Industry
May 26, 2025
Staff WriterReport says BEVs most expensive to repair
Battery electric vehicles continue to have the highest claims severity in the US compared to other vehicle types, according to Mitchell’s...
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May 23, 2025
Staff WriterFirst-Ever Bolt Accelerator Program Awards Held in South Africa
South Africa hosted its first Bolt Accelerator Program (BAP) Awards this morning at the Garden Venue Hotel in Johannesburg, marking a significant...
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Training
May 21, 2025
Staff WriterMIWA short skills training gains momentum
The Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), an association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), is making bold strides with its new short skills training programme, aimed at building practical capabilities across the sector, especially in small and medium-sized workshops.
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Industry
May 21, 2025
Staff WriterSherwin-Williams Collision Core™ Suite transforms collision repair operations
Sherwin-Williams' Collision Core™ Suite is an innovative, cloud-based platform designed to streamline and enhance the operations of collision repair centers.
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Industry
May 21, 2025
Staff WriterGlasurit celebrates 100 years of “Rudi” the scarlet macaw
In 2025, Glasurit, a premium automotive refinishing brand under BASF Coatings, commemorates the centennial of its emblematic scarlet macaw...
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Motoring
May 20, 2025
Staff WriterJaecoo J7 PHEV Achieves 5-Star Safety Rating
ANCAP has awarded a five-star safety rating to plug-in hybrid variants of the Jaecoo J7 small SUV, based on testing of left-hand drive models by...
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Industry
May 15, 2025
Staff WriterThe Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association calls for broader Right to Repair action
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association(AAAA) has welcomed the reappointment of the Hon Dr Andrew Leigh as Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury, calling it a strong signal that the Albanese Government will continue its leadership on Right to Repair reform.
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Events
May 13, 2025
Staff WriterMotor Mech 2025 launches with exciting new additions and a strong focus on future talent
The Motor Industry Workshop Association(MIWA) has announced the official launch of the 2025 Motor Mech season. The first show takes place on 21...
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Products
May 13, 2025
Staff WriterAkzoNobel working with BASF to lower carbon footprint of high-volume paint products
AkzoNobel is purchasing significantly reduced carbon footprint raw materials from BASF for its decorative paints production in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), demonstrating the shared commitment of both companies to drive down Scope 3 emissions.
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Events
May 12, 2025
Staff WriterFirst leg of Automechanika Sub-Saharan Roadshow concluded
The first leg of the Automechanika Johannesburg Sub-Saharan Africa Roadshow was concluded at an information session in Gaborone, Botswana on 9...
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Industry
May 7, 2025
Staff WriterEnsuring sustainability in motor body repairs
The South African Motor body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), a constituent association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation, is concerned about the dilution of business sustainability as a result of the slow erosion of margins and transfer of costs to repairers from certain short term motor insurer business partners, particularly when it comes to paint prices.
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Industry
May 6, 2025
Staff WriterSAMBRA appoints new Area Representative for the Free State and Northern Cape
The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA) announced the appointment of Hilton van Breda as the new Area Representative for the...
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