Electric cars are still too expensive for many, although there is great interest in switching to electric mobility. The Tagesschau has published an article about this, which shows what obstacles the energy transition still faces and how electric vehicles can be made accessible to the general public. By 2030, 15 million electric cars are expected to be in use in Germany. So far, only 1.3 million electric vehicles are driving on German roads, costing an average of 52,700 euros.
Read more...For a long time, government subsidies for electric cars should provide an incentive to buy more environmentally friendly vehicles. As of December 17, 2023, the circumstances of electric car funding in Germany have changed. After the subsidy was gradually reduced at the turn of the year and in September 2023, new rules have been in effect since December 18, 2023, which influence the purchase prices and significantly reduce the subsidy.
Read more...In addition to sales figures, the success of automobile manufacturers can also be measured by how many vehicles they sell each year. As in the previous year, Toyota recorded the highest sales figures for 2022, which can be seen from a list of the largest automobile manufacturers in Südkurier. Since BMW and Mercedes Benz only occupy eleventh and twelfth place in the ranking, there is only one German manufacturer, VW, in the top ten.
Read more...Renting and using vans has become very popular for various transportation needs. Whether for moving to a new home, buying furniture or making business deliveries - renting a van solves transport problems that would not be possible with your own car. But before those interested get behind the wheel of such a vehicle, there are some important considerations and preparations that need to be taken into account.
Read more...This year's Japan Mobility Show, which took place from October 28th to November 5th, 2023, is one of the most important car shows in the world. In 2019 it still operated under the name Tokyo Motor Show. After no trade fair was held during the Corona years, the 2023 appearance is a significant step for the Japanese automotive industry towards more mobility and especially more electromobility. The Japan Mobility Show has this together with the German IAA Mobility Show, which also puts mobility as a whole and e-mobility more in the foreground.
Read more...They are the inconspicuous heroes who charge electric cars at home and take the convenience of electric mobility to a new level: the wallboxes. They establish a connection between the power line and the electric car and control that the correct amount of electricity is used for charging. Various protective devices prevent overvoltages, residual currents or overloads. This means they offer a safer option than charging via a household socket, as there is a risk of fire. Ideally, they have high current and a charging capacity of up to 22 kW.
Read more...According to the Federal Statistical Office, trucks and buses emitted 199.8 million tons of CO2 in Europe in 2021. This means they are responsible for more than a quarter of the CO2 emissions in EU road transport. Since truck traffic in particular does not stop at the German national border and is encouraged by global trade, a European solution must be found in order to achieve climate protection goals. Instead of fossil fuel truck transport, the future is primarily seen in the use of battery-electric trucks. This requires a Europe-wide dense and powerful network of charging stations.
Read more...In the run-up to this year's IAA Mobility, automotive industry expert Ferdinand Dudenhöffer had already considered Chinese car manufacturers to be so strong that they could dominate the industry trade fair. That's exactly how it happened. Dudenhöffer therefore called it “the IAA of the Chinese”. The Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) also points to increased interest from abroad. The proportion of foreign exhibitors has increased by 17 percentage points to 50 percent, said association president Hildegard Müller.
Read more...Management consultancy McKinsey predicts that truck manufacturers will achieve an annual growth rate of 2.5 percent by 2030. But which truck manufacturers are actually the largest in the world, and how many trucks are newly registered each year? The following list of the ten largest truck manufacturers by the trade magazine Production shows that four of them are now of Chinese origin. However, there are also two German names in the top 10.
Read more...On the way to greater climate protection in the transport of goods by road, various drive options are being discussed in order to reduce the CO2 balance. According to the federal climate protection goals, a third of the mileage in road freight transport should be driven by non-fossil drives by 2030.
Read more...Bavaria is considered the center of automobile manufacturing. The Augsburger Allgemeine published an exciting article about this that explains how this came about. In this Buchbinder article, the information from the article has been supplemented with further current facts.
Read more...The automotive trade is facing a decisive transformation: modern, cutting-edge technology - whether as a combustion engine, hybrid or purely electric car - must be sold in a new way. Digitalization in particular is having a huge impact on the way customers buy vehicles. According to the Institute for Automotive Economics, the number of car dealerships is expected to almost halve by 2030. Given these changes, the question arises: Does the analogue world of car buying still have a future?
Read more...63_Commercial vehicle fleets: There will be no alternative to electromobility in the future In the near future, the development of vehicle fleets will be increasingly influenced by the increasing spread of electric commercial vehicles (e-commercial vehicles). With growing awareness of environmental issues and the need to reduce CO2 emissions, companies will increasingly rely on electric mobility as a sustainable alternative to combustion engine vehicles.
