Source: RADAC announcement LAWRENCE, Kan. — Proven Tier 1 supplier ADAC and innovative radar technology provider Ainstein announced a new partnership as RADAC. Both organizations recognized the endless agony auto manufacturers endure while working with multiple vendors. RADAC serves to…
Source: SEINSA Corporation announcement MADRID — SEINSA Corporation, the leading group in Europe in the manufacture of brake system products, will be participating in a much scaled-down Automechanika Sept. 14-16, one of the largest international trade shows covering the aftermarket.…
Source: MAHLE announcement BILSTON, U.K. — MAHLE Aftermarket’s eCatalogue is now provided by TecAlliance and has undergone functionality updates to offer an even easier and faster parts search solution on a computer and mobile app. MAHLE’s eCatalogue provides users a…
The following is a guest editorial by Dr. Behrooz Rezvani founder and CEO of Neural Propulsions Systems, Inc., a pioneer in autonomous driving and sensing platforms. Most Americans are leery of self-driving vehicles because putting our lives—and the lives of…
Source: MAVAL Industries announcement TWINSBURG, Ohio – MAVAL Industries, LLC announced its successful acquisition of Ascent Tranz Group, LLC, an industry leader in commercial vehicle service parts for air disc brake calipers, pads, rotors and brake chambers. Ascent Tranz has…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Trucks, like the GMC Sierra, are not what they used to be – and that’s a good thing! The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab AT4 I spent last week driving around the South Shore and…
Source: Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. announcement TOKYO – Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. has announced that one of the four Japanese factories which lost its IATF 16949 certification earlier this year, has regained this status. The company’s Akebono Brake…
Source: CarParts.com announcement BEDFORD, Ill. — Joining the No. 34 CarParts.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRTS) Ford Mustang team and driver Michael McDowell as they return this weekend to the Daytona International Speedway after their Daytona 500 victory in February will be…
Source: Hayes Performance Systems announcement MEQUON, Wisc. ─ Hayes Performance Systems, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative brakes and braking controls systems, is celebrating 75 years of braking innovation. A multi-national business with high-caliber operations in North America, Europe and Asia,…
Source: PFC Brakes announcement CLOVER, S.C. — In the coming weeks and months customers may notice some new PFC brakes, pad and rotor boxes showing up at their local auto parts store or local race shop as the company revises…
Source: SEINSA Corporation announcement MADRID — The Spanish group SEINSA Corporation, leader in the manufacture of brake, suspension and transmission system products, has launched four websites in five languages and an application to provide worldwide news coverage of its growth…
John Goreham, a member of the New England Motor Press Association, recently reported in a post on Torque News about his participation in a General Motors’ event designed to demonstrate some of the unique features and characteristics of the all-electric…
Source: Knorr-Bremse announcement Munich, July 30, 2021 – Knorr-Bremse TruckServices, the aftermarket division of Knorr-Bremse, the global market leader for braking systems and a leading supplier of other systems for rail and commercial vehicles, is expanding its digital offering for…
Expired The Strategic Account Manager works with cross-functional teams to create and implement strategies for maximizing current business and obtaining new business at the assigned OEM(s) and Brake Manufacturers. The Strategic Account Manager is also responsible for customer relationship management…
Source: SBS Friction A/S announcement SVENDBORG, Denmark — The central supplier of brake pads and rotors for the motorcycle and SxS industry, SBS Friction A/S will celebrate Christel Munk Pedersen’s (Chief Sales Officer – CSO) 25th anniversary with the company…
Source: Otto Zimmermann GmbH announcement SINSHEIM, Germany – Otto Zimmerman GmbH emphasizes that its German-produced brake discs are similar to, or superior to, original-equipment (OE) parts as possible. Tests have proven, that corrosion-protective coating with the company’s CoatZ have exceeded…
Source: Brembo announcement DETROIT – Brembo brakes stopped in Plymouth, Mich. July 25th to celebrate the automobile and the company’s 60th anniversary at the 42nd Annual Concours d’Elegance of America, to be held on the fairways of the Inn at…
Source: SEINSA Group announcement Madrid — The Spanish Group SEINSA Corporation, a leading company in the manufacture of brake, transmission, steering and suspension system products, has launched an equality plan to avoid wage gaps and promote access to management positions…
Source: Motorcar Parts of America announcement LOS ANGELES — Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (MPA) announced it received AutoZone Mexico’s Extra Miler award for outstanding service at the automotive retailer’s Vendor Summit held virtually this week. The Extra Miler award…
Source: Continental announcement FRANKFURT, Germany – On the path towards autonomous driving, system integration capabilities are critical to the development. Ten months after joining forces in partnership with LiDAR expert AEye, Continental is integrating the long-range LiDAR technology into its…
CURNO, Italy — Brembo has posted on its website a decade-by-decade retrospective of the company’s first 60 years as it celebrates this milestone in 2021. 1961 was the foundation year of a company that radically transformed a mere vehicle component…
Source: ADVICS announcement TORRANCE, Calif. – In an ongoing effort to expand its current product offering for the North American aftermarket, ADVICS – the leader in advanced braking technology and member of the AISIN Group of companies – has launched…
Source: Tosi F.lli s.r.l. announcement VARALLO VC, Italy – Andrea Tosi was named Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tosi F.lli s.r.l. at the June 29, 2021 shareholders’ meeting. The outgoing Managing Directors Tosi Renzo…
Source: TMD Friction announcement LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, U.K. — GaraShield has pledged its support to females in the automotive industry by sponsoring the upcoming “Females in Focus” ladies networking lunch, hosted by the Scottish Motor Trade Association (SMTA) at Norton…
Source: Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) announcement The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has added to its impressive roster of members by welcoming manufacturer and distributor of vehicle components, MEYLE UK, to its ever-growing membership. Founded in 1958, MEYLE is…