News, Technology, Workshop equipment
Herth+Buss cooperates with Zukunftswerkstatt 4.0 Innovative partnership for the workshop of the future Herth+Buss is cooperating with Zukunftswerkstatt 4.0 to take vehicle diagnostics and ADAS calibration to a new level. The aim is to equip workshops with...
Car parts, News, Products, Technology, Vehicles
Textar defines new standards with 39 first-to-market products Innovations for the spare parts market Textar expands its range with 157 new brake components, including 39 first-to-marketProducts. This underlines the innovative strength and market power of the premium...
Car parts, News, Products, Technology, Vehicles
Active Heel Airbag from ZF LIFETEC protects the lower extremities The Active Heel Airbag from ZF LIFETEC contributes to the safety of the lower extremities With Active Heel Airbag, ZF LIFETEC is setting a new benchmark in passive vehicle safety. The system is an...
Law, News, Road traffic
Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt warns of fraud Fraud scam: request to pay fines for traffic violations Flensburg, 10.02.2025. E-mails are currently circulating suggesting that the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) is sending fine notices for traffic violations. This is a scam....
Car parts, News, Products, Tires
New Continental tires save fuel and are quieter The most efficient tires from Continental: EcoContact 7 and EcoContact 7 S The new EcoContact 7 and EcoContact 7 S models offer improved driving efficiency, quieter rolling noise and optimized handling. Electric vehicles...
News, Road traffic, Vehicles
DAT Report 2025: Facts and insights for the automotive industry DAT Report 2025: Facts and insights for the automotive industry Deutsche Automobil Treuhand (DAT) presented the new DAT Report 2025 in Berlin today. The study offers a comprehensive analysis of the...
Car parts, News, Products, Technology
Buss+Hertz expands its range of battery terminal blocks Range of standardized battery terminals further expanded Herth+Buss optimizes the range of battery terminal blocks and offers convincing solutions for maximum efficiency and reliability. With around 100 different...
News, Road traffic
Major deployment in sub-zero temperatures: How the winter service works on German highways Winter service on German highways Ice and snow spoil the soup on more than 13,000 kilometers of freeway Instead of road salt, pre-wetted salt and increasingly brine are being...
News, Road traffic, Tires
10 important tips: How drivers can get through the winter safely in snow and icy conditions How to reach your destination safely in winter Every year, winter is a major challenge for drivers. Snow and icy roads significantly increase the risk of accidents. To make...
Bodywork and paintwork, News
FabriCar repair center: CO₂-neutral into the future FabriCar consistently relies on renewable energies FabriCar in Bad Aibling is the first body and paint store to consistently rely on renewable energies and operate in a CO₂-neutral manner. In addition to...
News, Products, Technology
30 new sensors in one go for the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) 30 new active sensors for the tire pressure monitoring system MS Motorservice International GmbH is expanding its range to include not just one sensor, but 30 new active sensors for the tire...
News, Products
DigitStore – automated digital storage system from SEHON Automated digital storage system DigitStore is an automated digital storage system from SEHON that can be used to intelligently manage, issue and order small parts and consumables. The DigitStore storage...
General, News
Universal Isofix adapter – Public warning from the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt Fig.: Child seat after crash test (Prof. Dr.-Ing. Darius Friedemann – Department of Automotive Engineering at HTW Berlin). The use of universal Isofix adapters is not permitted and...
General, News
Automechanika 2024 successful Summit meeting of innovation drivers in Frankfurt and prospects for the mobility turnaround Automechanika Frankfurt 2024 has once again consolidated its position as the leading international trade fair for the automotive industry. 4,200...
News, Tires, Vehicles
All-season tires put to the test All-season tires put to the test Nine 215/50 R 18 all-season tires for compact SUVs were tested on a VW T-Roc in a test conducted by ACE, the Austrian Automobile, Motorcycle and Cyclist Association (ARBÖ) and GTÜ. All-season tires are...
Bodywork and paintwork, News
What paint booths can do today The paint booth is the most important technical system in a paint store and an indispensable tool for the painter. SEHON – one of the leading paint booth manufacturers – shows what is important when it comes to system...
Caravanning, News
Successful trade fair days for Knaus Tabbert at the Caravan Salon 2024 Knaus Tabbert is the largest exhibitor at the Caravan Salon 2024 in Düsseldorf. CARAVAN SALON 2024: Public interest exceeds expectations – success for Knaus Tabbert Travel form still in vogue...
