Source: Util Industries post VILLANOVA d’ASTI AT, Italy – Util Industries is both the headquarters and “heart” of Util Group, a small multinational with more than 900 employees and three engineering and manufacturing plants in Italy, Canada and China. Util…
Source: Continental announcement AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Leveraging technology building blocks from its parent companies Nexteer Automotive and Continental, CNXMotion announces Brake-to-Steer (BtS) – a technology that provides driver safety through an additional layer of directional control for highly automated…
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles LLC (FCA) has agreed to recall eight 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia models which were manufactured with ceramic rear brakes which might fracture during normal operation. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Part 573 Safety…
Source: TMD Friction LEVERKUSEN, Germany –TMD Friction, a global leader in brake friction manufacture, has been selected to provide drum brakes for the new high-tech battery-electric Volkswagen ID.3. The lightweight design of the drum brakes complements the ID.3’s environmental credentials…
Source: Continental announcement ALLENTOWN, Penn. – Continental offers an exceptional range of replacement brake fluids under the ATE brand that are specially formulated to meet specific vehicle performance and safety requirements. The full portfolio includes ATE Super DOT 5.1, a…
Source LSP post 2005 TO 2010: PIONEERING WORK WITH IBS 1 UNTERFOEHRING, Germany – The Brake-by-Wire brake system was designed back in 2005 for e-vehicles and was the first with autonomous driving functionality The pioneering work of LSP that began in…
Source: Volkswagen announcement Herndon, Va. — Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VW) has unveiled the all-new 2022 Taos which will slot under the Tiguan at the smaller end of the compact sport utility (SUV) segment, which is the largest vehicle segment…
Source: Traxen announcement PLYMOUTH, Mich.– Traxen,a metro Detroit-based technology company dedicated to leading the trucking industry rapidly into the future, has launched its intelligent adaptive cruise control system, iQ-Cruise™, for traditional and electric commercial vehicles. The system will be available…
SAO PAULO – Pablo Salazar Merino was named Head of Mobility Market for CBMM (Companhia Brasileira de Metalurgia e Mineração), Sao Paulo, this year. Responsibilities include preparing and defining worldwide strategy for promoting and increasing Niobium product use for mobility…
Source: msn.com post from AUTOCAR (of the U.K.) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – When Alfa Romeo introduced its Intelligent Braking System (IBS), on the Giulia and Stelvio, it was the first use in production of the MKC1 brake-by-wire system. Developed by…
Source: Knorr-Bremse MUNICH – With its retrofittable turning assistant Pro-Fleet Assist+, powered by Mobileye®, Knorr-Bremse, the global market leader for braking systems and other rail and commercial vehicle systems, is making another effective contribution to greater traffic safety in Europe.…
Source: Lucid Motors announcement NEWARK, Calif. — Lucid Motors, which seeks to set new standards for sustainable transportation with its advanced luxury Evs (electric vehicles), today announced DreamDrive, a new benchmark in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). The first-of-its-kind platform combines…
Source: A post in Express Drives of outlines the four two wheelers offered on the Indian market for under Rs 70,000 (approximately $950) offering a front disc brake either as standard equipment or optional. PRADESH, India – Manufacturers are trying…
Source: Vitesco announcement excerpt REGENSBURG, Czech Republic – An anniversary in a scenic setting: in Frenštát pod Radhoštěm at the foot of the Beskid Mountains, the Vitesco Technologies site is celebrating its 25th anniversary. In May 1995, the site started…
Source: Business Standard post AURANGABAD, India – Endurance Technologies announced that its subsidiary, Endurance Adler SpA, and a direct subsidiary of Endurance Overseas Srl, has acquired 100 percent stake in Grimeca Srl. Grimeca is an advanced service company involved in…
Source: Motor Cycle News post REDDITCH, U.K. – Royal Enfield have issued a recall for the Interceptor 650, Continental GT and Himalayan motorcycles to fix a potential problem with corroding Bybre brake calipers. The firm have recalled 15,200 bikes across…
Source: Continental announcement Allentown, Penn. – Continental, a global supplier of brake systems and components, has introduced its performance proven ATE Plastilube Brake Lubricant to the North American market. Formulated to reduce brake pad noise, ATE Plastilube also provides long-lasting…
Source: Continental announcement REGENSBURG, Germany – In the prestigious Automotive Brand Contest 2020 design competition, Vitesco Technologies has scooped not one award for its all-new brand identity but two. The company was named a winner in both the “Brand Design”…
Source: Continental announcement HANOVER, Germany – Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting ongoing economic uncertainty, Continental’s Executive Board has decided not to implement the planned spin-off of the powertrain business Vitesco Technologies this year and to complete this…
DETROIT, Mich. – Buick Encore GX owners who want a more detailed “explanation” on how to use the subcompact SUV’s automatic parking assist with automatic emergency braking can turn to a new YouTube “how-to” video produced by the automaker. The…
Source: Vitesco Technologies announcement TIANJIN, China, REGENSBURG, Germany – Vitesco Technologies, the powertrain business of Continental, will build a research and development center in the Chinese port metropolis of Tianjin. The company has now signed a corresponding agreement with the…
CHATHAM, Mass. – A variety of industry analysts and research firms publish market studies of the brake/friction universe on an ongoing basis, carving up the braking world into numerous segments and niches. On an irregular basis, we will present information…
CHATHAM, Mass. – A few years ago, Ford considered terminating The Lincoln Motor Company, its luxury division best known for providing the Town Cars which dominated America’s car-service providers. Sales had dropped steadily, and the product portfolio was not competitive.…
Source: Knorr-Bremse MUNICH/MOSCOW – Knorr-Bremse, the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems and supplier of additional subsystems for rail and commercial vehicles, has signed a comprehensive service agreement with Alstom. Until 2051, Knorr-Bremse’s RailServices unit will maintain the brake systems…
Source: Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket ALLENTOWN, Penn. – Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, now offers a wide range of ATE Disc Brake Rotors to meet specific vehicle and customer applications. The rotors are precisely manufactured from the highest quality…