ZF Automotive UK Ltd., a subsidiary of ZF Friedrichshafen AG, announced that the Welsh Government’s Economy Futures Fund will provide GBP 432,000 to modernize a production line at its plant in Pontypool, which primarily manufactures brake calipers. This upgrade will help secure new business with Jaguar Land Rover and

Brembo S.p.A. (Brembo) has integrated VI-grade’s VI-CarRealTime vehicle simulation technology into its software development process at the Brembo Coding Hub in Sunnyvale, California.
This adoption supports Brembo’s aim to advance the virtual development and testing of control software functions for braking systems, e

On May 15, Industrial Development Fund (IDF) announced that Ural automobile plant launched two production sites to produce components for truck drive axles in Miass, Chelyabinsk Region. It will produce brake drums, hubs, cups and journals. Ural is also working on creating its own import-substituting production of dri

On May 14, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that Ford is recalling 273,789 vehicles in the U.S. due to a loss of brake function which may increase the risk of a crash.
The recall affects certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles produced between April 2022 and November

On April 30, China’s National Technical Committee of Auto Standardization (NTCAS) issued the “Technical Requirements and Test Methods for Autonomous Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS) for Light-duty Vehicles (LDVs)” mandatory national standards (the New Standards) for public comments until June 30. The New Standards wi

Brembo S.p.A. (Brembo) unveiled the GREENTELL set, designed for all types of vehicles, from NEV (New Energy Vehicle) to combustion engines, from premium cars to light commercial vehicles, at Auto Shanghai 2025.
The solution consists of a new disc and pads. It features a dual layer nickel-free coating (patent pending)

On April 23, Mercedes Benz showcased the world premiere of the CLA Long Wheelbase. 
Mercedes Benz CLA Long Wheelbase is developed specifically for China, offering more space, comfort, style, intelligence, and efficiency. It is the first model built on the new Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) and runs on the n

On April 19, NAMI, the leading scientific and engineering center of the transport industry of Russia, announced that NAMI Innovative Components enterprise in the Samara region has launched serial production of modern components and vehicle safety systems, including ABS and ESP units controlled by proprietary software

Schaeffler AG (Schaeffler) announced that it will present electrification and intelligent solutions at Auto Shanghai 2025, from April 23 to May 2. This marks its first appearance at the event after the merger with Vitesco Technologies.
It will display controllers, 800V silicon carbide power modules, battery managemen

Continental announced that it will showcase innovations and solutions in five focus areas: Software-defined Vehicle, Autonomous, Safe, Exciting, and Sustainable at Auto Shanghai 2025. It will also announce the name of the future independent Automotive company at this event. 
Together with its joint venture Horizon Co

On February 19, the URAL automobile plant and the VBK Vostok enterprise signed a memorandum of cooperation in the field of import substitution and deep localization of brake system component production. The agreement is valid for two years.
Before signing the memorandum, the parties held discussions regarding contrac

Announced on February 12, 2025, TBP Auto, a leading supplier of high-quality commercial vehicle parts, has ramped up manufacturing at its brake drum factory in Thai Binh, Vietnam. With this plant fully operational, TBP Auto is expanding export partnerships and distributor networks in the U.S. and Canada
With producti

On February 11, Mercedes Benz AG announced that it is rethinking the design of mechanical brakes and is currently researching on an innovative and more sustainable brake.
The new in-drive brake is no longer positioned in its conventional location inside the wheel. Instead, it is integrated into the electric drive uni

Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch) announced that its new hydraulic brake-by-wire system was tested for the first time on public roads, over 3,300 km from the southwest of Germany to the Arctic Circle, crossing different climate zones.
The new system, planned for fall 2025 launch, consists of a by-wire brake actuator and an E

On January 21, Brakes India, a TSF Group company under the TVS Group, showcased its range of offerings for passenger vehicles (PVs), commercial vehicles (CVs), tractors, and off-highway applications at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The display included solutions in conventional braking systems, air actuation

On January 18, Meneta Group announced the launch of its sustainable shim product line, setting a new benchmark for low-emission brake components. It will be 100% PFAS-free and produced almost entirely from low-emission materials. It will reduce carbon emissions by up to 70%.
With this launch, Meneta becomes the only

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) presented its X-by-Wire portfolio for the first time ever in India at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025. This technology replaces traditional mechanical and hydraulic linkages with electronic signals, leading to new functions and features. This enables greater vehicle customization and enhances

On January 20, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it opened a probe into 295,125 American Honda vehicles over reports of their automatic emergency braking systems triggering inadvertently, increasing the risk of a collision due to the rapid deceleration.
The problem affects the 2019-

On January 17, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation (AAI), which represents all major U.S. OEMs except for Tesla, filed the petition in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
The petition takes issue with a standard in the rules that requires all new cars