ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. – Ferrari North America has agreed to recall certain 2010-2019 automobiles due to a potential brake fluid leak which could result in loss of braking ability for the high-performance vehicles. The recall population, 9,985 cars, consists of…
Source: Hyundai announcement FOUNTAIN VALLEY – During the past year, 98 percent of the Hyundai vehicles produced for sale in the U.S. include four safety features as standard technology – Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist/Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist/Lane Following, and…
Source: ZF Aftermarket announcement FRIEDRICHSHAFE, Germany — It’s the time of year when automotive workshops are busy making appointments for customers wanting their summer tires swapped for winter parts. This appointment should be used as an opportunity for workshops to…
Source: Mitsubishi Motors announcement Tokyo – Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) introduced the redesigned, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) model of its Outlander crossover Sales will commence in Japan on December 16, followed by Australia and New Zealand in the first…
EAST HADDAM, Conn. – Consumer Reports, which purchases, tests and evaluates some 50 vehicles annually, noticed a troubling trend – the stopping distances of hybrid vehicles were generally greater in comparison to the gasoline-only versions of like models. “We noticed…
Source: Kia announcement IRVINE, Calif. — As Kia’s longest running nameplate which pioneered its segment, the Sportage undergoes its most significant change to date as the fifth generation is unveiled. Developed as part of Kia’s new global brand transformation, “Movement…
Source: ZF Aftermarket FRIEDRICHSHAFE, Germany — With more than 40 years of experience manufacturing brake pads for the aftermarket, ZF Aftermarket will announce a new addition to its friction portfolio at the upcoming AAPEX show: TRW Brake Fluid. Under the…
Source: Hyundai Mobis announcement SEOUL — Hyundai Mobis has succeeded in developing the next-generation automobile wheel technology that is regarded as the core technology for future urban mobility. It is a dream technology that allows 90-degree rotation parking and in-place…
Source: Brembo announcement STEZZANO, Italy – Brembo has introduced SENSIFY™, a new pioneering intelligent braking system that integrates the most advanced software based on artificial intelligence with the Company’s world-renowned brake components. SENSIFY™ combines the current Brembo product portfolio of…
Source: MAGMA BRAKES announcement SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. – The following announcement was made by the leadership team at MAGMA BRAKES of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.: Introducing MAGMA BRAKES, a NEW Southern California-based brake manufacturer poised to offer traditional-market customers…
Source: Volkswagen of America announcement Herndon, Va. — Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced that the ID.4 RWD has earned a 5-Star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which runs the government’s New Car Assessment Program…
Source: TMD Friction announcement LEVERKUSEN, Germany — TMD Friction, via its Textar brand, has launched two new brake disc references and eight additional expanding lock kits for handbrake shoes as part of its commitment to launching new-to-range products, first to…
Source: Akebono Brake Industry Co. announcement TOKYO – Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. announced that its products have been adopted by Lynk & Co, a premium automotive brand owned by Geely Auto Group headquartered in China, for one of its…
FIORANO MODENESE, Italy — Chris Perkins recently posted an article on Road & Track’s website about the braking capability of the new Ferrari SF90 Stradale. The title of the piece sums up his feelings about the hybrid supercar and why…
Source: Continental announcement ALLENTOWN, Penn. – Continental, one of the world’s leading brake system manufacturers and suppliers, has dramatically expanded its ATE Disc Brake Pad line to cover more than 95 percent of European vehicles. The expansion brings the current…
Source: AAA announcement HEATHROW, Fla. — New research from AAA finds that moderate to heavy rain affects a vehicle safety system’s ability to “see,” which may result in performance issues. During closed course testing, AAA simulated rainfall and found that…
Source: Mazda announcement IRVINE, Calif. – Known for its bold, sophisticated styling, the 2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo has more to offer than its breathtakingly sophisticated design. When Mazda3 drivers get behind the wheel they are grasping hold of a powerful…
Source: Honda announcement TOKYO – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has unveiled the new Honda SENSING 360 omnidirectional safety and driver-assistive system which removes blind spots around the vehicle and contributes to collision avoidance and the reduction of driver burden while…
Source: Brembo post CURNO, Italy – Brembo has released a smartphone app to help determine if a product labeled with the renowned brake-company name is what it claims to be. The following details on the new iOS and Android app…
The fitment of automatic emergency braking systems (AEB) to vehicles is advancing rapidly due to a combination of competitive marketing amongst automotive manufacturers (trying to appeal to safety-conscious buyers) and government regulations. Standards on inclusion of this feature and the…