Read more...The number of new car registrations in the first half of 2023 shows a significant increase: a total of 1,396,870 new cars were registered, 12.8 percent more than in the same period last year.
Read more...When the electrification of road transport is discussed, the focus of the public debate is usually on car transport. But what about road freight transport? Around a third of the CO2 emissions on Germany's roads are caused by trucks. The good news is: All major commercial vehicle manufacturers have announced battery-powered truck models for the next few years.
Read more...In fleets of a certain size, it can make sense to outsource the handling of breakdowns and accidents. There are specialized providers who implement claims management completely digitally and offer the customer's fleet management transparent tracking of all cases in real time. The digital all-round service ranges from recording the damage with a photo app to the complete processing and financing of the damage.
Read more...Solar energy is an important factor on the path to sustainable energy. But despite all its advantages, the technology is very volatile and dependent on the weather. Particularly in private use, photovoltaics are used in addition to the regular power grid. The problem is that solar panels installed on roofs provide little to no energy in bad weather, in the evenings and at night. However, demand is particularly high at these times.
Read more...When drivers want to buy a new vehicle, the question arises as to what to do with the old one. But not everyone gets rid of their previous car in the same way. In addition to clear sales preferences, DAT statistics also show differences between new and used car buyers.
Read more...E-cars are more expensive to buy than combustion engines. In order to persuade vehicle users to buy an electrically powered car, there are federal subsidy programs. But they are subject to change. For example, company vehicles will no longer be eligible for funding from September 1, 2023.
Read more...Drivers can save a lot of time and trouble in the future. One of the goals advertised by the traffic light government, the reduction of bureaucracy, is now being promoted by a new law. From September 2023, motorists who want to register a new car can do this through their insurance company and thus save themselves a visit to a registration office.
Read more...Many companies are currently wondering whether they should invest in their own e-charging infrastructure and, if so, to what extent. The advantages are obvious: Having your own infrastructure with charging stations and wall boxes helps to become a pioneer with climate-friendly commitment as a company.
Read more...Since September 2015, the EU emissions standard Euro 6 has regulated pollutant emissions. A new draft law by the EU Commission to tighten the limits in the form of the new Euro 7 emission standard is met with opposition from politics and industry. There is talk of a “ban on combustion engines through the back door”.
Read more...Until recently, customers did not think buying a used electric car was very attractive. Rapid leaps in technology quickly made the used Stromer look old. The environmental bonus lowered the price of new cars so much that used cars became less relevant. However, this year's reduction in new car subsidies, a growing range and falling prices could now prompt a rethink.
Read more...Automobilwoche reports an interesting observation in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen: electric cars can be recognized by green license plates. The streets are full of them. It is mainly Chinese car brands that drive with green license plates.
Read more...They are environmentally friendly, quiet and efficient - electric commercial vehicles will play an important role in heavy goods traffic in the future and will displace combustion engines with high fuel requirements, at least for shorter distances. Throughout the EU, commercial vehicles generate around 25 percent of the CO2 emissions caused by traffic.
Read more...All fleet operators are faced with the question of how best to organize the refreshment of the fleet. Should new or used commercial vehicles be purchased? Or is renting or leasing the better solution? According to the Federal Motor Transport Authority, 365,232 commercial vehicles were newly registered in 2022.
Read more...This time, our long-standing sales professional Georg Chromik gives us exciting insights into everyday sales at the Europcar Mobility Group.
Read more...IThe 2023 charging infrastructure conference took place in Berlin on June 29. It was organized by the Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV). A total of around 600 guests took part in the conference on site or via live stream.
Read more...Small scratches do not make an accident vehicle. But at the latest when a car or commercial vehicle has body damage, i.e. it has been damaged by external influences, it is considered an accident vehicle. These can be a lucrative investment for car dealers, especially when they have the opportunity to purchase these vehicles at a bargain price, repair them themselves, and resell them at a good margin.
Read more...The e-car market in Germany is booming. The number of electric cars has more than tripled in 2022 compared to the previous year and has risen to just over a million vehicles.
Read more...After around 30 hours of negotiations, the leaders of the traffic light coalition of the SPD, Greens and FDP have agreed on a "modernization package for climate protection and planning acceleration".
Read more...Thousands of vehicles that were procured for the Europcar and Buchbinder fleet within a year are gradually being remarketed.
Read more...Car dealerships are increasingly confronted with changing customer behavior. Even if the traditional buyers of the older generations continue to be drawn to the car dealerships, the proportion of young buyers who are growing up in a digital world and have new requirements is growing.
