DETROIT, Mich.–A recall of the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Convertible will include more than 4,000 cars with instrument clusters that may not provide visual warnings when failures occur with the brake systems. The Beetle, which is being phased out…
Officially, the curtain will be lifted and the car unveiled on October 25, but Volkswagen has already spilled enough beans so that we can get a pretty good idea of what the SEAT Arona-based car is all about. Considered to…
Euro NCAP releases the safety ratings of four new cars today. Both the Audi A6 and the VW Touareg achieve a maximum five- star rating, the Ford Tourneo Connect achieves a solid four-star rating and the new Suzuki Jimny scores…
This April, Apec has expanded its braking range by introducing 54 new components across its Apec Red and Apec Black product lines. This strategic enhancement aims to bolster the company’s offerings and meet the increasing demands of the automotive aftermarket.…
Delphi Technologies has once again positioned itself at the forefront of the automotive aftermarket with the introduction of first-to-market electric vehicle (EV) braking components. This development is particularly timely, as recent figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders…
Apec, a leading name in automotive braking components, has announced an expansion of its product range this March, introducing 40 new components to its Apec Red and Apec Black lines. This strategic addition underscores Apec’s commitment to innovation and excellence,…
First Line Ltd., a premier supplier in the automotive parts industry, has launched an impressive range of 43 new products for 2024, significantly enhancing its offerings. This expansion includes key automotive components, notably increasing its brake parts selection. The new…
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…
ZF Aftermarket has expanded its TRW brand offering for electric vehicles (EVs), adding master cylinders, brake discs, and calipers to its existing portfolio. This move solidifies TRW’s position as a one-stop shop for EV braking solutions, encompassing everything from Electronic…
TMD Friction UK, a renowned leader in braking technology, has announced an expansion of its Textar brand, introducing four new brake pads and two innovative brake discs. This move underscores the company’s dedication to delivering high-quality braking solutions across a…
Delphi is significantly enhancing its braking product offerings, with a focus on being first-to-market (F2M). With an average of 300 new braking parts launched annually, the company has amplified its pace in 2023. Notably, new pads have been introduced for…
BRADFORD, U.K. — Fras-Le-owned BETTAPARTS has launched a new range of ABTEX Brake Hoses, with the addition of more than 200 new part numbers, as the brand looks to meet increased market demand. “Operating under extreme stress whenever the brakes…
STEZZANO, Italy – Brembo, the leading company in the development and production of high-performance braking systems, has launched the new Brembo Beyond Greenance Kit, an eco-friendly brake solution, currently specifically engineered for light commercial vehicles. Deriving its name by merging…
WILSONVILLE, Ore. — Improving vehicle perception in all weather and lighting conditions is critical to reducing the record number of pedestrian fatalities in the United States and making autonomous vehicle (AV) systems safer. In June 2023, GHSA projected that 7,508 pedestrians were…
SINSHEIM, Germany — Zimmermann is the one manufacturer offering a cross-drilled, compound rotor in the aftermarket with more than 300-vehicle applications in its Formula:Z range. Compound brake discs are long-established as a way to ensure safe and comfortable braking for…
SINSHEIM-DÜHREN, Germany — Otto Zimmermann GmbH, a renowned brake manufacturer, introduced a cross-drilled brake disc upgrade, aimed at providing both improved performance and a stylish appearance, for more than 300 vehicle applications. Zimmermann stands as the sole manufacturer in the…
HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Braking specialist TMD Friction UK has introduced two new brake disc references to its premium Textar brand product range, as the company continues to develop new products to meet the needs of the constantly expanding vehicle parc.…
NORTHAMPTON, U.K. — EBC Brakes recently threw open the doors to its imposing world headquarters in Northampton, U.K., for a weekend of very special public events to help celebrate its 40th successful year in business. Cars & Coffee took place…
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Recently Akebono Brake Corporation expanded its ProACT and EURO Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad line by 10 new part numbers: ACT1965, ACT2032, ACT2065, ACT2186, ACT2223, ACT2229, ACT2371 and EUR1894, EUR1924, EUR2074. Electronic wear sensor and Premium stainless…
VERNON HILLS, Ill. — ZF Aftermarket is rapidly expanding its range of spare parts for electric cars. The latest product for the independent aftermarket is the Electronic Brake Booster from its TRW brand. This system is an integral part of…
Source: Wilwood Engineering announcement CAMARILLO, Calif. – Wilwood Engineering’s aluminum master cylinder reservoirs are a staple of the racing and hot rod communities, and these newly available billet mounting brackets make them easier to use. Available in single, double, or…
The busts of four presidents who shaped America dominate the Black Hills of South Dakota on Mount Rushmore. The debate on the original Mt. Rushmore participants has passed, but who or what might be the members of a Mt. Rushmore…
Source: AP Racing announcement COVENTRY, U.K. — During the next few months, AP Racing, the brake and clutch supplier, is set to attend three of the biggest automotive events for race and road performance products. The team will be in…
Source: Bilstein Group announcement KENT, U.K. — Automotive aftermarket specialists, febi and Blue Print, part of the Bilstein Group, has revealed its latest range expansion, with new braking, clutch, filter, steering and suspension products introduced. New to the febiPLUS range…
Source: TMD Friction announcement HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Aftermarket braking specialist TMD Friction has launched three new brake discs and eight new brake drums to its Mintex product range, extending its product lines to cover more vehicles. The new additions to…