Source: Winhere Brake Parts announcement BARTLETT, Ill. — Winhere Brake Parts has recognized Russ Wilshusen from Schnair Sales & Service with its Annual Sales Representative of the Year award. Wilshusen is a highly regarded industry veteran who just celebrated his…
Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO – NRS Brakes has added brake kits for the 2021-2023 Ford F-150 pickup, including the first F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck. The brake kits, which cover both front and rear application for the almost 1.6…
Source: MarketsandMarkets announcement CHICAGO – Autonomous (AV)/self-driving cars market size is projected to grow from 20.3 million units in 2021 to 62.4 million units by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3 percent, during the forecast period,…
Denmark – Budweg Caliper, a leading remanufacturer of brake calipers, is introducing a new product to their line of repair kits. The Multi-kit is a comprehensive solution for repairing brake calipers, containing all the essential spare parts in one convenient…
VILLANOVA D’ASTI, Italy – UTIL Group announced the addition of Hatem Haidar to the company’s senior leadership team, specifically in the role as General Manager for North America. He brings experience in industrial operations, corporate development and finance to the…
Source: UVeye announcement DALLAS — CarMax, the nation’s largest retailer of used cars and one of the largest used-car wholesalers, is partnering with UVeye to provide AI-enhanced condition reports for buyers of vehicles sold at auction. CarMax has been a…
RIDGEVILLE, S.C. – Volvo Car USA, LLC will recall certain model-year 2023 vehicles due to a potential braking issue which could result in the loss of all active safety and city safety functions described in the vehicle’s owner’s manual. The…
MACQUARIE PARK, Australia – The potential of vehicle fires caused by faulty anti-lock (ABS) electronic-control units, which have resulted in global recalls of Hyundai (and Kia) vehicles, has now spooned a class-action suit in Australia. Media reports indicate the suit,…
Battery electric vehicles, or BEVs, present new challenges for chassis development, particularly when it comes to braking and recuperation. Porsche engineers are working on new concepts for brake force distribution that will improve recuperation without compromising comfort. One of the…
Source: Report Linker announcement NEW YORK – The global automotive brake component aftermarket is expected to grow by ^14.07 billion in the next five years, accelerating at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2 percent during the period, according…
Source: TMD Friction announcement HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — TMD Friction is supporting a bid by Essex-based Rallysport Engineering Academy to complete the Two Ball Banger London-Lisbon Rally, raising funds for the local air ambulance. TMD Friction’s renowned Mintex brand will supply…
Source: ZF announcement FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany/LAS VEGAS, — The technology company ZF has started the year with a newly formed Board of Management team. Dr. Holger Klein has been Chief Executive Officer of the company starting January 1. Michael Frick, Chief…
AUSTIN, Texas – On Jan. 7, 2023, ZEVcentric set off a firestorm in the electric-vehicle world by tweeting it had discovered the rear brakes on its newly purchased Tesla Model Y Performance (MYP) were not the performance brakes expected with…
CAMARILLO, Calif. – Wilwood Engineering has added two new big brake kits for the 2013-2020 Honda Civic featuring Superlite calipers and 12.88-inch (327mm) rotors. More than one-inch in diameter larger than stock, and manufactured using proprietary Spec37 iron, these rotors…
Germany – HPL Technologies and EMAG have agreed to a comprehensive cooperation in the field of hard coating of brake discs. Hard material-coated brake discs are the preferred solution for complying with the “EURO 7” fine dust limit values. On…
KNOWSLEY, U.K. – Surface Transforms published the following advisory information on the company’s website summarizing its fiscal situation at the end of fiscal year 2022: Surface Transforms (AIM:SCE) manufacturers of carbon fiber reinforced ceramic automotive brake discs, provides the following…
AUSTIN – Two North Carolina Tesla owners filed a class-action lawsuit Jan. 9th against the Texas electric-car maker claiming incidents of phantom braking affecting their Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The company was involved in a similar suit last…
Source: Hella Pagid announcement ESSEN, Germany — Hella Pagid, the Essen-based brake system specialist for the independent automotive parts market and joint venture of the automotive suppliers TMD Friction and HELLA, offers more than 14,000 brake spare parts for all…
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announcement WASHINGTON – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced its list of model year 2023 vehicles for crash testing as part of the agency’s 5-Star Safety Ratings system under its New Car…
Source: Otto Zimmermann announcement SINSHEIM-DÜHREN, Germany — The requirements for brake discs have increased constantly over the last 60 years. Precision is and remains a key challenge in producing brake discs. Brake part manufacturer Otto Zimmermann is therefore continuously improving…