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Tesla’s Latest Patent Targets a Tiny Part with a Big Impact
Tesla’s latest patent targets trim clips, using a dual-material design to cut cabin rattles, improve NVH and enhance long-term refinement.
14 May 2026
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Mirka and 4Plastics Announce Partnership to Advance Plastic Repair Systems
Mirka and 4Plastic have partnered to expand OEM-approved plastic repair systems, giving bodyshops access to training, tools, support that reduce costs and waste while improving repair quality.
14 May 2026
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Toyota Starlet Zero-Star Crash Rating Sparks Alarm
Global NCAP awarded the previous Toyota Starlet zero stars for adult safety, raising concerns over protection standards in South Africa.
14 May 2026
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Brembo Pushes Brake-by-wire into the Mainstream
Brembo’s Sensify brake-by-wire system enters series production with a global carmaker, marking a shift toward software-defined vehicle braking.
14 May 2026
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Explore Industry NewsMirka and 4Plastics Announce Partnership to Advance Plastic Repair Systems
Mirka and 4Plastic have partnered to expand OEM-approved plastic repair systems, giving bodyshops access to training, tools, support that reduce costs and waste while improving repair quality.
14 May 2026
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How Your Collision Repair Business Can Stay Visible in the Age of AI Search
AI-powered search tools are reshaping SEO, pushing businesses to optimise for citations, summaries and AI-driven recommendations.
14 May 2026
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Beyond the Warranty Window: How Dealership Workshops Can Retain Customers and Build Long-Term Loyalty
Discover how dealership workshops can retain customers after warranties expire through multi-brand servicing and customer-first strategies.
11 May 2026
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Africa’s Automotive Future: From Potential to Production
Africa’s automotive growth depends on market integration, localisation and AfCFTA execution, says Dr Ahmed Fikry A Wahab.
11 May 2026
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Automechanika Riyadh 2027 signals a New Early-year Sprint for the Aftermarket
Automechanika Riyadh 2027 moves to a larger venue as Saudi Arabia’s booming automotive aftermarket accelerates under Vision 2030.
14 May 2026
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Gqeberha Hosts Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast in First for Automotive Heartland
Gqeberha hosted the first Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast, spotlighting South Africa’s automotive industry challenges and growth.
08 May 2026
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Industry Leaders Confront Skills Shortages and Technological Upheaval at Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast
Industry leaders call for collaboration to tackle skills shortages, tech shifts, and global pressures shaping South Africa’s automotive future.
03 Feb 2026
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BodyShop News Africa Sends Best Wishes to Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa Ahead of Dakar Rally 2026
BodyShop News Africa Sends Best Wishes to Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa Ahead of Dakar Rally 2026
17 Dec 2025
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Explore Motoring NewsTesla’s Latest Patent Targets a Tiny Part with a Big Impact
Tesla’s latest patent targets trim clips, using a dual-material design to cut cabin rattles, improve NVH and enhance long-term refinement.
14 May 2026
READToyota Starlet Zero-Star Crash Rating Sparks Alarm
Global NCAP awarded the previous Toyota Starlet zero stars for adult safety, raising concerns over protection standards in South Africa.
14 May 2026
READBrembo Pushes Brake-by-wire into the Mainstream
Brembo’s Sensify brake-by-wire system enters series production with a global carmaker, marking a shift toward software-defined vehicle braking.
14 May 2026
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Car Adverts Push Performance as Speeding Deaths Remains High, Study Warns
An IIHS study finds car adverts increasingly promote speed and performance despite rising road deaths linked to speeding.
14 May 2026
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Finixa Introduces Advanced High-Concentration Surface Degreaser for Professional Refinishing
Finixa has unveiled its new Silicone Remover and Surface Degreaser – Highly Concentrated (DGRHC), a next-generation cleaning solution engineered...
19 Feb 2026
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CES 2026 Highlights New Collision Repair and Safety Technologies
While the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is best known for consumer gadgets, CES 2026 in Las Vegas underscored how rapidly automotive technology...
02 Feb 2026
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Axalta Wins Six BIG Innovation Awards for Coatings Excellence
Axalta Coating Systems has been honoured with six Business Intelligence Group (BIG) Innovation Awards, recognising a series of product innovations...
22 Jan 2026
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Sherwin-Williams Showcases Transformative Craftsmanship in New Refinish Campaign
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes unveils a new campaign showing how expert technique, precise colour and systems can transform any vehicle.
20 Jan 2026
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Hyundai’s Youth Learnership Draws Unprecedented Interest
Hyundai SA receives 33,000 YES programme applications, highlighting youth unemployment and demand for digital-first job opportunities.
06 May 2026
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SpannerTorque Roadshow Boosts Workshop Know-how and Backs Young Talent
MIWA’s SpannerTorque Festival equips workshops with skills and inspires young talent, addressing South Africa’s growing automotive skills gap.
30 Apr 2026
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What are SDVs and what do they mean for collision repair?
Software defined vehicles, or SDVs, are vehicles in which software rather than fixed hardware determines how most systems operate. Functions such...
22 Apr 2026
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We Buy Cars Drives Youth Employment
South Africa’s challenge of youth unemployment remains pressing, but targeted initiatives are beginning to show tangible results. We Buy Cars, in...
21 Apr 2026
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