BuyBrakes.com, the Veteran-owned leader in performance brake upgrades, marks its 25th anniversary with a groundbreaking legacy of simplifying brake shopping for automotive enthusiasts. Since 1998, BuyBrakes.com has redefined the industry, empowering customers to find the perfect brakes for every driving…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Toyota Corolla is the best-selling automotive nameplate in history. During its seven-year lifespan more than 50 million subcompact and compact sedans, coupes, hatchbacks and station wagons have been sold worldwide under the Corolla name. In 2020 a…
Wilwood Disc Brakes has unleashed its Aero6-DM brake kits for 2019-present Ford Ranger trucks and 2021-present Bronco SUVs, packing a punch for both on-road and off-road adventures. These bolt-on beauties seamlessly integrate with factory rear brakes, master cylinder, ABS, and…
MotoAmerica’s roar just got louder with a new official partner: Lyndall Brakes. The 2024 season will see these braking pioneers join forces, a match made in high-octane heaven. For Lyndall CEO Paul Kittrell, it’s more than just a sponsorship –…
Performance braking market leaps forward with EBC Brakes Racing’s all-new six-piston system for the Nissan Z. The six-piston Apollo Big Brake Kit represents the ultimate in stopping power for Nissan’s turbocharged V6 sports car. This comprehensive kit replaces all front…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Tell someone at your high school reunion you drive a Volvo sedan, and they will think you and your car are safe, solid, uninspiring – all the personality of Birkenstock sandals. Drive up in a 2023 Volvo…
The Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show, held December 7-9 in Indianapolis, once again proved to be the premier event for all things racing. And as always, brake companies were out in force, showcasing their latest innovations and technologies. The BRAKE…
Wilwood has released new rear drum-to-disc brake conversion kits for GM C1500 Silverado, Sierra, and similar SUVs. These complete bolt-on kits provide an upgrade to make trucks safer with improved stopping power. Improved Braking Performance for Daily and Heavy-Duty Use…
Galfer, a leader in braking technology, is making headlines with its recent collaboration with Triumph Motorcycles. This partnership has been crucial in the development of the TF 250-X, Triumph’s latest foray into the Motocross world, unveiled on November 28, 2023.…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The fifth generation of the Lexus RX luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV) offers American consumers a broad range of powertrain choices and trim levels, and I spent a fun few days behind the wheel of a hybrid…
CHATHAM, Mass. – I got lucky. I recently spent another week in the all-new 2024 Mazda CX-90 three-row sport utility vehicle, the flagship of the Japanese brand. My first two opportunities in the latest Mazda vehicle came in May 2023…
In a recent interview with Brian Hagman, Mike Holly, an external consultant for CBMM, shared insights into the company’s advancements in the use of niobium in brake rotor applications and their presence at the upcoming SAE Brake. Mike Holly, a…
Treibacher Industrie AG, a leader in the chemical and metallurgical industries and the parent company of renowned metal sulfide specialist Tribotecc GmbH, has announced a significant advancement in brake disc technology. The Austrian-based company revealed a new coating for brake…
Wilwood Disc Brakes, known for their high-performance disc brake systems, recently secured the esteemed runner-up award at the 2023 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) trade show. The recognition was for their revolutionary UTV six-piston front brake kit designed specifically for…
Brembo, a global frontrunner in automotive brake innovation, has unveiled its latest creation: the CCM-R Plus disc. This cutting-edge carbon ceramic material brake disc is targeted at the racing, hypercar, and premium sportscar sectors. The official announcement came during the…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The first vehicle I ever reviewed was a Mercedes-Benz; and like that E-Class sedan years ago, the new battery-electric (BEV) EQE 500 4MATIC SUV I recently sampled performed beyond my expectations. Like previous versions of the world’s…
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. – Renowned automotive parts manufacturer Raybestos® announced the launch of its revamped website aimed at delivering an enriched user experience. This latest digital transformation prioritizes user-friendly navigation, augmented by fresh, updated content and a polished design. The…
SILVERWATER, Australia — Disc Brakes Australia (DBA) has a long and successful history at SEMA reaching back to the early 2000s, when the business started to grow its international footprint. Ever since, DBA has been going from strength to strength…
NORTHAMPTON, U.K. —EBC Brakes will again host a large booth at the monstrous Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show Oct. 31-Nov. 3, this time commemorating its 40th anniversary with the addition of two significant vehicle-build launches from Petrolheadonism and Powernation TV.…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The 2024 Subaru Impreza RS I spent a recent week driving was the most refined, comfortable and quietest version of the Japanese brand’s subcompact hatchback I have experienced. Subaru redesigned the Impreza line for the 2024 model…
CHATHAM, Mass. – It began as a small, two-door hatchback resembling something from a German automaker and now in its 11th generation the redesigned 2023 Honda Accord represents one of the most sought after family sedans in the United States.…
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The enthusiast-focused 2024 Subaru WRX TR, complete with Brembo brakes, debuted this past weekend at Subiefest Florida. The TR trim level offers exceptional performance and handling capability thanks to a Brembo braking system, revised suspension, retuned…
CHATHAM, Mass. – America’s most popular compact sport utility (SUV), otherwise known as a crossover-utility vehicle (CUV), the Honda CR-V received a complete remake for the 2023 model year which makes it an even more formidable entrant in the largest,…
FRANKFURT/MUNICH, Germany — Continental has entered a strategic partnership with Munich-based DeepDrive to develop core technologies for electric vehicles. As a first milestone, both companies will jointly develop a combined unit comprising drive and brake components for mounting directly on…
CAMARILLO, Calif. — Wilwood Engineering has announced a rear big brake kit for the new C8 Chevrolet Corvette that includes an electric parking brake (EPB) caliper with wiring harness for seamless integration to onboard systems. The new AERO4 rear kit…