Source: Wilwood Engineering announcement CAMARILLO, Calif. — Wilwood has combined the capabilities of Grand National four piston calipers with lug-drive dynamic-mount rotors in a new road-race package for 2005-2014 Ford Mustangs. The road-race kit features the high-capacity braking and heat-management…
CHATHAM, Mass. – As the holiday season unfolds, we are often reminded (through advertising if nowhere else) that good things come in small packages. The 2021 Hyundai Venue subcompact crossover/SUV validates this adage. At 159-inches long, the Venue is almost…
Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO — Continuing to expand its line of brake pads for all-electric and hybrid vehicles, NRS Brakes – a leading manufacturer of EV brake pads – recently released re-engineered pads for the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The new 2021 Lincoln Nautilus, with redesigned interior, offers its lavishly pampered occupants the same level of sanctuary its marine namesake finds within the shell protecting it from its uncertain ocean environment. Lincoln, Ford’s luxury division, has…
Source: Ouster announcement SAN FRANCISCO — Ouster, Inc. (NYSE: OUST), a leading provider of high-resolution digital lidar sensors, has introduced the DF series, a flexible and scalable high-performance solid-state digital lidar platform for the automotive industry. The DF series is…
Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO — A perfect match for the eco-friendly adventure of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, NRS Brakes recently expanded its line of premium galvanized brake pads designed to match the safety and the performance of the plug-in…
Source: Bosch announcement Oak Brook, Ill.– Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, announced the 4.15 and 4.16 software updates for the ADS 325 (3925), ADS 525X (3945), 625 (3970) and 625X (3975). The new update covers 2022…
EAST HADDAM, Conn. – Consumer Reports, which purchases, tests and evaluates some 50 vehicles annually, noticed a troubling trend – the stopping distances of hybrid vehicles were generally greater in comparison to the gasoline-only versions of like models. “We noticed…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Subaru describes the new 2022 Outback Wilderness as the most rugged and capable Outback since its launch as a 1994 model. Considering its 9.5-inches of ground clearance, front skid plate, all-terrain tires along with its upgraded and…
Source: TMD Friction announcement LEVERKUSEN, Germany — TMD Friction, via its Textar brand, has launched two new brake disc references and eight additional expanding lock kits for handbrake shoes as part of its commitment to launching new-to-range products, first to…
FORT VALLEY, Ga. – Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2022 school buses to repair a potential brake-line issue which might result in a degradation of braking. The recall covers 135 2022 Blue Bird Vision school buses with the…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The Jeep Grand Cherokee has set standards within the mid-size sport-utility vehicle (SUV) segment since it literally crashed into America’s psyche at the 1992 Detroit International Auto Show and now extends its market reach by entering into…
Source: LG Electronics announcement SEOUL – LG Electronics (LG) announced that its innovative advanced driving-assistance system (ADAS) camera module is available in the new 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class now rolling out in markets around the world. LG’s ADAS leverages the latest…
Source: Arbe Robotics announcement TEL AVIV, Israel and HOUSTON – Arbe Robotics Ltd. (“Arbe”), a global leader in next-generation 4D Imaging Radar Solutions, and Industrial Tech Acquisitions, Inc. (“ITAC”) (NASDAQ: ITAC), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, announced their business…
ORLANDO, Fla. – The agenda for this year’s 39th annual SAE International Brake Colloquium & Exhibition has been announced and can be viewed by clicking HERE. This year’s program includes more than 70 live and on-demand presentations plus six live-streamed…
Source: Continental announcement ALLENTOWN, Penn. — Continental, a leading global supplier of systems, components, and tires to automobile, truck, and agriculture/construction equipment manufacturers, and a trusted provider of original-equipment-engineered aftermarket parts, now offers a new technology for commercial vehicles and…
Source: KGC Korea announcement SEOUL — KGC Korea, an automotive parts supplier specializing in brakes, announced the launch of a high-performance front-wheel brake kit with M4s, the new 4P calipers. KGC 4POT Brake Kit is a big brake kit that…
Source: 6th Gear Automotive Solutions post DETROIT — Aftermarket manufacturers of brake discs face new mandatory ECE R90 certification for high carbon brake discs and Tycho De Feijter wrote the following post for on this subject for 6th Gear Automotive…
Source: Fact. MR announcement ROCKVILLE, Md. — The global driver alert system market is expected to exceed $101 billion by registering a healthy CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 14 percent in the period 2021-2031, according to a recent study…
Source: SAE announcement WARRENDALE, Penn. — SAE International announced the 2021 Brake Colloquium & Exhibition will be held on October 17-20, in Orlando, Fla., and online. As North America’s premier brake event for the past 39 years, the exhibition serves…
Source: Brembo announcement SOCHI, Russia — Brembo is celebrating another historic milestone with the 2021 Russian Grand Prix in Sochi: 800 Formula 1 races with at least one single-seater equipped with one or more Brembo braking components. This long series…
Source: Fact.MR announcement ROCKVILLE, Md. — The global automated truck market is projected to grow at a healthy CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of more than 22 percent from 2021 to 2031, touching an impressive valuation of more than $1.5…
Source: Alcon announcement TAMWORTH, U.K. — Alcon has launched a new brake upgrade kit for the recently launched Toyota Land Cruiser 300 (LC300). The announcement coincides with the DSEi exhibition taking place in London 14-17 September 2021. Launched by Toyota…
The following is a guest editorial by Dr. Behrooz Rezvani founder and CEO of Neural Propulsions Systems, Inc., a pioneer in autonomous driving and sensing platforms. Most Americans are leery of self-driving vehicles because putting our lives—and the lives of…
Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO — Designed to match the adventure and durability of the Jeep Wrangler, NRS Brakes now offers the latest in brake pads engineered for 2018-2021 Wranglers. Galvanized brake pads from NRS Brakes deliver the safety and…