Source: Knorr-Bremse Munich/Hanover, Germany – Kiepe Electric, a subsidiary of Knorr-Bremse, the global market leader for braking systems and a leading supplier of other rail and commercial vehicle subsystems, has won an order from Hanover mass transit operator ÜSTRA to…
Source: Knorr-Bremse MUNICH/MOSCOW – Knorr-Bremse, the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems and supplier of additional subsystems for rail and commercial vehicles, has signed a comprehensive service agreement with Alstom. Until 2051, Knorr-Bremse’s RailServices unit will maintain the brake systems…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The Kia Niro EV Premium is a terrific small, spacious crossover, but not a vehicle for everyone in the market for a compact SUV. There are two major compromises you must make to own one: like all…
Source: Winhere Brake Parts BARTLETT, Ill. – Winhere Brake Parts has recognized Chick Capoli Jr. with its first Sales Representative of the Year award. Capoli is a member and partner of Chick Capoli Sales Company. The award was presented at…
Source: Haldex LANDSKRONA, Sweden – Haldex has appointed Stephan Kulle as Executive Vice President of EMEA. He succeeds Göran Jarl, who leaves the management team to take on another role within Haldex EMEA organization. Stephan will be a member of…
Source: SORL Auto Parts ZHEJIANG, China — SORL Auto Parts, Inc. (NASDAQ: SORL) (“SORL” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive brake systems as well as other key safety-related auto parts in China, announced it has entered…
The following is excerpted from an Asahi Shinbum post. The entire post can be read by clicking on this sentence. TOKYO – The Japanese government plans to require all new cars to have automatic braking systems (AEB) from fiscal 2021…
Source: The Straits Times SINGAPORE – Transport operator ComfortDelGro Corp has bought four Volvo buses fitted with collision warning and automatic emergency braking (AEB) features. The buses, the first of their kind here, will start plying from Dec. 1 as…
Source: MEYLE HAMBURG, Germany – The MEYLE performance team has just completed several eventful months. Whether in the ADAC GT Masters or in Truck Racing, the racing teams supported by the Hamburg-based manufacturer gave the spectators plenty of exciting position…
Source: CVSA DETROIT – From Sept. 15-21, 2019, inspectors conducted 34,320 commercial motor vehicle inspections as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week and placed 4,626 vehicles out of service after critical brake-related conditions were identified…
Source: American Honda Motor Co. TORRANCE, Calif. — The sporty and spacious 2020 Honda HR-V begins arriving in Honda showrooms today with a starting price of $20,820 (excluding $1,095 destination and handling). Fresh from an extensive refresh for model year 2019, the 2020 HR-V carries over…
Source: Hyundai Mobis SEOUL, South Korea– Hyundai Mobis (KRX:012330) announced that it has developed a new rear-autonomous emergency braking (R-AEB) technology using ultra short-range radar (USRR). The new technology is expected to greatly contribute to prevent unexpected backover crashes since it…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The safety features and driver assists are so well integrated in the 2019 Mazda6 Signature that the slick four-door sedan retains all the fun, all the “zoom, zoom” upon which the company built its name in this…
Source: Arutz Sheva7 JERUSALEM – In a strategic move to maintain its position in the automotive market that has undergone changes in recent years, Rassini, a leading manufacturer of brakes and springs for most of the world’s largest automotive companies,…
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Advanced safety features are a hallmark of the completely redesigned 2020 Hyundai Sonata introduced with a base price of $23,400 for the well-equipped SE model. This model’s standard equipment includes: Combined MPG 32 (vs. 2019 Sonata…
Source: BMW Munich – The latest-generation BMW 3 Series has been awarded the maximum five-star rating in the recent round of Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) crash testing. Added to which, it emerged with the best-ever result for adult occupant protection…
Source: Bosch Milan – To make two-wheelers and powersports vehicles fit for the future without compromising the thrill of the ride, Bosch offers a bunch of innovative solutions making it as exciting, safe, and emissions-free as possible. Safety: on the…
Source: Chief Collision Technology MADISON, Ind., – Chief Collision Technology announced a partnership with Burke Porter Group to create Mosaic advanced diagnostic technology (ADT), the industry’s first-ever automated advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) calibration system. By 2022, the majority of all…
Source: Bendix ELYRIA, Ohio – With a major change in North American commercial vehicle braking systems coming in the form of a migration toward Electronic Braking Systems (EBS), Bendix is working closely with truck manufacturers to prepare fleets and drivers…
Source: Brake Parts Inc. MCHENRY, Ill.–Brake Parts Inc LLC (BPI) will unveil its new experience room as well as its Raybestos tech garage at booth #3638 at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), Nov. 5-7, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.…
Source: Bendix ELYRIA, Ohio –Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix), a member of the Knorr-Bremse Group, has announced the signing of a collaboration agreement with Noregon® to jointly develop advanced vehicle diagnostics for the North American commercial vehicle market. Under…
Source: Hendrickson WOODRIDGE, Ill. – Hendrickson’s history began more than 100-years ago in Chicago and recently the corporate headquarters was moved to 840 South Frontage Road, Woodridge, Ill. The facility was designed to showcase the company’s history, product innovations, and…
Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ARLINGTON, Va. – The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rated the pedestrian crash prevention systems of 16 midsize cars in the lead-up to Halloween, a holiday that consistently ranks among the deadliest days…
Source: Daimler The following is excerpted from a Daimler press release concerning Mercedes-Benz. The entire release, and other related information, can be found by clicking on this sentence. STUTTGART/IMMENDINGEN, Germany – For 50 years Mercedes-Benz experts have examined serious accidents…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Whether you call it a subcompact, as Kia does in its material for journalists, or a crossover/SUV, as the Korean company lists the Soul on its consumer Website, the redesigned 2020 GT-Line 1.6 Turbo delivers a comfortable,…