2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Product Information_FINAL Chatham, Mass. – Gas/hybrid-electric powertrains have been synonymous with better fuel economy and being kinder to the environment than traditionally powered vehicles since their introduction, but now Toyota combines the added power of two…
Source: motorsport.com Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas says black brake dust sneezes Formula 1 drivers experience after races is as big an issue for them as the Singapore haze. Poor air conditions in Singapore this week caused by Indonesian forest fires…
By the time Michael Robinet delivers the keynote address Monday, Sept. 23rd, for the 37th annual SAE Brake Colloquium & Exhibition, the 700-plus attendees could have attended four tech sessions and played a round of golf on the opening Sunday.…
Source: University of Leeds Introduction: Leeds, United Kingdom – In recent years brake dust has risen to be one of the most important issues facing the braking fraternity. It is a global issue that exceeds the concerns of vehicle quality…
Source: Pagid United Kingdom – Pagid, the UK’s best-selling braking brand, and Euro Car Parts, the UK’s largest automotive aftermarket supplier, are helping UK garages and workshops make the most of one of the busiest ‘MOT seasons’ of recent years with…
Source: Wabco BERN, Switzerland — WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE: WBC), the leading global supplier of braking control systems and other advanced technologies that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles, has signed a three-year agreement to be an Anchor Partner…
Source: Brembo Detroit – Brembo, the world leader in braking technology, will feature an all-new brake caliper designed for high-performance vehicles along with a new approach to brake pad manufacturing at the Frankfurt IAA International Motor Show. In addition, it…
Source: Toyota Plano, Texas – The thrill of driving a superbly balanced, track-tuned sports car never goes out of style, especially when it’s as stylish as the Toyota 86. With 205 horsepower moving about 2,800 pounds and sophisticated suspension coupled…
Source: Goodridge Ltd. Exeter, England – Goodridge Ltd, a global fluid transfer systems manufacturer supplying OEM, performance, motorsport and defense markets, announced the appointment of Thinh Pho as the new CEO of the organizations three North American operations. Thinh was…
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: Textar Hartlepool, England – Premium brake brand Textar, which is manufactured by one of the global leaders in brake- friction technology, TMD Friction, is sponsoring the Institute of Motor Industry’ s (IMI) Student Membership program to help inspire the…
Source: TMD Friction Donnington, England – Textar sponsored Newell & Wright Motorsport continued to progress in Division 1’s latest leg of the British Truck Racing (BTRA) Championship at Donington with driver John Newell now sitting fourth overall in the championship.…
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…
Source: Press-Telegram Carson, Calif. – Centric Parts, Carson-based auto parts supplier, is preparing to lay off 286 workers at its caliper manufacturing facility in Carson as the company shifts some of its operations to Texas. In a recent Worker Adjustment…
NURBURGRING, Germany–The Hamburg-based manufacturer MEYLE has been a technical cooperation partner in the FIA European Truck Racing Championship for many years. The commitment goes far beyond normal sponsoring: In addition to the technical equipment of the race truck with high-quality…
ALLENTOWN, PA–Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket offers its ATE SL.6 Brake Fluid as an ideal brake fluid replacement for DOT 4 fluid in ESP, ABS, and ASR systems. The low-viscosity texture of ATE SL.6 allows electronic brake systems to react…
TOKYO, Japan–Premium brake brand, Textar, is first to market with aftermarket brake discs for the new Hyundai i30. Utilizing cutting-edge technology, Textar products are precision engineered to offer maximum safety, performance and comfort. This uncompromising approach to product excellence has…
DETROIT, Mich.–Wilwood’s forged aluminum racing ProHub for the 1990-2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata provides a lightweight and fully user-serviceable option, with measurably increased strength and durability over aftermarket OE-type steel replacement hubs. The innovative ProHub design eliminates the one-piece sealed ball…
DETROIT, Mich.–New York will be the home of the ABB FIA Formula E season finale with a doubleheader to run July 13-14 through the streets of Brooklyn, New York. With the backdrop of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of…
LONDON, U.K.–British automotive technology company Carbon Performance has manufactured a selection of 3D printed brake calipers using its new proprietary automated intelligent platform, SK3L370N. The SK3L370N platform automatically generates environmentally sustainable designs for 3D printed automotive parts using self-taught algorithms. According to Gilbert Peters,…
PARIS, France.–Cube has taken its flagship Litening carbon race bike right back to the drawing board and given it an aerodynamic makeover with disc brakes only and a new integrated handlebar for full internal cable routing. The new bike has…
CAMARILLO, Ca.–Wilwood’s Temperature Strips provide an easy, accurate, and affordable method of recording observed on-track temperatures of brake calipers or other components on a race car. The adhesive-backed strips can be attached to any clean, smooth surface to record peak…
NUREMBERG, Germany–On July 6th and 7th, the motorsport world will eagerly focus on Nuremberg again: For the first time, the new DTM Class 1 race cars with their 610-hp four-cylinder turbo engines will be racing on a city street circuit.…
MILAN — Brembo, arguably the biggest brake brand by reputation and name recognition, is eyeing an acquisition target of “significant size,” possibly even as big as the Italian brake maker itself, Executive Vice-President Matteo Tiraboschi was quoted saying in a…
Wholesalers and independent workshops benefit from original equipment know-how ESSEN, Germany–- Hella Pagid, the Essen braking system specialist for the independent aftermarket and joint ventures, the automotive supplier TMD Friction and HELLA, into its product portfolio brake pads in original…