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Business News
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Research Shows EVs Are More Expensive To Repair Than ICE
Solera has released research showing that average electric vehicle (EV) repair costs are 29 per cent higher than their internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle counterparts. The study considered aggregate international…
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Drivus launches new advanced Inventory Management app
Drivus, an Axalta brand delivering business services for the automotive refinish market in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), has launched a dedicated app for Android and iPhone users…
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Low number of insured vehicles affecting body repairers
Motorists who do not have insurance on their vehicles run the risk of having to make significant financial outlays in the event of crashes, not only for themselves but for…
Events
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Frustrations with VIN-lookup site surface again at SAMBRA conference
On 15 November, SAMBRA (South African Motor Body Repairers Association) hosted their Vehicle Write-off Conference 2023 in Bryanston.This follows the first edition that was held at Emperor’s Palace in May…
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Automechanika Johannesburg 2023 lives up to sterling reputation
The eighth Automechanika Johannesburg took place from 5 to 7 September at the Johannesburg Expo Center. As with its previous incarnations and that of its global counterparts, it did not…
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Automechanika Johannesburg – Entries now open for 2023 Innovation Awards
The countdown to the eighth Automechanika Johannesburg has begun and with four months to go before the official opening of the event on 5 September 2023, entries for the coveted…
Motoring News
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Mercedes-Benz to boost SA EV charging infrastructure
Mercedes-Benz South Africa is advancing its sustainability strategy for South Africa through a substantial investment in the local electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. As the demand for EVs continues to…
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Kapci Prima 8870 Express UHS Clearcoat
Kapci Coatings’ Prima 8870 UHS Clearcoat is user-friendly and specifically formulated for application over the Primabase 8700 basecoat. The company describes it as cutting-edge and an integral part of the…
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Ayanda’s Phoenix-like journey in body repair industry
Imagine taking the first step towards a thriving career at the age of 14. Not only did Ayanda Mtetwa, now 36, do this but that first step was into the…