Brake bleeding made easy
Randstad Ltd has launched a new brake bleeding machine into the UK automotive aftermarket. Marketed under the TerraClean brand, it is suitable for bleeding brakes and hydraulic coupling systems quickly and with no mess.
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Brembo opens expanded North American factory
Brembo celebrated the grand opening of its expanded North American manufacturing operations in Homer, Michigan on 22 May 2014. According to the company, the occasion marks Brembo’s commitment to North America. The investment, which will total more than $115 million dollars (83 million euros) through to the end of 2015, expands the facility that houses production of brake, disc, caliper and corner module manufacturing.
Brembo reports huge double-digit rises in 1Q sales, margin and EBITDA
Brake manufacturer Brembo has reported very strong increases in first quarter revenues – up 20.2 per cent to 446.9 million euros; operating margins – EBITDA at 69.1 million euros (+46.1 per cent); and pre-tax profits – EBIT of 45.9 million euros, +75.6 per cent.
Parts Alliance member takes on 100th employee in 30th year
Lancashire based member of The Parts Alliance BBC Superfactors has celebrated 30 years in business by taking on its 100th employee. The company has grown from selling brake pads and brake shoes to providing a full range of parts and accessories to a customer base 600 to 700 strong.
Motorists anti lower motorway speed limit
Over two thirds of motorists want the Government to apply the brakes to plans to lower speeds limits on the motorway according to a new poll by Motorpoint. A web-based survey by the car supermarket chain found 78.1 per cent of drivers opposed proposals announced earlier this year to restrict speeds on a section of the M1 to 60mph. Over 4,100 people participated in the poll on the company’s website – www.motorpoint.co.uk/.
Insurance discounts for auto-braking cars
A specialist insurance broker is offering discounts of up to 20 per cent for vehicles fitted with auto-braking systems. Adrian Flux, the country’s largest specialist motor broker, has launched a new scheme to cater for the growing number of vehicles fitted with the technology, which significantly reduces the likelihood of lower-speed collisions.
Brembo revenues, profits up in 2013
Brake manufacturer Brembo S.p.A. has posted positive results for 2013 despite an 11.2 per cent drop in net profit during the final quarter of the year. The company’s revenues grew 12.8 per cent to €1.6 billion in 2013 while EBITA rose 23.5 per cent to €212.1 million, with a margin of 13.5 per cent. EBIT increased 35.6 per cent to €121.4 million, with a margin of 7.8 per cent. Net profit rose 14.4 per cent year-on-year to €89.0 million in 2013.
Former Michelin test driver breaks 270mph in Hennesy Venom
On 14 February 2014 Brian Smith unofficially broke the production car land speed record with a 270.49mph run on Florida’s Space Shuttle landing runway, according to Top Gear magazine. Before now the fastest was the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, which managed 269.86mph on the Ehra-Lessien test track in 2010.
Autoparts launches new 20/20 braking warranty
Autoparts UK has launched a new 20,000 mile / 20 month warranty on its braking brands, Padtech brake pads and Disctech brake discs. The new 20/20 warranty is a massive investment for one of the UK’s fastest growing motor factors and requires no sign up from independent garages in order to take advantage of the […]
Shock absorber defects ‘third most common’ technical cause of road accidents – Bilstein
Suspension manufacturer Bilstein says that shock absorber damage remains “underestimated”, and suggests that the change of season gives European drivers the ideal opportunity to inspect the state of their car’s suspension. Technical inspection organisations in Germany, like TÜV Süd, work on the assumption that up to 15 per cent of all vehicles have defective shock […]
Tarox offers new Nissan R35 GT-R brake options
Tarox has released details of braking enhancements for Nissan’s R35 GT-R. For 2007 – 2011 cars, the kit is based around a pair of suitably substantial 380 x 34mm two-piece discs that come directly from Tarox’s motorsport division, complete with a custom two-piece bell and disc arrangement to ensure effective heat dissipation and high levels […]
Tarox’s extreme brake testing protocol
Performance brake manufacturer Tarox has revealed details of what it is calling its extreme brake testing protocl. While motorsport can be a benchmark for out and out performance, and a breeding ground for new technology, the performance aftermarket has its own set of unique requirements that cannot be tested in motorsport. In this way Tarox is striving to ensure that its performance brake range not only performs like it has just been swapped from a race car but that it’s as hassle free as high quality OEM parts found on most modern day cars.
PFC Brakes signs Nottingham City Transport supply deal
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) will run its Scania double decker buses with PFC Brakes brake pads following a two vehicle trial period. The trial, led by NCT, monitored pad and disc wear on two Scania double decker buses, which are used daily around the city. The results confirmed that the PFC Brakes would cover 156,000km […]
Massachusetts deliberating over tyre aging law
The US state legislature in Massachusetts is considering a new bill on tyre aging. If brought into force, the new law could make it illegal for passenger vehicles to have tyres over six years old.
Popular travel blogging family prefers Avon Tyres
A motorcycling blogger and his family have fitted the Avon Distanzia to their two Triumph Bonnevilles and single-cylinder Yamaha XT660R for their holiday circumnavigating the globe. Aad Schram, his wife Jeannette and son Mike are currently in South America, and are uploading dispatches from their adventures, which began in 2012, to popular website earth-roamers.blogspot.com. Aad […]
