Category Automotive

Brembo reported FY 2025 revenues of €3.70 billion with a 16.5% EBITDA margin, as the brake manufacturer absorbed soft automotive demand while integrating its Öhlins acquisition.

A long-running class action over Honda's collision mitigation braking system is heading to trial, alleging phantom braking in CR-V and Accord models endangered drivers.

AUMOVIO reported a 45.4 percent increase in adjusted EBIT for fiscal year 2025, with its Safety and Motion brake and comfort systems division delivering standout profitability gains of 42.1 percent.

Friction One Brake Technology hires veteran brake product development leader Nate Kinkley to drive part number expansion and coverage growth.

Tesla's new Comfort Braking feature uses dual master cylinder hardware to automate friction brake modulation at low speed — signaling a shift in how OEMs spec brake systems for software-defined vehicles.

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LSP GmbH completes its leadership transition as CEO Roger Perthen takes sole operational control of the Munich-based brake-by-wire specialist, with founder Dr. Thomas Leiber moving to an advisory role.

Tighter transport rules and workplace safety mandates are making leaded brass and antimony increasingly costly for friction manufacturers. The industry response is shifting from simple substitution to synergistic reformulation strategies.

Meneta North America LLC has appointed Frank Oliveto as General Manager and Chris Caza as Technical Account Director to lead regional growth and technical support in the automotive brake industry.

EBC Brakes offers Ultimax2 pads, Greenstuff pads, and Standard D Discs as aftermarket brake upgrades for classic car owners seeking modern stopping performance with OEM-compatible specifications.

MEYLE has appointed Karl Varley as Head of Sales for the UK and Ireland, promoting the 15-year industry veteran from his Account Manager role to lead regional growth efforts.

FMSI's 2026 Brake Weekend in Naples features Auto Care Association CEO Bill Hanvey as keynote speaker, a tribute to three industry icons, and open registration for non-members.

Hyundai Mobis showcases its next-generation integrated braking system and core steering technologies at its 20-year-old Swedish winter testing facility for 10 global automaker customers.

Otto Zimmermann's rd:z brake pads use organic fiber compounds to nearly double service life, reduce fine dust emissions, and minimize NVH — meeting ECE R90 standards for conventional and electric vehicles.

Palmer International appoints Julie Catalano as Chief People Officer to lead organizational design and talent strategy. Catalano will remain on the Board of Directors while reporting to CEO Alvaro Vaselli.

Friction One expands its North American team with five industry veterans to drive sales and engineering growth, supporting its strategy to become a vertically integrated, total brake solution provider.

Hyundai faces a class action lawsuit alleging the 2025 Tucson and Tucson Hybrid possess a "phantom braking" defect. The suit claims the FCA system incorrectly triggers emergency braking at high speeds.