Source: Elaphe Propulsion Technologies announcement LJUBLJANA, Slovenia — Elaphe Propulsion Technologies is pushing the envelope of how it views automotive design. The auto industry has seen multiple groundbreaking developments over recent decades, and Elaphe’s in-wheel powertrain system aims to enable…
Source: Road & Track post Brake-by-wire systems are becoming increasingly common for a variety of reasons. These systems are particularly useful in hybrids and EVs, where they allow the brake pedal to control both regenerative and friction braking, but even…
Source: BMW announcement Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – BMW unveiled its all-new, second generation 4 Series Convertible, 35 years after the very first 3 Series Convertible was shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The new four-seater continues the tradition of exhilarating…
Source: PFC Brakes announcement CLOVER, S.C. – Due to the increased demand for a longer lasting braking solution, PFC Brakes has introduced the all-new ZERO FAILURES™ rotors for the 2020 Ford Police Interceptor. Related post:PFC Pairs ZR94 Brakes, New Pad…
Source: Continental announcement HANOVER, Germany – The Supervisory Board of Continental AG approved the structural measures at the German locations Aachen, Karben and Regensburg as well as the termination of the joint venture with Osram. As things stand, all of…
Source: TMD Friction announcement LEVERKUSEN, Germany – TMD Friction, a global leader in manufacturing brake linings, has launched a new software solution to help garages document and evidence the quality of their work, offering value to all stakeholders within the…
Source: Motional announcement BOSTON – Americans are more willing to accept driverless vehicles today than they were prior to the onset of Covid 19, according to a study sponsored by Motional, a driverless technology company created by Hyundai and Aptiv.…
Source: Go Safe Labs announcement San Francisco, CA – Go Safe Labs has released a new national traffic safety study revealing the 10 least safe states for car accidents involving children. The non-profit transportation safety group’s report also concludes that…
Source: Mercedes-Benz post STUTTGART, Germany – In September 1985 Mercedes-Benz presented the 4MATIC automatically controlled all-wheel drive at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. This innovation was the focus and was enhanced by the more discreet, but no less…
Source: BusinessLive post KNOWSLEY, U.K. – Surface Transforms, a Merseyside brake disc maker has reported gross profit and revenues soared by 72 percent and 55 percent in the six months to June 30 following huge contract wins and increasing sales.…
DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Company is recalling some 38,000 2020 Ford Mustangs with automatic transmissions because the brake pedal bracket might fracture during sudden stopping, according to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The 38,005 Mustangs…
Source: Road&Track post DETROIT – General Motors issued a stop-sale order to dealers Sept. 24th for 2020 model-year Corvettes, per Corvetteactioncenter.com. The order and its associated recall has to do with material contamination within the car’s electronic brake boost system.…
Source: Intel announcement BEIJING — Geely Auto Group, the largest privately held auto manufacturer in China, unveiled the highly anticipated premium electric vehicle (EV), Zero Concept, from Lynk & Co – a Geely brand – at am event held in…
Source: The following article about brake-by-wire systems which operate electronically/electrically rather than mechanically was posted by Deaglán Ó Meachair on BrakeBetter.com. In this post, we shall spend some time exploring the topic of brake by wire, and look at the…
Source: Torque News post CAMDEN, N.J. – The next-generation 2022 Subaru WRX STI could get up to 400 horsepower, but what about the stopping power? The new STI won’t make its reveal for another year, but we get a preview…
Source: Peter Holdireth solved the riddle of the rear drum brakes in Volkswagen’s new ID.4 electric crossover in the following post for The Drive. HERNDON, Va. – Drum brakes have all but disappeared from modern passenger cars. Sure, a few…
Source: TMD Friction announcement LEVERKUSEN, Germany– TMD Friction, one of the leading providers of brake technology for original equipment and the aftermarket, has developed new, more environmentally friendly packaging for its Textar passenger car brake discs, which will save 40…
Source: Champion Brands announcement CLINTON, Mo. – Champion Oil, a global leader in lubricants, chemicals and motor oils, this week announced a stand-alone blog that aims to become a complete resource center for diesel enthusiasts. “Today the marketing side of…
Source: Draper announcement CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Draper unveiled the newest addition to its extensive portfolio of automotive capabilities with the new PathScout system. PathScout aims to address the complexity of pedestrian protection systems by equipping drivers with a system that…
IRVINE, Calif. – The all-new 2021 Kia Sorento, which sets fuel-economy benchmarks for mid-size sport utility vehicles (SUV) and does on sale in the U.S. later this year, features an impressive list of standard or available advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS)…