Editorial Network

News

The definitive pulse of the news sector — curated intelligence from our editorial desk.

Home Latest NewsNews

Speeding Drivers Are More Likely to Handle Their Phones, Study Finds

Industry

Apr 30, 2026

Staff Writer

Speeding Drivers Are More Likely to Handle Their Phones, Study Finds

New research finds drivers who speed are more likely to use phones, increasing crash risk, especially on high-speed roads.

What are SDVs and what do they mean for collision repair?

Software defined vehicles, or SDVs, are vehicles in which software rather than fixed hardware determines how most systems operate. Functions such...

Fuel price shock prompts insurer action to support South Africa’s repairers

South Africa’s motor body repair sector is under growing strain as sharp fuel price increases push operating costs higher, prompting some insurers...

KwaZulu-Natal’s Automotive Momentum looked at

Durban’s Automechanika CEO Breakfast highlighted KZN’s rising automotive role, export growth and EV investment, plus aftermarket development.

We Buy Cars Drives Youth Employment

South Africa’s challenge of youth unemployment remains pressing, but targeted initiatives are beginning to show tangible results. We Buy Cars, in...

BASF Coatings advances sustainable accident repair with TÜV certified carbon assessment

BASF Coatings has strengthened its sustainability offering for the automotive refinish sector by securing TÜV Rheinland certification for the...

How Vehicle Complexity Could be Changing Repair Economics for South African Body Shops

Modern vehicles are no longer defined only by make, model and trim. According to recent research by JD Power, vehicle configuration complexity has...

Women-led Helderberg Workshop Launches Practical Training Hub to Nurture Future Mechanics

A women-led automotive workshop in Somerset West is taking a bold step to help address South Africa’s growing skills shortage by turning its...

Locally produced VW Polo for export reached 500 000 mark

Volkswagen Group Africa has marked a landmark achievement with the production of its 500,000th Polo for export. The milestone car, finished in...

Motor Mech Arrives in the Free State, Showcasing the Future of South African Automotive Talent

The Motor Industry Workshop Association’s Motor Mech competition will make its first appearance in the Free State on 1 May, hosted at Martie Du...

Complexity Compounds as Auto Claims Grow More Severe

The newly released Crash Course 2026 report from CCC Intelligent Solutions paints a picture of an auto insurance landscape under increasing...

Strong After Sales Support Drives Jetour’s Momentum in South Africa

Jetour identified after sales service and dependable parts supply as critical success factors well before entering the South African market in...

Read Article

Page 1 / 48