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SAMBRA Eastern Cape will host its second panel beating and spray-painting skills competition of 2026, giving learners an opportunity to showcase their technical abilities while gaining valuable industry exposure.
As South Africa observes TVET Month, the automotive sector faces a growing skills challenge. While apprenticeship enrolment is increasing, the number of qualified artisans continues to decline, highlighting the need for stronger collaboration between colleges, employers and industry stakeholders.
Former MIWA Junior Motor Mech Competition winner Tashne Wait will return to the RMI Motor Mech & Alles-op-Wiele Show in Kariega as a judge and mentor, encouraging learners to pursue careers in the automotive industry.
BodyShop News Africa's Student Journalist Program returns to Automechanika Johannesburg 2026 with the support of Sherwin-Williams, giving aspiring journalists hands-on experience covering one of Africa’s leading automotive aftermarket events.
Surventis will showcase its vision for the future of automotive refinish at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, highlighting how connected coatings, digital tools, consultancy and automation can help body shops improve productivity, profitability and sustainability.
Automechanika Frankfurt's Innovation Awards have attracted a record 185 entries for 2026, with 47 finalists shortlisted across ten categories highlighting the latest advances in the global automotive aftermarket.
South Africa's first dedicated AutoGas Workshop will bring together industry stakeholders, technical professionals and fleet operators to explore the opportunities and challenges of LPG as a cleaner transport fuel.
Hella outlines how distributors and workshops can adapt to ageing vehicles, EV growth and evolving aftermarket demands in South Africa.
South Africa’s ageing vehicle parc, rising Chinese brands and digital consumers are transforming aftermarket opportunities and challenges.
Automechanika Riyadh 2027 moves to a larger venue as Saudi Arabia’s booming automotive aftermarket accelerates under Vision 2030.
Gqeberha hosted the first Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast, spotlighting South Africa’s automotive industry challenges and growth.
Industry leaders call for collaboration to tackle skills shortages, tech shifts, and global pressures shaping South Africa’s automotive future.