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Business News
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Workshops must join the circular economy revolution, says ARA
The South African automotive aftermarket is a significant contributor to the country’s economy through the adoption of ‘circular economy’ practices, says Attie Serfontein, National Director of ARA (Automotive Remanufacturers’ Association).…
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A night of glitz, glamour and the celebration of excellence at SAMBRA 2023 Awards
Last night, 18 April, the South African Motor Body Repairers Association (SAMBRA) achieved a near-impossible feat by once again raising the bar with its annual 2023 Awards Evening, which was…
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Competition Commission issues urgent invitation for comment on Automotive Aftermarket Guidelines
The Competition Commission (the Commission) has invited industry stakeholders to comment on amendments to the Automotive Aftermarket Guidelines. It has gazetted draft amendments to the Guidelines for Competition in the…
Events
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A night of glitz, glamour and the celebration of excellence at SAMBRA 2023 Awards
Last night, 18 April, the South African Motor Body Repairers Association (SAMBRA) achieved a near-impossible feat by once again raising the bar with its annual 2023 Awards Evening, which was…
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Date for SAMBRA Awards confirmed
On 18 April 2024, SAMBRA and Lightstone will jointly host the 2023 Annual SAMBRA Awards ceremony at the Bryanston Country Club honouring top vehicle insurers and OEMs, as well as…
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NADA Connect 2024 attendees treated to cream of local and international speakers
In terms of the quality of the speakers and the topical subject matter, the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) once again surpassed the high standards it set at its 2023…
Motoring News
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Standox – enabling more efficient refinishing with One Visit Application
Time is money, and in today’s economy, this has never been more accurate. That’s why in any busy bodyshop, energy savings, material consumption, efficient workflow and intelligent division of labour…
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Thousands of SEMA Members Oppose California Mandate Banning New Gas-Powered Vehicle Sales
Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) member companies and automotive enthusiasts have come out in strong opposition to the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) “Advanced Clean Cars II” (ACC II) regulation…
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World’s first crash test using an X-ray camera conducted by Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz, in conjunction with the Fraunhofer-Institute for High-Speed Dynamics EMI (Ernst Mach Institute), has conducted the world’s first crash test using an X-ray camera. According to Mercedes-Benz, the technology demonstration…