by Stefanie Misselhorn | 24.11.2024 | Industry + More
It appears that the design protection for visible vehicle spare parts integrated into the body will soon become a bit more liberal. At least, the EU Minister Council adopted the proposal from the European Commission for the revision of the Design Directive and the...
by Stefanie Misselhorn | 13.10.2024 | Industry + More
When changing fluids, most drivers don't necessarily think about the gearbox oil. It is important to change the gearbox oil at regular intervals to prevent damage to the gearbox. However, it does not have to be replaced as frequently as the engine oil. But gearbox oil...
by Stefanie Misselhorn | 15.9.2024 | Industry + More
Recent studies show that the repair costs for electric vehicles are significantly higher than for combustion engine vehicles. A study by the German Insurance Association (GDV) concluded that electric vehicles are one third more expensive to repair than comparable...
by Stefanie Misselhorn | 11.8.2024 | Industry + More
The KBA published the current number of registered vehicles at the beginning of the year. Compared to the previous year, the vehicle stock increased again by 0.9 percent. A total of 60.68 million vehicles, i.e. passenger cars, trucks and two-wheelers, were registered...
by Stefanie Misselhorn | 14.7.2024 | Industry + More
Air hygiene in the vehicle is an important issue. After all, poor hygiene can lead to health problems. This is why the Central Association of the German Motor Vehicle Industry (ZDK) and the Association of German Engineers (VDI) published their jointly developed...
by Stefanie Misselhorn | 30.6.2024 | Industry + More
Drivers are spending more and more money on maintaining and repairing their car. In 2023, these expenditures even increased by 10 percent compared to the previous year. The trend from 2022 is continuing. Customers of independent workshops, who have already visited...
by Stefanie Misselhorn | 16.6.2024 | Industry + More
As of July 2023, particle measurement (PN measurement) will also be carried out for diesel vehicles from pollutant class Euro 6/VI as part of the emissions testing (ET). This is designed to reliably identify vehicles that do not (or no longer) comply with the limit...
by Stefanie Misselhorn | 2.6.2024 | Industry + More
More driver assistance systems are set to become mandatory from 7 July this year. This will be an addition to the previous assistance systems, which are already mandatory (ABS, brake assistant, parking assist, ESP, traction control, TPMS, belt warning system and lane...
by Stefanie Misselhorn | 19.5.2024 | Industry + More
Repairs to motor vehicles are becoming less frequent, at least when it comes to wearing parts. For example, the statistical frequency of repairs per car fell to 0.39 last year. Four years ago, this figure was still over 0.5. There are three main reasons for this....
by Stefanie Misselhorn | 28.4.2024 | Industry + More
All-season tyres, often also known as all-weather tyres, are becoming increasingly popular. This is the conclusion drawn by the portal reifen.com. But what exactly are the differences and which tyre version is better suited to what type of people? The main differences...
by Stefanie Misselhorn | 7.4.2024 | Industry + More
For many car dealerships and car dealers, it came very suddenly - the new passenger car energy label replacing the previous energy efficiency classes with the specification of a CO2 class. It came into force on 23 February without a transition period. Hardly feasible,...
by Stefanie Misselhorn | 17.3.2024 | Industry + More
Being dazzled when driving is not just unpleasant, but also dangerous. It is a common cause of accidents. A Europe-wide survey conducted by ADAC together with ten other automobile clubs, revealed that around 75 percent of drivers sometimes feel dazzled by bright...
by Stefanie Misselhorn | 3.3.2024 | Industry + More
The current TÜV report was published in mid-November 2023. TÜV assessed the defects from more than ten million MOT inspections between July 2022 and June 2023. The TÜV report provides important and independent advice for drivers and used car buyers. The new feature...
by Stefanie Misselhorn | 18.2.2024 | Industry + More
The new Euro 7 emissions standard was passed by the EU Parliament on 18 December 2023. The introduction of the new standard is planned for newly type-approved vehicles from 01.01.2027 and for newly registered vehicles from 01.01.2028. The new standard is aimed at...
