(IN BRIEF) Hella Gutmann has launched the mega macs S 20, an affordable and flexible diagnostic software for workshops. The software runs on Android devices and communicates with vehicle systems through the HG-VCI S 20 hardware. It supports modern protocols … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Hella Gutmann, Mega Macs S 20, Scalable Diagnostic Software Solution, workshops
(IN BRIEF) Hella Gutmann has introduced the CSC-Tool X 20, a fully digital and modular ADAS calibration tool designed to enhance calibration accuracy and efficiency. Set to launch in spring 2025, the tool features cloud connectivity, semi-automated processes, and comprehensive … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Accuracy, Automechanika Frankfurt 2024, Calibration Tool, Cloud Integration, CSC-Tool X 20, Digital ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), Hella Gutmann
(IN BRIEF) Bosch has expanded its real-time road hazard service, now available in millions of vehicles and soon to be introduced to Mercedes-Benz Trucks. The service uses data from connected vehicles and third-party sources to warn drivers of hazards like … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Bosch, Dr. Markus Heyn, Real-Time Road Hazard Alerts, road safety, sustainability, vehicles
(IN BRIEF) The world’s oldest Bentley T-Series, first produced in 1965, has been meticulously restored and returned to Bentley’s Heritage Collection. The car underwent an 18-month restoration process after being discovered in storage in poor condition. Bentley specialists, P&A Wood, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Siemens has partnered with DMG MORI and Renishaw to enhance its Siemens Xcelerator platform, offering new scalable solutions for machine tools. Renishaw’s tool condition monitoring system, combined with Siemens software, automates tool wear detection and improves manufacturing traceability. … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged digital transformation, DMG MORI, partnership, RENISHAW, Scalable Machine Tool Solutions, Siemens, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Passenger Cars and SEAT S.A. have announced a leadership change in their finance departments, effective October 1, 2024. Patrik Andreas Mayer will become SEAT’s new Chief Financial and IT Officer, while David Powels, currently in that role, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged appointment, David Powels, finance, IT Departments, leadership, Patrik Andreas Mayer, SEAT, Thomas Schäfer, Volkswagen, Wayne Griffiths
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has introduced the Leica Absolute Tracker ATS800, a new innovation designed to streamline quality inspections in large-scale manufacturing. By combining laser tracking and non-contact measurement, the ATS800 reduces inspection times from hours to minutes … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Global demand for electric vehicles has slowed, with concerns about charging infrastructure, range, and battery costs remaining key obstacles for potential buyers, according to the EY Global Mobility Consumer Index. EV buying intent rose marginally, but the US … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged charging infrastructure, electric vehicles, EY
(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions has launched the E-Axle RepSystem-M repair kit for the first-generation Hyundai Ioniq’s e-axles, showcased at Automechanika Frankfurt. This kit allows for cost-effective replacement of defective bearings, previously requiring a full motor or axle replacement. … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged E-Axle Repair Kit, Electric Motor Maintenance, Hyundai Ioniq, Maik Evers, Schaeffler
(IN BRIEF) Henkel and 4JET have unveiled a new technology called Loctite LASER-FIT, designed to produce ultra-quiet tires specifically for electric vehicles (EVs). This innovative process integrates acoustic foam directly into the tire during manufacturing, significantly reducing both production costs … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SiliconAuto, a semiconductor joint venture between Stellantis and Foxconn, has adopted Siemens’ PAVE360™ software to accelerate the development of its Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) System on a Chip (SoC). By utilizing PAVE360, SiliconAuto aims to create a virtual … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) At the Automechanika 2024 event, Knorr-Bremse TruckServices is unveiling an array of future-focused solutions to enhance the digitization of the commercial vehicle aftermarket. Key highlights include new dealer and workshop partnership concepts, an optimized diagnostics solution, and a … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) DEUTZ has welcomed 47 new apprentices at its Cologne, Ulm, and Herschbach sites, including the reintroduction of commercial apprenticeships after 14 years. The company has also launched a dual study program in partnership with FOM University and HSD … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Education, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged apprenticeship, DEUTZ, Dual Study Programs, Future Talent, Timo Krutoff
(IN BRIEF) Renault Group has appointed Christian Stein as its new Chief Communications Officer, effective 16 September 2024. Stein will replace Stéphanie Cau and will report directly to CEO Luca de Meo. Stein brings extensive experience from his previous roles … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, France, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged appointment, Chief Communications Officer, Christian Stein, leadership, Luca de Meo, Renault Group, Stéphanie Cau
(IN BRIEF) MAHLE Aftermarket has launched the “MAHLE Workshop Heroes” campaign to honor auto mechanics as the unsung heroes of the automotive industry. The campaign, inspired by blockbuster movies, features cinematic-themed posters like “The Thermonator” and “The Filter and the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Eviden, a digital and technology leader within the Atos Group, is participating in the European e-BEAT project, led by Ford, to optimize electric vehicle manufacturing. The project, supported by a consortium and partially funded by the CDTI, aims … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Hannover Finanz, through its division HF Opportunities GmbH, has acquired Freeglass GmbH & Co. KG, a manufacturer of automotive plastic components, from Saint-Gobain. Freeglass, based in Schwaikheim, Germany, generated nearly €20 million in sales in 2023. The acquisition … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto is celebrating major anniversaries for its Kvasiny and Vrchlabí plants, marking 90 and 160 years of operation, respectively. The Vrchlabí plant, originally a carriage manufacturer, has evolved into a cutting-edge facility producing automatic transmissions, achieving carbon … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has welcomed 511 new apprentices and 27 dual students for the 2024 training year across its German production sites in Munich, Nuremberg, Salzgitter, and its service operations. This intake brings the total number of … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Education, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Andreas Herthum, automation, e-mobility, Hubert Altschäffl, MAN Truck & Bus, trainees
(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler India has launched the second edition of its successful REPXPERT Mobile Training Van campaign, aimed at upskilling mechanics in the commercial vehicle sector. Following a highly successful initial tour that engaged over 2,600 mechanics across 42 cities, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Education, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged Arbind Singh, automotive, automotive aftermarket, automotive community, Central India, Commercial Vehicles, hands-on training, learning initiative, mechanics, product information, REPXPERT App, REPXPERT Mobile Training Van, Schaeffler India, Schaeffler products, skill development, Southern India, technical experts, training campaign, upskilling, vehicle maintenance
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