Source: Akebono Brake Industry announcement TOKYO, Japan – Akebono Brake Industry’s six-piston calipers and disc brake pads will be the front brake components of Volvo’s high-performance SUV, the XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered, which became available in Japan November 6th. The…
Source: techeu post MILAN, Italy – Blubrake, an Italian e-mobility company that’s developed a safe anti-lock braking system (ABS) for electric bikes, has secured $6 million in Series A funding from e-Novia, the deep tech startup factory where Blubrake was…
Source: The following is excerpted from Jonathon Klein’s post on TheDrive.com about brake issues which can cause shudder and do-it-yourself instructions on changing brake components. If you had any doubts, no, your car’s steering wheel shouldn’t feel like a display…
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: Brembo announcement DETROIT – Brembo will supply, for the fifth consecutive season, all 22 MotoGP riders, that will start for the 19th season. All 11 teams have decided again to choose the high-performance, reliability and safety guaranteed by Brembo…
Source: SlashGear post STUTTGART, Germany – The 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL 55 AMG F1 Edition is an iconic unicorn in the world of premium sports cars. Only 55 units were built through 2001, and it was based on the Formula One…
Source: Racer.com SÃO PAULO, Brazil – Alex Albon blamed cold brakes for his crash in first practice (FP1) Nov. 15 at the Brazilian Grand Prix here. The newly confirmed Formula 1 Red Bull driver for 2020 was already fastest on…
Source: AP Racing INDIANAPOLIS – AP Racing will showcase its range of race car and street products, including new brake calipers, at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show in Indianapolis from 12-14 December 12-14, 2019. Visitors to booth 4815 will…
Source: Formula 1 The following post about the Renault disqualification following a recent Formula 1 race is excerpted from Formula1.com LONDON, U.K. – After deciding not to appeal their disqualification from the Japanese Grand Prix, Renault have admitted the braking…
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…
COVENTRY, U.K.–AP Racing, a leading manufacturer of performance brake and clutch systems, has announced a seven-figure investment in a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility adjacent to its current headquarters in Coventry. The investment follows further sustained growth for AP Racing –…
There are few sights more spectacular for the trackside motorsport fan than 30 squabbling tin-tops barrelling en masse into the Club chicane on the first lap of a British Touring Car Championship race at Thruxton. From bouncing off the rev…
DETROIT, Mich.–Fuel economy, autonomous driving, electric driving are all growing trends. But so is speed. People are short of time, and getting place to place faster and with greater driving enjoyment is still a priority. And because intelligent braking systems…
LONDON–UK-based automotive manufacturer AP Racing has been involved in every Formula One championship since 1967. Focused primarily on manufacturing performance brake and clutch systems for road and race cars, its systems have been used in cars that have amassed 818…
DETROIT, Mich.–Footage has emerged of Ferrari mechanics coming to Alexander Albon’s rescue after his Toro Rosso’s front brakes caught fire while waiting to be weighed at the end of Practice 2. The onboard video shows Sebastian Vettel spotting smoke that…
Volvo has updated its XC90 crossover for 2020 with a kinetic energy recovery braking system (KERS) that promises to improve fuel economy by 15 per cent. The 2020 XC90 will mark Volvo’s first production application of KERS technology, whose use…
AP Racing, the globally renowned brake and clutch system manufacturer, is extremely proud to have scooped a prestigious motorsport industry award recognising its efforts in penetrating overseas markets. Based in Coventry, AP Racing took the Export Achievement category against strong competition at…
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FACTS & FIGURES OF BREMBO BRAKES FOR NASCAR CARS All NASCAR Cup Series enthusiasts have the number of their favorite driver inscribed on their hearts: some love 48 (Jimmie Johnson), some go crazy for…
From greencarcongress: The BMW iFE.18, with which the BMW i Andretti Motorsport team won the opening round of this season’s ABB FIA Formula E Championship, consists of many features developed internally at BMW, as well as the standard parts stipulated…
Long a leader in high-performance street and motorsports friction materials, Hawk Performance is branching out into related braking system components. Hawk Marketing Manager Lindsey Nikolai shared with us their latest products as well as provided a peek into what’s coming…
There are 10 teams that each fielded two cars in every Formula 1 race in 2018. Of those 10, seven are based in the United Kingdom. There’s a depth of engineering knowledge and experience in the UK unlike anywhere else.…
The perfect synthesis between sports performance, comfort, and durability Brembo officially launches Brembo’s new XTRA brake pads at Automechanika Frankfurt. They will be at the new stand with a neat and elegant design during the world’s most prestigious event. Brembo’s…
Masterlab Group, a leader in automotive brake technology, has recently shared positive results from their latest product testing. The focus was on two innovative brake pad formulations tested at LINK Engineering. The formulations, described as low-metallic and semi-metallic, have shown…
FAI Automotive has expanded its product offerings by introducing a new braking range, enhancing its reputation as a reliable alternative within the automotive industry. The launch includes 70 brake pads and 65 brake discs, tailored to meet the demands of…
Otto Zimmermann GmbH, a leader in the production of automotive components, remains dedicated to delivering high-quality spare parts to the automotive aftermarket. Known for their meticulous attention to customer needs, Zimmermann proactively engages with independent garages to refine their products…