Source: Continental announcement Allentown, Penn. — Continental, a leading global supplier of systems, components, and tires to automobile, truck, and agriculture/construction equipment manufacturers, and a trusted provider of original-equipment (OE)-engineered aftermarket parts, now offers an Ultrasonic Back-Up Sensor Kit that…
Source: FMSI announcement AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – The FMSI held its annual active-members meeting June 5th in Naples, Fla., following the 2022 Brake Weekend program, both held in Naples, Fla. The active members elected the following individuals for two-year terms…
Source: Subaru of America announcement CAMDEN, N.J. — Subaru of America, Inc., announced pricing on the 2023 Impreza sedan and five-door models, the only compact passenger cars in America equipped with standard all-wheel drive as well as Subaru EyeSight® Driver Assist…
SOMERVILLE, Mass. – Michigan recently decided to test a lane of I-94 in the Detroit area for autonomous vehicles (AV) to help push this technology forward. This development led The BRAKE Report back to Brad Rosen, chief operating officer and…
CHENNAI, India – Media outlets in India are reporting Brakes India will produce “green” castings for global engine production by the Volvo Group. The reports indicate annual production of more than 180,000 tons of iron castings made from scrap, alloys…
Source: TMD Friction announcement YORKSHIRE, U.K. — An attempt to break the Jaguar land-speed world record took a step closer as TMD Friction hosted a successful shakedown of Kevin Bourne’s Jaguar XJ6 Series III at its Seaton Ross site. TMD…
Source: LINK announcement PLYMOUTH, Mich. – LINK announced it has transitioned the names of its European operations to more closely align with its global business units and the overarching Link Engineering Company name. The Germany locations currently known as ‘Link…
CARSON, Calif. — Dr. Poh Wah Lee, Director of Friction Materials Sciences at Centric Parts-Brake Components, recently passed away. Here is the company’s obituary: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Poh Wah Lee, Director…
Source: Dynamic Friction Company announcement Los Angeles — Dynamic Friction Company (DFC) has been awarded the Automotive Parts Association (APA) 2022 New Supplier Award. To be considered for the award, a company must demonstrate consistently high order fill rates and…
Source: UVeye announcement DETROIT — UVeye, a provider of advanced vehicle diagnostic systems, today announced that it has received an investment from the capital venture arm of General Motors, GM Ventures, to help fund the development and commercialization of the…
Source: MORAI announcement STUTTGART, Germany – MORAI, a leading developer of full-stack autonomous vehicle simulation technology in Korea, announced it will showcase MORAI SIM Cloud, a cloud-based solution that builds a myriad of simulation environments without hardware restrictions and enable…
Source: Arnold Clark Autoparts announcement GLASGOW, U.K. — Arnold Clark Autoparts has revamped its Disctech brake disc product line, delivering high-end braking for passenger car applications and fulfilling the latest R90 safety requirements. The new zinc coated Disctech discs appear…
Source: Continental announcement ALLENTOWN, Penn. – Continental offers an exceptional line of ATE replacement brake fluids featuring special formulations designed to help maximize brake system performance in all types of electronic, hydraulic, and racing systems. The full line includes ATE…
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Stellantis, operating in this instance as Chrysler, is recalling certain model-year 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) which might have a defective anti-lock braking system (ABS) component which could allow the vehicle…
Source: CRC Industries announcement HORSHAM, Penn. – CRC Industries is reminding service pros and DIYers that they have just a few days remaining to enter and win the final weekly, monthly, and Grand prizes in the CRC Brākleen® 50th Anniversary…
ZUFFENHAUSE, Germany — Porsche posted the following article on its website describing how the regenerative-braking system in the Taycan electric vehicle (EV) works. How the Taycan Recovers Energy While Driving The Taycan generates new energy when braking. This becomes possible…
Source: Reportlinker.com announcement NEW YORK – The high initial and installation cost of automotive disc brake systems in automobiles, rise in prices of vehicles, and high costs incurred in design and testing are restraining automotive brake shims market growth, according…
IRVINE, Calif. – Kia America announced the 2023 Kia Seltos subcompact sport-utility vehicle (SUV) or crossover-utility vehicle (CUV) with enhancements to its advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) as the primary change for the new model year. The S trim version –…
Source: TMD Friction announcement LEVERKUSEN Germany — Global friction specialist, TMD Friction, has been recognized by TEMOT International for its outstanding supply chain management in 2021 at the Annual Meeting & Executive Suppliers’ Event in Munich. TEMOT International, a cooperation…
ODENSE, Denmark – Meneta Holding A/S posted the following on Linkedin following its being named one of Deloitte’s 16-best-managed companies in 2022. Meneta Holding A/S is among the 16 Danish winners of “Best Managed Companies” 2022 – a global development…