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Motor Industry Giants Back East London Skills School
Industry
Jul 13, 2025
Staff Writer

Motor Industry Giants Back East London Skills School

A struggling East London technical school without government funding has secured backing from major motor industry bodies. The South African Motor...

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COVID-19 Pandemic Fuelled Rise in Impaired Driver Deaths
Industry
Jul 13, 2025
Staff Writer

COVID-19 Pandemic Fuelled Rise in Impaired Driver Deaths

Mental health crisis and reduced policing during COVID-19 contributed to a surge in drink-driving fatalities, new research reveals.

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Digital consumer behaviour in automotive purchasing
Industry
Jul 13, 2025
Staff Writer

Digital consumer behaviour in automotive purchasing

Digital transformation metrics reveal significant shifts in automotive consumer behaviour, with social media platforms becoming primary research...

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NADA and Absa Formalise Strategic Partnership to Transform South African Automotive Dealership Sector
Industry
Jul 8, 2025
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NADA and Absa Formalise Strategic Partnership to Transform South African Automotive Dealership Sector

The National Automobile Dealers' Association (NADA) and Absa Bank Limited have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to strengthen South...

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AkzoNobel to sell AkzoNobel India to JSW Group
Industry
Jul 2, 2025
Staff Writer

AkzoNobel to sell AkzoNobel India to JSW Group

Akzo Nobel N. V. V. has signed an agreement to sell its shareholding in Akzo Nobel India Limited (ANIL) to the JSW Group, one of India’s leading...

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Japanese auto parts giant Marelli declares bankruptcy amid tariff pressures
Industry
Jun 24, 2025
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Japanese auto parts giant Marelli declares bankruptcy amid tariff pressures

Marelli Holdings Co. , the Japanese automotive parts supplier, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States on June 11, 2025...

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US Report: 2024 crash claim frequency remained flat
Industry
Jun 24, 2025
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US Report: 2024 crash claim frequency remained flat

LexisNexis’ Risk Solutions US Auto Insurance Trends Report reveals that crash claim frequency remained relatively flat during 2024. Claims...

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South Africa strengthens global ties at CITA International Conference 2025
Industry
Jun 20, 2025
Staff Writer

South Africa strengthens global ties at CITA International Conference 2025

The Vehicle Testing Association (VTA) of South Africa, a constituent association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), reaffirmed its...

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BASF Coatings signs strategic partnership agreement with Toyota Motor Europe to develop its Body&Paint program
Industry
Jun 17, 2025
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BASF Coatings signs strategic partnership agreement with Toyota Motor Europe to develop its Body&Paint program

BASF Coatings and Toyota Motor Europe have signed an agreement to develop the Toyota Body&Paint program for Europe, building the foundation for a...

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HALO gets down to the nitty-gritty of industry issues that count
Industry
Jun 10, 2025
Staff Writer

HALO gets down to the nitty-gritty of industry issues that count

Since 2024, a new kid on the block, HALO, has been adding its expertise in the fight for the interests of the motor body repairer (MBR) industry...

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Goodyear to shut down South African manufacturing operations, 900 jobs at risk
Industry
Jun 10, 2025
Staff Writer

Goodyear to shut down South African manufacturing operations, 900 jobs at risk

The American tyre giant Goodyear has announced plans to cease manufacturing operations at its Kariega facility in the Eastern Cape, potentially...

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Unnamed sources claim BASF is selling coating division
Industry
Jun 2, 2025
Staff Writer

Unnamed sources claim BASF is selling coating division

BASF has initiated the sale of its coatings division, a process that could value the unit at approximately €6 billion, according to a report by...

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