MUNICH, Germany–In a readership survey conducted by publishers ETM, KnorrBremse, won the “Best Brand” title in the Brakes category for the fourteenth time in succession. Once a year, publishers EuroTransportMedia (ETM) invite readers of their most widely read commercial vehicle…
DETROIT, Mich.–Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi said that an issue with his brakes in Saturday morning’s third practice session was the catalyst for him qualifying 18th for his home grand prix at Mugello. Rossi was on course to set a…
DETROIT, Mich.–ZF Aftermarket last year introduced the first brake pad specifically designed for Electric Vehicles under the TRW brand. With 97-percent of the European electric-car park covered within months of launch, including Tesla and Nissan Leaf, demand, projects ZF, is…
TOKYO, Japan–Leading auto supplier Denso has a long term innovation plan designed to make strides in helping to reduce traffic deaths between now and 2030. Denso manufactures an array of auto parts and systems, including brake control systems that contribute…
DETROIT, MICH.–Earnings were mixed for brake suppliers largely do to a slow down in auto sales and increased spending in r&d for technologies not yet sold through to the market. WABCO Holdings Inc. WBC canceled the first-quarter 2019 earnings call…
BERN, Switzerland–German car-parts maker ZF Friedrichshafen AG expects to pay higher taxes for Wabco, once the transaction to purchase the U.S.-listed company closes, said Chief Financial Officer Konstantin Sauer. Wabco Holdings Inc., a maker of brakes and truck-safety systems, moved its headquarters…
NORTHVILLE, Mich.–IAV Automotive Engineering Inc. has named Mike Kenhard President of the auto industry supplier, which designs and tests brakes and traction control systems from concept to delivery. Prior to joining IAV Inc., Kenhard held the position of Director of…
Better protection for pedestrians and cyclists: Sideguard Assist and MirrorCam work hand-in-hand in the new Actros The Sideguard Assist warnings are perfectly visible in the MirrorCam display Whether drivers are turning off or changing lanes – all of the relevant…
HANOVER, Germany, March 2019 – WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE: WBC), the leading global supplier of braking control systems and other advanced technologies that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles today held its ground-breaking ceremony for the expansion…
STOCKHOLM, March 5, 2019 – Veoneer, Inc.´s joint-venture for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving software, Zenuity, reached an important milestone when the all-electric luxury car Polestar 2 was revealed recently. Early 2020, Polestar 2 will be the…
ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is launching a test program for automatic emergency braking systems on vehicles that can detect and brake for pedestrians. In November, IIHS shared with auto manufacturers the…
BMW Group’s Driver Assistance and Autonomous Driving Development department under new leadership. Alejandro Vukotich takes over at the helm, Elmar Frickenstein to retire after handover phase. On 1 January 2019, Alejandro Vukotich will take over as Senior Vice President of…
Brembo equipped teams win in F1, Le Mans, IMSA, MotoGP, SuperBike among others DETROIT, (December 6, 2018) – With championships in F1, IMSA, World Endurance Championship, Le Mans, MotoGP and World Superbike, Brembo, the world leader and acknowledged innovator of brake…
The FIAT Panda received a zero star safety rating from Euro NCAP. According to FleetNews: “The Fiat Panda has become one of only two zero-rated cars in Euro NCAP’s history – the other was the FIAT Punto (2017). It also…
Bosch and Daimler are speeding up the development of fully-automated and driverless driving (SAE Level 4/5) in the city and are decisively setting the course. The partners have chosen California as the pilot location for the first test fleet. In…
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — SF Motors, a global electric vehicle company founded in California in 2016, today announced it received issued patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office with Patent No. 10,106,153 on October 23, 2018 covering the design…
Editor’s note: This is Part 2 of an ongoing series on counterfeit brake parts. Read Part 1 here. Plastic Brembo caliper covers are a great way to add a splash of color to a car. They’re inexpensive, they’re easy to buy…
Paint offers maximum corrosion protection Can be used in 95 percent of vehicles in Europe Over 300 assembly kits ensure easy installation Black paint has been a trademark of the brake discs of ZF Aftermarket product brand TRW for many…
BPW main plant in Wiehl completely CO2-neutral since mid-2017 Sustainability report presented in accordance with UN Global Compact criteria Michael Pfeiffer: “BPW wants to contribute to social cohesion” Wiehl, 24/10/2018 — The BPW Group, leading European supplier to the…
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 22, 2018 — CARDONE Industries, the leader in the automotive aftermarket, has announced a recapitalization of its current credit facilities with Citizens Bank and Brookfield Asset Management. The recapitalization will allow CARDONE to continue to expand its remanufacturing and…
DENSO, the world’s second largest mobility supplier, has been developing and testing Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) technology for years to support safe and reliable driving. From the R&D center to the production line, every DENSO associate plays a crucial role…
The new Audi A6 get top grades when it comes to passive safety — in the Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme), one of the most important safety tests in Europe, it earned the highest rating of five stars. This…
Automotive IQ is proud to announce that the European edition of the annual Intelligent Braking Systems conference will be coming to Berlin, Germany between 27 – 29 November 2018 to present the latest innovations in Braking Systems. Meet leading companies…
Bendix Notes That Industry Demand for OE-Quality Reman Shoes Continues to Increase, While Focus Remains on Performance and Value ELYRIA, Ohio – July 16, 2018 – Since beginning serial production of remanufactured brake shoes in the fall of 2012, Bendix Commercial…