Category Automotive

Delphi announces the launch of 112 new part numbers across key categories. The expansion features critical braking components and new suspension coverage for BYD electric vehicles.

Apec adds 64 new components to its Red braking line, including applications for the BYD Seal and BMW X3, maintaining a focus on OEM-standard quality and broad vehicle coverage.

Akebono Brake Corporation expands its ProACT, EURO, and Severe Duty lines, adding coverage for over 3 million vehicles. The release reinforces the company's commitment to OE-quality performance and aftermarket reliability.

TRW announces a major catalog expansion with 83 new brake caliper part numbers and additional braking components, enhancing coverage for major vehicle manufacturers including Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz.

Pro-Cut International’s "Save the Rotors" tour travels the East Coast, demonstrating brake service equipment and highlighting the financial benefits of rotor repair for automotive service facilities and technicians.

Brembo secures a double "A" CDP score for Climate Change and Water Security, reducing CO2 emissions by 8% in 2024 through improved efficiency and global sustainability initiatives.

BMW’s new iX3 replaces traditional ABS modules with the "Heart of Joy," a centralized controller that manages braking and powertrain dynamics 10 times faster for seamless, latency-free stops.

Excerpt: First Line Ltd details its ten-step "New-to-Range" development process, highlighting the rigorous technical validation, data analysis, and quality control measures required to approve aftermarket components for global distribution.

The recent MAT Foundries acquired by AEQUITA have rebranded as Breyden. The company prioritizes the development of Euro-7-capable braking systems, including coated discs and calipers, for the global automotive industry.

Weldmetrix acquires melt pool and PGSA technologies to enhance laser cladding monitoring for brake discs. The integrated solution offers potential annual savings of over €200,000 in high-volume production environments.

Innovamat’s latest research reveals how tuning titanate particle size and chemistry unlocks superior brake stability and reduced wear—critical factors for meeting Euro 7 emissions and EV noise standards.

FMSI announces a record pace for 2025, projecting over 100 new D-numbers. The institute introduces a new subscription model for access to its industry-standard brake and clutch database.

Meneta announces the expansion of dynamometer testing facilities in Shanghai and Odense. The investment increases global capacity, ensures testing consistency, and integrates sustainable technologies to reduce environmental impact.

Ford has patented an active NVH mitigation system that eliminates brake squeal by dynamically shifting torque distribution between axles. This software-defined approach could reduce reliance on passive damping hardware and change how friction materials are formulated.

Dash4's new Dash4.com site streamlines brake product access for pros, with faster specs and broader coverage— a smart boost for safety in the aftermarket world.

Trotec Laser introduces a picosecond laser system for Euro 7 compliant brake disc marking. The solution offers precise wear indicators without thermal stress, reducing complexity for OEMs and workshops.