ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. — Raybestos®, a prominent brake-industry manufacturer, has revealed its sponsorship of Sally McNulty and Team Infamous, piloted by Derek Madison, for the upcoming 2023 racing season. These teams are set to compete in both the demanding endurance…
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. – StopTech® has announced its sponsored racing teams for the 2023 race season. This year’s team features nationwide competitors across endurance, drift, quarter midgets, late model, and drag racing circuits. StopTech® is a leading aftermarket manufacturer and…
LUTON, U.K. — Following an exhaustive audit by the British Standards Institute (BSI) under the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS), Comline Auto Parts has renewed its coveted ISO 9001:2015 certification. The ISO 9001:2015 certification from the International Organization for Standardization is…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The redesigned (second generation) 2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS subcompact sport-utility (SUV) surprised me – in a particularly good way. I did not expect much when I was told I would be spending a week in the 1.2-liter,…
MUNICH — Knorr-Bremse has signed an important service agreement with A-Train AB, operator of Sweden’s iconic Arlanda Express. This will safeguard the operation of the express trains that carry a large part of the traffic to and from Stockholm Arlanda…
BEAR MOUNTAIN, N.Y. – Electric vehicles, like the Hyundai Ioniq 6, Volvo S60 Recharge PHEV and Mazda CX-90 PHEV, are amongst the myriad of new models emerging on a regular basis reaffirming the move towards full electrification of automotive propulsion.…
MCHENRY, Ill. — Automotive parts supplier, First Brands Group, has become the latest member to join the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). The three members of the First Brands Group are well known in the aftermarket via original equipment (OE)…
CHENNAI, India — Brakes India has unveiled ZAP brake pads engineered with advanced friction technology specifically for electric vehicles. The ZAP brake pads with enhanced corrosion protection and quiet braking have been specifically designed and formulated to suit the requirements…
MUNICH — Knorr-Bremse has acquired service provider Westcode from Unipart Rail. The deal unlocks promising opportunities as Knorr-Bremse looks to develop its already successful service business in the U.K., supporting train technologies such as braking, climate control and entrance systems.…
Brazil – Brake disc brand, Fremax, has unveiled its new communication concept, showcasing its innovative and high-quality product line. With the tagline “Fremax. The ultimate in movement,” the brand aims to emphasize its exclusive technologies and the reasons why mechanics…
AUSTIN, Texas – On Jan. 7, 2023, ZEVcentric set off a firestorm in the electric-vehicle world by tweeting it had discovered the rear brakes on its newly purchased Tesla Model Y Performance (MYP) were not the performance brakes expected with…
Source: Bosch announcement STUTTGART, Germany — At CES 2023 in Las Vegas, Central Hall, booth #16115, from January 5 to 8, 2023, Bosch is presenting smart products and services for mobility and the home of the future. The technology and…
Source: First Brands Group announcement MCHENRY, Ill. – First Brands Group™ has released a new Raybestos® product online catalog that will be available on a USB drive for those attending the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), Nov. 1-3, 2022, in…
Source: First Brands announcement MCHENRY, Ill. – First Brands Group™ announced Mark Woodburn, its business development manager, was honored by Uni-Select® Atlantic Division with the Recognition Award for his dedicated service to the organization and its members in 2021. The…
Source: Brakes India announcement WOLFSBURG, Germany – Brakes India will display its global product line-up this week at IZB’22. Part of the TSF Group, that derives its legacy from the erstwhile TVS group, Brakes India has been a leading Tier-1…
Source: First Brands Group announcement MCHENRY, Ill. – First Brands Group™ has added 82 new part numbers to its Raybestos® braking portfolio of friction, rotors and hydraulics that cover more than 25 million vehicles in operation (VIO). New brake…
Expired Hagman Search Group is conducting a Sales Director search for a leading global brake pad supplier. This role will be responsible for leading the aftermarket sales function in North America and will develop the sales strategy and specific action…
Source: Motorcar Parts of America announcement LOS ANGELES — Motorcar Parts of America Inc. (MPA; Nasdaq: MPAA) announced the introduction of a comprehensive line of brake pads and rotors, serving the professional installer market under the company’s Quality-Built brand. The…
Source: Kaman Corporation announcement BLOOMFIELD, Conn.– Kaman Corporation (NYSE:KAMN) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Parker-Hannifin Corporation to acquire Parker’s aircraft wheel & brake division for $440 million, subject to a customary working capital adjustment and the…
Source: First Brands announcement MCHENRY, Ill. – First Brands Group™ has introduced new part numbers to its premium quality Raybestos® line in the categories of brake friction, rotors, calipers, master cylinders, and brake cables. More than 100 new Raybestos® part…
Source: Toyota announcement LOS ALTOS, Calif. – Toyota Research Institute (TRI) demonstrated a new research milestone in autonomy, providing a glimpse into the future of safer mobility for all. As revealed in this video (below), TRI researchers successfully programmed a…
Source: First Brands Group announcement MCHENRY, Ill. – Products from First Brands Group™ were recently featured on the Lifetime network series Military Makeover with Montel. In the episode, “Major Progress Happening at the Pryor Home Makeover,” First Brands Group Director…
Source: Knorr-Bremse announcement MUNICH — Knorr-Bremse has signed a global maintenance framework agreement with CAF, initially for an eight-year period. The agreement covers the maintenance of multiple Knorr-Bremse subsystems installed in various types of trains operating on several continents. The…
Source: Wilwood Engineering announcement CAMARILLO, Calif. — Wilwood Engineering announced that Mark Cornwell had been appointed Vice President of New Business Development and Specialty Markets. Cornwell joins an existing team of seasoned executives and engineers, many who have been with…
Source: ZF announcement FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — ZF Aftermarket wants to enable an attractive mobility experience for everyone. New products such as the WABCO Modular ABS Sensors and the TRW Electric Brake Booster for e-vehicles exemplify a future-oriented and convenient product…