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Strong Start for South Africa’s Car Market
Motoring
Feb 3, 2026
Staff Writer

Strong Start for South Africa’s Car Market

South Africa’s new car market has entered 2026 with resilience, recording solid growth in January despite economic uncertainty. The latest figures...

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SVI Engineering’s ‘Transformer’ Videos Showcase Ultimate Technology Transfer
Motoring
Feb 3, 2026
Staff Writer

SVI Engineering’s ‘Transformer’ Videos Showcase Ultimate Technology Transfer

SVI Engineering, South Africa’s leading manufacturer of armoured products, has unveiled a dramatic series of Transformer-inspired videos across...

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Building a Future - How Dealerships Open Doors for School Leavers
Industry
Feb 3, 2026
Staff Writer

Building a Future - How Dealerships Open Doors for School Leavers

The automotive retail industry presents a wealth of opportunities for young South Africans entering the workforce straight from school, offering...

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New Industry Code Aims to Strengthen Safety of Modified Vehicles’ ADAS Systems
News
Feb 2, 2026
Staff Writer

New Industry Code Aims to Strengthen Safety of Modified Vehicles’ ADAS Systems

AAAA introduces a code ensuring Advanced Emergency Braking and ADAS remain safe and compliant after common vehicle modifications

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CES 2026 Highlights New Collision Repair and Safety Technologies
Products
Feb 2, 2026
Staff Writer

CES 2026 Highlights New Collision Repair and Safety Technologies

While the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is best known for consumer gadgets, CES 2026 in Las Vegas underscored how rapidly automotive technology...

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How Autonomous Robots Are Redefining Efficiency in Modern Car Plants
Industry
Feb 2, 2026
Staff Writer

How Autonomous Robots Are Redefining Efficiency in Modern Car Plants

In a vast bakkie (pickup truck) plant on the outskirts of Detroit in the United States (US), a towering robot is now handling a job that once...

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EU Moves Toward Stronger Rules for End of Life Vehicles in Drive for Circular Automotive Economy
Industry
Jan 29, 2026
Staff Writer

EU Moves Toward Stronger Rules for End of Life Vehicles in Drive for Circular Automotive Economy

The European Union (EU) is set to introduce significantly strengthened rules governing how vehicles are designed, built and dismantled after...

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Motus Says Incentive Re alignment Prevents Further Retrenchments
Industry
Jan 29, 2026
Staff Writer

Motus Says Incentive Re alignment Prevents Further Retrenchments

Motus says changes to incentives and company car benefits aim to protect jobs, cut costs and avoid retrenchments amid talks with MISA.

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VIDEO: U.S. Institute Introduces New Test to Measure Effectiveness of Seat and Head Restraints
Motoring
Jan 29, 2026
Staff Writer

VIDEO: U.S. Institute Introduces New Test to Measure Effectiveness of Seat and Head Restraints

New IIHS rear-impact test ranks small SUVs on whiplash prevention. Audi Q3, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Subaru Forester lead; Bronco Sport, Tucson lag.

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Safety Concerns Emerge Over Toyota Corolla Cross Design
Motoring
Jan 29, 2026
Staff Writer

Safety Concerns Emerge Over Toyota Corolla Cross Design

Crash tests reveal structural and airbag concerns in the Toyota Corolla Cross, sparking calls for consistent safety standards across African markets.

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Brand diversification is reshaping South Africa’s motor body repair sector — and the system is struggling to keep up
Industry
Jan 28, 2026
Staff Writer

Brand diversification is reshaping South Africa’s motor body repair sector — and the system is struggling to keep up

Brand diversification is reshaping South Africa’s motor body repair sector — and the system is struggling to keep up

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Mercedes-Benz Reimagines the Road to a Low-Impact Automotive Future with Tomorrow XX
Motoring
Jan 28, 2026
Staff Writer

Mercedes-Benz Reimagines the Road to a Low-Impact Automotive Future with Tomorrow XX

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its Tomorrow XX programme, signalling a decisive shift in how the company plans to reduce the environmental burden of...

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