TMD Friction UK, a prominent braking expert, has expanded its Mintex product line to better serve the passenger car and light commercial vehicle markets. The latest additions include three brake discs, three brake pads, and four wear leads, enhancing the…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The fifth generation of the Lexus RX luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV) offers American consumers a broad range of powertrain choices and trim levels, and I spent a fun few days behind the wheel of a hybrid…
Mercedes-Benz has reached a significant achievement in automotive safety: since 2012, over 10 million of its passenger cars sold globally now feature a pedestrian emergency braking system. This system, known as Active Brake Assist, includes pedestrian detection, enhancing the safety…
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, has initiated a recall affecting 42,742 vehicles, stemming from a potential defect in the rear axle brake pad wear inspection system, as reported on November 1, 2023. This recall, identified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
In the ever-evolving world of automotive repair, understanding the intricacies of vehicle components is vital. Comline, renowned for superior brake discs in the European market, provides clarity on the phenomenon known as brake disc ‘crazing’. Technicians may sometimes observe an…
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…
Automotive industry giant Continental has unveiled its latest innovation, the ATE Electronic Brake Actuators, specifically designed to transform and simplify the brake caliper repair process. Traditionally, technicians had to deal with the cumbersome task of replacing the entire caliper assembly.…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The first vehicle I ever reviewed was a Mercedes-Benz; and like that E-Class sedan years ago, the new battery-electric (BEV) EQE 500 4MATIC SUV I recently sampled performed beyond my expectations. Like previous versions of the world’s…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The 2024 Subaru Impreza RS I spent a recent week driving was the most refined, comfortable and quietest version of the Japanese brand’s subcompact hatchback I have experienced. Subaru redesigned the Impreza line for the 2024 model…
CLECKHEATON, United Kingdom — Braking specialist TMD Friction UK has introduced three new brake pads and five new brake discs to its premium Textar brand range in its latest range expansion. TMD Friction UK’s research and development program features persistent…
CLECKHEATON, United Kingdom — Braking specialist TMD Friction UK has introduced two new brake discs and three new brake pads to its Mintex product portfolio, widening its vehicle coverage to meet the needs of the expanding vehicle parc. New Mintex…
VERNON HILLS, Ill. — ZF Aftermarket expanded its parts offerings in August 2023 for vehicles in the United States and Canada, adding 74 new listings to its TRW and SACHS branded portfolios. The latest additions expand coverage to more than…
STANSTEAD, U.K. – Dr. Panagiota Dilara, Senior Expert, European Commission, DG-GROW will discuss the Euro 7 particulate-emission standards during the Opening Plenary session at this EuroBrake 2023. EuroBrake 2023, produced by FISITA, runs from Sept. 12-15 at the Barcelona International…
HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — TMD Friction’s premium aftermarket braking brand Textar celebrated its 110th anniversary this July, marking an impressive milestone of more than a century’s supply of high-end braking products. Founded in 1913, Textar has been a staple for premium…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Mercedes-Benz lists 12 different SUVs on its consumer website, from the subcompact GLA to the uber-premium/luxury Mercedes-Maybach GLS. I recently spent a week in a 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC, the latest iteration of the company’s original…
STANSTEAD, U.K. — Dr. Marko Weirich, Senior Manager CAE Functions & Analytics, Daimler Truck AG will be presenting a keynote during the opening plenary session on “Endurance Brake System for the Mercedes-Benz eACTROS Long Haul” at the upcoming EuroBrake event.…
DONCASTER, U.K. — Braking supplier, JURATEK, has revealed its latest new-to-range references, with 20 new part numbers introduced to its leading product portfolio to meet increased demand. The latest high-quality braking components added to JURATEK’s range includes six brake discs, eight…
VERNON HILLS, Ill. — ZF Aftermarket expanded its parts offerings in the first half of 2023 for vehicles in the United States and Canada, adding 285 new listings to its ZF, Lemförder, SACHS, TRW and WABCO branded portfolios. The latest…
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…
BRISTOL, U.K. — Apec expanded its range of brake products in July with 50 additional part numbers. The range extension includes 32 brake calipers, 14 brake cables, and four anti-lock braking (ABS) sensors. Top applications for this month include the…
STANSTEAD, U.K. — Dr. Marko Weirich, Senior Manager CAE Functions & Analytics, Daimler Truck AG will be presenting a keynote during the opening plenary session on “Endurance Brake System for the Mercedes-Benz eACTROS Long Haul” at the upcoming EuroBrake event.…
LEINFELDEN-ECHTERDINGEN, Germany – The automatic emergency braking (AEB) assistant, which was presented for the first time in 2006, has a special success story. Active Brake Assist has been sold more than a million times to date in vehicles from Daimler…
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…
LONDON — The adaptive cruise control (ACC) market is capturing a valuation of $4.1 billion in 2023 and is predicted to reach $13.7 billion by 2033. The market is registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.7 percent during…
WILMINGTON, Del. – A study by Transparency Market Research (TMR) offering an autonomous vehicles (AV) market forecast found that advanced ADAS standards and regulations are constantly evolving, and the factor is catalyzing the market growth. As a result of the…