SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Last week the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) issued the first autonomous-vehicle-deployment certificate to Nuro, which will allow the robotics firm to begin using its driverless delivery vehicles. According to a post on TheHill.com, Nuro, which…
Source: Fras-le post CAXIAS do SUL, SERRA, Brazil – Among the vehicle and auto parts companies in Rio Grande do Sul, Fras-le, headquartered in Caxias do Sul, Serra, was recognized during the 48th edition of the Export Award RS, as…
Source: Driven post MACQUARIE PARK, Australia – South Korean car maker Hyundai has recalled the Kona Electric for the second time in as many months, this time to update the software to remedy a braking system issue. Owners of the…
Source: MEYLE announcement Hamburg, Germany – The MEYLE mini-series X-Mas Season with MEYLE aired this week with an overview of the company’s innovative brake technology. The premise of the piece: as a safety-relevant component and one of the most frequently…
Source: The following is excerpted from a post by John Goreham on Torque News about the extended life of brakes on hybrid-electric vehicles like the Toyota Prius. One benefit of Toyota hybrid and plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles like the legendary Prius…
Source: AP Racing announcement COVENTRY, U.K. – AP Racing, a world-renowned brake and clutch manufacturer, has announced an agreement to supply its forged aluminum mono-bloc Radi-CAL™ six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers to the all-new Hennessey Performance Venom F5 hypercar.…
Source: NHTSA announcement WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced the progress of 20 automakers toward manufacturing passenger vehicles with low-speed automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems. This is part of a…
Source: Continental announcement Auburn Hills, Mich.– Continental has earned three CES 2021 Innovation Honoree Awards. Its Transparent Trailer technology and its Advanced Radar Sensor (ARS) 540 were awarded in the Vehicle Intelligence and Transportation product category, while its Ac2ated sound…
Source: Honda announcement TORRANCE, Calif. — The refreshed 2021 Honda Accord has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest accolade, the 2020 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) rating. Further, Accord’s standard front crash prevention system earned “SUPERIOR” ratings from…
Source: The Brussels Times post BRUSSELS – According to a new report published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), fine particulate matter from brakes, tires, and road surfaces will soon become a major problem, one which could…
Source: HELLA announcement PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. – HELLA Automotive Sales, Inc. has recognized Michael Padover, President of Stan Padover Associates, as Sales Representative of the Year for the Automotive Aftermarket Channel. The company also recognized Jim Daly, President of Westline…
Source: TMD Friction announcement LEVERKUSEN, Germany – Global aftermarket brake brand, Don, has expanded its passenger car distribution network in the United Kingdom with the addition of a new stockist, Spartan Motor Factors. Covering the south west and Wales, Spartan…
Source: Fiat Chrysler Automobile announcement The 2021 Ram 1500 Crew Cab has earned a 2020 Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The rating applies to Ram 1500 Crew Cab models equipped with available Pedestrian…
Source: Suzuki Motor Corporation announcement ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – In a unanimous decision, the California Court of Appeal reversed a jury verdict that had awarded Plaintiff Joseph Soulliere damages, including punitive damages, for a crash where he claimed the front…
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has agreed to recall 21,758 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander and Outlander Sport sport utility vehicles (SUV) because corrosion could cause failure of their parking brakes. According to National Highway Traffic Safety (NHTSA) Part…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond The BRAKE Report’s control, TBR Drive is on a one-week hiatus and will not appear this week. It will return next Monday with a new vehicle-evaluation report. Here are links to a…
Source: Express post GREAT BURGH, U.K. – TOYOTA has issued an urgent safety recall for more than 2,500 models of one of the firm’s most popular vehicles – the Hilux – after fears a braking problem can lead to a…
Source: Akebono Brake announcement Farmington Hills, Mich. – – Akebono Brake Corporation is excited to announce the addition of Matthew Kenefick to the aftermarket team as Sales Manager for the Eastern Region. Kenefick joins Akebono with an impressive aftermarket background,…
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Nissan has made four-wheel disc brakes standard on the SV and SR trims of its entry-level crossover Kicks range. Base S models continue with a front disc/rear drum setup. Additional standard equipment for 2021 includes the Nissan…
Source: GM announcement GRAND BLANC, Mich. —General Motors (GM) Customer Care and Aftersales has released all-new parts packaging as part of a broader effort to rebrand and strengthen GM Genuine Parts and ACDelco. For GM dealers and independent aftermarket sellers,…