Breyten Odendaal
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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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AkzoNobel Begins Collaborative Project To Reduce Carbon Emissions In Vehicle Repair
AkzoNobel, in collaboration with strategic partners from across the vehicle repair industry value chain, launched the Vehicle Repair Sustainability Challenge at a 24-hour event in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The attendees…
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AkzoNobel and Kansai Paint mutually agree not to proceed with African transaction
AkzoNobel and Kansai Paint have mutually agreed not to proceed with AkzoNobel’s intended acquisition of Kansai’s paint and coatings’ activities in Africa. Commenting on the decision, AkzoNobel CEO, Greg Poux-Guillaume,…
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Axalta Named Exclusive Supplier for BMW Group’s Private Paint Label
Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global coatings company, has been named exclusive supplier for BMW Group’s private paint label, ColorSystem, in 15 European countries as well as South Africa. The…
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AIDC and Tiger Wheel and Tyre launch training programme at Chamdor Automotive Hub
On 17 November, the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) hosted the launch of a training programme aimed at unemployed youth and SMMEs, at the Chamdor Automotive Hub in Krugersdorp. The…
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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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Webfleet Road Safety Report 2023 shows drastic increase in collisions
Webfleet recently released their second annual Road Safety Report 2023 based on responses from 54 individuals representing 52 fleets that collectively own 7 948 trucks operating in South Africa. The…
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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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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…
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Motor workshops support drive to stamp out illicit trade in parts
Members of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), have come out strongly in support of the drive by TEPA (Tyres,…
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Standox introduces a new 1K-Allround Primer Surfacer
Standox has introduced a new 1K-Allround Primer Surfacer U3080S as an aerosol, which shortens the repair process considerably as one full repair step is eliminated. During preparation, small sand-throughs are…
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Axalta Moves Closer To Achieving 2030 Sustainability Goal
Axalta Coating Systems has released its 2020-2022 Sustainability Report, citing progress on ambitious 2030 goals and reaffirming its commitment to a sustainable future. The company said it is advancing toward…