by Stefanie Misselhorn | 4.2.2024 | Industry + More
New car registrations in Germany have declined sharply since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Although there was a slight increase in 2023, the industry has still not returned to the level of five years ago. The ZDK (Central Association of the German Motor...
by Stefanie Misselhorn | 21.1.2024 | Industry + More
AutoScout24 published the Europa Report once again this year. This is considered the "industry barometer" for the European used car market and is now in its 13th edition. The core content of the report is the development of the price and availability of used cars in...
by Stefanie Misselhorn | 7.1.2024 | Industry + More
Tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) have already been a requirement for all newly registered passenger cars for around ten years. From 01/07/2024, TPM systems will now also be mandatory for all newly approved class N1-3, M2-3 and O3+4 vehicles. The first sensor...
by Stefanie Misselhorn | 17.12.2023 | Industry + More
Are you looking to buy a 'new' car? Have you thought about a used electric car? Used electric cars do appear to be slow-sellers. What are the benefits of buying a used electric car? And why do many consumers still shy away from buying them? As electric cars have been...
by Stefanie Misselhorn | 28.11.2023 | Industry + More
The number of electric cars on the roads in Germany is increasing significantly. The "combustion engine ban" due to come into force from 2035 will also play a major role in increasing the share of electric cars. Even though the ban on combustion engines will not...
by Moritz Nolte | 12.11.2023 | Industry + More
For vehicles, failure to stick to service intervals or failure to carry out repairs can lead to a maintenance backlog. For drivers, maintenance backlogs can not only be expensive, but also dangerous. It is therefore crucial that both workshops and end customers...
by Moritz Nolte | 8.10.2023 | Industry + More
LED headlights have become increasingly popular in recent years and are now found in many modern vehicles. But what happens if these headlights have a fault? LED headlights use light emitting diodes to generate light that is similar to natural daylight. White LEDs...
by Moritz Nolte | 10.9.2023 | Industry + More
Inductive charging is a technology that has the potential to fundamentally change the charging of electric vehicles. Instead of connecting a charging cable to the car, this technology enables wireless charging using electromagnetic fields. This provides users with...
by Stefanie Misselhorn | 6.8.2023 | Industry + More
Since 2022, we have had a partnership with AUTEL Europe GmbH & Co. KG and are an official premium partner for the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). With AUTEL Automotive Intelligence - Europe, we have finally found the right partner to continue to...
by Moritz Nolte | 23.7.2023 | Industry + More
The cost of car repairs has been increasing for years. The average costs have now broken through the 600 euro mark for the first time. There are many different reasons behind this development. One factor is the increasing complexity of the technology in modern...
by Moritz Nolte | 9.7.2023 | Industry + More
Not so long ago, automotive development was shaped largely by what was technically possible. In recent decades, however, the focus is shifting more and more to people. Car interiors in particular - and this is a development we have been seeing for a number of years -...
by Kersey Steffan | 25.6.2023 | Industry + More
It's been almost a year since we held our first race experience day at the Hockenheimring. A day full of car talk, adrenaline and motorsport, which we definitely have to repeat. That's what the second round of our experience day is all about this September! But some...
by Kersey Steffan | 13.6.2023 | Industry + More
A recent court ruling has made it clear: Section 23 of the German Road Traffic Act, the so-called "mobile phone paragraph", also applies to mobile reading devices. What drivers, vehicle experts and workshop owners now need to know. Section 23 of the German Road...
by Moritz Nolte | 17.5.2023 | Industry + More
The topic is almost as old as the data itself: Criticism of the data monopoly held by manufacturers in the automotive industry. Suppliers, associations and the TÜV and ADAC all fear that manufacturers will be able to secure exclusive access to vehicle data in the long...
by Moritz Nolte | 10.2.2023 | Industry + More
You just have to go to the supermarket on the corner to be reminded every day that everything is getting more expensive. However, while it's true that consumers are paying more attention to price in supermarkets, things are extremely different in other areas. Why is...
