LinguaVox is a translation agency that started its activity in 2000, focusing on the automotive sector. Our headquarters are located in the Basque Country, where more than 300 automotive component companies operate, such as Gestamp and CIE Automotive. In addition, the vast majority of international automotive companies are established or represented in the Basque Country, such as Mercedes Benz, Michelin, Dana, SACHS, GKN or Irizar. A turnover of more than 16 billion euros and a presence in 29 countries show the importance of the automotive sector in the Basque Country. This sector is also very important in Spain, which is the second largest car manufacturer in Europe and the eighth largest in the world, exporting to most countries.
LinguaVox has a translation office in Dearborn, Michigan, the birthplace of the automobile, where the world headquarters of Ford and countless auxiliary companies in the automotive sector are located.
The Critical Role of Translation in the Global Automotive Industry
The automotive industry stands out for its global footprint and export focus. As such, it relies heavily on the expertise of professional translators familiar with industry-specific terminology. Major car brands like Volkswagen Group, Toyota, General Motors, Hyundai Motor Group, Ford, Nissan, Honda, Fiat-Chrysler, Renault and the PSA Group, which collectively manufactured over 70 million vehicles in 2018, rely on precise translations of technical documents.
These documents encompass everything from user guides, service and workshop manuals, press releases, vehicle catalogues, dealership information leaflets, advertising and marketing materials, parts and components databases, specialised software programs, safety data sheets, to mechanical manuals, and more.
A History Rooted in the Automotive Sector
Established in 2000, LinguaVox has been a leading ISO 17100 certified translation agency with a significant focus on the automotive sector. Our head office is located in the Basque Country, an epicentre for over 300 automotive component companies.
Additionally, the region hosts a plethora of international automotive firms. Spain, the world's eighth-largest car manufacturer and second in Europe, exports to most countries. LinguaVox also operates a translation office in Dearborn, Michigan, the heartland of the automobile and home to the global headquarters of Ford.
Automotive Translation in 150 Languages
The global nature of the automotive sector necessitates international translation agencies capable of delivering specialised translations across numerous languages. LinguaVox provides technical translation services in 150 languages, having translated millions of words into dozens of languages for the world's leading car manufacturers. We provide a wide variety of language services, including but not limited to Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Spanish, and Japanese translations.
Specialist Interpretation Services for the Automotive Industry
If you're planning to organise an automotive conference, event, or international exhibition, LinguaVox offers language interpretation services by interpreters specialised in the automotive industry. We cover over 60 languages in major cities worldwide.
The Importance of Quality in Automotive Translations
The automotive sector was one of the first industrial sectors to establish a set of metrics to assess the quality of translations. The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) developed the J2450 standard in 2001.
Immediately after its publication, LinguaVox began to apply this standard to translations for General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, among others. With the publication of ISO 17100, multinationals in the automotive industry began to demand ISO 17100 certification.
LinguaVox is proud to hold dual certification, aligning our quality management system with ISO 9001 standards. Furthermore, we were among the first international translation companies to acquire certification for our translations per the European standard EN-15038, now known as the international standard for translation service providers, ISO 17100. Our commitment to quality ensures that our legal, medical, patent, technical, and urgent translation services meet the high standards of our clients in the automotive industry.