TORRANCE, Calif. – American Honda Motor Co. will recall 124,077 Honda and Acura vehicles due to the potential for them to suffer brake failure. The vehicles in question, certain model-year 2020-2021 Honda Civic, 2020-2023 Honda Ridgeline, 2020-2021 Honda Passport, 2021-2022…
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – BMW has added a distinctive performance model to the top of the BMW X1 small sport-utility vehicle (SUV) range, one with an optional unique braking system. The new 2024 BMW X1 M35i xDrive builds on the…
TORRANCE, Calif. – American Honda Motor Co. has agreed to recall certain Honda Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra and Honda Accord vehicles which might have a faulty brake-hold feature. The 386 vehicles within the recall population, spread amongst model-year 2023…
MONTREAL — The 2023 Canadian Grand Prix, scheduled for Sunday, June 18th at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, is, according to the Brembo engineers, one of the most demanding circuits for brakes on the Formula 1 schedule. They rate it a 4…
IRVINE, Calif. – Kia America, Inc. has agreed to recall certain model-year 2023 Kia Sportage vehicles which might lose brake assist due to a fault within the brake booster. The 98,944 compact sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) within the recall population, manufactured…
PLYMOUTH, Mich. – Link Engineering has introduced its all-new Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) product for dynamic braking simulations. The HiL system can include a LINK vehicle module bench which consists of the complete vehicle braking system, such as the brake controller, calipers,…
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.…
DETROIT — Thanks to record viewings for the US market of the 2022 race (2.6 million viewers), Formula 1 will be held in Florida for the second year running. It will take place once again at the Miami International Autodrome…
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…
BAKU, Azerbaijan — It is called a safety car because it is put on the track to reduce the speed of the single seaters guaranteeing the safety of the service personnel who have to remove cars involved in accidents as…
STANSTEAD, U.K. — The Student Opportunities Programme (SOP) is a chance for students with a passion for mobility engineering to showcase their work, in the form of a poster, to their peers, industry and academia experts, at EuroBrake 2023. At…
EuroBrake 2023 Program Preview STANSTEAD, U.K. — This year’s EuroBrake will be discussing the key topics for the braking industry. The 2023 Strategy Panel will be discussing the “Effects of the EU7 regulation on brake system development and homologation”. Below…
VALCOURT, Que. — Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. has agreed to recall certain model-year 2020-2023 three-wheel Can-Am Spyder models due to a faulty brake-light. The 34,888 vehicles within the recall population include 2020-2023 Can-Am Spyder RT and 2022-2023 Can-Am Stryker models…
MIAMI, Fla. – Newell Coach Corp. is recalling certain model-year 2023-2024 coaches which potentially have malfunctioning brake lights. The 28 Newell Coach P50 recreational vehicles built between May 1, 2022, and Jan. 31, 2023, were built with a wiring problem…
LAS VEGAS — ZF’s Industrial Division introduced its new brake-by-wire solutions at CONEXPO/CONAGG 2023 (South Hall,4, booth #584214) this week in Las Vegas. A global leader in hydraulic and electrohydraulic braking systems, ZF supports customers in the heavy duty, off-highway,…
AUSTIN, Texas – Tesla has offered a $20,000 carbon-ceramic brake option for its high-performance Model S Plaid sedan and a test of the system was recently posted on YouTube by Sebastian Vittel. Vittel — not to be confused with former…
BELLEVUE, Wash. – PACCAR has indicated to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) it would recall certain model-year 2021-2024 heavy-duty trucks which might have an issue with their brake pedals that could lead to a driver’s inability to operate…
Source: EBC Brakes announcement PINEHAM, U.K. — Fully floating two-piece brake discs, uprated brake pads and braided brake lines now available from EBC Brakes for the recently launched Honda Civic Type R hot hatch. Promising spectacular driving thrills and encased…
RIDGEVILLE, S.C. – Volvo Car USA, LLC will recall certain model-year 2023 vehicles due to a potential braking issue which could result in the loss of all active safety and city safety functions described in the vehicle’s owner’s manual. The…
Battery electric vehicles, or BEVs, present new challenges for chassis development, particularly when it comes to braking and recuperation. Porsche engineers are working on new concepts for brake force distribution that will improve recuperation without compromising comfort. One of the…
CAMARILLO, Calif. – Wilwood Engineering has added two new big brake kits for the 2013-2020 Honda Civic featuring Superlite calipers and 12.88-inch (327mm) rotors. More than one-inch in diameter larger than stock, and manufactured using proprietary Spec37 iron, these rotors…
LOS ANGELES – Xos, Inc. has agreed to recall certain model-year 2021-2022 electric trucks to repair improperly routed brake lines which could result in a brake-fluid leak followed by other issues. The 292 vehicles included within the recall, 2021 Xos…
Source: Exactitude Consultancy announcement LUTON, U.K. — The global brake system market is projected to reach $29 billion by 2029, up from $19.33 billion in 2020, at a compound-annual-growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5 percent from 2022 to 2029, according to…
Milestone reached in the development of Future Brake Systems: Rear dry-braking lays the foundation to meet rapidly evolving market needs Frankfurt, Germany – Technology company Continental received a major award in the third quarter for the series production of its…
Source: Brembo announcement LAS VEGAS — Brembo, world leader and acknowledged innovator of brake technology, unveiled an all-new brake system for Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV) and side-by-sides at the SEMA Show yesterday. The new Brembo UTV brake system is the…