Aftermarket

Brembo sees high-performance brakes moving into more medium-price cars The Hyundai Genesis Coupe is one example, using a cast-iron rotor. An improved carbon-ceramic manufacturing process is sought to increase production and reduce cost. Fixed caliper design provides more uniform lining wear, reduced hysteresis, and better ABS response. Read full story

2013 Mustang features virtual test track on instrument cluster The car's driver information center displays a “Christmas tree” and provides readouts of acceleration and braking times and distances. All data are derived from existing vehicle sensors and sophisticated algorithms developed by Ford engineers. Read full story

TMD Friction air disc brake material meets requirements for aftermarket linings TMD Friction’s premium air disc brake pad friction material, Textar T3070, has met the FMVSS 121 dynamometer requirements of TMC’s Recommended Practice #628 – “Aftermarket Brake Lining Qualification.” Compatibility issues arising from different brake designs on front and rear axles were a major reason TMD developed and certified a disc brake pad formulated to replicate the performance of drum lining material. Read full story

A look inside As Head of the Interior Division at Continental AG and Member of the Executive Board, Helmut Matschi oversees a range of technology areas for the supplier. Matschi shared his insights on some of the trends impacting vehicle interiors with AEI and other select media this past fall in Frankfurt. Read full story

NAIAS 2012: Michelin rolls out the Defender Safety, longevity, and fuel efficiency are the three performance cues of the new Michelin Defender passenger vehicle tire, which goes on sale in retail outlets this April. Read full story

AAA EV mobile fast-charging research project under way Organization finds members’ interest in electric vehicles and looks to develop road service system to provide 15 miles of range in 15 minutes. AAA is working with generators powered by CNG, PTO hydraulic takeoffs, lithium-ion battery packs, and diesel engines. Read full story

NAIAS 2012: Falcon Motor Sports introduces production version of F7 “supercar” First-year production run of 10 units in a Series I is planned. Price is $225,000 for model with 7.0-L V8 rated at 620 hp. Ricardo supplies six-speed manual transmission. Read full story