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The Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA) believes improved vehicle roadworthiness, ongoing technician training and stronger industry collaboration are key to reducing road accidents and improving safety during Transport Month.
With diesel prices placing growing pressure on transport operators, Truck Test 2026 will provide independent real-world data on fuel efficiency, productivity and performance across some of South Africa's leading heavy-duty truck brands.
The Kinsey Report is set to return after a two-year hiatus, introducing a revised methodology and category-based vehicle comparisons to provide South African motorists with more accurate insights into ownership, maintenance and repair costs.
From taking over her late father's workshop to leading an AutoGas conversion business, Andrea Bogner-Botha is championing skills development and alternative fuel innovation in South Africa's automotive aftermarket sector.
End-to-End AI is transforming Advanced Driver Assistance Systems from a hardware-driven competition into a software and data-driven race, where continuous learning, validation, and deployment capabilities determine long-term success.
Africa’s growing dependence on imported used vehicles is creating significant end-of-life vehicle challenges, but it also presents a major opportunity to build a formal automotive recycling industry that can create jobs, recover valuable materials, improve road safety, and support circular economic growth.
Modern vehicle repairs are becoming more expensive due to advanced driver assistance technologies and increasing vehicle complexity, but these same systems are helping prevent crashes and reducing overall insurance losses.
A Spider-Man promotion displayed on BMW infotainment screens via an over-the-air update has reignited debate about digital ownership, privacy and the growing power carmakers have over connected vehicles after they are sold.
Ford is reinforcing the importance of comprehensive seatbelt and advanced driver assistance system inspections following collision repairs, with its latest OnTarget newsletter highlighting the procedures repairers need to follow to restore vehicles to their original safety performance.
Challenger Lifts has unveiled a new mobile Adapter Cart designed to keep lift accessories organised and within easy reach, helping workshops improve productivity and streamline daily operations.
Toyota is expanding its Factory Upgrade programme in Japan, allowing owners of selected older Toyota, Lexus and GR models to retrofit modern technology using genuine factory-approved parts.
Walk into almost any hardware store or browse online for DIY equipment and you'll likely come across a range of bright pink drills, screwdrivers and toolkits.