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Motor Body Repair Industry Warns Against Quick Cash Insurance Settlements
Industry
Oct 17, 2025
Staff Writer

Motor Body Repair Industry Warns Against Quick Cash Insurance Settlements

SAMBRA warns motorists that accepting quick cash insurance settlements can risk safety, reduce resale value, and lead to hidden financial costs.

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Building a Stronger Repair and Supply Chain Through Collaboration
Industry
Oct 17, 2025
Staff Writer

Building a Stronger Repair and Supply Chain Through Collaboration

Toyota South Africa Motors boosts local supply chain with the 2025 Durban Automotive Cluster SME Accelerator, empowering black-owned SMEs.

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BASF Coatings Enters New Chapter with Carlyle Acquisition
Industry
Oct 10, 2025
Staff Writer

BASF Coatings Enters New Chapter with Carlyle Acquisition

In a significant development for the automotive refinish industry, BASF has announced a binding agreement with global investment firm Carlyle to...

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Changan Strengthens After-Sales Network with New National Parts Hub
Industry
Oct 10, 2025
Staff Writer

Changan Strengthens After-Sales Network with New National Parts Hub

Changan South Africa envisaged the enhanced service to its dealers and the repair network through the opening of a dedicated parts warehouse in...

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How the EV Wave Opens New Opportunities for Repairers
Industry
Oct 10, 2025
Staff Writer

How the EV Wave Opens New Opportunities for Repairers

South Africa’s gradual shift towards electric mobility is not only changing how motorists power their vehicles but also how the wider automotive...

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Auto Week Signals Strategic Reset for SA Carmakers
Industry
Oct 8, 2025
Staff Writer

Auto Week Signals Strategic Reset for SA Carmakers

At the 2025 South African Auto Week in Gqeberha, the country’s automotive industry presented a united front of resilience and cautious optimism...

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Carlyle Emerges as Frontrunner in BASF Coatings Acquisition
Industry
Oct 8, 2025
Staff Writer

Carlyle Emerges as Frontrunner in BASF Coatings Acquisition

Private equity firm Carlyle is leading the race to acquire the coatings business of German chemicals manufacturer BASF, according to a source...

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Würth to Join Plasnomic Alliance in Push for Sustainable Plastic Repair Standards
Industry
Oct 7, 2025
Staff Writer

Würth to Join Plasnomic Alliance in Push for Sustainable Plastic Repair Standards

The Würth Group, one of the world's most respected leaders in the automotive aftermarket, welcomed Plasnomic to its global headquarters in Germany...

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South Africa's Dangerous Roads: A Boon for Auto Repair Industry
Industry
Oct 7, 2025
Staff Writer

South Africa's Dangerous Roads: A Boon for Auto Repair Industry

South Africa ranks as the fourth riskiest country to drive in, according to the World's Best Drivers Index 2025, a study by Compare the Market...

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Brazilian Trade Delegates Learn About SA's Growing Aftermarket Sector
Industry
Oct 3, 2025
Staff Writer

Brazilian Trade Delegates Learn About SA's Growing Aftermarket Sector

The South African automotive aftermarket presents substantial opportunities for international suppliers, according to TEPA Chairman Johann van de...

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Industry leaders urged to unite in protecting South Africa's collision repair sector
Industry
Sep 30, 2025
Staff Writer

Industry leaders urged to unite in protecting South Africa's collision repair sector

The South African Motor Body Repairers' Association (SAMBRA), operating under the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), has issued an urgent...

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CHARGE Showcases the Future of Clean Transport
Industry
Sep 30, 2025
Staff Writer

CHARGE Showcases the Future of Clean Transport

The Naamsa New Energy Vehicle Road Trip 2025 made a key stop at Zero Carbon Charge’s flagship charging station, highlighting the future of clean...

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