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The new passenger car energy label
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,...
Mar
Glare in road traffic and why it poses a risk
Industry + MoreBeing 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...
Mar
The TÜV Report 2024
Industry + MoreThe 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...
Feb
The new Euro 7 emissions standard – what has been decided?
Industry + MoreThe 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...
Feb
Outlook for the new car business in 2024
Industry + MoreNew 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...
Jan
Development of the used car market – a look at the Europa Report 2023
Industry + MoreAutoScout24 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...
Jan
TPMS are mandatory for newly approved commercial vehicles
Industry + MoreTyre 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...
Dec
Does it make sense to buy a used electric car?
Industry + MoreAre 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...
Dec
Driver assistance systems (ADAS) in passenger cars
Technology + ProductsAdvanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are now standard in many new vehicles. These are electronic components that cover a variety of safety functions in vehicles. As some assistance systems in the EU are already required by law, the number of repairs on vehicles...
Nov
E-mobility in the commercial vehicle segment
Industry + MoreThe 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...
Nov
Prevent maintenance backlogs, avoid nasty surprises
Industry + MoreFor 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...
Oct
Measuring technology for all aspects of vehicles and commercial vehicles
Technology + ProductsWho doesn't need them - the many small measuring devices for electronic troubleshooting. Our Elparts range offers a wide variety of products for workshops in this field, so everyone is sure to find the right solution. But why is measuring technology so important for...
Oct
LED, laser and matrix headlights: Good advice is expensive if a fault occurs
Industry + MoreLED 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...
Apr
The new passenger car energy label
Industry + MoreFor 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,...
Mar
Glare in road traffic and why it poses a risk
Industry + MoreBeing 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...
Mar
The TÜV Report 2024
Industry + MoreThe 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...
Feb
The new Euro 7 emissions standard – what has been decided?
Industry + MoreThe 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...
Feb
Outlook for the new car business in 2024
Industry + MoreNew 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...
Jan
Development of the used car market – a look at the Europa Report 2023
Industry + MoreAutoScout24 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...
Jan
TPMS are mandatory for newly approved commercial vehicles
Industry + MoreTyre 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...
Dec
Does it make sense to buy a used electric car?
Industry + MoreAre 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...
Dec
Driver assistance systems (ADAS) in passenger cars
Technology + ProductsAdvanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are now standard in many new vehicles. These are electronic components that cover a variety of safety functions in vehicles. As some assistance systems in the EU are already required by law, the number of repairs on vehicles...
Nov
E-mobility in the commercial vehicle segment
Industry + MoreThe 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...
Nov
Prevent maintenance backlogs, avoid nasty surprises
Industry + MoreFor 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...
Oct
Measuring technology for all aspects of vehicles and commercial vehicles
Technology + ProductsWho doesn't need them - the many small measuring devices for electronic troubleshooting. Our Elparts range offers a wide variety of products for workshops in this field, so everyone is sure to find the right solution. But why is measuring technology so important for...