Source: Accuride EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Accuride Corporation – a leading supplier of components to the global commercial vehicle industry – today announced weight improvements for its Accu-Lite® family of light-weight aluminum wheels, as well as a new 38 pound ten…
Source: Wabtec BOCHUM, Germany — Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) celebrated the groundbreaking of a 20,000-sqm, state-of-the-art green factory for developing and manufacturing brakes, as well as maintaining brakes and couplers for transit vehicles. Once complete, the new facility in Bochum will…
Sarah Olson is Director of Product Management – Braking for DRiV. In this episode, Brian Hagman and Sarah discuss the role that product management plays in the development of new products. About DRiV With more than 30 of the world’s…
Source: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CHICAGO – Claiming to have the most standard and overall safety features of any minivan and the return of available all-wheel drive (AWD), Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) introduced the redesigned 2021 Chrysler Pacifica at this week’s…
Source: PolicyAdvice The age of autonomous vehicles (AVs) is upon us. Many governments are eager to see AVs go mainstream sooner rather than later, and certain automakers are accelerating the hype train. These futuristic cars are marketed as literal lifesavers,…
Source: Brembo LONDON – Brembo was recognized for its sustainable management of water resources and for its actions to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and develop the low-carbon economy, based on the data submitted by the company through CDP’s 2019…
Source: Bendix ELYRIA, Ohio – When Werner Enterprises’ first electric-powered truck hits the road for a year-long pilot program, the professional drivers at the wheel will be supported by Bendix® Wingman® Fusion™ – the flagship collision mitigation system from Bendix…
Source: Knorr-Bremse MUNICH – Knorr-Bremse AG, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to buy R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc. from WABCO for $149.5 million USD. The acquisition will be carried out by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (“Bendix”). Sheppard…
Source: Lucid Motors NEWARK, Calif. — Lucid Motors, which seeks to set new standards for sustainable transportation with its advanced luxury electric vehicles (EV), announced that Dr. Eugene Lee has joined the company as Senior Director of ADAS and Autonomous…
Source: Evertiq.com HEIDELBERG, Germany – It was in October of 2019 that Haldex announced it was streamlining its production in Europe, a decision that would see the move of production from Heidelberg in Germany to Szentlörincskáta in Hungary. Haldex stated…
Source: Future Market Insights LONDON, U.K. – Witnessing a prominent boost from the demand for high-speed racing cars, the global automotive brake valve market is set for a promising CAGR during 2019 – 2027, according to a report on the…
Mark Segeren is Business Manager for Lapinus, part of the Rockwool Group. Brian Hagman and Mark discuss a variety of topics from who is Lapinus to some current trends in the automotive brake industry. Trends in Automotive Braking Article. About…
HORIBA is a global leader in the manufacturing of automotive emission measurement systems as well as a variety of other testing equipment for the automotive and non-automotive industries. Brian Hagman chats with Joel Danzer to discuss the topic of brake…
Sourcer: Meritor TROY, Mich. — Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) has announced the appointment of Chris Villavarayan as executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO), effective immediately. Villavarayan, 49, has served as senior vice president and president of Meritor‘s Global…
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…
Source: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany/LAS VEGAS – Automated driving (AD) for personal passenger vehicles continues to be an important advancement in the quest toward Zero Accidents. ZF is concentrating on Level 2+ semi-automated systems that deliver advanced safety and convenience functions…
ZF Presseinformation Source: This is an excerpt of a ZF announcement (which can be read in its entirety by clicking on this phrase) at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show on the company’s overall progress in helping the automotive industry achieve…
Source: The following is an excerpt of an interview with Prashanth Doreswamy, Country Head India, Continental Corporation, Managing Director, Continental Automotive India by the Financial Express. The interview covered a number of subjects including the ever-evolving safety-tech in industry in…
Helene Svahn is CEO of Haldex AB and is a multiple award-winning international life science and IoT innovation expert and professor heading Nanobiotechnology Division at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden. Haldex is a Sweden-based supplier of brake…
Source: LF GmbH & Co. KG LF GmbH & Co. KG has decided, due to the ongoing positive results of the projects with its unique LIQFRIC® technology, an investment into the manufacturing capability of prototypes and small series products is…
Source: Bosch BROADVIEW, Ill. – Bosch introduced new aftermarket severe duty brake pads for select Ford and Lincoln vehicles in November which feature advanced technology and long life. The new replacement brake pads will fit more than 120,000 Ford and…
Source: Continental BANGALORE, India – The technology company Continental achieved another milestone of producing one million Electronic Control Units (ECU) for passenger car Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), at its Bangalore plant. Continental plans to ramp…
Source: Volkswagen Group of America HERNDON, Va. – Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) announced it has joined The Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium (AVSC). The group, which includes automakers and technology companies, is focused on jointly developing standards and best practices for…
Source: TMD Performance ESSEN, Germany – Kai Roggenland and TMD Performance GmbH will be going separate ways as of next year. After four successful years as Executive Director Motorsport at brake pad specialist PAGID Racing, based in Essen, Germany, he has…
Source: coatingsworld.com QUERÉTARO, Mexico – Greenkote PLC reported a notable upsurge in its business coming from auto manufacturers – specifically for applying brightly-colored powder coatings to brake caliper assemblies. Greenkote provides powder coating services at its facility in Queretaro, Mexico.…