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Green and Grey Reshape Car Colour Trends for 2025 says BASF Colour Report
Industry
Jan 21, 2026
Staff Writer

Green and Grey Reshape Car Colour Trends for 2025 says BASF Colour Report

BASF’s 2025 Colour Report shows a shift to expressive, nature-inspired automotive colours, with green leading and traditional shades declining.

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Vehicle Safety Shouldn’t Die on the Altar of Affordability, says U.S. Expert
Industry
Jan 21, 2026
Staff Writer

Vehicle Safety Shouldn’t Die on the Altar of Affordability, says U.S. Expert

In his article Sacrificing Safety Is Not the Way to Make Cars Affordable, David Harkey, president of the Insurance Institute for Highway...

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South Africa’s Motor Repair Sector Gears Up for a New Era of AI
Industry
Jan 21, 2026
Staff Writer

South Africa’s Motor Repair Sector Gears Up for a New Era of AI

South Africa’s automotive repair sector is undergoing a profound transformation, fuelled not only by the rapid rise of electric and hybrid...

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Sherwin-Williams Showcases Transformative Craftsmanship in New Refinish Campaign
Products
Jan 20, 2026
Staff Writer

Sherwin-Williams Showcases Transformative Craftsmanship in New Refinish Campaign

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes unveils a new campaign showing how expert technique, precise colour and systems can transform any vehicle.

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Dakar 2026 A Stern Test for South African Stars
Motoring
Jan 20, 2026
Staff Writer

Dakar 2026 A Stern Test for South African Stars

The deserts of Saudi Arabia once again set the scene for an epic battle of endurance as the 2026 Dakar Rally unfolded from 3 to 17 January...

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AA speaks out on Grand i10’s crash test results
Motoring
Jan 16, 2026
Staff Writer

AA speaks out on Grand i10’s crash test results

The Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) has moved to clarify its position within the Global NCAP Safer Cars for Africa programme following...

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Morocco Emerges as Africa’s Leading Automotive Producer
Africa News
Jan 16, 2026
Staff Writer

Morocco Emerges as Africa’s Leading Automotive Producer

In 2025, Morocco reached a landmark achievement by becoming Africa’s largest vehicle manufacturer, overtaking South Africa for the first time...

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Why an Automotive Trade Could Be the Smartest Move for South Africa’s Matrics
Training
Jan 16, 2026
Staff Writer

Why an Automotive Trade Could Be the Smartest Move for South Africa’s Matrics

As thousands of matrics across South Africa receive their 2025 results, many are confronted with a defining question: what comes next? Although...

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SAMBRA specialists dispel common motor body repair myths – and reveal what your MBR wishes you understood
Industry
Jan 16, 2026
Staff Writer

SAMBRA specialists dispel common motor body repair myths – and reveal what your MBR wishes you understood

SAMBRA specialists dispel common motor body repair myths – and reveal what your MBR wishes you understood

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Axalta Unveils ‘Solar Boost’ as 2026 Automotive Colour of the Year
Products
Jan 16, 2026
Staff Writer

Axalta Unveils ‘Solar Boost’ as 2026 Automotive Colour of the Year

Axalta Coating Systems has revealed its 2026 Automotive Colour of the Year: Solar Boost. This striking orange hue, enriched with subtle...

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From Petrol to Plug In: Making Sense of Today’s Vehicle Technologies
Motoring
Jan 16, 2026
Staff Writer

From Petrol to Plug In: Making Sense of Today’s Vehicle Technologies

While petrol and diesel engines continue to dominate many markets, the rise of New Energy Vehicles (NEV) is reshaping the automotive landscape...

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Mazda Unveils Striking Navy Blue Mica for CX-5 and Beyond
Motoring
Jan 14, 2026
Staff Writer

Mazda Unveils Striking Navy Blue Mica for CX-5 and Beyond

Mazda Motor Corporation has introduced a bold new body colour, Navy Blue Mica, set to make its debut on the all-new CX-5 before being rolled out...

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