by Moritz Nolte | 22.1.2023 | Industry + More
A look at the breakdown statistics of the ADAC reveals a - supposed - surprise. For example, the figures from 2021: Here, the most common breakdown cause for electric cars was the 12-volt starter battery, just like with the combustion engine. A delicate 12-volt energy...
by Moritz Nolte | 8.1.2023 | Industry + More
Since March 2020, society, as well as the economy and the automotive industry in particular, have faced major challenges and massive pressure due to the coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic also had a direct impact on the training market. While the economy is...
by Moritz Nolte | 29.12.2022 | Industry + More
As electric vehicles differ from vehicles with conventional drives in many ways, there are also major differences with regard to maintenance and inspection. What are these and how do they affect the work to be carried out? We explain them here! Less work = lower costs...
by Moritz Nolte | 8.12.2022 | Industry + More
Anyone who orders a new car has to wait a long time for delivery - an extremely long time in some cases. The shortage of chips and the war in Ukraine are continuing to slow down vehicle production. While demand for used cars is rising, to the delight of independent...
by Moritz Nolte | 28.11.2022 | Industry + More
The tyre is the first point of contact with the road and has a major impact on the performance or handling of the car. But durability also plays an important role for electric cars - and not forgetting a low rolling resistance to achieve a longer range. After all, the...
by Moritz Nolte | 14.11.2022 | Industry + More
However you look at it: Despite investments in alternatives such as e-fuels, the battery electric vehicle is currently the mobility of the future. Despite some contradictions. After all, electric vehicles are not (yet?) completely environmentally friendly or even...
by Moritz Nolte | 23.10.2022 | Industry + More
Singer from Los Angeles is a red rag to Porsche purists. For moderate friends of the sports car brand and car fans worldwide, the company stands for automotive dreams - and perhaps the most beautiful classic Porsche models in the world. The California-based company...
by Moritz Nolte | 8.10.2022 | Industry + More
Accident researchers from the insurance company Axa assessed the behaviour of electric vehicles in the event of serious accidents in an in-house crash tests. The crash tests made massive waves. The test setup and sensational presentation of the results were...
by Moritz Nolte | 28.9.2022 | Industry + More
The ADAC has assessed the quality of materials and workmanship of almost 600 different vehicle models. The result was an exciting overview. It sheds a poor light on German manufacturers in particular. This blog outlines who performed well and who scored poorly. The...
by Moritz Nolte | 9.9.2022 | Industry + More
Following the EU's decision that only climate-neutral new vehicles can be sold from 2035, the future of the combustion engine appears to be in question. But companies such as Porsche or Toyota have not yet written off the combustion engine despite the so-called "de...
by Moritz Nolte | 25.8.2022 | Industry + More
At the end of June 2022, the EU's environment ministers made a difficult decision, which caused a lot of headaches and head shaking in the automotive industry. It heralded the end of the combustion engine - with far-reaching consequences for car manufacturers,...
by Moritz Nolte | 12.8.2022 | Industry + More
Thinking out loud for a moment: What if our cars could generate the energy they need themselves? This would make the cars completely autonomous, without the need to connect them to a fuel pump or charging station. With the "Lightyear 0", a start-up from the...
by Moritz Nolte | 9.7.2022 | Industry + More
If you ask independent workshops about their opinion about the electric car company Tesla, opinions are divided. For some, the US brand is a nightmare, and the others ignore it completely. Relationship status: "It's complicated". Perhaps even more than that. But...
by Moritz Nolte | 26.6.2022 | Industry + More
Tyre manufacturers are working hard on the development of sustainable tyres, partly because of pressure from legislation. In this article, we explain what makes a sustainable tyre and what manufacturers are doing to produce them. Sustainable tyres - of course the...
