Source: Porsche Zuffenhausen, Germany – Porsche has acquired a minority stake in the Israeli start-up, TriEye. The newly established company has developed a sensor technology for short-wave infrared (SWIR). It enhances safety in vehicles fitted with assistance systems or autonomous…
Source: AVI Systems Frankfurt, Germany – The CAREYE® SAFETY ANGLE was announced in February 2019 followed by record-breaking implementation of this system enabled AVI Systems Ltd. to present it at the at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA), one of the…
Source: Velodyne SAN JOSE, Calif. — Marta Hall, President and Chief Business Development Officer of Velodyne Lidar, Inc. will address the future of vehicle safety at the IAA 2019 Conference in Frankfurt. Hall’s presentation will highlight the development of advanced, cost-effective lidar…
Source: Bendix ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC has appointed Jeff Cecil vice president of human resources – Americas. Cecil, who first joined the company in 2005, also became the newest member of the company’s Leadership Committee. He…
Source: aftermarketNews Lebanon, Ohio – ADVICS, a provider of advanced braking technology for Asian and domestic vehicles, has launched a new website for the North American aftermarket. The new Website now boasts its own dedicated domain, separate from its OE…
Source: NRS Brakes Toronto – NRS Brakes has added 57 new skus to its North American made Galvanized brake pad line-up representing coverage for an additional 1,600 vehicle applications. The offering covers vehicles including Honda, BMW, Ford, GMC Trucks, Nissan…
Source: Wabco BERN, Switzerland — WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE: WBC), the leading global supplier of braking control systems and other advanced technologies that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles, has signed a three-year agreement to be an Anchor Partner…
Source: Carscoops.com Ann Arbor, Mich. –Drivers are still wary about autonomous driving technology, but a new study has found that advanced safety systems significantly reduce the chances of being involved in a collision. Conducted by the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research…
Source: Bendix Elyria, Ohio – On a single day this past May, nearly 1,700 commercial vehicles were taken off the roads of North America due to brake system safety violations: Consider for a moment if just half of those –…
Source: Haldex Stockholm — Haldex has successfully finished the joint development of the ModulT disc brake with Daimler, the world’s largest truck manufacturer, and is now starting serial production for the Mercedes-Benz Unimog. The company has, as part of the…
Source: Global Brake Safety Council The Global Brake Safety Council (GBSC) announced Sept. 6 that Scott Lambert’s term as Chairman will end on September 13 and nominations will be accepted for the Chairperson position. “Scott has set the course for…
This driving assessment of the Hyundai Kona Ultimate AWD continues The BRAKE Report’s look at the vehicles demonstrating the technology we write about daily. Each week we will spotlight a vehicle with an emphasis on safety features, as well as…
Source: Euro NCAP Leuven, Belgium – Seven recently evaluated vehicles received five-star ratings when Euro NCAP released the results of its latest tests. The vehicles are: Mercedes-Benz’s first electric off-road, the EQC, and its second generation CLA; Škoda Kamiq; the fourth generation SsangYong Korando;…
Source: JAPANTODAY.com Tokyo – Honda Motor Company’s newly released N-WGN tall wagon-type light car has an automatic brake that detects pedestrians at night under conditions where there are no street lamps. “It supports the latest standards of Japan’s automotive assessment…
Source: GALFER Friedrichshafen, Germany – The GAFLER bicycle division of Industrias Galfer will display its product line at the 2019 Eurobike, the most important European trade show for the industry, which runs from Sept. 4-7. Prominent will be the latest…
Source: OTC WARREN, Mich. – Football is back! OTC is returning to the gridiron with a new Fantasy Toolbox Challenge for the 2019 season. The major manufacturer and supplier of specialty tools, equipment, diagnostic tools and more is launching a…
Source: Commercial Car Journal The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual Brake Safety Week is scheduled for Sept. 15-22 with a focus on brake hoses and tubing, and if the results of June’s 72-hour International Roadcheck inspection blitz are any indicator, trouble…
Source: Car and Driver Brake rotors do not come in all different shapes (they’re all round!), but they do come in different sizes and with a variety of detailing. Some are vented, while others have slots or holes drilled in…
With this assessment of the redesigned 2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD, The BRAKE Report begins a weekly installment of driving impressions. Each week we will spotlight a vehicle with an emphasis on safety features, as well as an overall impression…
Source: Persistence Market Research Electric parking brakes are not only replacing the conventional hand brakes in modern vehicles, but also adding valuable features such as space management, interior styling, and crashworthiness of new automobiles. In addition, electric brake systems are…
Source: Bendix Elyria, Ohio– Safety successes shouldn’t be kept secret. “A network is the strongest thing we can have to support safety on the roads and across the trucking industry,” said Ken Sutton, director of safety at JNJ Express. “You…
Source: Akebono Brake Corporation Farmington Hills, Mich. –Akebono Brake Corporation expanded its Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad line by four; three ProACT and one EURO part number. Premium stainless steel abutment hardware is included in the two ProACT kits that require…
Source: The Economic Times NEW DELHI – American cult bike maker Harley-Davidson on Tuesday launched its first BS-VI emission norm compliant bike, Street 750, in India priced at Rs 5.47 lakh. Harley-Davidson, which has completed 10 years of operations in…
Source: Hella Pagid GmbH Essen, Germany – Hella Pagid, the Bremen-based brake system specialist for the independent parts market and joint venture of automotive suppliers TMD Friction and HELLA has expanded its range of light commercial vehicle brake parts. Hella…
Source: MEYLE AG Nürburgring, Germany – As a test field under real conditions, motorsports plays a central role in the product development of MEYLE, the 60-year-old company with the credo to manufacture better solutions and parts for the Independent automotive…