Global trade fair drives significant engagement and growth opportunities for Comline Group’s brands. Comline Group celebrated a highly successful presence at Automechanika Frankfurt, generating substantial interest across its three key brands: Comline, Motaquip, and Allied Nippon. As the leading automotive…
Continental is taking bold steps toward sustainability with new products that emphasize environmental responsibility without compromising performance. At this year’s Automechanika, Continental will debut its ATE New Original product line and the CONTI NXT Multi V-belt series, featuring up to…
Brake Engineering has introduced over 60 new brake calipers in 2024, reinforcing its commitment to UK remanufacturing and supporting automotive parts distributors and garages. The company continues to enhance its product offerings, addressing both passenger and electric vehicle needs while…
The United Nations has adopted new regulations to combat pedal misapplication and introduce advanced braking systems for electric vehicles, aiming to improve road safety and energy efficiency. Key highlights include measures targeting older drivers and automatic transmissions, as well as…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Big, powerful, silent and comfortable all describe the new three-row, large mid-size battery-electric (BEV) sport-utility vehicle (SUV) Kia EV9 recently introduced to the American consumer. My initial impressions during a brief 20-minute drive at the recent #IMPASpringBrake2024…
NRS Brakes Launches 91 New Part Introductions, Covering Over 1.26 Million Vehicles NRS Brakes, a leading manufacturer known for its premium galvanized brake pads, is thrilled to announce the introduction of 91 new part numbers for 2024 models. These 91…
Delphi Technologies has once again positioned itself at the forefront of the automotive aftermarket with the introduction of first-to-market electric vehicle (EV) braking components. This development is particularly timely, as recent figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Hyundai decided to leave a good thing as is by carrying over unchanged the 2024 Ioniq 6 electric vehicle (EV) sedan from its multi-award-winning – including World Car of the Year, World Design of the Year and…
Allied Nippon, a leader in brake pad manufacturing, is embracing the future of mobility with its EV+ range, designed exclusively for electric vehicles. This launch aligns with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) latest report, indicating that the…
Allied Nippon, a leading brake pad manufacturer, announces the launch of EV+, a new range of brake pads exclusively designed for Electric Vehicles (EVs). This range is poised to revolutionize the automotive aftermarket, offering a perfect blend of high performance…
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…
Fras-le, a global leader in friction materials, expands its EHnergy brake pad line with new applications for top-selling electric and hybrid models in Brazil. Amidst surging demand for hybrid vehicles in Brazil, Fras-le is stepping up its commitment to EV…
2023 was a year of significant shifts and innovations in the brake industry, and The BRAKE Report was there to keep you informed every step of the way. From major closures and acquisitions to cutting-edge technologies and legal controversies, our…
First Line Ltd., an automotive industry player, has significantly expanded its Borg & Beck product line to meet the surging demand in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. This expansion includes the introduction of 11 new parts specifically designed for the…
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…
ARLINGTON, Va. – The all-new 2023 Toyota Crown large sedan has earned an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK+ during its first model year in the American market. To qualify for TOP SAFETY PICK+ in 2023, a…
ARLINGTON, Va. – Last week the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that three new electric vehicles (EVs) had achieved its TOP SAFETY PICK+, the highest safety rating the organization can bestow on a vehicle. Joining the 2023 Genesis…
HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Braking specialist TMD Friction UK has introduced six new brake disc references to its renowned Mintex braking brand product line. TMD Friction UK’s ongoing commitment to research and development has delivered new Mintex brake disc parts, including…
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…
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…
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…
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…
PORTLAND, Ore. – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has opened an investigation into model-year 2017-2022 Freightliner Cascadia trucks equipped with automatic-emergency braking (AEB) which might exhibit phantom-braking characteristics. The agency is reacting to…
The Brake Academy recently published a question-and-answer session between Paul Gritt and Tom Hall on the impact of regenerative braking on federal MVSS-135 compliance testing. Both men have an engineering background and extensive experience in the automotive-braking industry. Here is…
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…