by Herth+Buss | 11.6.2022 | Industry + More
All-season tyres are a compromise between summer and winter tyres. But they continue to enjoy increasing popularity. And this is still having consequences for automotive companies. The number of drivers choosing all-season tyres has been increasing for years: In 2014,...
by Kersey Steffan | 28.5.2022 | Industry + More
Since 1974, the DAT report from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand (DAT) has been providing reliable, neutral information on consumer behaviour relating to used car and new car purchasing as well as workshop business. We have compiled the most exciting facts for you....
by Moritz Nolte | 8.5.2022 | Industry + More
Next level digitalisation: A number of providers are working on digital damage assessment using artificial intelligence. One of them is Deutsche Automobil Treuhand. At the end of the year, DAT should have its solution for AI-based analysis of accident and wear damage...
by Moritz Nolte | 24.4.2022 | Industry + More
The boom in caravans, camper vans and mobile homes continues. And there's no end in sight. This offers new potential for independent vehicle workshops. Or is it...? According to a recent study by the Caravanning Industry Association (CIVD) and the renowned Allensbach...
by Moritz Nolte | 10.4.2022 | Industry + More
Electric cars depreciate in value significantly. State funding for new electric cars and the rapidly advancing development of battery technology have a major impact on the value of used electric vehicles. And because the battery is the most expensive parts, its...
by Moritz Nolte | 27.3.2022 | Industry + More
Life has not become easier for many independent vehicle workshops recently. For years, environmental premiums, e-mobility and ever-increasing requirements for workshop equipment and further training have resulted in higher costs and generally lower turnover. However,...
by Kersey Steffan | 13.3.2022 | Industry + More
The automotive industry has been working on this topic for many years: Particle counting for diesel vehicles. The back and forth will come to an end on 1 January 2023. We are all aware that nothing came of the particle counting as part of exhaust gas testing announced...
by Moritz Nolte | 26.2.2022 | Industry + More
Dashcams remains extremely popular. More and more drivers rely on the compact cameras to protect them should the need arise: The devices are designed to provide evidence in the event of traffic accidents that are not caused by the driver. A new dashcam is now taking...
by Moritz Nolte | 13.2.2022 | Industry + More
Herth+Buss has been involved in various initiatives in the automotive industry for many years. For 25 years, for example, the company from beautiful Heusenstamm, South Hesse, has been supporting the marketing initiative Mr. ATZ. But what do industry initiatives...
by Moritz Nolte | 22.1.2022 | Industry + More
Almost 20 million Germans commute to work every day. And they lose large amounts of precious time in traffic jams. A recent study has compiled concrete figures and identified the cities with the biggest traffic jam problem. But be careful! For the sake of fairness,...
by Moritz Nolte | 10.1.2022 | Industry + More
We hope you had a good start to 2022. Just like every year, this year will bring new challenges, opportunities and conditions. We have summarised some of the most important changes for 2022 here. There will be changes for automotive companies in particular in the...
by Moritz Nolte | 27.12.2021 | Industry + More
Electric vehicles are known to be much less complex than their petrol and diesel derivatives. At least in terms of the drive train. Previous studies assumed that maintenance and repair of electric vehicles would be considerably cheaper in some cases overall. A new...
by Moritz Nolte | 11.12.2021 | Industry + More
We will all have been in situations where our car won't start at some point. A discharged battery is often the cause. This happens millions of times every year in Germany. So it's useful to know how to give an assisted start. Read all the important information here:...
by Moritz Nolte | 26.11.2021 | Industry + More
You will be familiar with this: After hours on the motorway - whether you're on the way to a holiday or a business appointment - your back starts to complain. Ergonomic seats, ideally with heating or even massage function, are a real benefit here. But industry is...
by Moritz Nolte | 12.10.2021 | Industry + More
This year, Automechanika in Frankfurt and IAA in Munich both took place in new formats. We took a look at the almost important topics and highlights of the two leading trade fairs. The topics of Automechanika 2021 Automechanika Frankfurt launched the Digital Plus...
