Source: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announcement Tokyo – Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will use an evolved version of Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC) system in its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the all-new Outlander crossover, which is scheduled for launch in Japan…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Hidden inside the sharply-creased character lines and high-technology architecture of the all-new, seventh-generation 2021 Hyundai Elantra N Line is a true sport-sedan with an old-world soul. This seeming contradiction results in a highly satisfying performance machine combining…
Source: KGC Korea announcement SEOUL — KGC Korea, an automotive parts supplier specializing in brakes, announced the launch of a high-performance front-wheel brake kit with M4s, the new 4P calipers. KGC 4POT Brake Kit is a big brake kit that…
Source: Brembo announcement SOCHI, Russia — Brembo is celebrating another historic milestone with the 2021 Russian Grand Prix in Sochi: 800 Formula 1 races with at least one single-seater equipped with one or more Brembo braking components. This long series…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The completely redesigned and reengineered 2022 Hyundai Tucson puts the Korean automaker into the top echelon of compact sport utility (SUV) producers. And at $38,600 for the extremely well-equipped Tucson Limited Hybrid AWD (all-wheel drive) I spent…
Source: Alcon announcement TAMWORTH, U.K. — Alcon has launched a new brake upgrade kit for the recently launched Toyota Land Cruiser 300 (LC300). The announcement coincides with the DSEi exhibition taking place in London 14-17 September 2021. Launched by Toyota…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The MPG meter indicated 24, not an impressive number for most of the cars and SUVs on the road today, but for a fully loaded, Ford F-150 King Ranch 4X4 pickup truck, a marvel. Last week provided…
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. – A class-action lawsuit has recently been filed against BMW of North America alleging defective “M Compound” brakes cause excessive brake squeal and are also dangerous. The lawsuit includes former and current owners and lessees of BMW…
Source: Brembo announcement DETROIT – Brembo brakes stopped in Plymouth, Mich. July 25th to celebrate the automobile and the company’s 60th anniversary at the 42nd Annual Concours d’Elegance of America, to be held on the fairways of the Inn at…
Source: Alcon announcement TAMWORTH, U.K. – Alcon Components Ltd, the U.K.-based brake and clutch company, has launched its next generation of Civilian Armored Vehicle (CAV) brake upgrade kits, which are an extension of the existing range and now cater for…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Ford is on top of its game. The all-new 2021 Ford F-150 is a superb vehicle which just happens to be both a full-size pickup truck and the cornerstone of America’s best-selling range of vehicles, the Ford…
CHATHAM, Mass. – We liked it a lot following last year’s review and after spending a week in a 2021 Lincoln Corsair Reserve, our very-positive opinion of this luxury compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) continues. Ford’s luxury up-scale division introduced…
Source: Brembo announcement CURNO, Italy — From its creation way back in 1927, the Nürburgring has been used by the world’s most important manufacturers to put the strengths and flaws of their prototypes to the test. With a length of…
Source: Brembo announcement DEARBORN, Mich. — Brembo, world leader and acknowledged innovator of brake technology, is proud to support The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and its new exhibit Driven to Win: Racing in America presented by General Motors.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — INFINITI unveiled the new QX55 crossover coupe, filled with the Japanese luxury automaker’s ProASSIST Package of advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS), which is scheduled to begin selling in April. The four-door “coupe” (referring more to the swoopy styling…
Source: Akebono announcement and NIKKEI Asia post TOKYO – Akebono Brake Industry, a major Japanese supplier of brake components to the automotive industry including clients like Toyota Motor and Nissan Motor, has admitted to falsifying data, including component-quality assessments, on…
Source: AP Racing announcement COVENTRY, U.K. – AP Racing scored its 850th Formula 1 victory as a supplier of racing brake and clutch components during last weekend’s Sakhir Grand Prix. According to the company, “This outstanding result of cumulative victories…
Sparta Brakes announcement Kent, Wash. – Sparta Brakes (Sparta Evolution) has released its new Athena range of big brake kits for the off-road market. Sparta’s Athena range of big brake kits initially launch with coverage for three popular off-road vehicles:…
Source: EssentiallySports!.com posted the following explanation as to what caused the brakes on Sebastian Vettel’s Ferrari to fail during the Italian Grand Prix MODENA, Italy – Six laps into the recent Italian Grand Prix at Monza, Sebastian Vettel had to…
Source: Sparta Evolution announcement SEATTLE – Sparta’s launched its Athena range of big brake kits with coverage for three popular off-road vehicles: Ford F150, Chevrolet Colorado, and Ford F150 Raptor. Sparta Evolution plans to continue developing and adding new vehicle…
Source: Alcon Components announcement TAMWORTH, U.K. – Alcon Components Ltd, world-class specialists in brake and clutch systems, has been selected by BASE, the Turkish manufacturer of complete drivetrain packages including independent suspension drive axles, transfer cases as well as rolling…
SHALFORD, U.K. – When Gordon Murray Automotive engineered its T.50 supercar, introduced this week, it turned to Brembo for the braking power. Representing the 50th distinct design for the legendary Gordon Murray CBE, as well as his 50-year career involved…
Source: Applus IDIADA This article is the first of three TBR Technical Corners by Narcis Molina, Project Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA, about finding the optimal braking system for a vehicle. This article presents a methodology that incorporates a 1D…
Source: FORMULASPY.COM post SPIELBERG, Austria – Haas Formula LLC’s Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen both retired with from the Austrian Grand Prix due to brake failures on their VF20s. Haas suffered a double retirement at the Red Bull Ring with…
Source: GP Blog post CURNO, Italy – Brembo, provider of braking products for the majority of teams competing on the Grand Prix circuit, will not send personnel to the season’s first race next week in Austria. According to a report…