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Hyundai Motor and Kia are using advanced digital measuring technology to improve the quality, comfort and durability of their vehicles before they reach customers.
Automechanika Frankfurt's Innovation Awards have attracted a record 185 entries for 2026, with 47 finalists shortlisted across ten categories highlighting the latest advances in the global automotive aftermarket.
SAMBRA says repairability should become a key consideration for South African motorists as increasingly advanced vehicle technology continues to influence the long-term cost of vehicle ownership.
MIWA is urging South African motorists to verify online engine and gearbox suppliers carefully after fraudsters created convincing fake businesses that have cost buyers thousands of rand.
BMW and MINI have issued updated repair guidance stressing that original equipment windshields and headlamps are essential for maintaining ADAS performance, software compatibility and vehicle safety.
AkzoNobel has reached its 2030 operational carbon emissions reduction target four years ahead of schedule, marking a major milestone in its journey towards carbon neutrality by 2050.
New European Union safety regulations require all newly registered passenger cars and vans to include driver distraction warning systems, introducing technology aimed at improving road safety while placing strong emphasis on driver privacy.
South Africa’s Special Economic Zones programme has generated R14.8 billion in revenue and supported the creation of more than 30,000 jobs, according to Deputy President Paul Mashatile.
A new analysis by Allstate found that U.S. drivers are involved in a collision on average once every 10.86 years, with crash risk varying significantly between American cities.
Gauteng has relaunched the Gauteng Automotive Learning Centre as the Manufacturing Centre of Excellence to prepare workers for the future of advanced manufacturing and New Energy Vehicle technologies.
Toyota’s latest Hilux investment signals renewed confidence in South African manufacturing, strengthening local production, suppliers and long-term industrial competitiveness.