Source: Transport Engineer has joined the search for the manufacturer/distributor of defective brakes sold as replacements for Scania trucks. The following was posted along with the photo (above) on its site. LONDON – ‘Do you recognize these brakes?’ – DVSA…
Authentic Vision provides anti-counterfeiting and authentication technologies designed to protect your organization’s investments in product innovation, brand value, and reputation while creating new opportunities to increase trust and engagement with consumers. In this episode of Coffee Brake, Brian Hagman talks…
The following is excerpted from a post on Brembo.com. The entire story and images can be viewed by clicking on this sentence. CURNO, Italy – A symbol of motoring, racing, and high-performance excellence, Brembo braking systems enjoy great kudos with…
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…
DETROIT, Mich–World-leading manufacturer of performance brake and clutch systems, AP Racing, has appointed Essex Parts Services Inc. (‘Essex’) as its exclusive distributor of street products for North America. Essex was already AP Racing’s current trusted distributor of race products in…
STEZZANO, Italy–Brembo S.p.A. said today that it named Daniele Schillaci to be the new CEO of the brake company, replacing Andrea Marescotti who announced he is leaving the brake firm effective June 30 to pursue other professional opportunities. Brembo’s Executive…
AP Racing is aware of several unscrupulous sellers offering counterfeit AP Racing brake calipers in the UK. Some can be difficult to spot because of their very similar appearance to the genuine items. However, there are several key differences that anyone…
Leverkusen, 10th January 2019. Friction specialist TMD Friction introduces new packaging for its Textar commercial vehicle drum brake linings. Gradually, the previously used transparent and unprinted film, will be replaced by a sturdier, yellow version, which is provided with a…
From WardsAuto: Toyota reports it has halted more than 100 incidents of counterfeit parts and accessories being sold in Australia in the past two years. The fake products range from bogus badges and floormats to unsafe counterfeit brake pads. Brodie…
INDINANAPOLIS, Ind., (December 6, 2018) – Brembo will be showing their all-new TCR caliper and an innovative 390mm front rotor with improved ventilation at the Brembo exhibit (#3631) at the PRI Show to be held at the Indianapolis Convention Center,…
Editor’s note: This is Part 2 of an ongoing series on counterfeit brake parts. Read Part 1 here. Plastic Brembo caliper covers are a great way to add a splash of color to a car. They’re inexpensive, they’re easy to buy…
Dr. Brian P. Hearing currently serves as Vice President of Research and Development at BrakeAudit. Prior to BrakeAudit, Dr. Hearing was co-founder of DroneShield (ASX:DRO), a manufacturer of acoustic detection systems. “Our BrakeAudit systems are used by law enforcement, fleet…
“I’m unbelievably excited to be joining the GBSC,” stated Kevin Wolford of AMECA Inc. “Brakes and the braking system are the most important safety aspects of a car. Good brakes also win races. On the street or on the track,…
2018 has been a big year of investment for Lumag. Not only has the company celebrated its 30th anniversary but it also saw the company dig deep and place significant investment into its services, manufacturing capabilities and resulting products. The…
With winter comes all manner of changeable weather. Our vehicles take on a lot during this time, and that includes our brakes. With a vital role to play in keeping us safe on the roads, and a volume product for factors,…