Source: Licoln announcement DEARBORN, Mich. – Heads turn at the sight of a Lincoln Navigator with its unmistakable, commanding presence and elegant design. And with the debut of the new 2022 Navigator, Lincoln is elevating first-class travel yet again with…
Source: Deepen announcement SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Deepen AI, a world leader in computer vision tools for autonomous systems – like those used in autonomous vehicles, has announced key new additions to its calibration tool – Deepen Calibrate. Deepen Calibrate…
Source: PFC Brakes announcement CLOVER, S.C. — In the coming weeks and months customers may notice some new PFC brakes, pad and rotor boxes showing up at their local auto parts store or local race shop as the company revises…
Source: Zimmermann announcement SINSHEIM, Germany — The ADAC, one of the leading German car associations, tested Zimmermann brakes and received a „good“ rating, as well as the best stopping distance. The ADAC explicitly recommends brake systems from the independent aftermarket:…
Source: Surface Transforms post LIVERPOOL, U.K. — Surface Transforms, a manufacturer of carbon-ceramic disc rotors, has reported landing a £20 million contract to be a tier-one supplier to (what is being labeled as) a “major” U.S. auto manufacturer. According to…
Source: First Bands Group announcement MCHENRY, Ill. – First Brands Group™ recently expanded its line of premium quality Raybestos brake components by adding new part numbers for late model passenger vehicles and last mile delivery (LMD) vehicles in categories such…
Source: TMD Friction announcement LEVERKUSEN, Germany — TMD Friction, through its Textar brand, has extended its ever-growing braking portfolio with 76 additions for the European market. The new parts include 67 ABS sensors for popular makes and models, including Mercedes-Benz,…
The following is excerpted from a recent consumer blog post by Goodyear Brakes offering information on determining when the time has come to change one’s brakes. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — How do you know when to change your brakes? A general…
Source: FDP Virginia announcement TAPPAHANNOCK, Va.– FDP Virginia Inc., which develops and sells Goodyear Brakes, announced today that it is introducing 63 new parts numbers to its line of premium brake pads, which are manufactured at its headquarters in Tappahannock,…
Source: Lumag post BUDZYŃ, Poland — Electric cars are an increasingly common sight on European roads. According to the European Environment Agency, almost 550,000 of them were registered in 2019 in the European Union countries. On the one hand, it…
Source: SEINSA Corporation announcement MADRID — The Spanish group SEINSA Corporation, leader in the manufacture of brake, suspension and transmission system products, has launched four websites in five languages and an application to provide worldwide news coverage of its growth…
Source: Fact.MR. announcement ROCKVILLE, Md. — According to a recent report published by an ESOMAR-certified market research and consulting firm, the lane-departure warning system market would grow at a rate of 14 percent from 2021 to 2031, reaching an impressive…
The cost of replacing carbon-fiber disc rotors can be high. James Ruppert takes a look at which cars could be purchased for the same price as replacing a single carbon-fiber disc for a 2006 Bentley Continental GT in this post…
Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO — Delivering the reliability and performance that Subaru drivers have come to expect, NRS Brakes now offers the latest in brake pads engineered for the full line-up of Subaru cars and SUVs. NRS Brakes is…
COPPELL, Texas – McLaren Automotive Incorporated will recall certain of its high-performance sports cars to address a potential brake-system issue which could lead to loss of braking at one corner of the affected vehicles. According to federal National Highway Traffic…
Source: Hyundai announcement FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. — Hyundai’s best-selling SUV, the Tucson has been awarded a 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) designation for 2022 model year from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The Tucson was recognized for its…
DETROIT – General Motors has issued a recall of one 2021 model-year Chevrolet Tahoe and one GMC Yukon to remedy an incorrect programming of the vehicles’ brake system control module (BSCM) during a dealer service appointment. A company investigation uncovered…
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. – A class-action lawsuit has recently been filed against BMW of North America alleging defective “M Compound” brakes cause excessive brake squeal and are also dangerous. The lawsuit includes former and current owners and lessees of BMW…
Source: Surface Transforms announcement LIVERPOOL, U.K. — Surface Transforms PLC, the U.K.’s only manufacturer of carbon-ceramic brakes for automotive use, have formed a partnership with the leading U.K. supercar track day organizer, RMA Track Days. The partnership has been crafted…
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J./PLANO, Texas – BMW of North America, Inc., will recall more than 50,000 sedans, sport-utility vehicles and sports cars, as well as the Toyota Supra (which is functionally similar to the BMW Z4 sports car) due to a…