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Surventis has officially launched as an independent company, marking the completion of its carve-out from BASF and positioning the former BASF Coatings business as a major global player in automotive coatings and surface treatment.
The City of Johannesburg is preparing to bring the Alexandra Automotive Hub into operation, creating a platform for township enterprise development, technical skills training and wider participation in the automotive value chain.
Plasnomics will open its first Plastic Repair Excellence Centre in Dallas, Texas, as the company develops a global repair-first model for automotive plastics, although there are currently no plans for a similar facility in South Africa.
SAMBRA is calling on insurers to introduce more consistent fuel relief measures, warning that rising operating costs continue to place significant pressure on South Africa's motor body repair industry.
South Africa’s vehicle repair sector is facing increasing complexity as advanced driver assistance systems and digital technologies become standard across the car parc, reshaping workshop requirements and repair processes.
The European Parliament has approved new circular economy regulations that will require vehicle manufacturers to improve recyclability, increase recycled material use and strengthen end-of-life vehicle responsibility.
A Florida jury has awarded more than $600 million to the family of a young mother killed by a counterfeit airbag, drawing renewed attention to the dangers posed by fake vehicle safety components entering the repair market.
A Botswana competition case could influence insurer-repairer relationships and reshape vehicle repair markets across Southern Africa.
BASF Coatings appoints Steve Arndt as Senior VP of Global Automotive Refinish Coatings, succeeding Chris Titmarsh in July 2026.
Mahle says the future of mobility will rely on diverse technologies, with efficiency, adaptability and regional needs driving adoption.
Parliaments SCOPA moves to pursue charges against former RAF CEO Collins Letsoalo over summons breach amid renewed call for accountability and reform
South Africa’s automotive industry shows strong regional clustering, with production in coastal provinces and sales led by Gauteng demand., Master