Driving Concept ist „Preferred Supplier“ der Bosch-Gruppe

In March 2026, Driving Concept was selected as a preferred supplier in the “Training and Seminars” category. A key focus of the collaboration is driver training for Bosch. With the status of “Preferred Supplier,” Bosch designates those suppliers and service providers with whom the company intends to strengthen its collaboration. Driving Concept has consistently delivered highly competitive services in its category over an extended period. Bosch aims to build sustainable business relationships and achieve joint growth with its top-performing suppliers worldwide. The initial contract term is three years and will be extended if a consistently high level of performance is maintained.

Driving Concept ist „Preferred Supplier“ der Bosch-Gruppe

We had the special opportunity to support the fourth generation of the new Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric as trainers at Renault in Cologne. The motto “emotional, practical, and affordable” ran like a common thread throughout the entire event—and both we as trainers and the dealers on site were able to fully confirm this promise. A big thank you to Renault and the D.S. Marketing GmbH team for a thoroughly successful event—excellent organization, great people, and fantastic energy!

Driving Concept GmbH Restructures Its Management Team

Driving Concept GmbH, a leading provider of high-end driver training and testing services, is expanding its management team and has appointed Hakan Kaptan as Managing Director, effective April 2026. He has been part of the company since October 2025 and has been specifically preparing for his new role during this time. Kaptan succeeds Armin Eckl, who has led the company as owner and Managing Director and initiated the transition of his responsibilities at an early stage. After many years of service, Armin Eckl is stepping down from his operational management role but will remain closely associated with the company in an advisory capacity. His son, Dennis Eckl, will continue in his role as Managing Director of Driving Concept GmbH and will jointly lead the company together with Hakan Kaptan going forward. While Dennis Eckl will remain responsible for operational training, events, and testing activities in Germany and internationally, Hakan Kaptan will focus on expanding business development, actively acquiring new clients, and exploring new markets. Hakan Kaptan (49) brings nearly 30 years of experience in the automotive sector, including around 20 years in proving ground operations. He began his career at GM-Opel, where he held various operational and technical positions. This was followed by roles within PSA and at SEGULA Technologies, where he most recently served as Head of Automotive Proving Ground, managing the Rodgau-Dudenhofen site.

Driving Concept GmbH Restructures Its Management Team

Automobil Industrie is a renowned German trade publication that focuses on topics related to the automotive industry. The magazine regularly reports on technological developments, innovations, trends, as well as on companies and partnerships within the sector. As an established industry journal, Automobil Industrie is primarily aimed at decision-makers, engineers, and industry professionals, and is considered an important source of information for current developments in the automotive landscape.