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…
Source: Brembo Detroit – Brembo, the world leader in brake systems has signed an agreement with Autodromo Nazionale Monza SIAS SpA (Automobile and Sport Increase Company, federated with the Automobile Club of Italy) to transform the building, located next to the…
Source: Bosch Stuttgart, Germany, and Yokohama, Japan – Automated driving technology is gradually providing more and more assistance to the driver – with the future aim of the car being able to take complete control. But there is more to it…
Source: Continental Allentown, Penn. – Continental, a leading global supplier of systems, components, and tires to automobile and truck manufacturers, and a trusted provider of OE-engineered aftermarket parts, has named Gary P. Mercer as Western Sales Manager. In this role,…
Source: Continental Frankfurt, Germany –The technology company Continental took the opportunity of the 1969 IAA – better known as the Frankfurt Motor Show – to present the world premiere of the MK I, the first anti-lock brake system (ABS), which…
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…
Source: Textar Hartlepool, England – Premium brake brand Textar, which is manufactured by one of the global leaders in brake- friction technology, TMD Friction, is sponsoring the Institute of Motor Industry’ s (IMI) Student Membership program to help inspire the…
Source: Alcon Tamworth, England – Emeline Wilson, Group Marketing Manager at Alcon, took part in round 4 of the UK Time Attack Championship, at Donington Park on Monday 26th August 2019 driving as part of FastR’s “FastHer” Team. Exceeding all expectations (including…
Source: TMD Friction Donnington, England – Textar sponsored Newell & Wright Motorsport continued to progress in Division 1’s latest leg of the British Truck Racing (BTRA) Championship at Donington with driver John Newell now sitting fourth overall in the championship.…
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…
Source: Continental Hanover/Frankfurt, Germany – Continental will be showcasing technologies for the safe, clean and connected mobility of the future at the IAA 2019 . “Mobility is the Heartbeat of Life” is the technology company’s slogan for this year’s trade…
Source: BigRigs.au Australia – Canberra is a step closer to making autonomous emergency braking (AEB) a mandatory safety feature across the new heavy vehicle fleet. In line with the National Road Safety Action Plan 2018-2020, the Government this week released…
Source: Autospher Bedford Park, Ill. – Power Stop LLC of Bedford Park, Ill., has entered into an agreement to introduce its products and attributes to the Canadian marketplace. Knowledgeable industry veteran, Robert Pitt entered into an agreement with Power Stop…
Source: Brake Parts Inc. LLC MCHENRY, Ill. – Brake Parts Inc LLC (BPI) announces Dr. HT Chang, vice president of product development, engineering, R&D and quality, is hosting a technical panel-discussion session during the 37th annual SAE International Brake Colloquium…
Article by: Juan Jesús García, PhD, Product Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA Introduction Generally, brake drum shoe vibration behavior under squeal conditions is analyzed investigating the structural modes involved at the frequency of interest. This approach is limited when…
Source: American Trucking Association ARLINGTON, Va., — The American Trucking Associations announced it is renewing WABCO, the leading global supplier of braking control systems and other advanced technologies, as an ATA Business Solutions Featured Product Provider. “Effective brakes and brake systems…
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.–An estimated $44 billion in auto supplier mergers and acquisitions will close in 2019, continuing a trend of strong deal-making activity, according to PwC’s latest Global Automotive Supplier Consolidation Study, presented at the Center for Auto Research’s annual…
Source: CookCountyRecord.com CHICAGO — A man who formerly worked for Power Stop LLC has filed a class action lawsuit, accusing his employer of violating an Illinois privacy law in the way it required employees to scan their “biometrics” when punching…
Source: The Finance Express The Garner Insights research report on Global Automotive Friction Materials Market between now and 2023 includes a market overview and definitions, segmentation, applications, raw materials used, product specifications, cost structures, manufacturing processes. The report analyzes the…
Source: ABT Perth, Australia – Advanced Brake Technology (ABT) Limited (ASX: ABV) has received an order for Failsafe brakes from Minecorp-Chile on behalf of SALFA Chile, a General Motors vehicle dealership. This order achieves an ABT strategic objective of further…
Source: Bendix ELYRIA, Ohio – For the ninth consecutive year, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is sponsoring the American Trucking Associations (ATA) National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) Grand Champion Award The Bendix NTDC Grand Champion Award is given to the…
Source: Automotive News TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Manufacturing managers and supplier executives at the CAR (Center for Automotive Research) Management Briefing Seminars here will be talking about new components, supply chain trends and factory floor issues that will save or…
Source: Cision PRWEB Dealers and riders were not warned about Harley-Davidson’s allegedly defective anti-lock braking system. Plaintiffs in four states have filed class action lawsuits against the American motorcycle company Harley-Davidson, on behalf of the owners of Touring model motorcycles…
Source: Bloomberg/Quint Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Transit is withholding the growing cost of one of its biggest-ever capital projects, an emergency rail-braking system ordered by Congress. In 2017, the so-called positive train control system had a cost of at…