Parts supplier Robert Bosch GmbH will cut 5,500 jobs globally, mainly in Germany, marking the latest blow to the country’s embattled automotive sector.
  • propter_hog [any, any]
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    8 hours ago

    Ok, but real talk: they blame it on the "economy", but a lot of car forums I frequent actively tell people do not buy Bosch for things like spark plugs and O2 sensors because they're no good. Back in the 90s Bosch was the only thing to buy. If you lose your customer base because you're cutting corners, you can't blame it on the economy anymore. That's all on you, bud.

    • Skeleton_Erisma [they/them, any]
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      7 hours ago

      I just put new spark plugs in my car. I used NGKs which were cheaper and have a way better quality. I had the option for Bosch ones but they were pricier and the engine already had NGKs in them so I stick with what I know works.

    • FloridaBoi [he/him]
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      5 hours ago

      Bosch, the world’s biggest automotive supplier by revenue, will cut positions related to automated driving and car steering products in Germany

      Softening robo driving market as it is probably infeasible at the moment and unsustainable.

      Bosch were pioneers in mass produced EFI and DI systems and ECUs more generally so I think that their edge has probably been eroded by competition.

      One of the coolest things I’ve seen that is slowly being pushed to more vehicles is something called the iBooster which replaces the traditional vacuum brake booster with a small electric motor to provide the power in power brakes.