October 2018

Car pollution, CO2 drops to new lows thanks to new vehicle registrations

In Italy, from 2008 to 2017, CO² went from 144.3 g / km to 112.4 g / km. A positive result indeed when compared with the average trend in other EU countries. These figures, from Unrae source, emerge from data processed by the Autopromotec Observatory

Editorial Staff - Autopromotec Observatory

#Synthetic fuels, fighting emissions pending the electric car revolution #Diesel engines to decline? Incentives and super-filters to facilitate the transition #Vehicle type approvals, new European regulations in force from 2020

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October 2018

Autopromotec 2019, a strategic plan for international promotion

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.

Editorial Staff

#Autopromotec 2019: new promotion road-show in Indonesia and institutional presence at INAPA

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September 2018

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

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

Massimo Brunamonti

#The European Commission reviews the Machinery Directive #Vehicle type-approval, direct EU supervision on emission controls

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September 2018

Mobile “sentinels” to boost infrastructure safety

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.

Nicoletta Ferrini

#Autonomous vehicles, more cities engaged in safety tests

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September 2018

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

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”.

Stefano Belfiore

#“OFFICINA 4.0: Digitalization and new mobility trends, the future of car repair”#Workshop 4.0: Robots and digital assistants

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September 2018

Automotive diagnostic technology, a 52.7 billion dollars industry by 2025

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

Editorial Staff

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September 2018

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

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.

Massimo Brunamonti

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July/August 2018

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

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.

Editorial Staff

#Changes and decisions #Aftermarket, five online marketing strategies

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July/August 2018

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

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).

Dino Collazzo

#Trump, economic protectionism and the risks for the automotive sector #Brexit, excise duties and the risks for the automotive sector

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July/August 2018

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

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

Editorial Staff

#Automobiles, investments in mobility4.0 to enhance business opportunities #Autonomous vehicles, more cities engaged in safety tests #Autonomous Cars, new liability rules in the event of accidents #Blockchain, possible applications in the automotive field

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July/August 2018

Electric Cars, success follows correct battery disposal and recycling

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.

Dino Collazzo

#Electric cars, all the figures of a growing market #Synthetic fuels, fighting emissions pending the electric car revolution #Battery Packs, experience and know-how vital in case of fire

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July/August 2018

Aftermarket digitization: a two-speed process

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.

Nicoletta Ferrini

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Car pollution, CO2 drops to new lows thanks to new vehicle registrations

Autopromotec 2019, a strategic plan for international promotion

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

Mobile “sentinels” to boost infrastructure safety

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

Automotive diagnostic technology, a 52.7 billion dollars industry by 2025

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

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

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

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

Electric Cars, success follows correct battery disposal and recycling

Aftermarket digitization: a two-speed process

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