Source: Knorr-Bremse announcement MUNICH – Knorr-Bremse, the global market leader for braking and other systems for rail and commercial vehicles, has unified its global activities in the area of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC) for rail under the…
Source: Fras-le announcement CAXIAS DO SUL, Brazil – The acquisition of Nakata Automotive, which closed Sept. 1st, is the largest merger and acquisition in Fras-le’s history. This union combines the experience of the two companies in the aftermarket as well…
Source: ZF announcement FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany – Michael Neumann became the new Executive Vice President Sales and Customer Development at ZF Friedrichshafen AG September 1st. The 52-year-old engineer has more than 25 years of experience in the automotive industry. He worked…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The Subaru Outback has continuously evolved from its mid-90s inception as a Legacy Station Wagon variant heavy on rugged design cues, light on capabilities, to a fully capable compact sport/crossover utility vehicle (SUV/CUV). In many ways, it…
Source: Kia announcement SEOUL – The four-door fastback Kia Stinger sport sedan receives new and enhanced advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS), safety features, technologies and engines for the 2021 model year. New ADAS technologies to assist drivers and protect passengers The…
Source: Advanced Braking Technology report PERTH –Advanced Braking Technology (ABT) continued to report strong growth for the 2020 financial year as the Specialist brake manufacturer continued its turnaround. Revenue for the Australian company was up 22 percent to $9.08 for…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Toyota has dominated the mid-size pickup truck market for the better part of two decades including 14 consecutive years of its Tacoma ranking first in sales in this segment. The Japanese automaker, which now calls Plano, Texas…
Source: AP Racing announcement COVENTRY, U.K. – AP Racing, a world-leading manufacture of high-performance brake and clutch systems, broke ground on the installation of its new multi-million pound, state-of-the-art noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) dynamometer. “We are excited to continue…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The Ford F-series trucks might consistently be the best-selling vehicles in the American market, but the automaker does not rest on its laurels, making significant changes, upgrades and additions throughout a version’s lifetime to ensure this leadership…
Source: Commercial Car Journal post GREENBELT, Md. – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will hold its annual Brake Safety Week Aug. 23-29, the first major truck component inspection blitz since the coronavirus pandemic postponed CVSA’s International Roadcheck from May…
Source: International Railway Journal post MADRID – Spain’s high-speed network infrastructure manager Adif AV has been awarded a grant of €1.18 million from the country’s Institute for the Diversification and Saving of Energy (IDAE) to offset the cost of six…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The Genesis luxury arm of Hyundai has taken aim at the sedans perched on the pinnacle of luxury motoring and scored a direct hit with the value statement entitled G90. Sized within an inch or two of…
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CHATHAM, Mass. – Jeep, which prides itself on designing vehicles capable of conquering virtually any off-road challenge, has engineered its latest Gladiator mid-size pickup variant to vanquish desert terrain. Resembling the offspring of a Jeep Wrangler and a mid-size pickup…
Source: LF GmbH & Co. KG announcement LEVERKUSEN, Germany – LF GmbH & Co. KG with its brand LIQFRIC® has successfully completed the construction of a first small-series production plant which began production July 27th. “After about a year or…
Source: Knorr-Bremse MUNICH – With its retrofittable turning assistant Pro-Fleet Assist+, powered by Mobileye®, Knorr-Bremse, the global market leader for braking systems and other rail and commercial vehicle systems, is making another effective contribution to greater traffic safety in Europe.…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Kia keeps ramping up the pressure in the mega-competitive sport utility/crossover utility vehicle (SUV/CUV) market with each product launch. Its Telluride garnered virtually every major “of the Year” award for 2020 setting new standards for value (not…
Source: Carlson Quality Brake Parts announcement LIMA, OH – Carlson Quality Brake Parts has expanded its product portfolio, adding ABS wheel speed sensors to its catalog of quality brake parts. The new wheel speed sensors maintain Carlson’s reputation for outstanding…
Source: design, products & applications post SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. – From cars to off-highway and autonomous industrial vehicles, electrification is the future. To achieve electrification, original-equipment manufacturers (OEM) are required to design new vehicle platforms to accommodate dual drivetrains. This…
PLANO, Texas – Toyota will make its enhanced Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ standard across the entire 2021 Camry range which expands to now include an additional hybrid variant, all-wheel-drive (AWD) models and other changes throughout the lineup. All told, the…
Source: Bendix announcement ELYRIA, Ohio – The Huntington, Ind., manufacturing complex of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is celebrating two outstanding accomplishments – related to plant safety and product quality – during the first half of 2020. One success was…
Source: Bendix announcement ELYRIA, Ohio – The need for technical training and support has never been greater and is why Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC maintains its commitment to driver safety in support of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA)…
Source: ZF announcement Auburn Hills, Mich. – ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Control Systems division today announced the release of the WABCO TOOLBOX PLUS™, the latest generation of its PC-based advanced diagnostics software that expedites vehicle and trailer diagnosis. TOOLBOX PLUS™ has…
Source: BEKA announcement SAINT-AUBIN-SAUGES, Switzerland – Slowing and stopping a tractor pulling a trailer can be dangerous because hydrostatic tractor transmissions can dramatically slow the tractor without any operation of the brake pedal which means no activation of the trailer’s…
DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford last night officially took the wraps off the long-rumored sixth generation of its go-anywhere sport-utility vehicle (SUV) with an online unveiling of the 2021 Bronco brand. The brand encompasses a two- and four-door Bronco as well…