by Moritz Nolte | 29.9.2021 | Industry + More
When we talk about hydrogen as an energy source for the mobility of the future, the focus is usually on the fuel cells. However, hydrogen is also suitable as a clean fuel for combustion engines. The commercial vehicle sector has the most potential. But the technology...
by Moritz Nolte | 12.9.2021 | Industry + More
I don’t know about you, but when my family and I return from holiday in our own car, the vehicle is in need of a deep clean. And even travelling south on a plane is no guarantee that the car will stay clean. This happened a few weeks ago: We travelled to sunny...
by Moritz Nolte | 28.8.2021 | Industry + More
Around 48 million cars are currently registered in Germany. The average age is 9.8 years. Statistics like these are available from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA). But other figures are actually much more interesting. How drivers behave on the road, for...
by Moritz Nolte | 10.8.2021 | Industry + More
The solid battery is intended to ultimately help electromobility to break through. With this technology, electric vehicles could have significantly higher ranges in the future than they do today. BMW is planning for the first prototypes “significantly before...
by Kersey Steffan | 19.7.2021 | Industry + More
Take a look: According to a recent online survey by the market research company YouGov, more than 50 percent of Germans are in favour of a 30 speed limit in city centres. That really hits home, doesn’t it? But, as is often the case, it’s worth taking a...
by Moritz Nolte | 7.7.2021 | Industry + More
As in the previous year, camping holidays are proving extremely popular in 2021. Out of necessity, you might say. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many holidaymakers are preferring to go on holiday in mobile homes, campers etc. in their own country or in neighbouring...
by Moritz Nolte | 19.6.2021 | Industry + More
When it comes to the future of the automotive aftermarket and workshop business, most people think of electric mobility and digitalisation. In fact, the two trends do already present major challenges for automotive companies. And by 2030, the current challenges will...
by Moritz Nolte | 2.6.2021 | Industry + More
Elon Musk builds electric cars, sends rockets into space and wants to relocate Mars. And his high-speed transport system idea known as Hyperloop could revolutionize the transport sector. Elon Musk didn't just get rich with the sale of PayPal. The 1.5 billion US...
by Moritz Nolte | 24.5.2021 | Industry + More
When drivers are purchasing new tyres, they often face a real research marathon. Car magazines are browsed through and masses of test results are clicked through online. Customers are always looking for a tyre that promises the best performance or the best...
by Moritz Nolte | 5.5.2021 | Industry + More
Driving with winter tyres in summer? Not a problem, right? After all, rubber is rubber. What sounds logical at first, can quickly prove to be a massive mistake. Winter tyres should not be on the roads in summer – for good reason. Anyone paying attention will see...
by Moritz Nolte | 24.4.2021 | Industry + More
At present, it seems to be quite popular in the automotive industry to say goodbye to the combustion engine. Hardly a day passes without an automotive manufacturer announcing that they no longer plan to develop combustion engines. Volvo and Volkswagen were the first...
by Moritz Nolte | 6.4.2021 | Industry + More
Almost 60 million vehicles are on the roads in Germany. It's no wonder that the courts often have the last word, which often leads to somewhat strange situations. Read about when a Ferrari can be a workshop replacement vehicle and why a driver with 143 chickens on his...
by Moritz Nolte | 16.3.2021 | Industry + More
Admittedly, the headline may seem a little unrealistic – perhaps a bit naive. But if ideas from the big tyre manufacturers become reality, that’s exactly what will happen. We took a look at the ideas and concepts. Some things are difficult to imagine....
by Moritz Nolte | 4.3.2021 | Industry + More
Cars can do more and more, are increasingly being driven by an electric motor and are becoming more and more digital. The automotive industry has been reinventing itself, and that has been the case for years. For automotive workshops, this means: Always keeping pace...
by Moritz Nolte | 28.2.2021 | Industry + More
“The only constant is change” – this was something Greek philosopher Heraklit realised many years ago. The was a man with an astounding foresight. His statement still holds true 2,500 years later and is probably even more applicable than ever. The...
