Wilwood Disc Brakes, known for their high-performance disc brake systems, recently secured the esteemed runner-up award at the 2023 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) trade show. The recognition was for their revolutionary UTV six-piston front brake kit designed specifically for…
SBS, a dominant force in the motorcycle brake pad manufacturing industry, announces the launch of its revolutionary LS rear brake compound as an addition to its esteemed SBS Better Brakes-series. This cutting-edge rear compound, along with its V-Twin counterpart, H.LS,…
Tokyo, Japan – Leading brake manufacturer Akebono Brake Industry will unveil its latest brake innovations at JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023, slated to take place at Tokyo Big Sight. Earning particular attention at Akebono’s booth this year is the acclaimed NR22…
CAMARILLO, Calif. — Wilwood Engineering has announced a rear big brake kit for the new C8 Chevrolet Corvette that includes an electric parking brake (EPB) caliper with wiring harness for seamless integration to onboard systems. The new AERO4 rear kit…
LIVERPOOL, U.K. – Gross profit and revenues both increase during the first half of 2023 (2023H1) which ended June 30, 2023, for Surface Transforms (AIM: SCE). The company, which manufactures carbon fiber reinforced ceramic automotive brake discs, recently announced H1 financials.…
AVON, Ohio – How important is the on-site company health center to employees at the Huntington, Indiana, manufacturing complex of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC? “It’s seen as absolutely essential – an indispensable part of the workplace,” said Eric Meehan,…
PORTLAND, Ore. — Jason Fenske, the force behind the 3.61-million subscriber YouTube channel “Engineering Explained,” recently posted a video during which he “peels back” the friction material to reveal the attachment differences between different types of brake pads. The video…
STEZZANO, Italy – This weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, the final one of the summer and one of the few which has not seen a Max Verslappen victory in six starts, is one of the toughest on brakes, according to Brembo…
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — FMSI reached a historic milestone assigning D2500 to the front brake pads on the 2023 Cadillac CT4, according to Frank Oliveto, president of FMSI. “Reaching this milestone and celebrating our 75th anniversary is a great accomplishment. FMSI…
CHATHAM, Mass. – To most Americans who even remember the Alfa Romeo name, the image it evokes is a sleek, sexy two-seat roadster with unique Italian flair being driven by the likes of Marcello Mastroianni and Sophia Loren along the…
STANSTEAD, U.K. – Rosa Delgado, Senior Manager; Powertrain at Applus+ IDIADA, will be participating in the EuroBrake 2023 Strategy panel session discussing the “Effects of the EU7 regulation on brake system development and homologationon.” The Strategy session will be held…
Dan Sandberg spent has spent some 25 years in the braking industry, originally, in a variety of roles including president, with Hayes Lemmerz International Inc., then 16 years as the president/chief-executive officer of Brembo North America, Inc. He retired from…
STAVELOT, Belgium — The Spa-Francorchamps Circuit, next stop this weekend on the Formula One schedule, is a demanding circuit for brakes, according to the Brembo technicians. On a scale of 1 to 5, the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa is…
LUTON, U.K. – The brake friction product market size was valued at $9.98 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $14.58 billion by 2029, growing at a compound-annual-growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3% according to a recently released report from…
STANSTEAD, U.K. – The upcoming Euro 7 emission standards will be a prime topic throughout EuroBrake 23 beginning with the event’s keynote address, then moving to the recently confirmed strategy panel on “Effects of the EU7 regulation on brake system…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The rain was intense and unrelenting when the 2023 BMW Z4 sDrive30i came to my driveway, damping the enjoyment a modern sports car like this can provide. But after two days of intense downpours, punctuated by lightning…
The Formula 1 circus returns to Europe this weekend for the Austrian Grand Prix which the Brembo engineers say is in the “medium” level of difficulty – on a scale of 1 to 5 it is a 3 — for…
MONTREAL — The 2023 Canadian Grand Prix, scheduled for Sunday, June 18th at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, is, according to the Brembo engineers, one of the most demanding circuits for brakes on the Formula 1 schedule. They rate it a 4…
NORTH YORKSHIRE, U.K. — Bremsen Technik Motorsport will be showcasing its range of braking products from leading motorsport brands at Goodwood Festival of Speed in July 2023 at booth 49. Gareth Street, Business Development Director for Bremsen Technik commented: “It’s…
MAHWAH, N.J. – Range Rover has unveiled its new top-of-the-range Range Rover Sport SV, which the company is calling the most “powerful and dynamic” Range Rover Sport ever. And one of the keys to improving the vehicle’s dynamics is the…
BURLINGAME, Calif. — Coherent Market Insight has published a new research study titled Automotive Brake System Market 2023 analysis by the following topics: “industry size, share, growth, segmentation, manufacturers and developments, key trends, market drivers, restraints, regulations, distribution methods, opportunities,…
LONDON — Future Market Insights’ analysis reveals that the automotive brake shims market is estimated at $562 million 2022 and is projected to reach a valuation of $930 million by 2032 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%…
NEW YORK – According to the recently published Global Automotive Brake System Market size report by Market.us Study, the market is expected to be worth around $60.6 billion by 2032 from up from $37.3 billion in 2022, growing at a…
DETROIT — Thanks to record viewings for the US market of the 2022 race (2.6 million viewers), Formula 1 will be held in Florida for the second year running. It will take place once again at the Miami International Autodrome…
BAKU, Azerbaijan — It is called a safety car because it is put on the track to reduce the speed of the single seaters guaranteeing the safety of the service personnel who have to remove cars involved in accidents as…