CAMBRIDGE, UK–Keronite has opened a new technology center in Haverhill, nearby Cambridge. The opening of the center comes following a period of significant revenue growth and customer interest in plasma electrolytic oxidation technology. The company, whose specialist coating technology is…
DETROIT, Mich.–Ford introduced the new 2.3L High Performance Package for the 2020 Mustang EcoBoost at the 2019 New York International Auto Show last month. The new package, comes with trick brake coolers. When developing the 2.3L High Performance Package, Ford didn’t forget about slowing…
DETROIT, Mich.–Ford engineers have been having some fun as they test collision avoidance and autonomous driving technology, developing a self-braking shopping cart. There is a relationship between shopping carts and vehicles. Who among us has not seen a cart rolling…
DEARBORN, Mich.– Ford Motor Co. has introduced post-impact emergency braking, leveraging its automatic emergency braking system, in the new 2020 Ford Edge, an in-house developed technology it will roll into additional models. Chris Billman, global driver assist technologies manager, says…
DETROIT, Mich.–While virtually every auto company is planning for an autonomous-vehicle future, and all the major brake suppliers in the world are developing smart brake systems as a key part of the technology, Ford CEO Jim Hackett says we may…
DETROIT, MICH.–SAE International, along with automakers Ford, General Motors, and Toyota is forming the Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium to collaboratively test, develop, and deploy Level 4 and 5 automated vehicles. Edward Straub, AVSC’s executive director, said in a statement on April…
DETROIT, Mich.–Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), also known as a collision avoidance system is gaining traction outside of Europe and the U.S. where it first rolled out. Ford is the first automaker to offer the feature in the utility market in…
Renowned brake brand, Mintex, has added to its aftermarket portfolio by manufacturing brake pads for Toyota C-HR 2016 and Ford Fiesta VII 2017. As part of global OE manufacturer TMD Friction, the brake pads are engineered to match the vehicles’…
Ford is including 3-D printed brackets in its Ford Mustang Shelby. Yesterday, Ford execs gave reporters a tour of a $45 million R&D facility where Ford can explore 3-D printing and other manufacturing technologies. As part of the tour, Ford…
… And the WTCR Championship with BRC Racing Team Hyundai DETROIT, (November 26, 2018) – The past 10-days marked two very important sporting triumphs in the motorsport sector for Brembo, the Bergamo-based company has contributed its success with the six-time world…
By Tom Ward, Senior Vice President, Digital Operations, Walmart U.S. For a Walmart customer who has just started using grocery pickup, it might seem like shopping can’t get much easier – just order online, pull up to a parking space, and…
“I’m unbelievably excited to be joining the GBSC,” stated Kevin Wolford of AMECA Inc. “Brakes and the braking system are the most important safety aspects of a car. Good brakes also win races. On the street or on the track,…
October 12, 2018 — Ford F-150 brake pedals that go to the floors have caused a class-action lawsuit that alleges brake fluid leaks from the master cylinders into the brake boosters due to faulty seals. The Ford F-150 lawsuit was…
An investigative journalist in Tennessee has been looking into brake problems with Ford F-150s. Jeremy Finley works for WSMV television station and first reported on the issue in August. According to his research, hundreds of complaints have been lodged. The NHTSA…
Camarillo, CA • October 2018 Wilwood’s Classic Series front disc brake kits for 1957-1972 Ford F-100 trucks provide an easy and affordable bolt-on solution for improved stopping power with an element of style on these classic era Ford trucks with…
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…
Unconventional characterizes a maverick, thus making this the perfect name for Ford’s unique, small pickup truck based on a compact sport-utility (SUV) platform. The Ford Motor Company started with the versatile Ford Escape SUV which also provides the basis for…
NRS Brakes emerges as a leader in vehicle safety by integrating advanced mechanical fusion technology into their brake pads, now recognized by the Friction Materials Standards Institute (FMSI) with the prestigious ‘Z’ designation. This recognition covers 97 OEM-specified brake pad…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The compact-segment Tucson has been Hyundai’s best-selling sport-utility vehicle (SUV) since its 2004 introduction, something I completely understand following a recent week behind the wheel of a 2024 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD. Quiet, comfortable, responsive, roomy and…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Introduction of the swoopy and sleek new 2024 Buick Envista ST shatters any lingering images of the brand symbolizing large, lumbering sedans transporting the town’s aging family doctor. Instead of the gas-guzzling V8 engine, the all-new Envista…
Comline Group, a leading automotive parts supplier, has announced the relocation of its UK headquarters to Bedford Commercial Park, marking a pivotal move aimed at supporting its expansion and enhancing operational efficiencies. This transition is not merely a change of…
Akebono Brake Corporation has unveiled its latest Akebono Severe Duty Ultra-Premium Fleet Brake Pads, a new product line tailored for heavy-duty applications. This launch introduces six new severe duty part numbers, promising enhanced performance for a wide range of fleet…
ZF Aftermarket has enhanced its product range with 80 new additions to its TRW and SACHS branded portfolios, marking a significant update for early 2024. This strategic expansion broadens the availability of its TRW Master Cylinders and Brake Boosters, now…
Apec, a leading name in automotive braking components, has announced an expansion of its product range this March, introducing 40 new components to its Apec Red and Apec Black lines. This strategic addition underscores Apec’s commitment to innovation and excellence,…
Wilwood Engineering, a leader in high-performance disc brakes and components, has announced the promotion of Kaleb Hagy to UTV Market Specialist, a role in which he will spearhead the division’s efforts in racing, sponsorships, and events. This move underscores Wilwood’s…