by Moritz Nolte | 7.2.2021 | Industry + More
I've only recently seen the first Star Wars film from 1977. And once again, I was thrilled by the great special effects, which, completely justifiably, set standards over 40 years ago. The technologies of the future - spaceships, humanoid robots etc., also impress...
by Moritz Nolte | 24.1.2021 | Industry + More
What electric mobility means for employee numbers in the automotive industry:Electric mobility seems unstoppable in Germany. In 2020, almost 200,000 pure electric cars were registered. This means that registration figures have tripled – thanks to the electric...
by Moritz Nolte | 25.11.2020 | Industry + More
When it comes to lithium, we immediately think of the lithium-ion battery, which supplies the drive system with power in millions of electric vehicles. However, lithium is also used for special applications in starter batteries. The lithium-ion battery is...
by Moritz Nolte | 10.11.2020 | Industry + More
Today, over 90 percent of all new vehicles are equipped with a start-stop system to save fuel. To meet the increased loads, battery manufacturers reacted with modern technology and special starter batteries. Every engine starting process requires a high amount of...
by Moritz Nolte | 22.10.2020 | Industry + More
The car battery supplies and stores electrical energy for the starter and electrical consumers of a vehicle. But how does it work? And what variants are there? Drivers usually only notice how important a car battery is when they are empty. Once that happens, nothing...
by Moritz Nolte | 11.10.2020 | Industry + More
Summer was much too short once again, wasn’t it? It wasn’t long ago that it was really warm, and now we’re already in the middle of autumn. Now the days are getting shorter and the weather is not necessarily more cosy. This also applies to the...
by Moritz Nolte | 23.9.2020 | Industry + More
Technological advancements in the battery technology field appear to be promising. Does the combustion engine have a future? Is CO2-neutral a potential option? There signs are increasing. Big names such as Porsche or Bosch, for example, will continue to rely on the...
by Moritz Nolte | 7.9.2020 | Industry + More
In the periodic table of elements, the symbol for hydrogen (H) is at the top. So it must be a relatively important element. In fact, hydrogen is the most common chemical element in the universe: Hydrogen is a component of water and almost all organic compounds....
by Moritz Nolte | 16.8.2020 | Industry + More
Hybrid vehicles are the stars of electric mobility in Germany – at least with regard to new registrations. Their popularity with German drivers is probably due to the fact that they notionally combine the best of two worlds: the combustion engine for maximum...
by Moritz Nolte | 5.8.2020 | Industry + More
It must have been around 2018 when an electric car was still a real rarity on Germany’s roads. Now they are actually part of the common traffic. No wonder, especially since the German government’s electric car subsidy introduced last year is giving...
by Moritz Nolte | 25.7.2020 | Industry + More
Discussion must be allowed. Especially when it comes to environmental protection. But particularly with regard to diesel engines, discussions turned pretty unobjective at some point and were frequently simply outrageous. The diesel engine has now been vindicated. ...
by Moritz Nolte | 1.7.2020 | Industry + More
There are few things more unpleasant than breaking down on the motorway. And when it happens while you’re going on holiday, it’s even worse. Especially when small children – or even bigger children – are on board. In this blog article, you will...
by Moritz Nolte | 25.6.2020 | Industry + More
When two security experts managed to hack into a Jeep Cherokee remotely in 2015 and take control of the car at full speed, it was a shock. Not just for the manufacturer Fiat Chrysler, but for the automotive industry as a whole. Just a year later, the IT specialists...
by Moritz Nolte | 5.6.2020 | Industry + More
For once, the experts are in agreement. According to unanimous opinion, the coronavirus crisis is the greatest challenge since World War II. Now that the spread of COVID-19 has largely been halted in Europe, the focus has shifted to the economic impact. And this is...
by Moritz Nolte | 27.5.2020 | Industry + More
The automotive industry has been addressing the issue of refrigerants for a few years now. The refrigerant R1234yf introduced a few years ago is still highly flammable. And the gradual shortage of the old refrigerant R134a poses increasing challenges for vehicle...
