BRUSSELS, Belgium–In the latest development in the EU’s long-running debate on the preferred communication technology standard for connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs), the Council of the EU has rejected the Commission’s proposed legislation favouring Wi-Fi technology (the “Regulation“). Twenty one…
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…
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.–Akebono closes out the first half of 2019 with a total of 4 new part number announcements, comprising of 27 part numbers; 11 Pro-ACT®, 13 EURO®and 3 in the Akebono Performance® line. The new parts cover various late-model applications from…
Wholesalers and independent workshops benefit from original equipment know-how ESSEN, Germany–- Hella Pagid, the Essen braking system specialist for the independent aftermarket and joint ventures, the automotive supplier TMD Friction and HELLA, into its product portfolio brake pads in original…
DETROIT, Mich.–General Motors and Navistar, according to GM Authority, considered offering an air brake system on their Medium Duty Class 4, 5, and 6 trucks – the Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty Chassis Cab Trucks and International CV. The air brake system was originally considered for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado…
DETROIT, Mich.–Automakers over the weekend were digesting Donald Trump’s threat of levying tariffs on goods imported from Mexico, starting at 5% and escalating higher if the country does not meet a vague notion of “doing more” to thwart illegal immigration…
WASHINGTON, DC–Donald Trump doesn’t seem to understand how tariffs work, but that doesn’t keep him from making up new ones, and throwing profit forecasts of several industries and the markets into chaos. Trump said Thursday he is going to to…
DETROIT, Mich.–In mid-June 2019, long-distance driver Rainer Zietlow is set to attempt to break his own Pan-Americana world record. The German world record driver plans to set a new long-distance world record on the longest road of the world, the…
MUNICH, Germany–HORIBA, a leading supplier and innovator for complete automotive test solutions has developed an advanced system for measuring and analyzing nano-particles, brake dust, released during braking events. As these nano-particles are now known to have adverse effect on health,…
Brake Pad Waste Collection Systems LOS ANGELES, Calif.–California can be a thorn in the side of the auto industry–stringent emissions regulations that are tougher than those at the federal level. But one area that California is leading on doesn’t have…
BERN, Switzerland, May 7, 2019 – WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE: WBC) announced today that it had established a record date of May 17, 2019, and a special meeting date of June 27, 2019, for a meeting of its stockholders to, among…
Aeva’s groundbreaking 4D LiDAR technology enhances AID’s perception capabilities and increases vehicle safety while accelerating time to market for autonomous vehicles. MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE) – Aeva, the company building the next-generation sensing system for autonomous vehicles, today announced a…
DETROIT, Mich.–While virtually every auto company is planning for an autonomous-vehicle future, and all the major brake suppliers in the world are developing smart brake systems as a key part of the technology, Ford CEO Jim Hackett says we may…
HAMBURG, Germany– In 2019, the Hamburg-based manufacturer MEYLE will again be actively involved in motorsports and will continue its sponsoring activities in truck racing and in the DRIFT UNITED racing series. In addition, MEYLE will be the official sponsor of…
Transaction brings together two leaders with highly complementary and innovative technology offerings to address future demand for advanced mobility in the area of commercial vehicles All-cash transaction at a premium to undisturbed price offers certainty of value and liquidity for…
Front and rear brake pads for variety of electric and hybrid vehicles now available Environmentally friendly copper-free friction material formulations for optimal braking characteristics Essen, March 19, 2019 – Hella Pagid, the Essen braking system specialist for the independent aftermarket…
Delphi Technologies outperformed the competition in brake pad tests on a VW Touareg. The Delphi Technologies’ pad delivered exceptional stopping power, control and brake fade stability, while braking quietly and wearing less. Delphi Technologies achieved the optimal balance between noise,…
The BRAKE Report continues to examine additive manufacturing by talking with Brian Crotty of 3YOURMIND. The company, based in Germany, has had offices in the United States since 2016. It works with additive manufacturing service bureaus and large companies that…
HOUSTON – (Feb. 28, 2019) – Automated cars are becoming more common, but they still require drivers to react to dangers that aren’t detected by an automated system. New research from Rice University and Texas Tech University has found that drivers…
Milford, CT, February 07, 2019 — After a successful inaugural season finishing third overall in the TCR class of the Pirelli World Challenge, FCP Euro is partnering with Akebono for the re-branded TC America Championship in 2019. The team will…
ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is launching a test program for automatic emergency braking systems on vehicles that can detect and brake for pedestrians. In November, IIHS shared with auto manufacturers the…
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%…
The new Volvo S60 sedan and V60 estate today received the maximum five-star rating in their 2018 Euro NCAP safety tests, continuing a five-star streak for the Volvo line-up. The result underlines Volvo Cars’ reputation for consistently putting some of…
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…