Read more...Exciting insights into the work of Rico Bielke, auctioneer and expert for accident vehicles at the Europcar Mobility Group.
Read more...In December 2022 there was still a real boom in buying electric cars. One reason for this may have been the expiry of the high subsidies for fully electric and hybrid electric cars.
Read more...Three years of pandemic have made life more digital. The behavior of used car buyers has also changed. The first steps now take place in the online world, even if the purchase is then often completed in the offline world.
Read more...There will be no way around electric cars in the coming years. Large fleet operators such as the Europcar Mobility Group with its brands Europcar and Buchbinder will gradually integrate more and more electric vehicles.
Read more...Even if the demand for used cars has decreased somewhat at the moment, companies that deal in motor vehicles have to constantly acquire new used cars and renew their selection. The vehicles come from private individuals and companies with different orientations. The first part of this article presents three important acquisition sources and their respective advantages and disadvantages for retailers.
Read more...Businesses dealing in motor vehicles have to constantly acquire new used cars and renew their selection. The vehicles come from private individuals and companies with different orientations. In the first part, we named private sellers, other car dealerships and leasing companies as sources. In the second part, three further acquisition sources are presented.
Read more...If there is a desire for a car, prospective buyers are faced with many questions. What features does the new car need: Does it have to have a large trunk, or can it be a convertible this time? Which brand is best?
Read more...Anyone who sells cars to car dealers is well advised to deal with the different types of buyers. The better you adjust to your counterpart, the more you can achieve in negotiations. But how do you recognize the different types?
Read more...Thrilling insights of the work of the Europcar Mobility Group, this time presented from Mr. Don Bode
Read more...Today's used car buyer has often already made his purchase decision before he goes to the dealer. This is because the initial touchpoint between customer and retailer is now digital. If you are looking for a used car, you should do a thorough search on the Internet
Read more...In order to be able to adequately meet the high demand for used cars at all times, car dealers have to constantly buy new vehicles. Various channels are available for this purchase.
Read more...Various channels are available to car dealers for this additional purchase of used vehicles. But not everyone uses them. However, a survey by Buchbinder Sale shows that more and more retailers are planning to use more channels than before.
Read more...Buchbinder Sale survey shows what retailers want to change in the next few years
Read more...Buchbinder Sale survey shows how retailers think about four market trends
Read more...Interview with Markus Utke, Head of Remarketing & Risk Purchase at Buchbinder Sale
Read more...Used car dealers are currently living through an ambivalent situation. On the one hand there is reason to be happy, as there are not enough offers for new cars. As a result, customers switch to used vehicles. This increased demand leads to higher prices, which is good from a retailer's perspective.
Read more...End consumers who are about to move, visit hardware stores and other transports often resort to rental vans and trucks. Providers sort out these commercial vehicles according to a certain number of kilometers, according to defined years of use and other factors at a certain point in time. Selling these used cars offers many advantages for dealers, as they promise an attractive profit margin if they are resold.
Read more...Climate change can no longer be denied, in a few years new cars with combustion engines for fossil fuels will no longer be allowed to be registered. But what alternative drives are there?
Read more...Lucky strike or nightmare - used car vehicles can be both. In the ADAC breakdown statistics for 2022, it is noticeable that there are vehicles that are significantly more reliable than others. So it makes sense to know these in order to expand your fleet with the right cars.
Read more...The situation on the used car market has been getting worse and worse since the beginning of last year.
Read more...The trade in used cars is already an additional mainstay for some workshops - with manageable effort and great advantages
Read more...Be careful when buying a used car. You should pay particular attention to the following five shortcomings in order not to make a frustrated purchase.php">Read more...
Read more...In recent years, Buchbinder Sale's live auctions and e-auctions have become highly sought-after sources of purchase for car dealers, garages and companies with their own vehicles.
Read more...After bartering, auctions are one of the oldest types of trade in the world and even today they are still an exciting and thrilling activity for anyone interested in buying.
Read more...The term "auction" derives from the Roman word "augere", which means "to increase" or "enlarge". This is based on the idea that at an auction the price of a commodity increases or increases as a result of the bid for higher and higher amounts.
Read more...Both the new car and the used car market are under pressure. The prices are high, discounts are hardly ever granted and the delivery times are long. There are two main reasons for this: the lack of semiconductors and the lack of cable harnesses.
Read more...Helmut Kuper has been running an independent garage in Lathen in Emsland for 10 years, and the used car trade has been his second lucrative mainstay from the very beginning..