Caravanning, News, Products
CLEANFLEX: New hygiene standard when traveling Interview with Andreas König, Head of Project and Portfolio Management at Knaus Tabbert AG, about the new CLEANFLEX toilet. Mr. König, thank you for taking the time to talk to us about the new CLEANFLEX toilet. Can you...
Bodywork and paintwork, News
Uthoff – New body and paint center Uthoff opens new business in Steinheim Uthoff Karosserie- und Lackierservice has been ensuring the mobility of its customers for 20 years. The full-service automotive business offers the complete range of services for all makes...
Caravanning, News
CARAVAN SALON Düsseldorf 2024 CARAVAN SALON Düsseldorf 2024: annual highlight of the caravanning community The whole world of mobile leisure in 16 halls and the outdoor area Caravanning stands for self-determined and independent travel and fulfills people’s...
Bodywork and paintwork, News
Heuberger in Füssen opens new paint center Sustainable paint store: a symbiosis of cutting-edge technology and green technology The new Heuberger GmbH paint store in Füssen is the perfect symbiosis of cutting-edge technology and green technology. The company has not...
Bodywork and paintwork, News
Sustainability: no half measures. How SEHON makes bodyshops and paint stores fit for the long term. The Swabian paint shop manufacturer is regarded as a leading specialist when it comes to implementing sustainability goals in body and paint stores. Tiemo Sehon...
Bodywork and paintwork, News, Vehicles
Electric vehicle repair: working professionally and safely CAMELEON SYSTEMS fulfills every equipment requirement The repair of electric vehicles requires know-how, but above all the right workshop equipment in body and paint stores. Sehon has developed a complete...
Bodywork and paintwork, News, Products
Safe bodywork workstations CAMELEON car body workstations from Sehon In the past, car bodies were made exclusively of steel, but today the majority are made of other materials and combinations of different materials. High safety requirements apply to multi-material...
News, Vehicles
Aquaplaning and heavy rain – important tips Risk of aquaplaning in heavy rain GTÜ tips for defusing dangerous situations Tires with a good tread significantly reduce the risk Hectic driving maneuvers can cause the car to skid A sudden onset of heavy rain changes...
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Eating at the wheel should be enjoyed with caution Eating at the wheel should be enjoyed with caution Eating in the car: not forbidden – but distracting Full concentration on traffic must be guaranteed GTÜ recommends: Always let common sense help you decide In...
Caravanning, News, Vehicles
Buying a motorhome – important tips Fancy a motorhome? Here’s what you need to know. Choice of vehicle according to the existing driving license category The driving characteristics usually differ significantly from a passenger car Permissible total...
News, Vehicles
Accident with bicycle – damage assessment Accident with bicycle – damage assessment More cycling and e-bikes lead to expensive damage claims In many cases, accidents lead to total losses Systematic approach to valuation Accident-damaged bicycle? GTÜ is the...
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GTÜ – Dr. Frederik Schmidt third managing director GTÜ Management – Frederik Schmidt – Gabriele Schmidt-Rauße – Thomas Emmert. GTÜ – Dr. Frederik Schmidt third managing director The reorganization of the GTÜ Management Board is complete....
Caravanning, News, Vehicles
Driving with a trailer – important tips Trailer driving: Reach your destination with composure Special regulations – and peculiarities of the harness Practice makes perfect when reversing and maneuvering The driving license regulations must be observed A...
Bodywork and paintwork, News
Maximum performance SEHON innovations at the Automechanika 2022 At Automechanika, SEHON presented a whole range of new products and innovations relating to energy, quality, efficiency and cost-effectiveness in bodyshops and paint stores. Focus on energy The focus of...
Bodywork and paintwork, News
Reduce energy costs SEHON innovations at the Automechanika 2022 At this year’s Automechanika, SEHON presented a whole range of new products and innovations relating to energy, quality, effectiveness and efficiency in body and paint stores. Reduce energy costs...
Bodywork and paintwork, News
Paint center for giants The huge new building of a modern painting center. (Photo: Ott GmbH) Ott in Ehingen invests in new building for large vehicles Ott GmbH & Co KG, Ehingen (Baden-Württemberg) has invested in the future of its large vehicle and...
Bodywork and paintwork, News
The challenge of buying a paint shop A new paint shop is an investment for the next 30 years. A major challenge for the company owner, but also for the booth manufacturer. Because technology is only one aspect. The overall package has to be right. SEHON innovative...
Bodywork and paintwork, News
Lean processes in body and paint stores Lean processes in paint and body stores increase the profitability of the company. A key factor in this is perfect vehicle routing. In addition, modern plant and machinery are crucial to the efficiency of operations. The German...
