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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Operations management | February 2026

New guide: What to do after an electric car accident?

How can damaged electric vehicles be safely recovered, towed, and transported? A new recommendation from the VDA (German Association of the Automotive Industry) provides guidance for towing services, repair shops, and emergency services.

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Craft policy | January 2026

Digital driving licence is coming

The German government intends to amend the Road Traffic Act to digitize services in road traffic. The ZDK welcomes the plans.

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Operations management | January 2026

The next deadline for exchanging your driver's license is approaching.

After paper driving licences were initially phased out, the exchange period is now underway for all credit card driving licences issued between 1999 and 2001: the deadline is January 19, 2026.

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Mobility | January 2026

Safely to your destination: Driving in snow and ice

Whether it's snow, freezing rain or black ice – the ADAC gives tips on how drivers can get through winter conditions safely.

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Mobility - Car | January 2026

Hyundai launches Nexo sales

Buyers can now order Hyundai's new fuel cell SUV: The Nexo starts at a net price of 58.739,50 euros.

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Operations management | January 2026

New car registrations in 2025: Electric cars are gaining significant ground.

The latest annual report from the Federal Motor Transport Authority shows that electric cars are continuing their upward trend. In 2025, their share of new registrations reached 19,1 percent for the first time. The German Association of Motor Trades and Repairs (ZDK) is calling for further incentives through government subsidies.

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Mobility - Car | January 2026

Now unveiled: The new VW interior

Volkswagen provides a first glimpse of the ID.Polo dashboard, offering a preview of the future interior design.

Mobility | December 2025

Wrong fuel: What you should keep in mind

Mixing up fuels when refueling can lead to expensive damage. The ADAC offers tips on how to react after a misfueling.

Operations management | December 2025

The German Bundestag extends vehicle tax exemption for electric cars

The vehicle tax exemption for purely electric vehicles will be extended by five years. This was decided by the Bundestag; the Bundesrat raised no objections.

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