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The new Euro 7 emissions standard – what has been decided?
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...
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...
Jun
The tyres of the future are sustainable
Industry + MoreTyre 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...
Jun
All-season tyres are becoming increasingly popular – this is how automotive companies should respond
Industry + MoreAll-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,...
May
DAT Report 2022: The most exciting facts for independent automotive workshops
Industry + MoreSince 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....
May
Digital damage assessment with artificial intelligence
Industry + MoreNext 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...
Apr
Caravans and mobile homes: New potential for workshops?
Industry + MoreThe 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...
Apr
Residual value of used electric vehicles: Data-based battery diagnostics provides security for used electric vehicles
Industry + MoreElectric 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...
Mar
Chip shortage and new car delivery bottlenecks: Everything fine for independent vehicle workshops?
Industry + MoreLife 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,...
Mar
Counting to be included in exhaust gas testing: Particle counting for diesel vehicles from 1/1/2023
Industry + MoreThe 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...
Feb
What you need to know about dashcams – and why they are becoming ever more interesting for automotive workshops
Industry + MoreDashcams 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...
Feb
“We want workshop business to boom”: Why Herth+Buss supports industry initiatives
Industry + MoreHerth+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...
Jan
Compulsory break in the traffic jam – This is how much time commuters lose every year in traffic jams
Industry + MoreAlmost 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,...
Jan
Changes in 2022 for vehicle operation and drivers
Industry + MoreWe 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...