Hungary triumphs for the third year in a row!

International competition “Young Car Mechanic 2023” took place in Hungary, the previous winner of the final, and, similarly as in the previous years, a representative of this country won the laurels again. While two victories in a competition of such a scale could be considered a coincidence, the third triumph among ten countries makes everybody wonder what is the secret of the vocational education in Hungary that knocks spots off to the remaining European countries?

When is it worth buying an AGM battery?

When is it worth buying an AGM battery?

AGM batteries primarily utilize their high performance in combination with start-stop technology. However, the strengths of an AGM battery can also be used even if there is no start-stop system on board: This technology provides larger power reserves, from which conventional vehicles can also benefit, e.g. due to a longer service life of the battery.

GIVING WORKSHOPS THE POWER  TO SERVICE THE FUTURE OF VEHICLE  TECHNOLOGY

GIVING WORKSHOPS THE POWER TO SERVICE THE FUTURE OF VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY

As cars become more electrified and autonomous, the traditional 12 Volt lead-acid battery is taking on a new and challenging responsibility as a critical source of power across the evolving range of electric vehicles. The constantly expanding offerings of the VARTA® Partner Portal help workshops to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to service electric vehicles’ 12V batteries and thus remain at the cutting edge of technology.

BORN TO ELECTRIFY THE FUTURE

BORN TO ELECTRIFY THE FUTURE

It is no secret that the automotive world is undergoing a major electric revolution – and Valeo sits at the very heart of it. To reduce its carbon footprint, the European parc is being electrified through multiple initiatives – and by 2030, more than 30% of vehicles on the road are set to be electrified.

Shell leads global lubricants market for 16ᵗʰ year

Shell leads global lubricants market for 16ᵗʰ year

London, December 06, 2022 − Shell Lubricants retains its status as the leading global supplier of finished lubricants for a 16th consecutive year, according to the 20th edition of Kline & Company’s report Global Lubricants: Market Analysis and Assessment 2021.

Young Car Mechanic 2021 - international competition is over

Young Car Mechanic 2021 - international competition is over

On 21 and 22 August, seven best young mechanics from seven different European countries competed for the title of Young Car Mechanic 2021. These were two days full of competition, emotions, but also mutual respect and friendship. Who turned out to be the best and what changes are to be realized in this competition?

Second round of the Young Car Mechanic competition in Hungary

Second round of the Young Car Mechanic competition in Hungary

The first days of spring saw the start of the 2nd round of the regional finals of the Young Car Mechanic competition in Hungary. In five different parts of the country, 30 students tried to decide which of the 6 young people would be the best and reach the national finals of the Young Car Mechanic competition.