Source: Parts of the following were excerpted from a The Business Desk post by Neil Hodgson on the 2020 financial results of U.K. performance brakes specialist Surface Transforms. LIVERPOOL, U.K. – Performance-braking specialist Surface Transforms finished 2020 flat in terms…
Source: Denso Corporation announcement KARIYA, Japan — DENSO Corporation announced it has developed products for Advanced Drive, an advanced driver assistance technology featured on the new Lexus LS and the new Toyota Mirai, both released this month in Japan. DENSO’s…
Source: BBB Industries announcement DAPHNE, Ala. — BBB Industries, LLC (BBB), a leading remanufacturer of automotive aftermarket parts, was recently recognized with the Cornerstone Award at the virtual 2021 APA Annual Shareholders and Suppliers Conference. “It is an honor to…
Source: Brake Engineering announcement WREXHAM, U.K. — Brake Engineering is celebrating its 40th year of remanufacturing in conjunction with Global Reman Day, as it continues to offer its “Original Aftermarket” promise to provide the industry with complete traceability and reliability.…
Source: ZF Services announcement WREXHAM, U.K. – ZF Services Ltd has kicked 2021 off in style, producing its eight millionth remanufactured caliper, highlighting the continued importance of remanufacturing on Global Reman Day April 8th. The aftermarket remanufacturer has grown considerably…
Source: International Brake Industries announcement Lima, Ohio — International Brake Industries (IBI) announced Andy Mayfield has been named chief commercial officer. Mayfield has served as IBI’s vice president of sales since 2018. During this time, he led the expansion of…
Source: Champion Oil announcement CLINTON, Mo. — Champion Brands, a globally recognized blender and packager of automotive, racing, and heavy-duty lubricants, chemicals, additives, and motor oils for more than six decades, has recently appointed Scott Baubie of High Point, N.C.…
Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO – Continuing its drive to be the brake company for the electric-vehicle segment, NRS Brakes introduced galvanized brake pads for the 2019-2020 model year Kia Niro EV and 2019-2020 model year Hyundai Kona EV. The…
CANBERRA, Australia — Inchcape European Automotive Pty Ltd t/as Peugeot Citroën Australia is recalling certain Peugeot and Citroën due to an issue with the braking system’s power assist. According to Product Safety Australia, a part of the Australian Competition &…
Source: Neotek North America announcement MEMPHIS — David Hittinger, General Manager of Neotek North America has announced his retirement after 40 years in the automotive industry. Hittinger joined Neotek in September 2018 and has been an integral part of improving…
TAPPAHANNOCK, Va.– The schedule to enter the e-commerce market were already in place by early last year for FDP Friction Science, and the onset of the global pandemic reinforced its decision to establish Goodyear Brakes. According to John Carney, FDP…
ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The pandemic has provided a tailwind for the aftermarket, one which began last year and will continue in the years to come according to the results of a recent survey conducted by The Martec Group. 6…
Source: BBB Industries announcement DAPHNE, Ala. — BBB Industries, LLC (BBB), a remanufacturing leader in the automotive aftermarket, is excited to announce the launch of its new online shopping cart. The shopping cart – — gives customers the ability…
Source: Brembo announcement CURNO, Italy — From its creation way back in 1927, the Nürburgring has been used by the world’s most important manufacturers to put the strengths and flaws of their prototypes to the test. With a length of…
Source: WMG at the University of Warwick announcement COVENTRY, U.K. — The Safety PoolTM Scenario Database, the largest public repository of scenarios for testing autonomous vehicles (AVs) in the world, has been launched by WMG at the University of Warwick,…
Source: WaveSense announcement SOMERVILLE, Mass. — WaveSense, the world’s only provider of Ground Positioning Radar™ (GPR) for precise vehicle localization, announced it has raised $15 million. This round was led by top technology investors Rhapsody Venture Partners and Impossible Ventures.…
CANBERRA, Australia – According to media reports as well as a government Website, Subaru (Aust) Pty Limited has initiated two recalls for different issues concerning the braking system on the 2021 Subaru Outback. The first recall, filed with the Australian…
Source: INFNITI announcement NASHVILLE, Tenn. — INFINITI announced its newest crossover, the all-new 2022 INFINITI QX60, which is expected to arrive in the U.S. before the end of this year, which will be the first model in the automaker’s lineup…
Source: ZF Aftermarket announcement FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — The TRW Electric Park Brake (EPB) has become standard equipment in many vehicles in recent years, causing increasing aftermarket demand. However, more and more car owners are looking for an affordable alternative to…
TAPPAHANNOCK, Va.– Adversity sometimes leads to opportunity and to many businesses serving the automotive aftermarket like FDP Friction Science, last year’s pandemic-impacted economy fueled a solid year for the multi-generational family-owned brake manufacturer from Tappahannock, Va. During a recent lengthy…