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Technology Bundles Deliver Major Safety Gains, New Analysis Shows
Motoring
Mar 31, 2026
Staff Writer

Technology Bundles Deliver Major Safety Gains, New Analysis Shows

A growing body of evidence suggests that modern driver assistance technologies are significantly reducing road crashes, and new research into...

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PPG Announces Major Global Investment in Skilled Trades Education
News
Mar 27, 2026
Staff Writer

PPG Announces Major Global Investment in Skilled Trades Education

PPG, together with the PPG Foundation, has unveiled a significant global commitment of 10 million dollars (R170 million) to be invested through to...

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How Ford’s Shift to Megacasting Could Influence Vehicle Repair Costs
Motoring
Mar 24, 2026
Staff Writer

How Ford’s Shift to Megacasting Could Influence Vehicle Repair Costs

Ford Motor Company is planning to replace complex assemblies with giant, single-piece aluminium castings for its upcoming electric pickup. The...

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Workplace Experience Emerges as Key Factor in Boosting Learner Employability
Training
Mar 24, 2026
Staff Writer

Workplace Experience Emerges as Key Factor in Boosting Learner Employability

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation has renewed its call for stronger workplace-based training, emphasising that hands on experience remains...

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East London Mother and Son Build Their Careers in the Automotive Trade
Training
Mar 23, 2026
Staff Writer

East London Mother and Son Build Their Careers in the Automotive Trade

For most parents, watching their children pursue education and careers is a source of great pride. For Zimkhita Dlakiya of East London, that...

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Rising Vehicle Write-Offs Spark Call for Wider Industry Safeguards
Industry
Mar 23, 2026
Staff Writer

Rising Vehicle Write-Offs Spark Call for Wider Industry Safeguards

The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA) has warned that the increasing number of vehicle write-offs is placing the automotive...

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US bill targets access to car data as support stays high
News
Mar 20, 2026
Staff Writer

US bill targets access to car data as support stays high

Americans appear strongly aligned on one consumer issue: the ability to choose where their vehicles are serviced. A nationwide survey commissioned...

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New Findings on Hit-and-run Crashes Released by U.S. Groups
Industry
Mar 19, 2026
Staff Writer

New Findings on Hit-and-run Crashes Released by U.S. Groups

Hit-and-run crashes have been rising across the United States since 2010, but the trend accelerated sharply in the pandemic era. More than 900,000...

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Skilled Trades Stay Off AI’s Front Line, says Anthropic
Industry
Mar 19, 2026
Staff Writer

Skilled Trades Stay Off AI’s Front Line, says Anthropic

Workers in skilled trades, including repair-focused occupations, remain among those least exposed to artificial intelligence, according to new...

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Black Cars on the Rise: Global Trend Reflected in South Africa
Industry
Mar 18, 2026
Staff Writer

Black Cars on the Rise: Global Trend Reflected in South Africa

Black cars are becoming increasingly popular both internationally and locally, with South African buyers now mirroring global colour preferences...

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Motoring Mavericks inspires new generation of auto leaders
Industry
Mar 17, 2026
Staff Writer

Motoring Mavericks inspires new generation of auto leaders

The National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) has unveiled Motoring Mavericks , a campaign designed to help young South Africans see car...

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New AI System Could Revolutionise Detection of Impaired Drivers
Industry
Mar 17, 2026
Staff Writer

New AI System Could Revolutionise Detection of Impaired Drivers

A team of researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) has unveiled an innovative artificial intelligence system capable of identifying dangerous...

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