Source: TMD Friction announcement LEVERKUSEN, Germany — TMD Friction, via its Textar brand, has launched two new brake disc references and eight additional expanding lock kits for handbrake shoes as part of its commitment to launching new-to-range products, first to…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Genesis has continued its assault on the premium-vehicle market with this year’s launch of the GV70 compact sport utility (SUV), which aggressively takes on the likes of – and meets them head on — Volvo, BMW, Lexus,…
Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO — Delivering the reliability and performance that Subaru drivers have come to expect, NRS Brakes now offers the latest in brake pads engineered for the full line-up of Subaru cars and SUVs. NRS Brakes is…
Source: Akebono Brake Corporation announcement FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Akebono Brake Corporation announced the addition of Willy Molina to the aftermarket sales team. Molina will fill the role of Southeast District Manager reporting to Matt Kenefick Akebono Eastern Region Sales…
Source: MAT Holdings announcement Long Grove, Ill. – MAT Holdings, Inc. has announced new automotive brake coverage across their Bendix® product lines, including Bendix® Premium, Fleet MetLok® and Stop by Bendix, for more than 63 million vehicles since the beginning…
Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO – NRS Brakes has recently expanded its line of premium brake pads for the fully electric Tesla Model Y. With galvanized brake pads designed exclusively for electric vehicles (EVs), NRS Brakes offers the efficiency, versatility…
Source: androidcentral post MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google Maps is one of the most popular services in the world. It is used for many different uses. From travel to information gathering, even helping to figure out what’s for dinner. Well,…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Ford is on top of its game. The all-new 2021 Ford F-150 is a superb vehicle which just happens to be both a full-size pickup truck and the cornerstone of America’s best-selling range of vehicles, the Ford…
Source: First Brands Group announcement MCHENRY, Ill. – First Brands Group™ has recently expanded its line of premium quality Raybestos® brake components by adding more than 200 new part numbers to its catalog, including increased coverage for luxury vehicle applications…
CHATHAM, Mass. – I was Heading East on U.S. Route 6 and thanks to the standard ProPILOT Assist the 2021 INFINITI QX50 Autograph AWD mid-size sport utility was doing most of the work. It kept a safe distance from the…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Quiet, comfortable, powerful and loaded with the latest technology, the INFINITI QX50 exerts itself as solid member of the luxury wing of the competitive mid-size SUV/CUV (sport utility/crossover utility vehicle) segment. Nissan created the INFINITI brand in…
CHATHAM, Mass. – I get it. A week in the 2020 Genesis G70 AWD 3.3T Sport convinced me the Korean upstart was deserving of the awards it won after its 2019 introduction and worthy competition for the storied German sport…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The Genesis luxury arm of Hyundai has taken aim at the sedans perched on the pinnacle of luxury motoring and scored a direct hit with the value statement entitled G90. Sized within an inch or two of…
Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO – Crafted for the “SUV for all you love,” NRS Brakes recently expanded its line of premium galvanized brake pads for the Subaru Forester. Featuring standard all-wheel drive, increased passenger volume, and enhanced safety and…
Source: Motor Trend post As The BRAKE Report continues to highlight vehicle-safety systems and achievements, we offer the following post by Motor Trend. The iconic automotive publication evaluated the federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Want a sport utility (SUV)/crossover (CUV) to grace your driveway, but you don’t know what size or style or price would be the best fit? Spend some time reviewing the Toyota offerings, six different variants in multiple…
Source: ConsumerAffairs.com SAN FRANCISCO – A new class action lawsuit is taking on Toyota saying that the brakes on various Prius and Camry Hybrid models are defective to the point of being a safety risk. The case, filed in U.S.…
Source: IIHS ARLINGTON, Va. – Sixty-four cars and SUVs qualify for an award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) under new criteria that prioritize the protection of pedestrians in addition to vehicle occupants. To qualify for a 2020 TOP…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL 1.5T S-AWC has virtually all the bells and whistles one would expect in a modern small SUV but does nothing to stand out in a very crowded competitive group of vehicles.…
The TBR Drive column is moving to Monday beginning Oct. 21. The next vehicle coming under our scrutiny will be the Lexus UX250h, the compact crossover providing outstanding comfort and luxury in a modern package.
Source: CarComplaints.com Washington, D.C. – A Toyota brake booster recall allegedly should be issued for 2010-2015 Prius and Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (PHV), 2012-2014 Camry Hybrid and 2013-2015 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. According to a defect petition filed by a consumer,…
Orlando, Fla. – A look at the overall impact of motorsports on brake evolvement for street vehicles as well as a performance retrospective and specific companies’ intersection of the two disciplines encompassed the scope of the presentations during Tuesday’s Technical…
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…
WASHINGTON DC–A Toyota brake booster pump recall has been issued for nearly 7,200 of the following vehicles in the U.S. and Canada to replace the pumps and keep vital systems working. 2019 Toyota Prius 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2019-2020 Toyota…
DETROIT, Mich.–Toyota has stopped selling several of its hybrid models for brake defects, but says that the investigation has not impacted vehicles sold in North America. After finding faulty brake parts in several popular hybrid models, Toyota has stopped sales…