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VW Mexico launches first fully electric paint shop

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Feb 28, 2025

Staff Writer

VW Mexico launches first fully electric paint shop

Volkswagen de México has launched the automotive industry’s first fully electric paint shop at its Puebla plant, eliminating natural gas use and...

AkzoNobel Launches AutoWave Optima High Efficiency Waterborne Base Coat

AkzoNobel has developed a “new generation” waterborne base coat for vehicle repair, calling it Autowave Optima. The company says it can...

Proposed tariffs could adversely affect the price of OEM parts

The proposed tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China are concerning across the world, as they could lead to higher prices for American...

AAAM Appoints New CEO

The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) announced the appointment of Victoria Backhaus-Jerling as Chief Executive Officer...

Threat of AGOA expulsion poses bumpy ride ahead for tyre and component sector

With economists warning that AGOA’s duty-free access to the U. S. S. market could potentially be on the chopping block, South Africa’s tyre...

TEPA welcomes Kugen Pather as new Associational Representative for Coastal region

The Tyre Equipment and Parts Association (TEPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kugen Pather as the new Associational Representative...

Pressure continues to legislate for vehicle history transparency

The South African automotive sector is renewing its call for a transformative change: a fully transparent, cradle-to-grave vehicle history system...

Axalta Announces Launch of Innovative Axalta Fellows Forum

Axalta Coating Systems recently unveiled the visionary, transformative Axalta Fellows Forum. This elite global network of distinguished Fellows...

Axalta wins BIG Innovation Award for revolutionary EV product

Axalta Coating Systems announced that its Voltatex® 8537PF won the 2025 BIG Innovation Award presented by the Business Intelligence Group (BIG)...

GM in hot water in US over customer info misuse

The US Federal Trade Commission has issued a proposed order settling action against General Motors and its subsidiary OnStar over allegations of...

JLR invests £65m in sustainable expansion of luxury paint operations

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is investing £65m in sustainably expanding its special paint facilities globally to meet growing demand for personalised...

Toyota Camry Revealed As ANCAP’s Safest Car Of 2024

The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has named the Toyota Camry as its top safety performer of 2024, finishing ahead of the Mazda...

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