First Line Ltd., a premier supplier in the automotive parts industry, has launched an impressive range of 43 new products for 2024, significantly enhancing its offerings. This expansion includes key automotive components, notably increasing its brake parts selection. The new…
BETTAPARTS, a renowned provider of automotive parts, has recently announced the launch of 16 new brake pad part numbers. This expansion is a strategic move to broaden the company’s coverage of various vehicle models, showcasing its commitment to delivering high-quality,…
Juratek, a renowned automotive parts manufacturer, embarks on 2024 with an impressive expansion of its product line. The company proudly announces the addition of 25 new components, enhancing both vehicle performance and safety. This expansion includes a diverse range of…
All 20 automakers deliver on voluntary pledge, making automatic emergency braking standard in new vehicles. In a major victory for road safety, all 20 carmakers participating in a voluntary pledge have met the goal of equipping nearly all light-duty vehicles…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Toyota Corolla is the best-selling automotive nameplate in history. During its seven-year lifespan more than 50 million subcompact and compact sedans, coupes, hatchbacks and station wagons have been sold worldwide under the Corolla name. In 2020 a…
Juratek is expanding its comprehensive braking portfolio with the addition of 36 new parts, including brake discs, pads, calipers, shoes, hoses, wheel cylinders, and wear leads. This new line-up is designed to deliver superior performance and reliability for a wide…
FMSI (Friction Material Standards Institute) has recently broadened its range of Z Numbers, a key classification in the automotive brake industry, by introducing 26 new entries encompassing an estimated 12.8 million vehicles in operation. This expansion now raises the total…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Familiarity breeds contempt is a proverb with roots in the 5th Century, but when it comes to the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek familiarity breeds admiration and respect. I have owned a first generation Crosstrek Premium since 2015, reviewed…
TMD Friction UK, a renowned leader in braking technology, has announced an expansion of its Textar brand, introducing four new brake pads and two innovative brake discs. This move underscores the company’s dedication to delivering high-quality braking solutions across a…
JURATEK, a leader in automotive brake systems, has significantly expanded its product line with the addition of 35 new references to its premium braking range. This expansion includes various essential components such as brake discs, pads, calipers, shoes, hoses, and…
Delphi is significantly enhancing its braking product offerings, with a focus on being first-to-market (F2M). With an average of 300 new braking parts launched annually, the company has amplified its pace in 2023. Notably, new pads have been introduced for…
AUSTIN, Texas – Tesla, Inc., has agreed to recall certain model-year 2021-2023 Tesla Model X sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) that might have an issue with the brake fluid-level indication system. The 54,676 vehicles within the recall population might have been produced…
IRVINE, Calif. — The 2024 Kia Forte arrives with mindful updates, including re-packaged Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The GT-Line trim level now comes standard with Front Collision Alert (FCA) Fusion, a combination of Front Collision Alert-Cyclist (FCA-Cyc), Electronic Parking…
DONCASTER, U.K. — JURATEK has added 25 new references to its leading braking portfolio, including six brake discs, three brake pads and 16 calipers to cover more of the vehicle car parc than ever before. In its brake discs range,…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The 2023 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X Crew Cab mid-size pickup kept surprising throughout my week behind the wheel. Surprise number one: just how livable the truck was for a non-trucker like me. Ingress and egress was easy for…
HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Braking specialist TMD Friction UK has introduced three new brake discs and one new brake pad to its premium Textar brand range. TMD Friction UK constantly monitors the aftermarket to develop high quality braking products and extend…
LOS ANGELES — Motorcar Parts of America Inc. (Nasdaq: MPAA) announced it recently added more than 50 new late model vehicle brake pad and rotor part number applications to its catalog, providing additional coverage for more than five-million vehicles. These…
CHATHAM, Mass. – I sampled the all-new 2024 Mazda CX-90v a few months ago during the annual #IMPA #2023SpringBrake and came away impressed following the 15-minute drive. Mazda calls the CX-90 its flagship, a title it deserves, especially the fully…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The look is entirely unique but the swift, quiet, smooth driving experience says the four-door sedan maneuvering smoothly through the twisting bay-side roads of Wellfleet, Mass. is the latest offering from the growing family of Hyundai electric…
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…
CHATHAM, Mass. – A decade after Nissan pioneered battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) in the United States with its small four-door Leaf it has introduced the Ariya, an all-new, ground-up electric-vehicle, into the rapidly expanding, competitive U.S. electric-vehicle market. The Ariya brings…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) yesterday announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would require automatic emergency braking (AEB) and pedestrian AEB systems on passenger cars and light trucks. The proposed rule…
TORONTO — NRS Brakes, a leading innovator in brake technology, announced that its groundbreaking technology has played a pivotal role in the development of the exhaust actuator heat shield for the iconic Chevrolet Corvette. This achievement has earned the heat…
HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Braking specialist TMD Friction UK has introduced nine new brake pad, disc and drum references to its iconic Mintex brand product ranges, providing garages with the option of fitting renowned Mintex quality on more vehicles than ever…
HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Braking specialist TMD Friction UK has introduced 16 brake pad and disc references to its premium Textar branded product ranges. TMD Friction UK’s unrelenting approach to research and development has delivered an additional seven Textar brake pads…