Source: The following is excerpted from an article by Will Dodds posted to Grand Prix 247 on how a change in braking behavior by his new McLaren MCL35M will impact Daniel Ricciardo’s 2021 Formula 1 season. Daniel Ricciardo believes that…
Source: Mitsubishi announcement FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander recently announced by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is by far the most advanced vehicle the company has ever introduced, especially in terms of included and available advanced driver-assist…
Source: TMD Friction announcement LEVERKUSEN, Germany – Leading aftermarket braking brand Mintex, a TMD Friction company, has launched five new brake pads, six brake discs and two brake shoe kits kickstarting its range extension plans for 2021. The new brake…
LIDCOMBE, Australia – Ateco Automotive is recalling 535 of its 2020-2021 model-year LDV Deliver 9 cargo vans due to a potential brake-system issue. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued a recall notice citing a potential brake defect. “Due…
Source: The following is excerpted from a post on speedcafe.com reported by Daniel Herrero about the Peugeot brake failure during a recent race in Australia. PERTH – Peugeot is set to look into how Jason Bargwanna’s spectacular brake rotor failure…
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Mitsubishi Motors North America has added new safety/advanced driver-assist systems to the new 2021 Mirage and G4 subcompact automobiles, which the company touts as the most fuel-efficient gasoline-fueled non-hybrid vehicles sold in the United States. For the…
Source: WeRide.ai announcement GUANGZHOU, China – WeRide, China’s leading Level 4 autonomous driving mobility company, announced the completion of its Series B1 funding with a strategic investment of $200 million from Yutong Group, the largest ever investment in autonomous driving…
Source: Launch UK announcement PLYMOUTH, U.K. – The new Launch HD Box 3 truck diagnosis tool has found success within the commercial vehicle repair sector, with customers praising it for its wide vehicle parc coverage, competitive price and ease of…
Source: FORMULASPY.COM post SPIELBERG, Austria – Haas Formula LLC’s Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen both retired with from the Austrian Grand Prix due to brake failures on their VF20s. Haas suffered a double retirement at the Red Bull Ring with…
Source: Australian Competition and Consumer Commission announcement VICTORIA, Australia – Daimler Truck and Bus Australia Pacific Pty Ltd. has issued a recall notice for seven model-year 2019 trucks due to a potential braking issue, according to the Australian Competition and…
Source: The following is excerpted from a history of carbon-fiber brakes in Formula 1 race cars by Lawrence Butcher posted on the English site MotorSport. Until the early 1980s, Formula 1 used cast iron brake discs and aluminum calipers not…
Source: impression communications LEVERKUSEN, Germany – TMD Friction, through its Textar brand, has extended its wide range of brake discs for the European commercial vehicle (CV) market, introducing an additional 10 new references for truck, trailer and bus applications. The…
Source: The following is an article by Molie Tudor Mihai, brake specialist at Renault. Posted on LinkedIn concerning the two types of longitudinal brake wear. Braking, it is a very complex action due to various phenomena and processes which occur…
Source: autoevolution BUCHAREST, Romania – Good news; it’s the Dacia Sandero, the all-new generation of the subcompact hatchback built by Renault’s low-cost brand in Romania. The rear drum brakes of the pre-production prototype in the photo gallery are similar in…
Source: Euro NCAP BRUSSELS – Euro NCAP has announced its Best in Class for 2019. The organization, which assesses crash worthiness, tested 55 vehicles last year and 41 achieved five stars, the top ranking and which made 2019 one of…
BRUSSELS, Belgium–In the latest development in the EU’s long-running debate on the preferred communication technology standard for connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs), the Council of the EU has rejected the Commission’s proposed legislation favouring Wi-Fi technology (the “Regulation“). Twenty one…
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Chassis Brakes International recently previewed a new fluid-free brake system for engineering teams representing the world’s major automakers in Arjeplog, Sweden. The company’s new brake-by-wire Smart Brake™ is designed to replace hydraulic systems and will serve…
DETROIT, Mich.–Volkswagen is nearing a deal to cooperate with Ford on electric-car technology and self-driving vehicles, according to chief executive officer Herbert Diess, who also called for a faster transformation of the German manufacturer. The deal could also result in…
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. – Chassis Brakes International recently previewed a new fluid-free brake system for engineering teams representing the world’s major automakers in Arjeplog, Sweden. The company’s new brake-by-wire Smart Brake™ is designed to replace hydraulic systems and will serve as…
DETROIT, MICH.–Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said it has entered into a partnership with self-driving systems provider Aurora Innovation. The two companies will work together to develop and deploy autonomous technology on commercial vehicles. The move comes on the heels of FCA’s…
DETROIT, Mich.–Automakers over the weekend were digesting Donald Trump’s threat of levying tariffs on goods imported from Mexico, starting at 5% and escalating higher if the country does not meet a vague notion of “doing more” to thwart illegal immigration…
STEZZANO, Italy–Brembo S.p.A. said today that it named Daniele Schillaci to be the new CEO of the brake company, replacing Andrea Marescotti who announced he is leaving the brake firm effective June 30 to pursue other professional opportunities. Brembo’s Executive…
ATE Original Brake pads and ATE Single Pack Rotors minimize noise and vibration Allentown, PA January 21, 2019 – Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket now offers exceptional European application coverage with its ATE brake parts program including ATE Original Brake Pads…
17 September 2018 – Premium brake brand, Textar, has added to its expansive aftermarket product range by manufacturing brake pads for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2016 and GLC 2016, Audi A5 2016 and Q5 2016 as well as the Ford Kuga 2014. Utilising…
The suite of advanced driver-assist systems includes Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Assist and Rear Automatic Braking Nissan is introducing Safety Shield 360, a suite of six…