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SAMBRA is calling on insurers to introduce more consistent fuel relief measures, warning that rising operating costs continue to place significant pressure on South Africa's motor body repair industry.
South Africa’s vehicle repair sector is facing increasing complexity as advanced driver assistance systems and digital technologies become standard across the car parc, reshaping workshop requirements and repair processes.
New European Union legislation will reshape how vehicles are designed, recycled and managed at the end of their life, placing greater responsibility on manufacturers while boosting the use of recycled materials.
A Florida jury has awarded more than $600 million to the family of a young mother killed by a counterfeit airbag, drawing renewed attention to the dangers posed by fake vehicle safety components entering the repair market.
A Botswana competition case could influence insurer-repairer relationships and reshape vehicle repair markets across Southern Africa.
BASF Coatings appoints Steve Arndt as Senior VP of Global Automotive Refinish Coatings, succeeding Chris Titmarsh in July 2026.
Vehicle safety research is increasingly shifting from isolated crash tests to a broader, more predictive model that blends biomechanics, software simulation and real-world driving behaviour.
Mahle says the future of mobility will rely on diverse technologies, with efficiency, adaptability and regional needs driving adoption.
Parliaments SCOPA moves to pursue charges against former RAF CEO Collins Letsoalo over summons breach amid renewed call for accountability and reform
South Africa’s automotive industry shows strong regional clustering, with production in coastal provinces and sales led by Gauteng demand., Master
MAHLE says Africa’s automotive future depends on flexible technologies, local production and regional cooperation to drive growth.
BASF Coatings wins Sustainability Award for its OFLA overspray-free painting process cutting waste, energy use and emissions in automotive production