Automotive suppliers must be alert and responsive to a steady routine of process or material revisions, particularly in an automotive industry shaped by regulatory standards and hooked on the appeal ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Belgium-based Wabco Holdings is trying to increase its direct presence in North America’s commercial vehicle market beyond its traditional joint ventures, with the most visible ...

There was time in hot rodding when brakes were a "must-have" but not a "brag-worthy" item. After all, they just "slowed you down;" and who was going to brag to their buddies about that? Enter the ...

Though a decade ago it was far from the case, nowadays, the likelihood for a technician to work on a newer truck with air disc brakes (ADBs) is about the same as one with drum brakes. “Almost half of ...

The following was published in CCJ's Air Brake Book, 11th edition, sponsored by Silverback HD. CCJ's Air Brake Book is a complementary industry resource courtesy of our partnership with Silverback HD, ...

In choosing brake systems for a commercial fleet, there’s no wrong answer whether air disc brakes are a right fit versus drum brakes. There are plenty of advantages for both; drum brakes are ...

Serious hot rodders love vintage speed and high-performance equipment. When you look at the "wish lists" of nostalgia rodders, you'll find exotic parts like real "block letter" Edelbrock finned heads, ...

Automotive design, and thus automotive manufacturing, is increasingly a function of regulations, or proposed regulations. In the European Union, the Euro 7 emissions program that are due to take ...

Until now, fine particulate matter generated by tire and brake wear has not been addressed in European emissions legislation. Only with the introduction of the Euro 7 standard – taking effect at the ...

In modern automotive systems, braking performance is one of the most critical factors influencing vehicle safety, handling, and driving confidence. Among all braking components, the brake caliper ...