Source: BBB Industries announcement DAPHNE, Ala. — BBB Industries®, LLC, a leading sustainable manufacturer of automotive aftermarket parts, announced a new online portal designed to enhance 24-hour ordering, enabling customers to instantly order replacement parts from www.bbbind.com/1stop “BBB Industries is…
CHATHAM, Mass. – I saw it but had trouble believing it: the instrument cluster of the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4xe indicated 35.7 miles per gallon during my week behind the wheel. With more than 30 years of Grand…
Source: J.Juan announcement BARCELONA — Husqvarna wants to assert leadership in the most trendy discipline in Europe, mid-displacement adventure touring motorcycles. Accordingly, it has unveiled the Norden 901 2022, a traveler with an 899 cc engine producing 105 horsepower at…
Source: TMD Friction announcement HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — TMD Friction’s Mintex braking brand is providing the stopping power behind racing instructor and body shop owner Kevin Bourne’s Jaguar XJ6, as he looks to write his name in the history books and…
Source: Great Dane post SAVANNAH, Ga. — Heavy-duty truck brake technology has advanced over the years and continues to be an important safety feature for trucks and trailers. All brakes are not created equal, however, so it is important to…
CURNO, Italy – Brembo posted the following overview of this year’s two major electric-vehicle motorsports competitions: MotoE and Formula E, both of which feature the Italian brake company’s products. The third season on the FIM MotoE World Cup has just…
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling more than a quarter of a million 2013-2015 Nissan Pathfinder sport utility vehicles which may have a stop light that sticks in the “ON” position due to a malfunctioning stop-lamp relay.…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Jeep has added a 3-liter V6 diesel to the Gladiator line of midsize pickup trucks for 2021 providing both outstanding low-end torque and superb fuel economy. Like most modern automotive diesels, the Gladiator drives like a gasoline-engined…
CHATHAM, Mass. – One of America’s most popular sport utility vehicle (SUV)/crossover utility vehicle (CUV), the Honda CR-V, gets an electric boost for the 2020 model year with the addition of the company’s dual-electric-motor hybrid powertrain. In addition, the Honda…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Hyundai has become the automaker which wants to provide something for everyone – except (at least for now) pickup trucks. Nine different sport utility (SUV) variants and 11(!) sedans where the Hyundai “H.” Within those numbers are…
CARSON, Calif. – StopTech, the high-performance arm of Centric Parts, is providing the stopping power for the HOONIGAN Land Speed Camaro being built to challenge the 200 miles per hour mark later this year. HOONIGAN is documenting the creation of…
South Africa’s CAR magazine tests a diverse pantheon of vehicles every year, from two-seat supercars to three-row SUVs. Part of each test is a measure of the vehicle’s braking ability and, unlike other publications which use stopping distance to quantify…
Source: ITT WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – The ITT Smart Pad® brake pad is a first-of-its-kind sensor-embedded and connected brake pad that transforms the ubiquitous friction technology from passive automotive components into an active system that collects real-time data to improve…
BRAMPTON, Ontario–Ascent Tranz Group, LLC, (the parent company of A-LINE-branded air disc parts) and Max Power Friction, Inc. of Brampton, Ontario have signed an exclusive supply agreement to provide Canadian-made air disc brake pads to the North American air disc…
42 cars on Brembo components at Daytona DETROIT, (January 25, 2019) – Brembo brake components will be on 42 of 47 cars, 89 percent of the field, for the 57th running of the Rolex 24 Hour At Daytona this weekend…
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is the only manufacturer with AEB standard across van range Fitting autonomous emergency braking systems as standard on all commercial vehicles in the UK has the potential to stop almost 2,500 crashes per year. Analysis of Department…
DANIA BEACH, Fla. – TopSpeed.com, a site dedicated to providing news and reviews – on a neutral basis – of performance vehicles available in North America, has put Brembo and NRS Brakes products at the head of its list of…
Matthew Link is President of Link Group. The company manufactures and designs precision test equipment, makes custom cutting tools, designs climatic systems, and conducts full vehicle tests. TBR: How would you describe your leadership style and why has it worked…
Unconventional characterizes a maverick, thus making this the perfect name for Ford’s unique, small pickup truck based on a compact sport-utility (SUV) platform. The Ford Motor Company started with the versatile Ford Escape SUV which also provides the basis for…
Wilwood Disc Brakes has launched new big brake kits for Porsche 914 models from 1970-76, addressing the increased power outputs of these classic sports cars. With more drivers modifying these vehicles for enhanced performance, the necessity for upgraded braking systems…
EBC Brakes Racing has introduced its Apollo Big Brake Kits for the Hyundai i20N, offering an enhanced braking solution for the 200bhp supermini hot hatch. This development promises a significant upgrade in stopping power and performance for Hyundai i20N owners.…
Dynamic Friction Company (DFC) has introduced the DFC 4000 Hybridynamic Brake Pad, marking a notable advancement in brake technology. This new product aligns with both the increasing consumer demand for environmentally sustainable automotive parts and the necessity for high performance.…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The 2024 Nissan Sentra SR is a very nice, efficient, comfortable, fun small sedan with an updated look. Nissan described the visual changes to the 2024 Sentra SR as incorporating “dark chrome trim for the V-motion grille,…
Akebono Brake Corporation has unveiled its latest Akebono Severe Duty Ultra-Premium Fleet Brake Pads, a new product line tailored for heavy-duty applications. This launch introduces six new severe duty part numbers, promising enhanced performance for a wide range of fleet…
The all-new 2025 Kia K4 compact sedan emerges as a technology powerhouse, setting a new standard in the segment with its advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and a commitment to safety and convenience. Unveiled at the 2024 New York International…