Category Automotive

Toyota recalling 500K models to fix software issue

Toyota Recall to Fix Software Issue

Source: Toyota announcement PLANO, Texas – Toyota is conducting a noncompliance safety recall involving certain Toyota Venza, Mirai, RAV4 Hybrid, RAV4 Prime, Sienna HV, Highlander HV and Lexus LS500h, LX600, NX350h and NX450h+ vehicles in the U.S. Approximately 460,000 vehicles…

The new Kia Niro: filled with ADAS and available in one of three electrified versions

New Kia Niro: ADAS and 3 Electric Flavors

Source: Kia announcement NEW YORK, N.Y. — The all-new Kia Niro CUV (crossover utility vehicle) made its North American debut this week at the New York International Auto Show. With striking styling cues, a commitment to sustainability and connectivity as…

Launch Tech U.K. released its new catalog

Launch Tech UK Releases New Catalog

Source: Launch Tech UK announcement SALTRAM, U.K. — Premium diagnostics equipment supplier Launch Tech UK has released its latest product catalogue covering its expanded range. The new directory of high-end diagnostic and workshop equipment is a comprehensive guide to the…

ZF remanufacturing supports sustainability and cuts CO2 production

ZF’s Remanufacturing Supports Sustainability

Source: ZF announcement NORTHVILLE, Michigan – In recognition of Global Remanufacturing Day, ZF confirmed its continued commitment to remanufacturing and the resulting substantial positive impacts to the environment, economy, and product lifecycles. Across the globe, ZF has more than 1,800…

Extensive ADAS features added for 2023 Telluride update

Telluride Adds ADAS in 2023 Update

Source: Kia announcement NEW YORK — Three years after bursting onto the scene as one of the most in-demand and award-winning three-row eight-passenger SUVs in the U.S., the Kia Telluride returns for 2023 with an array of enhancements that build…

First Line added 52 new products

First Line Expands with 52 New Products

Source: First Line Ltd. announcement BANBURY, U.K. — Automotive aftermarket supplier, First Line Ltd., has expanded its product offering with 52 new references. First Line Ltd. is meeting the needs of the constantly growing and aging car parc across the…

Nissan debuts the new 2023 Leaf

Nissan Débuts 2023 Electric Leaf

Source: Nissan annoncement NEW YORK – For more than a decade, Nissan LEAF has represented the company’s commitment to bringing all-electric mobility to the masses. Nissan continues that focus with the 2023 LEAF, with a refreshed exterior design, new aluminum-alloy…

Friction materials market to exceed $85 billion by 2030

Brake Pad Thickness: a Primer

NEW DEHLI – Periodically, as a means of showing the industry how the public is being presented with information on braking, The BRAKE Report brings to light articles published in consumer media. The following is an excerpt of a post…

InfraTec shows off its TRC component testing

InfraTec to Demo its TRC Component Testing

Source: InfraTec announcement DRESDEN, GERMANY — With permanent customer input, InfraTec has developed the thermography‐based test bench solution Thermal Rotate Check (TRC) for the investigation of the thermal behavior during load tests of brake discs and other fast rotating stressed…

Fras-le held an offering of additional shares

Fras-le Offers New Shares

Source: Fras-le announcement SÃO PAULO — The bell rang at a ceremony held yesterday at B3’s headquarters in São Paulo celebrating the primary offering of shares by Fras-le, an auto parts – including brake parts — replacement powerhouse that held…

ITT invests in WECODUR tech to minimize emissions

ITT Invests in Tech to Minimize Brake Emissions

Source: ITT announcement White Plains, N.Y. – ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) announced its investment in HPL Technologies (HPL), a German-based technology start-up leading the rotor-coating market with its groundbreaking WECODUR® technology. HPL developed WECODUR®, an innovative hard coating technology and…

Lubricant giant Motul joins IAAF

Motul, Lubricant Giant, Joins IAAF

Source: Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation announcement AUBERVILLIERS, France — The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed automotive lubricants manufacturer Motul to its membership. Established in 1853, Motul is renowned in the automotive industry for producing some of the highest…

First Brands Group intros new Centric rotors

First Brands Group™ Expands Centric® Range

Source: First Brands Group announcement MCHENRY, Ill. – First Brands Group™ has expanded its line of Centric® Parts brake components to include rotor coverage for nearly 33 million vehicles in operation (VIO).  “We are always working to introduce new late-model…

ŠKODA posted a long feature on how brakes work

How Do Brakes Learn How to Brake

Source: ŠKODA Storyboard post MLADÁ BOLESLAV, Czech Republic — You step on the brake and the car starts to slow down. Depending on how hard you apply the brake, it slows down a little, or a lot, or comes to…