Source: Surface Transforms announcement LIVERPOOL, U.K. — Surface Transforms (AIM:SCE) manufacturers of carbon fiber reinforced ceramic automotive brake discs, announced that it has been awarded a contract with a lifetime value in excess of £100m as a Tier-1 supplier of…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Hyundai offers the American sport-utility (SUV) buyer one of the most extensive array of choices from subcompact to three-row models. The anchor of its compact offerings, the Tucson, was completely redesigned for the 2022 model year and…
Leading brake manufacturer TMD Friction has launched a new research and development facility in Seaton Ross, East Yorkshire as part of its investment strategy into the independent aftermarket. The Seaton Ross research and development site comprises new offices, a high-specification…
Source: Surface Transforms announcement LIVERPOOL, U.K. –Surface Transforms (AIM:SCE), manufacturers of carbon fiber reinforced ceramic automotive brake discs is pleased to announce that it has raised gross proceeds of £2.0 million, pursuant to the Open Offer, as set out in…
Source: Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association announcement WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the unified voice of the diverse companies developing autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA) announced the appointment of Jeff Farrah as the organization’s inaugural Executive Director.…
Source: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announcement AVON, Ohio – The story of the manufacturing facility at 346 Central Avenue in Bowling Green, is one of investment and growth. And pride. This month, the state-of-the-art production plant – home to the…
Source: Knorr-Bremse announcement MUNICH — The Supervisory Board of Knorr-Bremse AG voted unanimously at its meeting today to appoint Marc Llistosella as the Chief Executive Officer of Knorr-Bremse AG for a period of three years beginning Jan.1, 2023. Dr. Reinhard…
Source: Robert Bosch, LLC announcement OAK BROOK, Ill. – Robert Bosch, LLC announced it has added 133 automotive aftermarket parts to its portfolio in 2022 so far, covering more than 34 million vehicles in operation across North America — reinforcing…
Source: Fact.MR announcement LONDON – According to a recently published analysis by Fact.MR, the automotive brake components are valued at $49.9 billion at present. The global automotive brake components market is forecast to expand at a compound annual growth rate…
Source: CentroMotion announcement Waukesha, Wisc. — Tom Vanderlaan has been named Senior Vice President – Brake and Friction of CentroMotion, a leading designer and manufacturer of highly engineered components and systems for the industrial, transportation and off-highway markets. Vanderlaan brings…
SAN FRANCISCO – Cruise, which operates autonomous taxis in San Francisco and autonomous delivery services in Arizona, recently recalled its robotaxi fleet after a passenger was injured in a crash. The recall was necessary to update the vehicle’s Cruise Automated…
Source: Fras-le announcement CAXIAS DO SUL, Brazil — Fras-le recorded record numbers with its positive performance in the first half of 2022. The company achieved consolidated net revenue of r$ 1.5 billion in the first six months of the year,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In August 2020, Ford Motor Company agreed to recall approximately 500,000 vehicles to address front brake hoses rupturing. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has opened an investigation –potentially impacting more…
Source: Kia announcement SEOUL — The all-new Kia Sportage has been awarded the maximum five-star rating by Euro NCAP, Europe’s leading independent safety assessment program. The Sportage performed to a high standard throughout the test process, illustrating the vehicle’s exceptional…
Source: SBS Friction A/S announcement SEATTLE, Wash. – SBS Friction A/S is reinforcing its presence in the U.S. with a new partnership with Brands That Shine, the sales accelerator for quality brands worldwide. A key motivation for SBS to engage…
Source: Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announcement GREENBELT, Md. — On April 27, 46 jurisdictions in Canada and the U.S. removed 1,290 commercial motor vehicles with brake-related critical vehicle inspection item violations from Canadian and American roadways. That is 14.1 percent…
Source: Alcon announcement TAMWORTH, U.K. — Alcon has chosen the prestigious Eurosatory Show June 13-17 in Paris to consolidate its position in the defense sector by exhibiting its engineering expertise and defense-orientated braking solutions at a defense show for the…
Source: Knorr-Bremse announcement MUNICH — At the 2022 Annual General Meeting for Knorr-Bremse AG, the shareholders accepted the proposal made by the Executive Board and Supervisory Board to distribute a dividend of €1.85 per share with dividend rights (161,200,000 shares)…
Source: ZF announcement NORTHVILLE, Michigan – ZF reinforces its commitment to a fully electrified future of mobility through its focus on electrifying the entire vehicle, from full systems to components. Through innovations such as its modular and scalable silicon carbide…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Climbing mountains has never been an issue for Jeep vehicles and the Grand Cherokee L, the brand’s three-row sport utility vehicle (SUV) reaches new heights in luxury, features and capabilities with the Summit Reserve trim we recently…
Source: Fras-le announcement SÃO PAULO — The bell rang at a ceremony held yesterday at B3’s headquarters in São Paulo celebrating the primary offering of shares by Fras-le, an auto parts – including brake parts — replacement powerhouse that held…
TROY, Mich. — This is the second of two articles by Juan Jesús García, PhD, Product Manager, Braking Systems at Applus IDIADA, on the impact of brake judder on body bending and torsion. BRAKE JUDDER LOAD ON BENDING AND TORSION…
Source: Mando Corporation announcement SEOUL — Mando Corporation, a company specialized in EV and autonomous driving solutions, was selected as a 2021 Supplier of the Year by General Motors (GM) Mando America Corporation, along with 134 suppliers from 16 countries,…
Source: First Brands Group announcement CLEVELAND, Ohio – General Motors recognized First Brands Group™– specifically Brake Parts Inc. (BPI) and Champion Laboratories — as a 2021 Supplier of the Year. GM celebrated honorees at its 30th annual Supplier of the…
Souce: FORVIA/HELLA announcement NORTHVILLE, Mich. — Automotive lighting and electronics expert HELLA was named a GM Supplier of the Year winner in General Motors’ 30th annual Supplier of the Year awards in two categories again: Chassis Electronics and Lighting & Bulbs.…