Source: Knorr-Bremse Munich – Knorr-Bremse, the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems and supplier of additional sub-systems for rail and commercial vehicles, will equip the new generation of France’s TGV high-speed train with braking and HVAC systems. The contract calls…
Source: Hyundai Motor America Fountain Valley, Calif., – The 2020 Hyundai Palisade has been awarded a 2019 TOP SAFETY PICK+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) when equipped with optional LED headlights. Hyundai SUV models that have achieved these…
This driving assessment of the Hyundai Kona Ultimate AWD continues The BRAKE Report’s look at the vehicles demonstrating the technology we write about daily. Each week we will spotlight a vehicle with an emphasis on safety features, as well as…
Source: Euro NCAP Leuven, Belgium – Seven recently evaluated vehicles received five-star ratings when Euro NCAP released the results of its latest tests. The vehicles are: Mercedes-Benz’s first electric off-road, the EQC, and its second generation CLA; Škoda Kamiq; the fourth generation SsangYong Korando;…
Source: Brembo Detroit – Brembo, the world leader in brake systems has signed an agreement with Autodromo Nazionale Monza SIAS SpA (Automobile and Sport Increase Company, federated with the Automobile Club of Italy) to transform the building, located next to the…
Source: Bosch Stuttgart, Germany, and Yokohama, Japan – Automated driving technology is gradually providing more and more assistance to the driver – with the future aim of the car being able to take complete control. But there is more to it…
Source: Continental Allentown, Penn. – Continental, a leading global supplier of systems, components, and tires to automobile and truck manufacturers, and a trusted provider of OE-engineered aftermarket parts, has named Gary P. Mercer as Western Sales Manager. In this role,…
Source: Bendix ELYRIA, Ohio –If professional truck drivers in the United States decided to form their own city, it would be the country’s third largest, with a population of more than 3.5 million. With National Truck Driver Appreciation Week approaching,…
With this assessment of the redesigned 2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD, The BRAKE Report begins a weekly installment of driving impressions. Each week we will spotlight a vehicle with an emphasis on safety features, as well as an overall impression…
Source: Akebono Brake Corporation Farmington Hills, Mich. – In coordination with WORLDPAC, Akebono Brake Corporation hosted some of WORLDPAC’s best Akebono customers, in an event filled weekend at the 25th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise. Winners of a sales contest were…
Source: Bendix Elyria, Ohio– Safety successes shouldn’t be kept secret. “A network is the strongest thing we can have to support safety on the roads and across the trucking industry,” said Ken Sutton, director of safety at JNJ Express. “You…
Source: Bendix ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC has honored Mike Goetz, Kathy Gosnell, and Jackie Perez with its 2019 Excellence in Bendix Leadership Award in recognition of their outstanding talents, commitment, and contributions. The award, now in…
Source: MEYLE AG Nürburgring, Germany – As a test field under real conditions, motorsports plays a central role in the product development of MEYLE, the 60-year-old company with the credo to manufacture better solutions and parts for the Independent automotive…
Middleboro, Mass. – Cadillac’s advertising tag line was once “Standard of the World” and with the introduction of the XT6 the General Motors division claims to be setting the standard for driver assistance and safety features in the SUV segment…
Source: Continental Hanover/Frankfurt, Germany – Continental will be showcasing technologies for the safe, clean and connected mobility of the future at the IAA 2019 . “Mobility is the Heartbeat of Life” is the technology company’s slogan for this year’s trade…
Source: American Honda TORRANCE, Calif. — On the heels of several technology and interior upgrades introduced for model year 2019, the 2020 Honda Civic Si Sedan and Si Coupe are further improved with the addition of Honda Sensing® as standard equipment…
Source: Harley-Davidson Milwaukee — New models and technologies are featured in the expansive lineup of Harley-Davidson® (NYSE:HOG) motorcycles for 2020, including the aggressive Low Rider® S model, the all-electric LiveWire™ model and the new CVO™ Tri Glide® model, the ultimate three-wheel motorcycle. Also new for 2020 is…
Source: Hyundai Mobis Seoul – Hyundai Mobis (KRX:012330) will mass-produce its mid-range front-facing radars and camera sensors to domestic commercial vehicles starting September. This will be the first time that such advanced sensors are to be applied to commercial vehicles like…
Source: Continental Auburn Hills, Mich. — The technology company Continental has unveiled a new short-range radar that offers more precise detection of the vehicle’s surroundings, including movement and speed. This next-generation radar operates using 77 gigahertz (GHz) technology, detecting the…
Source: BigRigs.au Australia – Canberra is a step closer to making autonomous emergency braking (AEB) a mandatory safety feature across the new heavy vehicle fleet. In line with the National Road Safety Action Plan 2018-2020, the Government this week released…
Source: Automotive News TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Toyota will deploy an updated safety suite, called Toyota Safety System 2.0, next year to further improve the collision avoidance and driver assistance suite that it has made standard in its products in…
BURTON, Mich. — General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) yesterday opened a new ACDelco and GM Genuine Parts processing center in the Flint suburb of Burton, Mich. The state-of-the-art facility will employ more than 800 hourly and salaried employees. “This new facility in Burton…
DETROIT, Mich.–The construction industry is a huge business, generating millions for the economy every year and ensuring that infrastructure and development in key areas such as health, education, and transport are maintained. With the rapidly growing demand for residential and…
DAPHNE, AL – BBB Industries, LLC (BBB) was recently named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama. This recognition reflects BBB’s commitment to maintain a collaborative work culture where its passionate and dedicated employees can contribute, grow…
ELYRIA, Ohio – Talk to Ronnie Holland, and there’s no mistaking the purposeful discipline of TCW, Inc.’s approach to safety: “We don’t compromise,” he says. “From our employees to our customers’ freight to our equipment to the people on the…