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Manufacturer data monopoly: Will brand workshops soon be the only businesses that can repair vehicles?
May 17, 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...
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...
Sep
Inductive charging: Wireless technology could revolutionize charging of electric cars
Industry + MoreInductive 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...
Aug
An award-winning partnership – Herth+Buss receives the AUTEL Rising Star Award
Industry + MoreSince 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...
Jul
The average repair costs exceed the 600 euro mark
Industry + MoreThe 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...
Jul
The future of the car experience: How AI is changing the vehicle interior
Industry + MoreNot 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 -...
Jun
Get your place now! – Our racing experience is moving into the next round
Industry + MoreIt'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...
Jun
Court ruling on the use of mobile diagnostic devices on the road: What vehicle experts and workshop owners now need to know
Industry + MoreA 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...
May
Manufacturer data monopoly: Will brand workshops soon be the only businesses that can repair vehicles?
Industry + MoreThe 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...
Feb
Despite inflation: Germans are still paying attention to product quality
Industry + More | UncategorizedYou 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...
Jan
Head and working lights with patented snow melting technology
Technology + ProductsIn this tutorial, our workshop buddies show you how to use our innovative worklights and headlights with patented Snow Melt technology. Cold, wet, ice and snow - winter in particular places the highest demands on vehicles. Reliable vehicle lighting is a prerequisite...
Jan
Why do electric cars actually need a 12-volt battery?
Industry + MoreA 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...
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...