DETROIT – General Motors is recalling certain model-year 2022 Cadillac XT6 sport utility vehicles which might be missing a warning label on their brake-fluid-reservoir caps. The 235 Cadillac SUVs included within the recall population, produced between Sept. 22, 2021 and…
Source: Rebuilt Caliper Headquarters of America announcement SIGNAL HILL, Calif. — Rebuilt Caliper Headquarters of America (CHQ), a leading brake caliper remanufacturer for passenger vehicles, light- and medium-duty trucks, classic, and high-performance vehicles, has announced the opening of a new…
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – Continental is reported to be adding 100 staffers at its New Braunfels, Texas plant this summer which will produce advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Expected to be opened in the fall, the facility will employ approximately 580…
Source: Subaru of America announcement CAMDEN, N.J.—All Subaru model-year 2023 Crosstrek and Crosstrek Hybrid models equipped with the automatic Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable transmission) will feature standard advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS). The CVT is optional in the Crosstrek Base and…
FRANKFURT, Germany – Drum brakes, an irrelevant passenger-vehicle technology except on limited small cars, are making a comeback for several reasons including the ability to help deal with particulate-matter emissions and corrosion. This concept emerged during a recent The BRAKE…
Source: Zimmermann GmbH announcement SINSHEIM-DÜHREN, Germany – It is no secret that absolute safety and a cool look are features that always score points with car enthusiasts. When it comes to brakes, safety is paramount. It is even better when…
Source: Util Group post MONTERREY, Mexico – Util Group inaugurated its Monterrey, Mexico plant with a May 12th grand opening ceremony – postponed from last year due to Covid-19 — featuring several customers as well as members of the local…
Source: Motorcar Parts of America announcement LOS ANGELES — Motorcar Parts of America Inc. (MPA; Nasdaq: MPAA) announced the introduction of a comprehensive line of brake pads and rotors, serving the professional installer market under the company’s Quality-Built brand. The…
NEW YORK — The following is the fourth and final article by Arnold Anderson posted on the Brake Academy’s website concerning the interaction between copper pollution in South San Francisco Bay and emissions from brake components. What are the Expected…
AUSTIN, Texas – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has requested detailed information from Tesla concerning unexpected brake activation by model-year 2021-2022 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles following 758 owner complaints. This…
STUTTGART, Germany – Mercedes-Benz AG acknowledged Saturday (June 4) it is recalling nearly 1 million vehicles due a potential corrosion-linked issue with their brake boosters, a follow-up global recall to one announced last month in the United States. The latest…
Source: Mercedes-Benz announcement STUTTGART, Germany – Modern, sporty luxury – the new GLC embodies this in every detail. It is the most dynamic model in the successful SUV family from Mercedes-Benz. This is underlined, even at first glance, by its…
Source: Sangsin Brake America announcement DULUTH, Ga. – John Kim has been promoted to Director of Sales & Business Development of Sangsin Brake America, according to Kiwon Hoe, President of Sangsin Brake America. “I am very pleased to announce John’s…
Source: Meneta announcement ODENSE, Denmark — The Denmark-based brake component manufacturer, Meneta Group, has again demonstrated its engineering excellence and innovative capacity. At the end of Q1 2022, Meneta finalized the development of a new adhesive named H1. It is…
Source: MORAI announcement SINGAPORE — MORAI, a leading developer of full-stack autonomous vehicle (AV) simulation technology in Korea, will showcase MORAI SIM Drive, its true-to-life autonomous vehicle driving simulator June 1-3 at CommunicAsia. As a part of the region’s flagship…
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Source: ZF announcement FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — ZF Aftermarket, under its ZF [pro]Tech initiative, is gearing up to arm garages and bodyshop technicians with the technical skills and know-how required to service and maintain the vehicles of today and tomorrow at…
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – FCA US, LLC is recalling certain model-year 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokees because their hazard lights might flash when the driver steps on the brake pedal. The 20 tow-row and 15 three-row (Grand Cherokee L) sport utility…
The following article by Jennifer Sensiba, posted on CleanTechnica.com, addresses a growing controversy or misunderstanding (depending upon one’s perspective) of the relationship between the amount of brake dust produced by electric-vehicles (EVs) as governments take on the task of regulating…
Source: BMW announcement Woodcliff Lake, NJ – The character of the new 2023 BMW X1 xDrive28i defines itself through everyday driving pleasure, modern versatility, the latest safety and technology features, and an unwavering eagerness for exploration and adventure. Now available…
TORONTO – NRS Brakes posted the following article on its website discussing the pros and cons of regenerative braking in electric and hybrid-electric vehicles. There are many interesting driving technologies being championed by electric cars, some of which are unique…