25/10/2018

Autopromotec 2019, a strategic plan for international promotion

Editorial Staff

Autopromotec, the international biennial trade show for automotive equipment and aftermarket, presents the key elements of its strategic promotion plan as it prepares for the 2019 edition of the event, scheduled to be held on 22-26 May of next year at the Bologna exhibition centre.

19/09/2018

The EU Commission’s mobility package: “vision zero”

Massimo Brunamonti

Autonomous driving, traffic laws standardization, better infrastructures and cyber-security. Here are the guidelines set by Brussels to enhance road safety.

19/09/2018

Mobile “sentinels” to boost infrastructure safety

Nicoletta Ferrini

The relentless spread of smartphones might actually prove useful in boosting controls on the state of road infrastructures. Researchers from Boston’s MIT are convinced that a large number of data can be obtained from sensors embedded in mobile devices.

19/09/2018

Automotive diagnostic technology, a 52.7 billion dollars industry by 2025

Editorial Staff

According to a forecast by Autopromotec’s Observatory, based on a Markets and Markets research, the industry can expect a record breaking 41% rise compared to the 37.4 billion dollars recorded in 2018

19/09/2018

Aftermarket, this is how new technologies will transform car repair services

Stefano Belfiore

To retain competitiveness in the business new 4.0 mechanics must acquire new skills, managerial talent and cutting-edge equipment to attract clients and deal with “smart vehicles”.

19/09/2018

Workshop 4.0; “connected” equipment to gather and process modern vehicle data

Massimo Brunamonti

Smart vehicles need smart garages. Investing in the internet of things will guarantee greater productivity, speed and safety. Modern auto-repairers must make the most of their own IT system optimizing cloud access.

30/07/2018

Car tariffs, trade wars and the consequences for European car makers

Dino Collazzo

In Europe, the automotive industry employs, whether directly or indirectly, 3.4 million workers and produces 23 million motor vehicles with a sales surplus of 90.3 billion euro. This is what emerges from the report "The automobile industry pocket guide" produced by Acea (European Automobile Manufacturers' Association).

30/07/2018

Workshop 4.0, digitization and new mobility trends the future of car repair

Editorial Staff

While waiting for Autopromotec 2019 (from 22 to 26 May in Bologna), the aftermarket world met at the 2018 State of the Industry to discuss the big changes affecting the automotive sector. Here are some ideas on how to look at the new business.

30/07/2018

Automotive; producers and suppliers must be ready to cope with mobility’s new challenges; here’s how

Editorial Staff

According to Andrea Marinoni, Roland Berger senior partner, the automotive supply chain is called upon to review its business models so as to govern the 4 megatrends currently shaping the market: mobility, autonomous driving, digitization and electrification

30/07/2018

Aftermarket digitization: a two-speed process

Nicoletta Ferrini

The automotive sector is experiencing a significant digital transformation leading to the creation of "smart factories" as well as developing new e-commerce channels. However, this does not apply to all levels of the supply chain: for example, small medium-sized Italian aftermarket companies are finding the going quite tough.

30/07/2018

Electric Cars, success follows correct battery disposal and recycling

Dino Collazzo

The average performance of electric motors is growing significantly thanks also to ultra-fast chargers and long-lasting batteries. However, "sustainability" depends largely on the effective reuse of battery metals. Here is an assessment of the situation.

30/07/2018

The European Commission reviews the Machinery Directive

Massimo Brunamonti

About ten years after issuing the Directive, the technical staff of the European Commission considered it appropriate to proceed with an evaluation of the suitability of the same to new products and new technologies currently available or in the pipeline.

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