What challenges will the wiring harness industry face over the next five years? Which challenges will shape the wiring harness and EDS industry most strongly over the next five years? Four experts – all speakers at the 2026 Bordnetzkongress in Germany – provide surprisingly different answers. Benjamin Müller
ACEA launches data platform for greater industry transparency ACEA has introduced a digital platform that provides comprehensive data on the European automotive industry - including figures on registrations, powertrains, emissions, and employment. The aim is greater transparency in industry developments. Ronja Schmiedchen
Electrification of Cars Changes Vehicle Design Electrification replaces mechanical systems with electrical modules - from power steering to cooling pumps. New vehicle architectures, 48-V technologies, and intelligent components are driving this change across the entire mobility industry. Matt McWhinney
These are the Future Platforms of Car Manufacturers Never before has a platform strategy been so important and at the same time so easy to implement as with the electric car. But what new modular systems are German manufacturers planning and when will they hit the market? We summarise. Thomas Geiger