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MB Takes F1 Technology From Winner's Circle To The Road|Part One

MB Takes F1 Technology From Winner's Circle To The Road|Part One

MB Takes F1 Technology From Winner's Circle To The Road – Part One ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS: 2015 Chevrolet Corvette

NHTSA RECALLS: 2015 Chevrolet Corvette

2015 Chevrolet Corvette RECALL - vehicles manufactured August 20, 2014, to September 4, 2014. In the affected vehicles, only one of the rear parking brake cables may be fully seated and engaged, resulting in the parking brake only operating on one of the rear park brake drums. Without the parking brake working on both ... Continue reading

Seven Signs Your Brakes Need to be Inspected

Seven Signs Your Brakes Need to be Inspected

During Brake Safety Awareness Month in August, the Car Care Council reminds motorists that routine brake inspections are essential to safe driving and maintaining your vehicle. "When it comes to vehicle safety, the brake system is at the top of the list, so have your brakes checked by an auto service professional at le ... Continue reading

Ford Offers Motorcraft Brake Pad Replacement Guarantee

Ford Offers Motorcraft Brake Pad Replacement Guarantee

New point-of-sale program at Ford and Lincoln dealerships and Quick Lane Tire & Auto Centers provides consumers with no-cost replacement of Motorcraft brake pads purchased as of July 1, 2014; program applies to passenger vehicles and certain commercial vehicles Motorcraft brake pads that have worn down to less than thr ... Continue reading

Good Vibrations Coming from New GM Brake Test Facility

Good Vibrations Coming from New GM Brake Test Facility

Engineers at General Motors’ new brake testing facility know the differences between moans, squeals, grinds, groans and grunts – annoying noises common to their work. Now, with a new brake chassis dynamometer, they can simulate braking in weather conditions that range from Alaska to a tropical island. With th ... Continue reading

IIHS Status Report: Automatic Braking Helps More Models Prevent Frontend Crashes

IIHS Status Report: Automatic Braking Helps More Models Prevent Frontend Crashes

Less than a year into a new IIHS ratings program for front crash prevention, auto manufacturers are making strides in adopting the most beneficial systems with automatic braking capabilities and are offering the features on a wider variety of models. Twenty-one of 24 cars and SUVs, all 2014 models unless noted, earn an ... Continue reading

Increasing Age of Vehicles Sustains Growth in North American Brake Rotors, Drums, and Calipers Aftermarket

Increasing Age of Vehicles Sustains Growth in North American Brake Rotors, Drums, and Calipers Aftermarket

North American consumers are spending more on parts and service because they are keeping their cars and light trucks longer due to prolonged economic uncertainty. The increasing average age of vehicles – which currently stands at ten and a half years – will drive the aftermarket for brake rotors, drums, and c ... Continue reading

Akebono Congratulates General Motors on "North American Truck of the Year" Award for Chevrolet Silverado

Akebono Congratulates General Motors on "North American Truck of the Year" Award for Chevrolet Silverado

Akebono Brake Corporation congratulates General Motors on receiving the North American Truck of the Year award for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado. The award-winning truck is equipped with foundation brake components provided by Akebono, which improve brake performance, extend rotor life and reduce noise and vibration. "W ... Continue reading

Low-Cost Wheel End Brake Components Increasing Penetration in the Aftermarket

Low-Cost Wheel End Brake Components Increasing Penetration in the Aftermarket

The growing Mega Trend of urbanization and the consequent increase in vehicles in operation (VIO) has culminated in more stop-and-go traffic than ever before. This has lead to higher wear and tear in wheel end brake components, creating a strong case for the class 4-8 commercial vehicle wheel end brake components marke ... Continue reading

Meritor Announces New European Air Disc Brake Contract with Scania

Meritor Announces New European Air Disc Brake Contract with Scania

Meritor, Inc. announced today it has been selected to supply its ELSA225H range of air disc brakes for Scania's trucks and buses with production starting in 2014. "We are investing $58 million in air disc brake capabilities at our technical center of excellence and manufacturing facility in Cwmbran, United Kingdom," sa ... Continue reading

SORL to Exclusively Supply Brake Cylinders to SGMW's Hongguang S Vehicle

SORL to Exclusively Supply Brake Cylinders to SGMW's Hongguang S Vehicle

SORL Auto Parts, Inc. (SORL) ("SORL" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive brake systems as well as other key safety-related auto parts in China, announced today that SORL entered into a supply agreement to exclusively supply the Company's Clutch Master Cylinders and Clutch Cylinders t ... Continue reading

New Rotary Lift Mobile Wheel Lift

New Rotary Lift Mobile Wheel Lift

Because they are lighter, can withstand higher temperatures, and offer other benefits, ceramic composite disc brakes are offered as factory options on a growing number of performance vehicles. However, the same properties that make ceramic disc brakes desirable also make them susceptible to accidental chipping and crac ... Continue reading

Frost & Sullivan Honors Meritor for Distinguishing itself by Continuously Providing Best-in-Class Remanufactured Brakes

Frost & Sullivan Honors Meritor for Distinguishing itself by Continuously Providing Best-in-Class Remanufactured Brakes

Based on its recent analysis of the remanufactured brakes market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Meritor with the 2012 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Quality Leadership. ... Continue reading

ABS Systems and Car Crash Reductions

ABS Systems and Car Crash Reductions

ABS or anti-lock braking systems are a feature of most newer automobiles; however, some drivers are not aware of the value these systems contribute to their having a safe driving experience. Because these are regarded as being instrumental in the prevention of a number of common car accident types, it is highly recomme ... Continue reading

Pep Boys Acquired 17 Discount Tire Centers in Southern California from AKH Company, Inc.

Pep Boys Acquired 17 Discount Tire Centers in Southern California from AKH Company, Inc.

Pep Boys acquired 17 Discount Tire Centers in Southern California from AKH Company, Inc. ... Continue reading

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