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“Formula E is our development laboratory”

Porsche Formula E director Florian Modlinger on motorsport, e-mobility, technology transfer, speed, sound and the trackside experience.

LFP, Sodium-Ion or Solid-State – New Batteries Are Reaching Workshops

LFP, sodium-ion and solid-state batteries are changing diagnostics and servicing. What automotive workshops need to know.

Saving Fawns with Drones and Thermal Imaging: The Safe-WilMA Project

Safe-WilMA project by Deggendorf Institute of Technology uses drones to protect fawns during mowing. Watch the video!

Fast charging: China’s five-minute promise meets grid reality

BYD promises 400 kilometres in five minutes. What megawatt charging means for Germany’s power grid and future charging parks.

“The bottleneck is not charging power, but the grid”

Fraunhofer researcher Andreas Hensel on megawatt charging, grid bottlenecks and resilient fast-charging parks for cars and e-trucks.

Visionary Piccard at the Automechanika Frankfurt CEO Breakfast

Bertrand Piccard discusses Climate Impulse, sustainable innovation and economic success at the Automechanika CEO Breakfast.

One Billion Euros for the Future of Mobility

Prof. Dr Stefan Reindl discusses Germany’s automotive industry, China and how he would invest one billion euros in future mobility.

Tyre Recycling: A New Model from Sweden and Norway

Sweden and Norway turn end-of-life tyres into valuable raw materials through industrial processing, precise sorting and tailored fractions.

The World's Oldest Working Mechanic?

In his latest podcast, Paul Marinelli meets Ray Gloster, 99, who is set to become the world's oldest working mechanic.

E-trucks arrive

Why e-trucks are becoming a viable business case—and how charging, energy and planning make the difference.

“In the Tyre Business, Trust Is Everything”

Learn why Finnish retailer Timo Saari prioritizes quality over price and how he views Chinese suppliers and market developments.

The European Battery Passport

Learn how the EU Battery Passport will transform EV battery diagnostics, repairs and workshop operations from 2027.

Classic Cars: from restoration to original creations

Discover how Roel Geraerts built Car Cave, MIYO and GOAT around classic cars, restoration and bespoke off-road vehicles.

US-Iran Conflict Increases Pressure on the Automotive Industry

New Frost & Sullivan study: Rising energy prices and supply chain risks are increasing the pressure on the global automotive industry.

Inspection stickers come at a cost

The TÜV Report 2026 reveals an aging vehicle fleet and explains what it means for repair shops, service costs and customer advice.