CHATHAM, Mass. – The first time I drove the Genesis Electrified G80 during last autumn’s International Motor Press Association Test Day (#IMPATESTDAY) I was blown away by the four-door sedan’s silky-smooth performance characteristics and luxurious comfort. A week in February…
NEW YORK — Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report Global Automotive Aftermarket Brake Friction Parts Industry and predicts the global automotive aftermarket brake friction parts market will reach $4.7 billion by 2030. In the changed post COVID-19 business landscape,…
Source: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announcement AVON, Ohio – Bendix and Bendix team members did more for their communities during 2022 than in previous years by awarding upwards of $1 million in grants and donations and logging close to 9,000…
MEDINA, Ohio – CentroMotion’s Carlisle Brake & Friction went to Linkedin to introduce its HAWK FLEET line of premium brake pads for school-bus applications. The company has two formulations, designated F1 and F3. Hawk Performance Fleet™ by Carlisle Brake &…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Large, quiet, well behaved and relatively fuel efficient, the mild-hybrid Volvo XC90 B6 AWD Ultimate three-row sport-utility vehicle (SUV) provided an enjoyable week of driving during the continuing remarkably mild New England Winter. Living with the Volvo…
ADELANTO, Calif. — The following is the third of a three-part series produced by Carlos Lujan Tutusaus, Senior Manager Homologation, Commercial Vehicles, Automated Driving & Vehicle Dynamics in Applus IDIADA and Oriol Flix Viñas, Homologation Engineer, Commercial Vehicles, Automated Driving…
Original Equipment (OE) brake companies are specialized manufacturers that supply brake components directly to car manufacturers (OEMs) for use in new vehicles. These companies typically serve a smaller customer base than aftermarket brake companies, but they are learning as the…
CHATHAM, Mass. – There is nothing quite like the burbling sound of an American V8, especially a Hemi V8 like the one under the hood of the 2022 Ram 1500 Rebel G/T Crew Cab 4X4 I recently circumnavigated the empty,…
Source: Reportlinker announcement NEW YORK — The global autonomous cars market will grow from $931.34 billion in 2022 to $1,047.13 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.4 percent. The autonomous cars market is expected to…
Source: IDIADA Linkedin post TROY, Mich. Applus+IDIADA is offering a new testing tool: the Drag & DTV Portable, a brake drag torque and disc thickness variation measurement set developed, engineered, and assembled by IDIADA. This is a compact vehicle brake…
Source: Knorr-Bremse announcement MUNICH — Knorr-Bremse AG remains on its growth course despite global crisis. The global market leader for braking systems and leading provider of other systems for rail and commercial vehicles yesterday presented its preliminary results for the…
VILLANOVA D’AST, Italy – Util Group posted the following article on its website describing upgrades to its Canadian facilities to improve its production efficiency and North American operations: Together with Mexico, Canada is our key operating hub for the North…
Source: Blubrake announcement MILAN, Italy — After a series of tests involving riders with different levels of experience, Swiss Touring Club concluded that an ABS (anti-lock brakes) noticeably improves rider safety and stability on e-bikes and e-cargo bikes. Most electric…
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – During last week’s initial discussion of vehicles driven during the 2023 New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) Winter Car (#NEMPAWINTERCAR) of the Year evaluation in Middleborough, Mass., I concentrated on the hybrid-electric (HEV and PHEV) and battery-electric…
GRAZ, Austria — The AVL Group posted the following on Linkedin explaining its new AVL Brake Torque Sensor to help test – and thus optimize – braking performance and with it, a vehicle’s overall performance. THE CHALLENGE While horsepower and…
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Motor Press Association (#NEMPA) recently held its annual Winter Car of the Year program which brought approximately 25 journalist members to Middleborough, Mass., to drive contenders and vote on their choices for the best…
Source: Knorr-Bremse announcement MUNICH — Knorr-Bremse has received a major order for multiple systems destined for Italy. Starting in 2023, the company will supply equipment for a new generation of metro trains built by Hitachi Rail. Together with braking and…
Brake companies play a crucial role in automotive and transportation by producing essential safety components that keep drivers and passengers safe on the road. But beyond the important work that they do, brake manufacturers are also known for being some…
BARCELONA – The folks at rimsa posted the following note about electromagnetic braking on Linkedin, pondering how this technology might impact the future of braking. To flesh out the concept, they provided a link to a Nevonprojects, which can provide…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The sophomore year of the Ford F-150 Lightning continues proving electrification does not diminish the utility and capability, not to mention the comfort and amenities, of the iconic full-size pickup truck. We drove a top-of-the-range 2022 Ford…
ADELANTO, Calif. — The following is the second of a three-part series produced by Carlos Lujan Tutusaus, Senior Manager Homologation, Commercial Vehicles, Automated Driving & Vehicle Dynamics in Applus IDIADA and Oriol Flix Viñas, Homologation Engineer, Commercial Vehicles, Automated Driving…
CHATHAM, Mass.—There is something simple — elegant in its simplicity — about the 2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo w/Premium Plus package. Added to the Mazda family for 2022, the compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) offers a comprehensive complement of technology,…
Source: TMD Friction announcement HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Braking friction specialist TMD Friction’s renowned brake brand Mintex, and Yorkshire-based Richmond Motor Club, are celebrating more than 40 years of racing excellence in the Mintex Trophy Trial, a demanding motorcycle trial event…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The 2023 Equinox provides Chevrolet with a solid, well-equipped entrant in the highly competitive compact sport-utility (SUV) segment. The Premier AWD (all-wheel drive) version which we piloted around Cape Cod last week fits in with other top…
Battery electric vehicles, or BEVs, present new challenges for chassis development, particularly when it comes to braking and recuperation. Porsche engineers are working on new concepts for brake force distribution that will improve recuperation without compromising comfort. One of the…