Mobility

"Craftsmanship is an important building block for reconstruction"

Five years after the devastating floods, the North Rhine-Westphalia Ministry of Construction, the WHKT (Westphalian Chamber of Skilled Crafts), and the Cologne Chamber of Skilled Crafts have concluded the state initiative "Skilled Crafts in Reconstruction." In Odenthal, they reviewed their collaboration.

Reforestation of forests to preserve drinking water

Only a healthy, green forest can ensure a balanced water supply. However, persistently high temperatures and drought are currently putting forests under pressure. Since water is an essential source of life, Krombacher supports the preservation of stable forests with a large-scale reforestation program.

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Mobility - Commercial vehicles | June 2011

Fiat/Sortimo: Conference and picnic table always with you

Fiat Professional has equipped its light van with a special interior from Sortimo. The model is called VitaMo – perfect for a conference on the construction site or a picnic.

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Mobility - Car | April 2011

Porsche Cayman R: Racing feeling enhanced even further

Porsche's two-seater series is getting a new top model: The Cayman R not only has more power, it is also weight-optimized.

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Mobility | April 2011

Always secure load

Throwing the material in and driving off – no one should take it that easy. If the load is unsecured, the driver, loader, and vehicle owner are liable. Heavy fines and even driving bans are possible.

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Mobility - Electric drives | March 2011

A short history of the electric car

As soon as the topic of electric cars comes up, things get pathetic. "We are at the beginning of a completely new technology!" enthuse the car manufacturers' executives. There's hardly a press conference, lecture, or subsequent discussion in which this phrase doesn't come up.

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Mobility | July 2010

Accident after taking medication – am I insured?

You took medication and caused a car accident: Are you now insured? The German Employers' Liability Insurance Association for Health Services and Welfare (BGW) warns: Anyone who causes a work-related or traffic accident while taking medication may lose their statutory insurance coverage.

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Mobility - Commercial vehicles | June 2010

Nissan NV 200: Plenty of storage space on 4,40 meters in length

With the NV200, the Japanese car manufacturer has a small but extremely spacious panel van new to its range.

Mobility - Commercial vehicles | March 2010

The Fiat Doblò Cargo impresses

Fiat Professional, the Italian company's commercial vehicle division, has given the Doblò Cargo a near-complete facelift as part of its model update. The result is a practical yet elegant commercial vehicle that's extremely economical.

Mobility - Commercial vehicles | December 2009

The Mercedes Sprinter impresses with its eco-qualities

Its name is often synonymous with the 3,5-ton class of light commercial vehicles: the Sprinter from Mercedes-Benz. The star-brand brand has released its workhorse under the eco-label "Blue Efficiency." The series is equipped with a special engine and, among other features, an automatic start-stop system.

Mobility - Commercial vehicles | December 2009

Citroën: Commercial vehicles for every need

Even the standard models cover every need, from 2,5 to 17 cubic meters of cargo space. Furthermore, anyone can order their own customized commercial vehicle from Citroën – with special bodies or an interior tailored to their needs.

Opticians: Graduation ceremony with the Prime Minister

Three prizes for final projects of designers (HWK)

Eight success codes for future viability

Mental health in craft businesses

ING launches new fixed-term deposit offer for medium-sized businesses

"A complete disaster": How the packaging tax is burdening bakers

Schufa shadow database: What businesses can do

Süffa with three focus topics at the pulse of the meat industry

Federal Cabinet approves second relief package

"A complete disaster": How the packaging tax is burdening bakers

"Craftsmanship is an important building block for reconstruction"

Craftsmen in Saxony oppose packaging tax

Stylish fastback – the Peugeot 408

How Geely plans to conquer the German market

Uncharted – Subaru's first all-electric SUV

Opticians: Graduation ceremony with the Prime Minister

Vocational school classes awarded for creative ideas against violence