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SAMBRA comments on New VIN-Lookup website
Amidst growing pressure, the South African Insurance Association (SAIA) launched a new VIN-Lookup website with Code 3 (rebuilt), Code 3A (spare parts only) and code 4 (scrap- permanently demolished vehicles)…
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Township Automotive Hubs a success but challenges continue
On the first day of Automechanika Johannesburg early in September, Andile Africa, CEO of Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC), reported to attendees at a CEO breakfast on the current state…
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Government and industry stakeholders give thumbs up to launch of Blow the Whistle Compliance Forum
Almost 200 industry stakeholders, with senior representatives from the Department of Trade Industry and Competition (dtic) and the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) gathered at Automechanika in September for…
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Standox introduces a new 1K-Allround Primer Surfacer
Standox has introduced a new 1K-Allround Primer Surfacer U3080S as an aerosol, which shortens the repair process considerably as one full repair step is eliminated. During preparation, small sand-throughs are…
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Axalta Moves Closer To Achieving 2030 Sustainability Goal
Axalta Coating Systems has released its 2020-2022 Sustainability Report, citing progress on ambitious 2030 goals and reaffirming its commitment to a sustainable future. The company said it is advancing toward…
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MIWA Automechanika event looks at Competition Guidelines compliance
“How much progress have we made since the launch of the guidelines, and what challenges do we still have to address,” is the question the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA)…
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Chery’s new warehouse to back dealers and panel shops
In March, Chery South Africa inaugurated a new parts warehouse in Parkhaven, Boksburg in Gauteng, a mere 14 months after opening the doors to its previous facility. The new facility…
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TEPA whistle-blower hotline to combat dirty parts trade
In its drive to promote a cleaner industry, the Tyres Equipment Parts Association (TEPA) has officially launched a whistle-blower hotline where cases of illicit trading activity may be reported by…
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Axalta lauds refinisher’s blue-eyed boy
Axalta lauds refinisher’s blue-eyed boy The colour blue is often associated with longevity, according to symbolism in traditional Chinese culture. “Blue”, a word which may come from the Old High…
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Commission says industry is complying en masse to Aftermarket Guidelines
In 2021 the Competition Commission, a statutory body established in terms of the Competition Act, issued Guidelines for Competition in the South African Automotive Aftermarket. The aim is to provide…
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Dekra Institute of Learning’s now backed by IEB membership
The Dekra Institute of Learning (IOL) announced another milestone in its safety training and development journey when it recently became a member of the Independent Examinations Board (IEB). Christopher Mörsner,…
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Tesla probed in US
Reuters reported in February that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the US said it is opening a preliminary investigation into 120,000 Tesla Model Y vehicles after two…