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AkzoNobel and NIO Win Prestigious Altair Award for Revolutionary EV Battery Coating Technology
Industry
Sep 26, 2025
Staff Writer

AkzoNobel and NIO Win Prestigious Altair Award for Revolutionary EV Battery Coating Technology

One of the automotive industry's most sought-after innovation accolades – the 2025 Altair Enlighten Award – has been secured by AkzoNobel's Powder...

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Solar Power Drives Manufacturing Resilience for Wheel Production and Repair Excellence
Industry
Sep 25, 2025
Staff Writer

Solar Power Drives Manufacturing Resilience for Wheel Production and Repair Excellence

Maxion Wheels, a leading producer and supplier of wheels for passenger and commercial vehicles, has partnered with Terra Firma, a South African...

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VTA Demands Action Following Scholar Transport Tragedy
Industry
Sep 23, 2025
Staff Writer

VTA Demands Action Following Scholar Transport Tragedy

The Vehicle Testing Association (VTA), an affiliate of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), has expressed grave alarm over a devastating...

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Shifting Consumer Patterns in South Africa’s Car Market Highlighted at DealerCon
Industry
Sep 23, 2025
Staff Writer

Shifting Consumer Patterns in South Africa’s Car Market Highlighted at DealerCon

South Africa’s changing car buying landscape came under the spotlight at the inaugural DealerCon, hosted by Cars. co.

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African Trade Lifeline Under Threat as US Deal Expires
Industry
Sep 18, 2025
Staff Writer

African Trade Lifeline Under Threat as US Deal Expires

African manufacturers are making a desperate final push for a temporary extension to America's flagship trade programme with the continent, as a...

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Why SA's Collision Repair Industry Must Embrace Female Talent
Industry
Sep 11, 2025
Staff Writer

Why SA's Collision Repair Industry Must Embrace Female Talent

South Africa's automotive aftermarket sector is grappling with a critical skills shortage that mirrors challenges faced across the globe. Taking...

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Plant Kariega at the heart of Polo’s 50-year celebration
Industry
Sep 10, 2025
Staff Writer

Plant Kariega at the heart of Polo’s 50-year celebration

Volkswagen has marked half a century of the Polo with a dramatic film, “50 Years of Polo: Project Drift,” which puts the spotlight firmly on Plant...

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Despite Success, DEKRA Says More Can be Done for Road Safety
Industry
Sep 4, 2025
Staff Writer

Despite Success, DEKRA Says More Can be Done for Road Safety

Over the past century, road transport has transformed dramatically, with remarkable advances in vehicle technology and traffic safety. Yet DEKRA...

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Chinese Electronics Giant Chooses Morocco for €65 Million Manufacturing Investment
Industry
Sep 3, 2025
Staff Writer

Chinese Electronics Giant Chooses Morocco for €65 Million Manufacturing Investment

Heilongjiang Tianyouwei Electronics Co. has selected Morocco as the location for its latest international expansion, committing €65 million (R1.

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R30 million administrative penalty to be paid
Industry
Aug 29, 2025
Staff Writer

R30 million administrative penalty to be paid

The Competition Commission of South Africa says Wesbank and Toyota Financial Services will pay a R30 million administrative penalty settlement...

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Growing Concern Over Debt Relief Scams in South Africa
Industry
Aug 29, 2025
Staff Writer

Growing Concern Over Debt Relief Scams in South Africa

The National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) has sounded the alarm over a growing scam that could lock consumers into long-term debt review...

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Collison Repairers Faces Stock Dilemma After High Court Ruling
Industry
Aug 26, 2025
Staff Writer

Collison Repairers Faces Stock Dilemma After High Court Ruling

Motor body repairers across South Africa face an unprecedented challenge following a recent High Court ruling that has fundamentally altered their...

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