awarded Icer with the “Silver Medal” in…
Project Lowbrasys Concludes With New Greener Tech
Project Lowbraysys has wrapped up with the development of nw technologies and engineering solutions to reduce emissions from vehicles while braking.
Brembo Expands In China With Caliper Production
Brembo expands its operations in China
Brake Makers Would Be Slammed By Trump Threat To Close Southern Border
Brake manufacturers would get slammed by a U.S.-Mexico border closure.
WABCO CFO Exits After Announcing Acquisition By ZF
WABCO’s CFO exits after deal to be acquired by ZF announced.
APC Announces Changes in Ranks
Denver, CO – APC Automotive Technologies, LLC (APC), a leading supplier of automotive, light truck…
