Drive! – Corporate blog
Outlook for the new car business in 2024
New 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...
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...
Dec
Repairs to electric vehicles: That’s how expensive they really are
Industry + MoreElectric vehicles are known to be much less complex than their petrol and diesel derivatives. At least in terms of the drive train. Previous studies assumed that maintenance and repair of electric vehicles would be considerably cheaper in some cases overall. A new...
Dec
Giving assisted start: The right way to do it!
Industry + MoreWe will all have been in situations where our car won't start at some point. A discharged battery is often the cause. This happens millions of times every year in Germany. So it's useful to know how to give an assisted start. Read all the important information here:...
Nov
“Automotive health”: How modern assistance systems make driving more relaxed and healthy
Industry + MoreYou will be familiar with this: After hours on the motorway - whether you're on the way to a holiday or a business appointment - your back starts to complain. Ergonomic seats, ideally with heating or even massage function, are a real benefit here. But industry is...
Nov
Starter batteries – testing, charging, bypassing and replacements
Technology + ProductsAn annoying situation that many drivers are unfortunately familiar with: The vehicle will not start. Fortunately, there are various ways to solve the problem or avoid it from the outset. Charging, bypassing or replacement: The right solution for a discharged battery...
Oct
Starter batteries – key information on how they work and the parameters
Technology + ProductsWithout them, no vehicle would get moving - the starter battery. It supplies the electrical power for the starter, must store energy and supply electrical consumers with power. Other battery types have also become established in addition to the standard lead-acid...
Oct
The highlights at Automechanika and IAA 2021
Industry + MoreThis year, Automechanika in Frankfurt and IAA in Munich both took place in new formats. We took a look at the almost important topics and highlights of the two leading trade fairs. The topics of Automechanika 2021 Automechanika Frankfurt launched the Digital Plus...
Sep
Environmentally friendly drives: Are hydrogen combustion engines a viable alternative?
Industry + MoreWhen we talk about hydrogen as an energy source for the mobility of the future, the focus is usually on the fuel cells. However, hydrogen is also suitable as a clean fuel for combustion engines. The commercial vehicle sector has the most potential. But the technology...
Sep
Tree sap, salt and sand: How to get your car clean again after a holiday
Industry + MoreI don't know about you, but when my family and I return from holiday in our own car, the vehicle is in need of a deep clean. And even travelling south on a plane is no guarantee that the car will stay clean. This happened a few weeks ago: We travelled to sunny Spain...
Aug
Survey: How do people drive in Germany – and what do drivers do secretly behind the wheel?
Industry + MoreAround 48 million cars are currently registered in Germany. The average age is 9.8 years. Statistics like these are available from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA). But other figures are actually much more interesting. How drivers behave on the road, for...
Aug
Liquid is a thing of the past: Solid batteries are intended to help e-mobility achieve a breakthrough
Industry + MoreThe solid battery is intended to ultimately help electromobility to break through. With this technology, electric vehicles could have significantly higher ranges in the future than they do today. BMW is planning for the first prototypes "significantly before 2025"....
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...