Read more...The Kumtepe car dealership in Bonn-Bad Godesberg buys around 800 additional vehicles per year on average. Almost a quarter of this comes from the auctions of the Buchbinder Group.
Read more...Electric vehicles are on the rise, the days of combustion cars are numbered. But how and when will this affect the rental vehicle market? Many expect that rental fleets will be quickly converted to the new technology in order to be able to offer customers vehicles that combine great driving pleasure and comfort in the most modern way.
Read more...Environmentally friendly, quiet and efficient - most people are aware of the advantages that electric cars bring. In addition, the state makes the offer of electrically powered vehicles attractive through subsidies and tax advantages.
Read more...On the joint portal of Europcar and Buchbinder, returns from the joint rental car fleet are offered on buchbinder-sale.de.
Read more...When buying a used car, end consumers have to pay attention to a wide variety of points in order to find the right vehicle for them.
Read more...Anyone who deals in used vehicles usually cannot avoid buying vehicles from unknown sources from time to time.
Read more...Numerous closely coordinated processes are required, from procurement and logistics to the sale of the used cars from the shared rental vehicle fleet of Europcar and Buchbinder on buchbinder-sale.de.
Read more...Before used cars from the joint rental vehicle fleet of Europcar and Buchbinder are offered for auction or direct purchase on buchbinder-sale.de, they are collected in the logistics center in Neunburg vorm Wald.
Read more...Mr. Vogel, you have been working for Buchbinder for 22 years. What is your job there?
Read more...Electric vehicles are on the rise, the days of combustion cars are numbered. But how is this trend affecting the rental vehicle market?
Read more...The car trade is currently in a difficult situation. In the case of new cars, production has come to a standstill, in particular due to the lack of chips.
Read more...Anyone who starts trading in used vehicles professionally will perhaps make a few mistakes at the beginning, which can lead to the vehicle not finding a buyer and being in the yard for an unnecessarily long time.
Read more...How will the increasing number of e-cars affect your workshop operations?
Read more...On November 24, 2021, the SPD, Bündnis 90/Die Grünen and the FDP presented the coalition agreement. What does the 177-page document say about mobility and traffic and what do VDA, ADAC and Daimler say about it?
Read more...According to the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), around 2.6 million cars were newly registered in 2020. The proportion of pure electric cars was 194,163 in that year, which corresponds to a share of 6.7 percent.
Read more...Buying a used car offers many advantages. The profit margins are promising. And if you also have a workshop, you can often retain the buyers of the used vehicles for a longer period of time.
Read more...For the last three-day bookbinder auction from 23.-25. Our top customers were able to look forward to a very special gift in advance: as a heartfelt thank you for their trust and loyalty to the Buchbinder brand - especially in these times - we surprised them with an exclusive olive tree sponsorship in Italy.
Read more...As is the case for many companies, it is of course also important for the Buchbinder Auction team to get creative during this special time in order to be able to continue to offer our customers the usual level of service and quality.
Read more...For the first time from 25.-27. March the Buchbinder e-auction format took place as a three-day auction. Unfortunately, like so many events at the moment, our live auction in Neunburg vorm Wald had to believe in it and was canceled due to the recommendations of the Robert Koch Institute on the development of the corona pandemic and the ban on all events of our size by the federal government.
Read more...With a glamorous auction start we celebrated from 05.-07. February the golden 20s of this century. With burlesque, casino and gentlemen's lounge as well as a magnificent selection of vehicles, nothing was left to be desired by our customers.
Read more...On February 18th it was that time again - the remarketing team from Buchbinder was looking forward to welcoming you to our booth at this year's German Remarketing Congress!
Read more...The last live auction of 2019 took place from December 4th to 6th, just in time for the start of the Advent season. Almost 1,000 premium vehicles, long-distance, young used, slightly damaged and accident vehicles as well as commercial vehicles of many brands and classes went under the hammer.
Read more...Matching the Oktoberfest in Munich, the Wiesn also moved to the auction hall in Neunburg v. forest on. Numerous vehicles of many brands and classes ended up under the hammer on three hearty auction days.
Read more...Experience the fascination of Porsche at the Mission 1000 Porsche meeting in Roding. For the 5th time, the three-day event in the Bavarian Forest inspires sports car fans and motorsport enthusiasts alike. The Misson1000 starts with the exclusive gala dinner on Friday evening.
Read more...With a warm "Aloha", Buchbinder Auktion welcomed its live participants to a new round of the three-day vehicle auction in the auction hall decorated for the summer.
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