Category Automotive

Zimmermann's Automechanika display will concentrate on safety

Zimmermann: Working for Your Safety at Automechanika

Source: Otto Zimmermann GmbH announcement SINSHEIM-DÜHREN, Germany — Under the theme “Working for Your Safety,“ Otto Zimmermann GmbH will be presenting high-quality, automotive components for the aftermarket at Automechanika Frankfurt 2022. The international trade audience will focus in particular on…

PIIHS study showed AEB less-effective at night

IIHS: AEB Less Effective at Night

IIHS: AEB Less Effective at Night Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announcement ARLINGTON, Va. — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is introducing a nighttime test of pedestrian automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems to address the high percentage of…

Tesla is renewing its two-level regenerative-braking system

Tesla Sued Over Allegedly Defective Autopilot

SAN FRANCISCO — The California owner of a 2021 Tesla Model 3 has initiated what he hopes develops into a class-action lawsuit alleging Tesla’s Autopilot feature can cause the car to unsafely and unexpectedly slow and/or brake for no apparent…

Hella Pagid expanded its range of core-free brake calipers

Hella Pagid Expands Core-Free Caliper Range

Source: Hella Pagid announcement LIPPSTADT, Germany — The Essen brake specialist Hella Pagid is further extending its brake caliper range. The range of core-free brake calipers for the independent aftermarket has been expanded by 110 to 222 calipers for a…

The global brake market is forecast to hit $27 billion by 2027 according to Reportlinker.com

Brake Market to Hit $28 Billion by 2027

Source: ReportLinker.com announcement NEW YORK — Reportlinker.com announced the release of the report Brake System Market by Type, Technology, On & Off-Highway Vehicle, OHV Brake, Actuation and Region – Global Forecast to 2027 which projects this market to reach $28.1…

Burger Law filed

Attorneys Appointed in Ferrari Brake Suit

NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. District Judge John Michael Vazquez has appointed three interim attorneys for the plaintiff in the class-action suit alleging a brake-fluid leak had caused loss of braking capability in several Ferrari models and Ferrari and supplier Bosch…

Mintex has launched new discs and drums

Mintex Launches New Brake Discs, Drums

Source: TMD Friction announcement HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Aftermarket braking specialist TMD Friction has launched three new brake discs and eight new brake drums to its Mintex product range, extending its product lines to cover more vehicles. The new additions to…

2023 Mustang Mach-E gets Ford ADAS across the range

Mustang Mach-E Gets ADAS Across Range

Source: Ford announcement DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford is reopening U.S. order banks Aug. 30th for the Mustang Mach-E with updated pricing and ADAS features as it continues to increase production for the popular all-electric SUV. Ford’s U.S. electric vehicle sales…

Seinsa undertook an analysis comparing the U.S. and European aftermarket

Seinsa to Exhibit at Automechanika

Source: Seinsa Group announcement MADRID, — Seinsa Corporation, a leader in the aftermarket braking, suspension and transmission systems in the automotive sector in Europe since 2006, will be at the Automechanika in Frankfurt from September 13 to 17. The Group…

The brake friction products market will hit $17.2 billion by 2032

AMECA Update Posted by the Brake Academy

NEW YORK — Christopher (Dane) Menges, with Kevin Wolford posted the following update about the Automotive Equipment Compliance Agency, Inc. (AMECA) on the Brake Academy website: What is the latest with Automotive Equipment Compliance Agency, AMECA? Automotive Equipment Compliance Agency,…

Kia recalls Sedona and Sorento for malfunctioning shift-lock

Kia Recall for Shift-Lock Fault

IRVINE, Calif. – Kia America, Inc. has agreed to recall certain model-year 2016 Sedona minivans and Sorento sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) which can be shifted out of “Park” without the driver activating the brake pedal. According to the National Highway Traffic…

HELLA had strong sales growth in H1 2023

HELLA Outperforms Market in FY 21/22

Source: FORVIA announcement LIPPSTADT, Germany — HELLA, the automotive supplier operating under the FORVIA umbrella brand, recently presented its full financial results for the fiscal year 2021/2022 ( June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022), confirming the preliminary key figures…

First Line Ltd. has added 91 new items to its range

First Line Expands Ever-Growing Range

Source: First Line Ltd. announcement BANBURY, U.K. — Automotive aftermarket supplier First Line Ltd. has introduced a significant range expansion featuring as many as 91 new references. The new parts are introduced to First Line Ltd.’s braking, steering and suspension,…

Randon reported a positive result for Q1 2023

Randon Companies Revenue up 30% H1 2022

Source: Randon Companies announcement CAXIAS DO SUL, Brazil — In the first half of 2022, Randon Companies achieved consolidated net revenue of R$5.2 billion, a 30 percent growth compared to the same period last year. The advance is driven by…

AEB life-saving capability increased when fused with thermal cameras

AEB Fused with Thermal Can Save Lives

Source: Teledyne FLIR post WILSONVILLE, Ore. – Teledyne FLIR recently posted the results of a study it had performed on the combination of thermal cameras with automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems. The results of this study – such a combination…