Dan Milot works for ZF, where he is Senior VP Brake Engineering; Active Safety Division. Earlier this year he spoke with The BRAKE Report about ZF’s Integrated Brake Control (IBC). In this Q&A he discusses his responsibilities and leadership philosophy.…
ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Nearly five dozen 2019 models meet stricter criteria to qualify for a 2019 TOP SAFETY PICK+ or TOP SAFETY PICK award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The 30 first-tier “plus” award winners…
In September 2017, you and your team moved to the Autonomous Driving Campus in Unterschleissheim. What prompted the BMW Group’s decision to create this new site?We are currently experiencing the largest paradigm shift in the history of the automotive industry. The…
2019 Chrysler Pacifica minivan named “Top Safety Pick” by Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) Current Pacifica design extends elite IIHS rating streak to three years; every year since its launch as 2017 model, the minivan has earned Top Safety…
Demonstrates real-world Intelligent Intersection in Walnut Creek, California Unveils broad portfolio for smart cities including City Fleet Management, Autonomous Shuttle (CUbE), Intelligent Street Lamp and Intelligent Wearables Displays how City Data as a Service enables Continental to provide interoperable, integrated…
Alcon have announced that they will be celebrating their milestone achievement of the delivery of over 5000 brake upgrade kits to the civilian and military armoured and specialist vehicle sectors with a one-off special offer. Alcon are offering a 25%…
EIGHT NEW PART NUMBERS ANNOUNCED, EXPANDING PRO-ACT® AND EURO® LINES. Farmington Hills, Mich. – Akebono added five Pro-ACT and three EURO part numbers in November, expanding vehicle coverage by over 3 million. These new parts fit various 2014-2019 vehicles from Audi,…
Bendix Named One of Just Seven Leader-Level Recipients of PACCAR’s Supplier Performance Management Award Truck Manufacturer Evaluates Product Development, Operations Support, and Strategic Alignment ELYRIA, Ohio – Dec. 10, 2018 – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC today proudly announced it…
Nissan is recalling 150,000 vehicles in Japan after determining they did not undergo proper inspections before being shipped from the manufacturing plant. Nissan has had several brake-related recalls recently. A significant part of the testing failure involved brakes. Although details…
Brembo equipped teams win in F1, Le Mans, IMSA, MotoGP, SuperBike among others DETROIT, (December 6, 2018) – With championships in F1, IMSA, World Endurance Championship, Le Mans, MotoGP and World Superbike, Brembo, the world leader and acknowledged innovator of brake…
Companies have reported their November sales, with some clear trends. Sedans continue to decline, pushing Honda and Toyota into year-over-year declines. Fiat continued to boom, led by strong sales of vehicles in the Jeep and Dodge brands. Overall, the strength…
Bosch and Daimler are speeding up the development of fully-automated and driverless driving (SAE Level 4/5) in the city and are decisively setting the course. The partners have chosen California as the pilot location for the first test fleet. In…
Farmington Hills, Mich. — November 27, 2018 — Akebono Brake Corporation announces the promotion of Borise Cota to National Sales Manager for the company’s North American Aftermarket Operations. For the last 18 years Cota has led the Western Region as well…
MEYLE AT A GLANCE Hamburg-based MEYLE offers a range of about 24,000 different parts. The company’s network employs about 1,000 people; about 500 are in Hamburg. Production takes place in its own production plants Turkey and in facilities of selected…
The Integrated Brake Control (IBC) system from ZF made a splash in October when the company announced it would be included in the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. The BRAKE Report spoke with Dan Milot, VP Brake Engineering, one of the key architects…
A series of recalls in Canada has been issued due to gas bubbles in brake fluid. The latest came today, with Honda recalling 7,500 vehicles. Acura MDX, Honda HR-V, and Honda Odyssey are the impacted vehicles. According to the recall…
PFC Brakes is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. David Mohr to President of PFC Brakes, reporting to the Chairman of the Board and CEO. In his position, Dr. Mohr will work closely with the CEO and the PFC…
October vehicle sales were a mixed bag. Overall sales slightly outpaced expectations, with FCA and Ford, in particular, beating analyst predictions. However, rising interest rates created headwinds, slowing the demand for new vehicles. The following table is compiled by The…
LAS VEGAS, (October 31, 2018) – Brembo commissioned famed action sports designer Troy Lee Designs to paint one of the company’s all-new B-M6 brake calipers for the SEMA Show that will take place in Las Vegas, October 30 – November…
Brembo color, design and performance highlight SEMA Silverado concepts LAS VEGAS, (October 30, 2018) – Brembo brakes will be featured as part of the Chevrolet exhibit at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, October 30 – November 2, on the…
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Veoneer, Inc., the world’s largest pure-play company focused on Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Automated Driving (AD), has appointed Mr. Nishant Batra to the new position as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and is…
The anniversary of Brembo’s first Aftermarket brake pad marks a 10 year evolution… for the most enthusiastic car drivers! Great stories come from partnerships. This year Brembo is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the launch for its first pad sold…
BPW main plant in Wiehl completely CO2-neutral since mid-2017 Sustainability report presented in accordance with UN Global Compact criteria Michael Pfeiffer: “BPW wants to contribute to social cohesion” Wiehl, 24/10/2018 — The BPW Group, leading European supplier to the…
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 22, 2018 — CARDONE Industries, the leader in the automotive aftermarket, has announced a recapitalization of its current credit facilities with Citizens Bank and Brookfield Asset Management. The recapitalization will allow CARDONE to continue to expand its remanufacturing and…
OCTOBER 22, 2018T – The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) is working with the Global Brake Safety Council (GBSC) to heighten public awareness about the need to ensure the safety of the motoring public through the use…