Source: The following is excerpted from a Diario de Navarra post on the growth projections for Spanish auto-parts producer Seinsa Corporation for the upcoming year. EUGI, Spain – The Navarrese group Seinsa Corporation, a producer of brake components, expects growth…
DETROIT – The General Motors -centric website GM Authority recently broke the story the automaker has begun a Customer Satisfaction Campaign to rectify defective eBoost brake systems of certain 2021 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks which face a…
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – Hyundai Motor America has agreed to recall 552 model-year 2019-2021 Genesis G70 sedans for a faulty antilock brake system (ABS) module, the same issue which recently caused the recall of almost 100,000 Hyundai Genesis and Genesis…
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – Hyundai Motor America has agreed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to recall 94,646 2015-2016 model year Hyundai Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 sedans due to a potential electrical short in the (antilock brake…
Source: Continental announcement FRANKFURT — Continental Engineering Services (CES) is expanding and opening three new sites in England, Germany and Italy. The international development and production service provider is thus significantly expanding its capacities. In particular, the new branch in…
Source: Velodyne Lidar announcement SAN JOSE, Calif – While overall driving was down 13 percent in miles driven last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, motor vehicle deaths were up eight percent in the United States, reported the National Safety…
Source: Brembo announcement STEZZANO, Italy – Brembo, world leader in the design and production of brake systems for the automotive industry, is proud to introduce its new Brembo Sport | T3 brake disc, dedicated to enthusiasts who want to modify…
Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO – NRS Brakes continues to build its position as a leader in braking components for the electric-vehicle (EV) world with the introduction of its premium galvanized brake pads specifically engineered for the Audi e-tron SUV…
Source: Brembo announcement STEZZANO, Italy – Brembo has launched its new Pista | FF caliper range as part of its UPGRADE catalog. These are the first members of a new family of racing calipers designed to offer a high level…
Source: Goodyear announcement AKRON, Ohio — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and Dutch research organization TNO are collaborating on a demonstration vehicle that will test the implications of connected tires talking to the vehicle’s control system, most specifically the…
Source: AUTOCAR post TEL AVIV – The following is excerpted from an AUTOCAR post by Jesse Crosse providing an overview of the “skateboard” chassis concept developed by REE Automotive of Tel Aviv. This electric-vehicle platform puts all major componentry –…
Source: Master Power Brakes post MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Master Power Brakes received three awards from the National Street Rod Association (NSRA) during its 51st Annual Street Rod Nationals in Louisville. The following detailed discussion, excerpted here, of what winning these…
Source: Continental announcement ALLENTOWN, Penn. – Continental, one of the world’s leading brake system manufacturers and suppliers, now offers an exclusive range of genuine OEM ATE Electronic Brake Calipers for easy replacement on popular Audi and Volkswagen models from 2016…
Stezzano, Italy – In addition to the new approach to aftermarket performance brake components and the new products within its three families, the new Brembo UPGRADE program introduced last week brings a unique smartphone app which will allow confirmation that…
Source: Preferred Automotive Components/Preferred Tool & Die, Inc. announcement SHELTON, Conn. — Robert Moraschinelli has joined Preferred Automotive Components (PAC) / Preferred Tool & Die, Inc. as Vice President of Sales. Moraschinelli will provide strategic direction and management for all…
One of the most common advanced driver-assist system (ADAS) features is adaptive cruise control (ACC). The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently worked with data compiled by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology which studied 40 Boston-area drivers…
STEZZANO, Italy — Brembo redefined its performance aftermarket products yesterday with the announcement of the new UPGRADE program emphasizing performance, style and emotion – not simply a range of components. Luca Battistella, performance marketing manager, emphasized the Brembo experience, not…
Source: ZF Friedrichshafen AG announcement FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — ZF has completely revised its Aftermarket Portal and added numerous new functions. The website aftermarket.zf.com is used to make contact with all market participants from automotive repair shops to wholesalers and ZF’s…
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Nissan North America, Inc., has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) it will be recalling some 807,376 model-year 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra sedans due to a potential brake light fault. According to NHTSA documents, the light…
Source: Champion announcement CLINTON, Mo. – Champion Oil, a global leader in performance diesel engine oil, announced that Shelby American is recommending Blue Flame Diesel for its new Ford a Limited-Edition off-roading pick-up truck. “We deigned the Shelby F-250 Super Baja pickup to perform under…