Industry + More
Jul
30 speed limit in the city: Good idea or nonsense?
Industry + MoreTake 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 second look at...
Jul
On the road for the first time with a mobile home, camper or caravan? Preparation is half the job!
Industry + MoreAs 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...
Jun
Study: How the workshop business will change by 2030
Industry + MoreWhen 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...
Jun
Fast, low-cost, climate neutral: How Elon Musk’s Hyperloop idea will revolutionize the transport industry
Industry + MoreElon 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...
May
Effective as of 1 May, 2021: What can the new EU tyre label do?
Industry + MoreWhen 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...
May
Winter tyres in summer – not a good idea!
Industry + MoreDriving 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 it...
Apr
Combustion engine on the out?
Industry + MoreAt 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...
Apr
The strangest court rulings in road traffic
Industry + MoreAlmost 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...
Mar
Biodegradable, without air and completely networked – that’s the tyres of the future
Industry + MoreAdmittedly, 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. Mallorca without...
Mar
The workshop of the future: Digitalization is also affecting automotive companies
Industry + MoreCars 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...
Feb
The workshop of the future: How augmented reality could help vehicle professionals
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 automotive industry...
Feb
The workshop of the future: How exoskeletons are helping the automotive workshop
Industry + MoreI'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...