Source: MGM Brakes announcement CHARLOTTE, N.C. – MGM Brakes, a Division of Indian Head Industries, with its headquarters and technology center located in Charlotte, N.C. is proud to announce the opening of its new European Parts Distribution Center located in…
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – In a recent article Car and Driver described the strides General Motors has made in the braking ability of its large – and amongst the industry’s largest – sport utility vehicles (SUVs). Annie White described the…
DETROIT- General Motors (GM) will on Jan. 4, 2021 begin notifying owners of certain 2020 C8 Corvettes as well as several Cadillac, Buick and Chevrolet vehicles about a recall due to an electronic brake boost issue. The issue, which was…
Source: MEYLE announcement Hamburg, Germany – The MEYLE mini-series X-Mas Season with MEYLE aired this week with an overview of the company’s innovative brake technology. The premise of the piece: as a safety-relevant component and one of the most frequently…
Source: GM announcement GRAND BLANC, Mich. —General Motors (GM) Customer Care and Aftersales has released all-new parts packaging as part of a broader effort to rebrand and strengthen GM Genuine Parts and ACDelco. For GM dealers and independent aftermarket sellers,…
Source: Shine post SHANGHAI, China – SAIC General Motors (GM) Corporation Ltd. will recall 649,357 vehicles from the Chinese market due to defective brakes, according to the country’s top-quality watchdog. The recall, set to begin on December 31, will involve…
Source: CarComplaints.com post ROCKFORD, Ill. — A General Motors (GM) brake vacuum pump lawsuit has been dismissed after a Chevrolet Tahoe owner alleged her SUV suffered from hard brake pedals and brake failures several times. Included in the class action…
DETROIT – General Motors (GM) is expanding the number of vehicles it is recalling due to an issue in the power-brake system which might lead to a change in how the brakes operate and, potentially, a crash. The latest recall…
Source: SHINE.cn post SHANGHAI – SAIC General Motors Corporation Ltd (SAIC-GM), a joint venture between the Shanghai-based SAIC Motor and General Motors, is recalling 249,953 Buicks due to defective brake lines, China’s top-quality watchdog announced last week. The recall, which…
Source: LF GmbH & Co. KG announcement LEVERKUSEN, Germany – LF GmbH & Co. KG with its brand LIQFRIC® has successfully completed the construction of a first small-series production plant which began production July 27th. “After about a year or…
Source: GMAuthority.com post DETROIT, Mich. – Earlier this year, General Motors had a class-action lawsuit filed against it over claims that the brake vacuum pump used in certain GM full-size trucks and SUVs is defective. The original plaintiff in that…
Source: Brake Parts Inc announcement MCHENRY, Ill.– Brake Parts Inc (BPI) was named a 2019 GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during a virtual ceremony honoring the recipients of the company’s 28th annual Supplier of the Year awards late…
Source: Bendix post ELYRIA, Ohio – You don’t find trucking roots running much deeper than the ones at Oak Harbor Freight Lines. The Whidbey Island, Wash. city that shares the 104-year-old company’s name was incorporated in May 1915, and Oak…
Source: HELLA announcement LIPPSTADT, Germany/NORTHVILLE, Mich. – The lighting and electronics expert HELLA has been named a 2019 Supplier of the Year by General Motors (GM). During a virtual awards ceremony, General Motors recognized 116 of its best suppliers from…
CHATHAM, Mass. – That’s BIG! First impressions are always significant and my initial response after walking around the redesigned 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali 4WD Crew Cab pickup truck concerned how I was going to pilot it out of my…
Source: GM Authority post CHICAGO – A class-action lawsuit has been filed against General Motors (GM) alleging the brake booster used in its full-size trucks and SUVs is defective. The plaintiff claims the brake booster found in certain GM full-size…
Source: GMAuthority.com DETROIT – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and General Motors (GM) are recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks due to a problem with the vehicles’ brake calipers. The defect: According to a NHTSA filing, the bolts used…
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – Tommy Rivera has rejoined Akebono Brake Corporation as Director of Aftermarket Operations. He previously held a variety of leadership positions at Akebono which included responsibilities in Sales, Product Development, Operations, and Plant Management. Rivera will be based…
Source: Bendix ELYRIA, Ohio –Bob Downin has always had a straightforward approach to equipping school buses. “Above all, it’s about safety,” said Downin, the director of transportation at Clark-Pleasant Community Schools in Whiteland, Indiana. “Parents should know that schools are…
Source: GM Authority DETROIT – General Motors (GM) has recently applied for a patent that relates to an electronic braking system (EBS), or brake-by-wire (BBW) system, GM Authority has uncovered. The patent claims that the development of such system-by-wire applications are in…
Source: Mack LAS VEGAS – The versatile Mack® Granite® model is now available with the next generation of Bendix Wingman Fusion, improving safety for those on the road or traveling to a jobsite. Mack Trucks made the announcement during World…
Source: Detroit Free Press DETROIT – General Motors (GM) is issuing an update to a recall because the initial recall has created more problems. After inquiries by the Detroit Free Press that started earlier this month, GM has confirmed that…
Source: CNN.com Washington, D.C.- General Motors (GM) and Honda, automakers with more than 160 years of experience between them, have thrown tradition out the window by unveiling the Origin, a new self-driving vehicle. The six-seat electric vehicle has no steering…
Source: BBB Industries DAPHNE, Ala. – BBB Industries (BBB), a leading remanufacturer of automotive aftermarket parts, has announced that it is introducing augmented reality (AR) advertising at this year’s Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) in Dallas. This year, HDAW tradeshow…
Source: General Motors DETROIT — GM is committed to not only great capability for customers who tow, but also advancing technologies that benefit customer confidence. That includes an advanced trailer braking concept that has the potential to dramatically reduce stopping distances…