Category: Breaks, Suspensions & Chassis

Startup Aims to Change the Way We See Brake Lights Forever

Startup Aims to Change the Way We See Brake Lights Forever

| May 21, 2013

Vectolabs, LLC.  is raising funds to launch its patent pending brake light system they believe will change the brake light forever.  Dubbed the Adaptive Perceptible Deceleration Indicator (APDI) by company engineers, the product is designed to reduce the risk of rear end collisions by enhancing visibility.  An onboard accelerometer and microprocessor coupled with automotive grade […]

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Meritor Announces Ivor J. Evans, Executive Chairman and Interim CEO

Meritor Announces Ivor J. Evans, Executive Chairman and Interim CEO

| May 5, 2013

The Board of Directors of Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) has announced that it has named Ivor J. Evans Executive Chairman of the Board and Interim Chief Executive Officer and President, succeeding Charles G. McClure, Jr. who is departing from the company. Evans, who has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2005. “Ike […]

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WABCO Honored by Hino Motors

WABCO Honored by Hino Motors

| April 11, 2013

WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE:WBC) (www.wabco-auto.com), a global technology leader and tier-one supplier to the commercial vehicle industry, has recently  been honored by Hino Motors, Japan’s largest manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks, with a Global Contribution Award that recognizes WABCO’s excellent performance during 2012. Hino is majority owned by Toyota Motor Corporation, the world’s largest […]

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WABCO: First Hydraulic Anti-Lock Braking with Electronic Stability Control

WABCO: First Hydraulic Anti-Lock Braking with Electronic Stability Control

| April 10, 2013

WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE: WBC), a global technology leader and tier-one supplier to the commercial vehicle industry, has recently showcased its breakthrough hydraulic anti-lock braking system (ABS) with integrated ESCsmart™ electronic stability control (ESC).  It marks the first time within the commercial vehicle industry that these two vehicle safety technologies – ABS and ESC – […]

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WABCO Wins Daimler Supplier Award for Outstanding Performance

WABCO Wins Daimler Supplier Award for Outstanding Performance

| April 3, 2013

WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE:WBC) (www.wabco-auto.com), a global technology leader and tier-one supplier to the commercial vehicle industry, today announced that it has been granted a prestigious Daimler Supplier Award in recognition of WABCO’s outstanding performance during 2012. Headquartered in Germany, Daimler Trucks is the world’s largest manufacturer of trucks above 6 metric tons gross vehicle […]

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MACK® Twin Y™ and MACK mRIDE Suspensions Introduced

MACK® Twin Y™ and MACK mRIDE Suspensions Introduced

| March 28, 2013

Underscoring its commitment to meeting the needs of all customers, regardless of application, Mack Trucks has recently unveiled two new suspensions offered with proprietary MACK® axles for superior fuel efficiency, performance, ride and handling. The MACK® Twin Y™ Air Suspension and MACK mRIDE spring suspension were showcased recently at the Mack booth at the 2013 […]

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