Brembo to Launch New Severe Duty Brake Pads at AAPEX 2025
Brembo to unveil its XTRA Ceramic Severe Duty Brake Pads at AAPEX 2025, engineered for heavy-use vehicles and delivering up to 18% shorter stops and 33% less noise than OE pads.
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Frasle Mobility Highlights Full Product Portfolio at AAPEX 2025
Frasle Mobility will display a comprehensive lineup of braking, suspension, and engine system solutions at AAPEX 2025, marking its first U.S. joint showcase with Dacomsa.
PureForge Launches New Reseller Program
PureForge launched a new Reseller Program to expand access to its patented ultra-durable brake systems for public safety fleets, naming Dana Safety Supply as its first authorized reseller partner across the U.S.
FleetPride and TruckPro Merge to Form Leading Heavy-Duty Aftermarket Distributor
FleetPride and TruckPro have merged to form the largest independent heavy-duty aftermarket distributor in North America, uniting over 450 locations under one network to deliver faster, smarter service.
Knorr-Bremse Honored with Global Sustainability Impact Award
Knorr-Bremse has been recognized by Schneider Electric with the 2024 Global Sustainability Impact Award for its ambitious decarbonization strategy, renewable energy leadership, and supply chain sustainability initiatives.
Rockford Brake Manufacturing Revives Historic Plant
Rockford Brake Manufacturing will reopen the former Gunite plant with a $6.6 million investment, restoring 150 jobs and reviving Rockford’s historic brake manufacturing legacy through Illinois’ EDGE for Startups program.
Bendix Issues Winter Maintenance Guidance for Fleets
Bendix urges fleets to prepare for winter with proactive maintenance across air, braking, and ADAS systems to prevent freeze-related failures, optimize performance, and maintain fleet uptime through harsh conditions.
Brake Safety Week: Outcomes of Inspections in 2025
CVSA’s 2025 Brake Safety Week saw 15,175 inspections across North America, with 15.1% of vehicles placed out of service for brake-related violations. The 2026 campaign runs August 23–29.
NHTSA Expands Probe into Daimler Trucks’ Automatic Emergency Braking Errors
NHTSA has escalated its investigation into Daimler Trucks’ AEB systems following hundreds of reports of false braking events, including 24 crashes and one fatality, involving 2017–2022 Freightliner and Western Star trucks.
ZF Establishes Leaner Leadership Structure
ZF announces a leaner executive structure, appoints Andreas Moser and Sebastian Schmitt to key leadership roles, and launches a new Transformation Committee to strengthen performance and profitability.
Frasle Mobility Secures Global TISAX Certification
Frasle Mobility earned TISAX certification for its U.S. and China units, reinforcing its commitment to data security, prototype protection, and global competitiveness across the automotive supply chain.
EuroBrake 2026 Call For Papers Now Open
EuroBrake 2026 is accepting abstracts across critical braking topics, offering publication with Springer Nature, multiple presentation formats, and access to a high-level global audience in Mainz, Germany.
Brakes India Appoints New Business President
Brakes India has named D. Bheemsingh Melchisedec as President & Head of its Heavy Vehicle Business Unit, leveraging his extensive experience to advance market position and drive future growth.
Waupaca Foundry Enhances Sales Leadership Team
Waupaca Foundry, a leading iron casting manufacturer, has restructured its sales organization by creating new market segments and appointing three key leaders to enhance customer service and drive growth.
Iveco Group Unveils Renovated Ulm Test Track
Iveco Group's renovated Ulm test track advances testing for next-generation vehicles, emphasizing sustainability through recycled materials and efficient designs, while complementing the modernized Turin facility for superior performance validation.
NHTSA Closes Haldex Brake Probe
NHTSA's probe into Haldex brake chambers revealed spring fractures causing fires in PACCAR trucks, but proactive replacements and component age led to closure without defect finding.
Brake Violations Top 2025 Roadcheck Results
Brake-related issues accounted for over 41% of all vehicle out-of-service violations during the CVSA's 2025 Roadcheck, cementing their status as the industry’s leading maintenance and safety challenge.
Bremskerl CV Updates Air Disc Brake Pads
Bremskerl CV has updated its air disc brake pad lineup with improved copper-free formulations and a new three-tiered structure, simplifying the selection process for commercial vehicle fleets and distributors.
BPW Group Acquires Romanian Parts Specialist
The BPW Group has acquired Romanian spare parts distributor Auto Brand, adding 23 locations to its network and significantly strengthening its aftermarket presence for commercial vehicles throughout Southeastern Europe.
Mercedes-Benz Actros Earns Five-Star Rating
Euro NCAP's latest ratings show significant improvements, with the Mercedes-Benz Actros achieving a top five-star rating. It joins Volvo in the highest safety tier for heavy goods vehicles.