DETROIT, Mich.–Toyota has stopped selling several of its hybrid models for brake defects, but says that the investigation has not impacted vehicles sold in North America. After finding faulty brake parts in several popular hybrid models, Toyota has stopped sales…
Cross-manufacturer platooning system demonstrates five central driving functions: forming, driving, emergency braking, exiting by individual vehicles, splitting up Initial demonstrations and tests with commercial vehicle makers have been conducted Solution is still being flexibly developed together with the makers Development…
ELYRIA, Ohio – From eliminating single-use plastic to planting a community garden and attending workshops on reducing waste, Bendix employees are learning how to live and work more sustainability. Across North America this month, more than 2,500 Bendix men and women…
PARIS, France–Disc brakes have been in and out of the pro peloton for the past few years though, with the UCI proving indecisive and running a ‘trial’ for a number of years. For 2019 it finally made up its mind…
STOCKHOLM, Sweden–Swedish EV manufacturer NEVS and the Autonomous Vehicle start-up AutoX have entered into an exclusive strategic partnership to integrate AutoX ́s Autonomous Drive technology in NEVS’ next-generation vehicle architecture. The partnership is directed towards a target of deploying the…
MARYSVILLE, Ohio–The state of Ohio has opened its newly built SMARTCENTER, a connected vehicle testing facility here near Honda‘s largest plant in North America. The operation is being billed as the largest independent automotive proving ground in North America. Wireless communication, test tracks and…
LONDON, U.K.–A British government group has issued a warning and advisory about brake dust that is pretty self evident–that brake dust pollution will be a factor even as the auto fleet coverts to electric vehicles. Fragments of micro-plastics from tires,…
DETROIT, Mich.–“The average person bases a brake job on price. They are looking at a $300 brake job—which they are already kind of begrudging—and they are saying, ‘Well, I could either buy $100 set of brakes or I could buy…
FREMONT, CA–Tesla has unveiled a new update to its braking system, promising it will reduce accidents. The electric car maker made several improvements to its automated emergency braking (AEB), including emergency lane departure avoidance and the prevention of drifting into a…
ELYRIA, Ohio – July 9, 2019 – You’ll find a long and distinguished hauling history at Oak Brook, Illinois-based Superior Bulk Logistics, made up of the fleets belonging to Carry Transit and Superior Carriers. Through every year and every mile, you’ll…
Raises More Than $272,000 for Greater McHenry County MCHENRY, Ill. – July 9, 2019 – Brake Parts Inc (BPI) was recently honored by the United Way of Greater McHenry County with the Benchmark Award for raising more than $272,000 during…
DETROIT, Mich.–Brake hose and tubing will be the focus of this year’s Brake Safety Week. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has set September 15-22 for its week-long focus on brakes. Inspectors will be looking to see if brake hose and tubing…
INDIA TIMES: Riding a bicycle is a very good form of exercise. You pedal, you brake, you pedal again. The calories burnt to provide the energy required to move the bicycle is what keeps you fit. But did you know…
Article by Deaglán Ó Meachair originally posted on brakebetter.com The promise of electric vehicles has long been associated with emission-free driving. And while it is true that the lack of a tailpipe dramatically improves air quality, it is not true…
STEZZANO, Italy–Brembo, global leader in braking systems, is ready to debut in the first Fim Enel MotoE World Championship, racing class reserved to full electric motorcycles, as supplier of the entire braking system to all the 18 Ego Corsa by…
By Juan Jesús García, PhD, Product Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA Part One Article In the first part of the article, the fundamental theory of the so-called Judder Transfer Path Analysis (JPA) was introduced. This methodology allows to assess…
LONDON–Nothing on the Bloodhound LSR–a project to build a vehicle to break the land speed record, is normal – and the design brief for the disc brakes is no exception. Its primary high-speed braking systems are the air brakes and…
DETROIT, Mich.–DRiV™, a Tenneco Inc. (TEN) business and leading global aftermarket and ride performance supplier and New Carzone, the leading China aftermarket channel and retail service company, have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to further expand both companies’ businesses in…
The Brake Manufacturers Council (BMC) Executive Committee has elected Mark Phipps of Bosch Brake Components as its new chairman. Phipps, director of engineering at Bosch Brake Components, was elected at the group’s midyear meeting. BMC is a product council of…
MCHENRY, Ill., June 24, 2019 – With the recent addition of four new air disc rotor part numbers to its specialty rotor line, Raybestos® now offers increased coverage for air disc applications, and intends to release additional part numbers later…
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Chassis Brakes International recently previewed a new fluid-free brake system for engineering teams representing the world’s major automakers in Arjeplog, Sweden. The company’s new brake-by-wire Smart Brake™ is designed to replace hydraulic systems and will serve…
PORTLAND, OR–Ford Motor Co. is getting ready to launch the 2020 Explorer, a redesign of one of the company’s most important models. The Brake Report was with the automaker to test drive and shake down the new vehicle and talk…
TOKYO, Japan–Governments often try to create social, safety and environmental reform through regulation and mandate. Safety-belts, taxes on gasoline, subsidies for electric vehicles, congestion taxes and city driving fees. Japan is dealing with its aging population and traffic safety by…
NEW YORK, NY–KPS Capital Partners (“KPS”) announced today that it has signed a put option agreement to sell its portfolio company Chassis Brakes International Group (“Chassis Brakes” or the “Company”) to Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. (“Hitachi Automotive”), a wholly-owned subsidiary…
DETROIT, Mich.–Would you pay more for a car or SUV that warns you if you’re falling asleep or not paying attention behind the wheel? Auto companies are figuring that because your life could depend on it, you will. As safety…