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Source: Porsche Zuffenhausen, Germany – Porsche has acquired a minority stake in the Israeli start-up, TriEye. The newly established company has developed a sensor technology for short-wave infrared (SWIR). It enhances safety in vehicles fitted with assistance systems or autonomous…

Source: Road & Track Atlanta – One of the most unique things about driving an electric vehicle is regenerative braking, where the electric motors that power the car help to slow it down, charging the car’s battery in the process.…

Source: Automotive Tires & Parts Zuffenhausen, Germany – Porsche has disclosed that its in-house team of three “brand protection officers” in 2018, confiscated more than 200,000 counterfeit items which were worth almost $70 million. About 80 percent of the fake…

You’ve got your iron rotors, your carbon ceramic rotors, and now these: tungsten carbide coated rotors (PSCB), which offer some of the advantages of both. SOURCE: Popular Mechanics The white calipers are a baller move. Porsche’s new Surface Coated Brake…

STUTTGART, Germany–Brake discs are typically made of one type of material or another: either cast iron (in most cases) or a mix of carbon and ceramic (in more exotic applications). But Porsche has developed another process that could bridge the…

STUTTGART, Germany–The forthcoming Porsche Taycan all-electric vehicle will utilize a regenerative braking system that is quite different from those used by other electric-vehicle companies such as Tesla, according to CNET Roadshow, which was able to do a ride-along with Porsche…

In 2023, Textar, a premium braking brand under TMD Friction, significantly expanded its automotive aftermarket offerings by introducing 193 new products, including an impressive 36 first-to-market solutions. These pioneering products cement Textar’s status as a leader in the provision of…

Apec, a leader in automotive braking technology, has expanded its product line with a significant addition of 59 new braking components. This expansion, announced in January, enhances Apec’s already extensive range, focusing especially on brake parts. The introduction spans across…

Liverpool’s supercar brake maker rebounds with 63% revenue growth and £390M order book, eyeing further profit and production boosts. After enduring “very difficult 18 months,” Surface Transforms (ST) roared back in 2023, reporting a 63% surge in annual revenues to…

All 20 automakers deliver on voluntary pledge, making automatic emergency braking standard in new vehicles. In a major victory for road safety, all 20 carmakers participating in a voluntary pledge have met the goal of equipping nearly all light-duty vehicles…

Source: LBN Daily Surface Transforms, a Merseyside-based brake disc manufacturer, is on track to be profitable in the second half of 2023. This is due to their £290 million order book and a planned investment of £3.4 million. The company’s…

Regenerative braking is not a new concept. However, Fisker has proven to be one of the few companies that has mastered its implementation. Fisker recently shared a video that delves into the nuances of this technology. The video sheds light…

BRISTOL, U.K. — Apec expanded its range of brake products in July with 50 additional part numbers. The range extension includes 32 brake calipers, 14 brake cables, and four anti-lock braking (ABS) sensors. Top applications for this month include the…

HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Braking specialist TMD Friction UK has introduced three new brake disc references to its premium Textar brand range. The company continues to develop new products to meet the needs of the expanding vehicle parc, and to offer…

TORONTO – NRS Brakes has launched versions of its premium galvanized brake pads for three new police-pursuit vehicles as well as a number of additional vehicles. The SKUs for the Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Silverado and Dodge Durango police-pursuit vehicles cover…

ATLANTA, Ga. – Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has agreed to recall certain model-year 2020-2022 Porsche Taycan four-door electric vehicles (EV) due to a potentially faulty brake-pad-wear warning light. These vehicles were produced specifically for the Puerto Rican market. The…

HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Braking specialist TMD Friction UK has introduced 16 brake pad and disc references to its premium Textar branded product ranges. TMD Friction UK’s unrelenting approach to research and development has delivered an additional seven Textar brake pads…