An increasing number of Chinese car manufacturers are pushing in to the German market to establish themselves there and compete with the well-known European brands. Electric mobility is a particular focus here, as many Chinese manufacturers are already leading the...
The so-called Data Act is intended to define future rules for access to vehicle data. The aim is to ensure that the use of data between OEMs, users and repair shops or parts dealers is fair and legally safe. For the first time, this will create a uniform legal...
The decision has actually already been made: From 2035 onwards, newly registered vehicles will not be allowed to emit CO2 emissions. This equates to a ban on combustion engines (petrol, diesel). But what do the people of Europe think about a ban on combustion engines?...
It's not just entire cars that are stolen - thieves are often only interested in certain parts of the car. These can then easily be sold online. The resulting cost for insurance companies is becoming increasingly expensive and generally exceeds the value of the parts...
Happy New Year 2025 – but what will change? 2025 is also sure to bring some changes for drivers and garages. To give you a brief overview and to ensure you head off into the new year well prepared, we would now like to inform you in this blog about a few of the most...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