by Moritz Nolte | 30.4.2020 | Industry + More
Due to the corona crisis, the whole world is in a state of emergency. The automotive industry is being hit particularly hard in Germany. We asked ourselves how independent workshops are mastering the Corona crisis and what problems they are facing. The members of the...
by Moritz Nolte | 14.4.2020 | Industry + More
To curtail the spread of coronavirus, people in Germany are currently obliged to restrict contact with others to the absolute minimum. Many retail outlets and hospitality businesses are shut, and numerous international borders within the EU have been closed. The...
by Moritz Nolte | 12.2.2020 | Industry + More
Experts are divided on the issue of electric mobility. Are electric cars really the only alternative to become carbon-neutral? When considering overall environmental performance, i.e. including battery manufacture, some doubt is at least in order here. Nevertheless,...
by Moritz Nolte | 16.1.2020 | Industry + More
Last year, the car market once again gained momentum. In addition to a slight increase in conventionally driven vehicles, in 2019 there were once again more new registrations with alternative drive. The largest proportion of newly registered vehicles with electric,...
by Moritz Nolte | 10.12.2019 | Industry + More
Who is to blame for the daily chaos and which ways out are there? Shortly before Christmas, the holiday season in Germany starts again. But with all the comfort, the Christmas holidays mean packed streets and countless traffic jams. And even during the holiday-free...
by Moritz Nolte | 8.10.2019 | Industry + More
If it hisses or pops, it’s already too late. A broken tyre can be really dangerous, not just on the motorway. However, critical situations can be avoided by identifying tyre damage at an early stage. The problem is that many drivers do not really know how to recognise...
by Moritz Nolte | 27.9.2019 | Industry + More
This year, the International Motor Show (IAA) didn’t have it easy. First off, numerous automotive manufacturers announced that they weren’t going to be making an appearance at the largest German automotive show in 2019. And then there was strong criticism around the...
by Stefanie Misselhorn | 10.9.2019 | Industry + More
Customer satisfaction is the central benchmark that independent workshops use when gauging their work and success. But workshop reviews often only represent a snapshot characterising earlier assessments. Specialist work is frequently performed once according to a...
by Moritz Nolte | 14.8.2019 | Industry + More
Since May 2019 drivers on the A5 have been wondering about a 5 km stretch of road with overhead power lines amidst the motorway. What sounds a bit like science fiction is a pilot project for which Germany's Federal Ministry for the Environment is providing funding to...
by Patrick Grebner | 29.7.2019 | Industry + More
Last year, we reported on our collaboration with Carmunication. Now there is news about our cooperation with the non-profit association: cardata@once. Carmunication’s commitment and our collaboration with the association gave rise to the idea of our own tool some time...
by Moritz Nolte | 24.7.2019 | Industry + More
I can still remember the summer of 2016. Our darling daughter was just about to start school and I was faced with the question of how to let her go – something which is a very important event for parents everywhere. First and foremost, we were concerned with how we...
by Moritz Nolte | 31.5.2019 | Industry + More
You have to take your own car when you head off on holiday, don’t you? After all, the car is still the most popular mode of transportation: around two thirds of holidaymakers in Germany prefer to drive away on holiday. Does that mean that it has to be your own car,...
by Moritz Nolte | 2.5.2019 | Industry + More
While modern cars now have a whole lot of electronic devices on board to aid the driver and, admittedly, ensure greater safety on the road, owners of Old- and Youngtimers can still experience pure, unadulterated enjoyment in driving. Many automobile fans get their...
by Jan Imgram | 2.4.2019 | Industry + More
Car theft: Thieves love luxury marques There is no let-up to the SUV trend in Germany, nor does it exclude high-end models, which are especially popular with the car thieves. The numbers here are staggering – According to the statistics, in Germany a car is stolen...
