The insurance industry has undergone a profound transformation over the past decade, shifting from a traditional, seemingly stagnant model to a dynamic, digitally driven sector, says Mishaya Chettiar, Executive Head…
A new US survey shows technician dissatisfaction with training, benefits and career opportunities are hurting the industry’s ability to recruit and retain skilled labour. According to the survey, collision repair…
INEOS Automotive and BASF’s Coatings division have signed an agreement on a global automotive refinish body and paint development. The partners will commit to a long-term strategic collaboration that enables…
At a recent meet-and-greet where SAMBRA’s (South African Motor Body Repairers Association) outgoing National Director, Jacques Viljoen, was bid farewell and his successor, Marcia Modiba, was welcomed, BodyShop News Africa…
During a hybrid online/in-person meet-and-greet on 27 February, outgoing SAMBRA (South African Motor Body Repairers Association) National Director, Jacques Viljoen, was bid farewell while his successor, Marcia Modiba, was welcomed…
The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) and the Chamber of Crafts Erfurt, also more popularly known as Handwerkskammer Erfurt (HWK Erfurt), last year agreed to collaborate on a 12-month project…
Vishal Premlall, National Director of the Tyre, Equipment, Parts Association (TEPA), says TEPA is working closely with all tyre trading members to ensure that they are registered for waste tyre…
The Automotive Business Council has welcomed the announcement made by the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, during his Annual Budget Speech 2024 to support the transition to electric vehicles (EVs)…
The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) has welcomed the news that H E Wamkele Mene had been reappointed as the Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area…
PPG has announced the launch of the PPG AdjustRite Repair Management tool, the latest feature of the PPG AdjustRite commercial estimating system, which provides enhanced productivity for commercial vehicle repairs.…
Fabien Boschetti, Sales Vice President for Axalta Refinish in Europe, Middle East and Africa, explains why sustainability is good business Sustainability used to be a buzzword that appeared in annual…
A major capacity expansion has been completed at AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings site in Como, Italy, which will help secure supply to customers across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Four…