Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announcement ARLINGTON, Va. — Automatic emergency braking (AEB) reduces rear-end crash rates for pickups dramatically, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. But despite the heightened danger they pose to…
Source: Brembo announcement STEZZANO, Italy — Brembo’s Board of Directors, chaired by Matteo Tiraboschi, met in mid-November and approved the Group’s results as of Sept. 30, 2022: In the reporting period, net consolidated revenues amounted to €2,728.2 million, up 33.6…
NEW YORK – As transportation moves towards autonomous solutions with electrification increasingly a major factor, the question of what the future means for friction braking of vehicles. Prof. Peter Filip posted the following article on The Brake Academy website with…
Source: European Commission announcement BRUSSELS – The [European] Commission [EC] recently presented a proposal to reduce air pollution from new motor vehicles sold in the EU to meet the European Green Deal’s zero-pollution ambition, while keeping vehicles affordable for consumers…
Source: First Line announcement BANBURY, U.K. — First Line Ltd. has been shortlisted for the ‘Car Supplier of the Year’ award at one of the U.K. industry’s most anticipated award ceremonies, the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) ‘Pride of the…
Source: CarParts.com announcement TORRANCE, Calif., CarParts.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRTS), one of the leading e-commerce providers of automotive parts and accessories, and a one-stop shop for vehicle repair and maintenance needs, is reporting results for the third quarter ended October 1, 2022.…
TORRANCE, Calif., – ADVICS, the leader in advanced braking technology, won an Automotive Communications Award at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) 2022 for “Best B2B Social Media Campaign,” for its social media launch of the brand’s new, ultra-premium brake…
Milestone reached in the development of Future Brake Systems: Rear dry-braking lays the foundation to meet rapidly evolving market needs Frankfurt, Germany – Technology company Continental received a major award in the third quarter for the series production of its…
Leading brake manufacturer TMD Friction has launched a new research and development facility in Seaton Ross, East Yorkshire as part of its investment strategy into the independent aftermarket. The Seaton Ross research and development site comprises new offices, a high-specification…
Leverkusen – LF GmbH & Co. KG, the innovator of a unique liquid friction material brand known as LIQFRIC, announced that it is currently in the pre-series development phase for original equipment manufacturers. In the future (from 2025 / 26),…
Source: Honda announcement TORRANCE, Calif. — The largest and most powerful SUV in Honda history, the all-new 2023 Honda Pilot is the ultimate family SUV with rugged new styling, more passenger and cargo space, and a class-leading combination of off-road…
Source: Brembo announcement LAS VEGAS — Brembo, world leader and acknowledged innovator of brake technology, showed its full line of SPORT, GT, and PISTA UPGRADES and held a Gran Turismo 7® competition at the SEMA Show last week in Las…
Source: Brembo announcement LAS VEGAS – Brembo, world leader and acknowledged innovator of brake technology, is displaying its full line-up of aftermarket brake components in booth A2471 at the AAPEX Show in Las Vegas. BREMBO FRESHENS PRODUCT STRATEGY Brembo’s product…
Source: SEINSA Group announcement MADRID — The Navarrese company SEINSA has taken a giant leap by opening a headquarters in the U.S. and adding a new logistics and distribution center in the American market, Mexico and Canada. The Spanish…
Source: febi announcement FRANKFURT — Networking was the key focus for febi, part of the Bilstein Group, at Automechanika Frankfurt as the automotive aftermarket specialist hails the return of a face-to-face trade show a success for the brand. febi designed…
FOUNTAIN VALLEY – Hyundai has issued a recall for certain model-year 2018 Santa Fe sport utility vehicles as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issues a consumer alert – park these vehicles outside – due to the potential for under-hood,…
LAS VEGAS – When Raymond Chung created Inroble International Brakes some 30 years ago in Canada with production and development in China its goal was to be a different type of Chinese brake manufacturer. The industry has pigeonholed Chinese brake…
Source: Continental announcement Allentown, Penn. — Continental, one of the world’s leading brake-system manufacturers and suppliers, now offers expanded ATE Disc Brake Pad coverage for more than 95 percent of European vehicles. Semi-metallic and ceramic formulations are available for most…
Source: Kia announcement IRVINE, Calif. – The 2023 Kia Sorento enters the new model year with improved packaging across all trims, building upon its generous array of standard features, especially advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Starting with the base LX, its…
Source: AP Racing announcement COVENTRY, U.K. — AP Racing has announced a major investment at its global headquarters in Coventry. Following business growth, the six-figure capital injection includes an innovative office redesign and a revamped training program for its 180…