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Register Now for Global Plastic Repair Revolution’s Industry-Changing Alliance
International news
Sep 2, 2025
Staff Writer

Register Now for Global Plastic Repair Revolution’s Industry-Changing Alliance

The automotive plastic repair industry is experiencing a transformative moment as Plasnomic spearheads the creation of the Global Plastic Repair...

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COVID-19 Pandemic Fuelled Rise in Impaired Driver Deaths
Industry
Jul 13, 2025
Staff Writer

COVID-19 Pandemic Fuelled Rise in Impaired Driver Deaths

Mental health crisis and reduced policing during COVID-19 contributed to a surge in drink-driving fatalities, new research reveals.

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Digital consumer behaviour in automotive purchasing
Industry
Jul 13, 2025
Staff Writer

Digital consumer behaviour in automotive purchasing

Digital transformation metrics reveal significant shifts in automotive consumer behaviour, with social media platforms becoming primary research...

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US Report: 2024 crash claim frequency remained flat
Industry
Jun 24, 2025
Staff Writer

US Report: 2024 crash claim frequency remained flat

LexisNexis’ Risk Solutions US Auto Insurance Trends Report reveals that crash claim frequency remained relatively flat during 2024. Claims...

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AutoZone’s comeback a tale of true South African grit
Industry
May 27, 2025
Staff Writer

AutoZone’s comeback a tale of true South African grit

The South African automotive aftermarket has weathered unprecedented economic headwinds over the past decade, and few stories illustrate the power...

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Report reveals older vehicles and new tech raise repair costs
Industry
Apr 16, 2025
Staff Writer

Report reveals older vehicles and new tech raise repair costs

CCC Intelligent Solutions’ ‘Crash Course Q1 2025 Report’ reveals that an aging US car parc and the complexity of EVs, hybrids and ADAS are...

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BASF sets new direction with corporate strategy and maintains high level of shareholder distributions
Business
Sep 27, 2024
Staff Writer

BASF sets new direction with corporate strategy and maintains high level of shareholder distributions

BASF is setting a new direction: “Our ambition is to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation,” said Dr...

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TEPA welcomes balanced stakeholder committee
Business
Aug 20, 2024
Staff Writer

TEPA welcomes balanced stakeholder committee

The Tyre Equipment, Parts Association (TEPA), a constituent association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), congratulates Charl De...

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3M announces new CFO
Business
Aug 13, 2024
Staff Writer

3M announces new CFO

3M announced that Anurag Maheshwari was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective September 1, 2024...

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Blow the whistle on non-compliance
Business
Aug 6, 2024
Staff Writer

Blow the whistle on non-compliance

Right to Repair South Africa is well known for advocating consumer choice. Developments across the industry since the coming into effect of the...

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Education is key to preparing industry for EV evolution
Business
Jul 23, 2024
Staff Writer

Education is key to preparing industry for EV evolution

E-mobility is a global topic that is becoming increasingly important. Over 14 million e-vehicles were sold worldwide in 2023, 35 per cent more...

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More disclosure across the entire value chain
Business
Jul 10, 2024
Staff Writer

More disclosure across the entire value chain

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) said it applauds the proactive stance being taken by the National Consumer Commission (NCC) to...

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