by Moritz Nolte | 6.2.2019 | Industry + More
Admittedly, electromobility hasn’t yet had a major breakthrough in Germany. But the vehicle registration figures indicate something is happening. In 2018 the number of new registrations for electro and hybrid cars was up by over 51 percent compared with the...
by Stefanie Misselhorn | 30.1.2019 | Industry + More
Every year there are a number of changes to the laws affecting drivers. But what are the consequences, or rather, what benefits can garages derive from them? To give you a brief overview and to ensure you head off into the new year 2019 well prepared, we would now...
by Moritz Nolte | 9.1.2019 | Industry + More
The roof box really is a great invention, isn’t it? After all, this useful accessory offers a lot of extra storage space on top. All right, so it’s actually not that much. Nonetheless, it isn’t just the interior of the car that dictates how much luggage to take on...
by Moritz Nolte | 7.11.2018 | Industry + More
Every motorist has surely experienced the unpleasant sensation of the car suddenly lifting off the road surface in the pouring rain, leaving them feeling like a helpless passenger. Known as aquaplaning, this is a seriously frightening phenomenon, especially for less...
by Moritz Nolte | 22.8.2018 | Industry + More
Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot is considered the inventor of the automobile. In 1769, the Frenchman developed a steam-driven vehicle – the predecessor to the “Benz Patent-Motorwagen Nummer 1” unveiled by Carl Benz in 1886. Credit where credit’s due. Incidentally, the Frenchman...
by Patrick Grebner | 8.8.2018 | Industry + More
One thing is clear: The number of vehicles producing large volumes of data is increasing rapidly. Depending on the model, more than 100 sensors may well be collecting up to 7,000 items of vehicle data. So a modern vehicle can be viewed as being a computer on wheels....
by Moritz Nolte | 7.6.2018 | Industry + More
On 17 June, when the German national football team kicks its campaign off at the World Cup in Russia, motorcade season will be upon us again. Roads across Germany will play host to jubilation whenever the German national XI wins a game – or even goes one better....
by Jens Heun | 8.3.2018 | Industry + More
This is the year 2018, yet you’d still need a magnifying glass to find a single woman among a crowd of men in certain industries. Automotive engineering or mechatronics are examples of fields that are still dominated by men. Yet some women have discovered a passion...
by Moritz Nolte | 2.2.2018 | Industry + More
Legal questions are always a bit of a quandary. Especially when it comes to your car. All you want it to do is take you from A to B. But every now and again, you have to take your four wheels to a garage. This is usually when the vehicle is due an inspection or needs...
by Moritz Nolte | 9.1.2018 | Industry + More
As ever, spring is when the trouble starts. A marten will then once again descend on hundreds of thousands of innocent vehicles. We have the answers to what works and what doesn’t. [widget_block_right id=”SM”] It is not really surprising that martens...
by Moritz Nolte | 2.11.2017 | Industry + More
There are supposedly drivers who get caught out by the first frost year after year. Yet you can’t really go too far wrong if you stick to the motto “From October to Easter”: there are a few more preparations to make alongside fitting winter tyres in October! A clear...
by Moritz Nolte | 4.10.2017 | Industry + More
Anyone who’s tried driving on roads covered in snow with summer tyres will surely have longed for more appropriate ones before long. Yet the use of winter tyres can even bring a considerable increase in safety in temperatures hovering just under ten degrees. When...
by Moritz Nolte | 7.9.2017 | Industry + More
A state of emergency is in effect around the festival grounds in Munich when the Oktoberfest is declared open on 16th September. And the Bavarian capital isn’t the only city in Germany that’s affected. Revellers indulge in liquid jubilation at many other Oktoberfest...
by Moritz Nolte | 4.7.2017 | Industry + More
It’s a sight you sadly see all too often: drivers who leave their dogs or even children in the car in spite of the blazing sunshine before claiming they “just wanted to fetch something quickly”. Hot cars – a risk which is easily underestimated, as cars heat up more...
