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Ford’s renewed focus on experienced engineers demonstrates that lasting quality improvements depend on combining artificial intelligence with decades of practical manufacturing expertise.
Plasnomics is expanding its repair-first strategy with a new Plastic Repair Excellence Centre in the United States, aiming to create a global model for sustainable automotive plastic repair and industry collaboration.
SAMBRA is calling on insurers to introduce more consistent fuel relief measures, warning that rising operating costs continue to place significant pressure on South Africa's motor body repair industry.
3M's Cubitron II and Cubitron 3 abrasive systems are designed to help collision repair workshops improve productivity, achieve consistent finishes and reduce sanding and grinding time across a range of repair applications.
Safety experts and medical researchers are warning motorists to avoid decorative steering wheel accessories after multiple incidents showed they can cause devastating injuries when airbags deploy.
South Africa's first dedicated AutoGas Workshop will bring together industry stakeholders, technical professionals and fleet operators to explore the opportunities and challenges of LPG as a cleaner transport fuel.
South Africa’s vehicle repair sector is facing increasing complexity as advanced driver assistance systems and digital technologies become standard across the car parc, reshaping workshop requirements and repair processes.
New European Union legislation will reshape how vehicles are designed, recycled and managed at the end of their life, placing greater responsibility on manufacturers while boosting the use of recycled materials.
Hyundai Automotive South Africa assembly technician Kwanele Sibisi has contributed to the production of more than 2,000 commercial vehicles, demonstrating the skill and dedication required in modern vehicle manufacturing.
PPG is expanding its investment in vocational education by extending its partnership with WorldSkills Europe, helping develop future automotive refinishing professionals through international skills competitions and training initiatives.
Indian electric vehicle manufacturer EKA Mobility is expanding into Africa with a broad portfolio of electric transport solutions, focusing on localisation, partnerships and long-term sustainability across diverse markets.
A Florida jury has awarded more than $600 million to the family of a young mother killed by a counterfeit airbag, drawing renewed attention to the dangers posed by fake vehicle safety components entering the repair market.