What really makes a vehicle special? In her column in 000 magazine, Laura Kukuk scrutinises the concept of the "soul" of a car - between original parts, molecular analysis and emotional connection.
Soul Searching - Decoding the soul of a vehicle
What is Concours Judging? A look behind the scenes of the world's most exclusive classic car competitions
What does Concours Judging really mean? Find out how classic vehicles are judged at Pebble Beach and Villa d'Este - and why originality, authenticity and technical precision are crucial.
Cold Case SSK - How we unmasked a supposed Mercedes-Benz SSK and set new standards
What sounds like an exciting criminal case was one of the most complex vehicle investigations in the history of our engineering office - and the beginning of a new era in the authentication of historic vehicles.
Optical emission spectrometry explained - material analysis in use
Optical emission spectrometry - a look inside the lab. Discover how optical emission spectrometry (OES) enables precise metal analyses - important for determining originality.
HUK-Coburg must accept ratings on comparison portals such as Check24 - A landmark judgement for consumer transparency
The European Court of Justice has ruled: Check24 may publicly rate HUK-Coburg tariffs. Read here what this means for consumers and accident victims.
Oil analysis for classic vehicles: What the engine oil really reveals
Oil analysis for classic vehicles: We use state-of-the-art laboratory technology to detect engine and transmission wear, stress and damage - long before they become visible.
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Vintage car: original or fake?
How do you recognise a forgery in classic cars? Prof Martin Bonnet and Mathe Peter explain how technical authentication works using scientific methods - in a well-founded and comprehensible way.
Calendar 2025 - EVENTS
An annual tradition since 1982: our wall calendar with all the important car events of the year
Prof Dr Bonnet & Mathe Peter: Vintage car original or fake
Vintage car original or fake? Fourier analysis & spark emission spectroscopy explained by example!
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