26/02/2018

Autopromotec 2019, a new exhibition layout takes advantage of the fair ground’s new look

Editorial staff

One year away from the next international garage equipment and aftermarket exhibition, the numbers of pre-accessions are on the rise as some of the latest products are unveiled: the floor plan

26/02/2018

“Smart” cars; privacy protection means big business for the automotive industry

Dino Collazzo

Limits to data collection, precise objectives and anonymity; these, according to Claudia Cevenini and Laura Lecchi, professors of IT Law and Informatics at the University of Bologna, are the basic guidelines for combining protection and technological development. Result: a competitive advantage for companies

26/02/2018

Vehicle type-approval, direct EU supervision on emission controls

Massimo Brunamonti

The European Union has plans for stricter type-approval measures. The goal is to curb the level of harmful emissions in motor vehicles. One of the latest news relates to the possibility of sanctioning non-complying manufacturers

26/02/2018

Iot, hacking attacks and possible scenarios. Here’s how to protect yourself

By Laurence Pitt - Tech Economy journalist – 04/05/2017

Laurence Pitt, journalist, addressed the issue in an article published on Tech Economy indicating the risks and countermeasures to be taken by companies to defend themselves. The editors of Autopromotec Blog decided to post it for the benefit of its readers

26/01/2018

“OFFICINA 4.0: Digitalization and new mobility trends, the future of car repair”

Editorial Staff

Autopromotec Conference makes a comeback in June: a two day forum with leading representatives of the automotive industry to review the rapid changes affecting the whole sector and the trends that will soon impact the aftermarket

26/01/2018

Vehicle approval, the EU’s efforts in ensuring free accessibility to OBD data

Editorial Staff

Egea, the European Garage Equipment Association, welcomed the interim agreement between the European Council and the Parliament on vehicle type-approval reforms and market monitoring. However, some issues still remain unsolved

26/01/2018

Automotive components; open innovation and research the keys for competitiveness

Dino Collazzo

As the automotive supply chain keeps churning out great numbers, megatrends such as autonomous driving, digitization, electric and hybrid technologies will usher in a great renovation in the sector. Here is how to move in the current scenario and gain new market shares

26/01/2018

Carbon fibre; new nano-technologies, new opportunities

Dino Collazzo

Integrated sensors and nanopores containing instant repair liquids, are some of the breakthroughs on which the research world and hi-tech companies are investing time and resources. Here are the possible applications in auto components

26/01/2018

Old cars become Electric. The first aftemarket re-generation chain

Dino Collazzo

The University of Bologna’s “Time project”, currently underway with the collaboration of several aftermarket producers, has the target of creating a "conversion" business: from designing and producing a conversion kit to a complete service workshop network

06/12/2017

Putting man in the picture

Renzo Servadei, Managing Director Autopromotec

A blog such as Autopromotec, should focus essentially on technology, on innovation and the future. Of course, much will be said about these issues. Our aim is to deal with the most advanced technology currently offered by the automotive aftermarket, waiting for a firsthand experience at Autopromotec 2019. But never neglecting to put man right in the picture.

06/12/2017

Alternative fuel vehicles; hybrid cars soaring in Europe

Dino Collazzo

Positive numbers for alternative fuel engines. The first half of 2017 closed with 123,276 cars more than in the same period of 2016. Such positive figures show how the car industry is investing in developing engines that make the most of both gas and electricity.

06/12/2017

Robots and Artificial Intelligence, changing the labour market

Dino Collazzo

Increasingly automated companies, algorithms able to gather and process data in fractions of a second, Internet of Things and robotics: will the new technological era create job opportunities or eliminate them altogether? Just as with the first industrial revolution, the industry’s concerns appear to be much the same. The answer lies in the ability to manage changes.

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