Events
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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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Automechanika Johannesburg 2023 lives up to sterling reputation
The eighth Automechanika Johannesburg took place from 5 to 7 September at the Johannesburg Expo Center. As with its previous incarnations and that of its global counterparts, it did not…
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Automechanika Johannesburg – Entries now open for 2023 Innovation Awards
The countdown to the eighth Automechanika Johannesburg has begun and with four months to go before the official opening of the event on 5 September 2023, entries for the coveted…
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Entries now open for 2023 Innovation Awards
The countdown to the eighth Automechanika Johannesburg has begun. With four months to go before the official opening on 5 September 2023, entries for the coveted Innovation Awards are now…
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Body repair industry can’t ignore auto retail expert’s insights
At the recently held National Automobile Dealers Association (Nada) 2023 Conference, Australian auto retail expert, David Lowrie, highlighted the drivers of change in the automotive industry. Although speaking to members…
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SAMBRA celebrates cream of the industry
SAMBRA celebrates cream of the industry The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA) jointly hosted its Awards Ceremony with Lightstone at Radisson Blu on 23 March, honouring top vehicle…
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Stellar line-up of auto events for 2023
South African auto industry stakeholders can look forward to a compact schedule of highly focused events over a time span of two weeks in August/September.
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Excitement mounts for African Auto Show in 2023
Stakeholders believe the hosting of the African Automotive Show as part of the 3rd Intra African Trade Fair (IATF2023), will be a considerable boost to regional integration as countries prepare…
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Study Finds Blend Time Is Greater Than Full Refinish
In the first study of its kind, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) asked five major North American refinishing companies to participate in a comparative analysis to determine if…
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R-M Wins At SAMBRA 2022 Industry Awards
R-M distributor RSB Auto and Industrial came out on top at this year’s industry awards ceremony hosted by the South African Motor Body Repairers Association (SAMBRA) and Lightstone. RSB Auto…
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International Exhibitors And Visitors Drawn To Equip Auto Paris 2022
The organiser of Equip Auto Paris 2022 has declared the event a success after 78,280 trade visitors and nearly 1000 companies, 45 per cent of which were new exhibitors, attended…