First. We all know what it means. What we often don't agree about is who can rightfully claim to be first. In the auto business, being first to innovate a new and desirable feature has competitive ...

The Netherlands has a surprising way of inserting itself into the auto industry. That's been true since the early 20th century. After all, it was a Dutch automaker — Spyker — that was first on the ...

In many ways a CVT gearbox is similar to a regular auto. For starters, there is no clutch pedal in a CVT-equipped car, so you can drive it on an automatic-only UK driving licence. You'll also find ...

Their claim to fame is in pioneering a type of automatic gearbox that later became common in small cars. Here’s why enthusiasts prize them Richard Webber has been writing about his passion for travel ...

Uvex Group, the German manufacturer of helmets and goggles for skiing, cycling and equestrian purposes, announced that Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, will acquire a majority interest in the ...

Warburg Pincus is acquiring a majority stake in Uvex Group, the German maker of sports and safety helmets and goggles, in another landmark sale of a German family-held niche champion to private equity ...

Fürth - Almost 100 years ago, the company „Uvex“ was founded in Fürth. Now, the owning family has sold the majority of the company's shares to a US investor. „The Fürth-based global company Uvex is ...

Warburg Pincus will buy a majority stake in uvex group. Founded in 1926 by Philipp Winter, uvex is a family-owned provider of personal protective and sports protective equipment. It develops, ...

No doubt you’ve heard of lawn mower racing, but are you aware of the jewel in the crown – the British Lawn Mower Racing Association 12 Hour? Yep, it’s an endurance race for mowers. Heck, the first one ...

Nigel first entered the world of automotive journalism in the mid-80s, working for what was then the “bible” of weekly automotive content - Motoring News. Those were the days of tip-tap typewriters, ...