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.
Procotex demonstrates how recycled carbon, aramid, and PAN fibres enhance friction material performance while cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 85%, advancing sustainability and innovation in braking applications.
John Moore, founder of Alcon Components Ltd, leaves behind a legacy of innovation, integrity, and engineering excellence that continues to shape global motorsport and high-performance braking today.
Amsted Automotive has been named Michigan’s 2025 Manufacturer of the Year – Large Tier, honoring its innovation, manufacturing excellence, and commitment to workforce development across its global operations.
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.
Zimmermann’s matched brake discs and pads deliver OE-quality braking performance through optimized friction pairing, ensuring durability, safety, and comfort tested from daily driving to motorsport extremes.
Ford recalls 13,451 model year 2020 Escape vehicles for potential brake performance issues that may extend stopping distance, expanding its prior 2021 recall to meet FMVSS 135 compliance.
Apec expands Apec Red with 71 new braking components, offering OE-exceeding quality, broader vehicle coverage, and a 3-year/36,000-mile guarantee to support independent garages across the UK and Ireland.
Galfer equips the new Stark VARG SM with precision-engineered brake discs, enhancing control, safety, and performance while strengthening its partnership with Stark Future across multiple high-performance models.
ZF Braking Systems’ new Wuhan plant expands EPB and brake-by-wire caliper production, advancing smart mobility and green manufacturing as part of the company’s intelligent chassis strategy in China.
Brembo Solutions and Microsoft Italy expand their partnership with the launch of ALCHEMIX, an AI-driven SaaS platform that accelerates innovation and digital transformation across global industries.
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.
A class action lawsuit alleges General Motors sold multiple 2025 models with defective brake assemblies, potentially causing sudden brake failure. Plaintiffs claim GM was aware of the issue but failed to act.
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.
Comline Group has renewed its ISO 9001:2015 certification, reaffirming its commitment to quality, process excellence, and continuous improvement across its global automotive aftermarket operations.
Galfer celebrates a triumphant 2025 EnduroGP season with three world titles, fifteen podiums, and unmatched braking performance across the most challenging conditions in global Enduro racing.
Knorr-Bremse strengthens its digital aftermarket strategy with the acquisition of TRAVIS Road Services International, expanding its ecosystem of connected fleet services across Europe.
Apec launches a new E-Catalogue with VRM search for GB and Ireland, daily updates, flexible braking product views, side-by-side comparison, wish lists, and seamless F:Drive/NDS ordering integration—now live online.
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.
First Line Ltd. enhances its market-leading brake hose range, now covering over 92% of UK vehicles. The expansion includes an innovative unbent coil hose for improved installation flexibility.
AICHELIN Group has signed a strategic agreement to acquire the Nitrex Heat Treating Solutions and UPC-Marathon divisions, enhancing its global portfolio with advanced nitriding, vacuum, and digital process technologies.
A new AAA study finds pedestrian detection systems are now 60% effective at avoiding collisions at night. However, performance with high-visibility clothing is inconsistent, presenting continued risks for roadside workers.
Braking specialist Brembo details its Prime family of aftermarket products, including discs, pads, and calipers. The line offers OE-level quality and extensive market coverage for cars, LCVs, and CVs.
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.
Braking specialist Brembo has launched its 'Beyond' product line, offering innovative, sustainable braking solutions for electric and commercial vehicles that focus on reduced emissions, extended durability, and cost savings.
AP Racing has released its latest product catalogue online, showcasing innovations in brakes, clutches, and more. The company highlights its legacy of success in professional motorsport and performance automotive markets.
First Brands Group appoints Charles Moore as Interim CEO amid restructuring, focusing on stability and a value-maximizing sale process with $1.1 billion in financing secured.
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'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-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.
