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News
News and updates from the vehicle repair industry, about companies, products, services and people.
Forward-looking partnership for the workshop of tomorrow
With Future Workshop 4.0, Herth+Buss is entering into a pioneering partnership to revolutionize vehicle diagnostics and the calibration of driver assistance systems for the future generation of workshops.
Textar defines new standards with 39 first-to-market products
The new brake components from Textar cover a wide range of car and truck models, including vehicles from Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, BMW and Land Rover. The high market coverage provides workshops with suitable spare parts for 99 percent of the European vehicle fleet.
Innovative security technology: Active Heel Airbag from ZF LIFETEC
ZF LIFETEC presents a world first that provides additional protection for the lower extremities. The Active Heel Airbag reduces the risk of serious foot injuries, especially in comfortable sitting positions.
Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt warns of fraud
E-mails are currently circulating suggesting that the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) is sending out fine notices for traffic violations. A scam! Important to know: the KBA does not send out fine notices for traffic violations, it is not responsible for punishing traffic violations.
New Continental tires save fuel and are quieter
The new EcoContact 7 and EcoContact 7 S from Continental are specially optimized to minimize noise and at the same time reduce energy consumption in electric vehicles and combustion engines.
DAT Report 2025 presented
Deutsche Automobil Treuhand (DAT) presented the new DAT Report 2025 in Berlin today. The study offers a comprehensive analysis of the automotive year 2024 from the consumer’s perspective and provides crucial data for the industry.
Extensive range of standardized battery terminals
Herth+Buss optimizes the range of battery terminal blocks and offers convincing solutions for maximum efficiency and reliability. With around 100 different models, a comprehensive range is available.
Major deployment in sub-zero temperatures: How the winter road clearance service works
Major operations in sub-zero temperatures: How winter road maintenance works on German highways. Information and tips from GTÜ. Ice and snow salt more than 13,000 kilometers of freeway. Damp salt and increasingly brine are used.
Safely through the winter: 10 important tips for drivers
Winter poses a new challenge for drivers every year. Snow and icy roads significantly increase the risk of accidents. Follow these 10 tips to make sure you reach your destination safely.
Companies
Interesting facts about companies (manufacturers, services, trades, workshops and body and paint stores).
KW automotive GmbH
KW automotive GmbH has been a byword for premium products in the field of vehicle tuning and refinement for many years. KW offers its customers the most comprehensive range of coilover suspensions. The entire range – from springs and sports suspensions to the “inox-line” coilovers.
GTÜ Gesellschaft für Technische Überwachung mbH
GTÜ Gesellschaft für Technische Überwachung mbH is the largest officially recognized motor vehicle inspection organization of freelance motor vehicle experts in Germany, making it one of the largest expert organizations of all.
SEHON innovative Lackieranlagen GmbH
SEHON has been a leading supplier of state-of-the-art painting systems and spray booths for trade and industry for more than 40 years. The company is considered the technology market leader in the industry. High-tech and green technology made in Germany.
Panther Marketing Services
Successful marketing services for companies for over 20 years: Content, texts and articles for homepages, social media and blogs. Content for traditional print media. Copywriting. Press relations and public relations. International clients.
Uthoff KLS GmbH & Co KG
Uthoff is a state-of-the-art body and paint center in Steinheim (Germany): Bodywork, paint, service. Car service: Bosch Car Service. Specialist for cars, trucks and caravans. High-end paint booths from SEHON (Hightech + Green Technology).
Wölfert Paint & Bodywork, Bad Kreuznach
Wölfert is a modern bodywork and paint center in Bad Kreuznach (Germany) for the accident repair of motor vehicles such as cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles. Painting systems and painting technology from SEHON Innovative Lackieranlagen GmbH.
Products
Innovative and high-performance products, novelties, proven and successful systems and concepts.
Textar defines new standards with 39 first-to-market products
The new brake components from Textar cover a wide range of car and truck models, including vehicles from Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, BMW and Land Rover. The high market coverage provides workshops with suitable spare parts for 99 percent of the European vehicle fleet.
Innovative security technology: Active Heel Airbag from ZF LIFETEC
ZF LIFETEC presents a world first that provides additional protection for the lower extremities. The Active Heel Airbag reduces the risk of serious foot injuries, especially in comfortable sitting positions.
New Continental tires save fuel and are quieter
The new EcoContact 7 and EcoContact 7 S from Continental are specially optimized to minimize noise and at the same time reduce energy consumption in electric vehicles and combustion engines.
Extensive range of standardized battery terminals
Herth+Buss optimizes the range of battery terminal blocks and offers convincing solutions for maximum efficiency and reliability. With around 100 different models, a comprehensive range is available.
30 new sensors for TPMS in one fell swoop
30 new sensors in one go for the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). These sensors, which operate at a frequency of 433 MHz, cover around 222 million vehicles worldwide. Manufacturer: MS Motorservice International GmbH, Pierburg brand.
DigitStore – Up to 50 % less material consumption
DigitStore – Up to 50 % less material consumption. Many companies are looking for ways to organize the consumption of small parts and consumables economically. Who hasn’t experienced this? The cost of small parts and consumables is constantly rising.
People | Who’s who
Find out more about the people who are committed to and enthusiastic about vehicle repair and this industry. People are responsible for innovation, for progress, for ideas and for the future of the industry.
Teschke, Michael
Managing Director of Panther Marketing Services in Kempen (Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia).
– Press and public relations.
Editor, author, copywriter.
Publisher of the online magazine Repawelt.de
Sehon, Tiemo
Tiemo Sehon is the managing partner (CEO) of SEHON innovative Lackieranlagen GmbH in Gechingen (Germany, Baden-Württemberg). Manufacturer of paint booths, painting systems and painting technology.
Schmidt, Frederik
Managing Director of GTÜ Gesellschaft für technische Überwachung mbH in Stuttgart (Baden-Württemberg).
Gender note
For reasons of better readability, the masculine form (generic masculine) is primarily used for personal designations and personal nouns on this website. Corresponding terms apply to all genders in the interests of equal treatment. The abbreviated language form is for editorial reasons only and does not imply any judgment.
