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KwaZulu-Natal’s Automotive Momentum looked at
Industry
Apr 21, 2026
Staff Writer

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.

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We Buy Cars Drives Youth Employment
Training
Apr 21, 2026
Staff Writer

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...

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BASF Coatings advances sustainable accident repair with TÜV certified carbon assessment
Industry
Apr 16, 2026
Staff Writer

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...

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How Vehicle Complexity Could be Changing Repair Economics for South African Body Shops
Industry
Apr 14, 2026
Staff Writer

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...

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Women-led Helderberg Workshop Launches Practical Training Hub to Nurture Future Mechanics
Training
Apr 13, 2026
Staff Writer

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...

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Locally produced VW Polo for export reached 500 000 mark
News
Apr 10, 2026
Staff Writer

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...

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Motor Mech Arrives in the Free State, Showcasing the Future of South African Automotive Talent
Training
Apr 9, 2026
Staff Writer

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...

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Complexity Compounds as Auto Claims Grow More Severe
Industry
Apr 9, 2026
Staff Writer

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...

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Strong After Sales Support Drives Jetour’s Momentum in South Africa
Industry
Apr 8, 2026
Staff Writer

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...

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Plasnomic Moves to Set Global Benchmark for Automotive Plastic Repair
International news
Apr 7, 2026
Staff Writer

Plasnomic Moves to Set Global Benchmark for Automotive Plastic Repair

Plasnomic has taken a decisive step toward redefining automotive plastic repair by launching what it describes as the industry’s first...

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Striking Hino 700 Tow Truck Expands KZN Towing Fleet
Industry
Apr 1, 2026
Staff Writer

Striking Hino 700 Tow Truck Expands KZN Towing Fleet

Namesh Govender has strengthened his KwaZulu-Natal towing operation with the introduction of the region’s first 65-tonne Hino 700 Series tow...

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BASF Coatings Names Jens Luehring as Incoming CEO Ahead of Carlyle Transaction
Industry
Mar 31, 2026
Staff Writer

BASF Coatings Names Jens Luehring as Incoming CEO Ahead of Carlyle Transaction

Kia is set to deepen its presence in the light commercial vehicle sector with a confident return to the Commercial Vehicle Show, bringing a...

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