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The Science Inside Modern Tyre Tread Compounds
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5/19/2026

The Science Inside Modern Tyre Tread Compounds

Discover how modern tyre tread compounds balance grip, durability, efficiency and safety through advanced rubber chemistry.

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Tesla’s Latest Patent Targets a Tiny Part with a Big Impact
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5/14/2026

Tesla’s Latest Patent Targets a Tiny Part with a Big Impact

Tesla’s latest patent targets trim clips, using a dual-material design to cut cabin rattles, improve NVH and enhance long-term refinement.

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Mirka and 4Plastics Announce Partnership to Advance Plastic Repair Systems
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5/14/2026

Mirka and 4Plastics Announce Partnership to Advance Plastic Repair Systems

Mirka and 4Plastic have partnered to expand OEM-approved plastic repair systems, giving bodyshops access to training, tools, support that reduce costs and waste while improving repair quality.

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Toyota Starlet Zero-Star Crash Rating Sparks Alarm
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5/14/2026

Toyota Starlet Zero-Star Crash Rating Sparks Alarm

Global NCAP awarded the previous Toyota Starlet zero stars for adult safety, raising concerns over protection standards in South Africa.

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Brembo Pushes Brake-by-wire into the Mainstream
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5/14/2026

Brembo Pushes Brake-by-wire into the Mainstream

Brembo’s Sensify brake-by-wire system enters series production with a global carmaker, marking a shift toward software-defined vehicle braking.

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How Your Collision Repair Business Can Stay Visible in the Age of AI Search
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5/14/2026

How Your Collision Repair Business Can Stay Visible in the Age of AI Search

AI-powered search tools are reshaping SEO, pushing businesses to optimise for citations, summaries and AI-driven recommendations.

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Car Adverts Push Performance as Speeding Deaths Remains High, Study Warns
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5/14/2026

Car Adverts Push Performance as Speeding Deaths Remains High, Study Warns

An IIHS study finds car adverts increasingly promote speed and performance despite rising road deaths linked to speeding.

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Automechanika Riyadh 2027 signals a New Early-year Sprint for the Aftermarket
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5/14/2026

Automechanika Riyadh 2027 signals a New Early-year Sprint for the Aftermarket

Automechanika Riyadh 2027 moves to a larger venue as Saudi Arabia’s booming automotive aftermarket accelerates under Vision 2030.

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Beyond the Warranty Window: How Dealership Workshops Can Retain Customers and Build Long-Term Loyalty
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5/11/2026

Beyond the Warranty Window: How Dealership Workshops Can Retain Customers and Build Long-Term Loyalty

Discover how dealership workshops can retain customers after warranties expire through multi-brand servicing and customer-first strategies.

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Africa’s Automotive Future: From Potential to Production
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5/11/2026

Africa’s Automotive Future: From Potential to Production

Africa’s automotive growth depends on market integration, localisation and AfCFTA execution, says Dr Ahmed Fikry A Wahab.

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Gqeberha Hosts Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast in First for Automotive Heartland
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5/8/2026

Gqeberha Hosts Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast in First for Automotive Heartland

Gqeberha hosted the first Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast, spotlighting South Africa’s automotive industry challenges and growth.

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Stellantis Galvanises its Circular Economy Footprint in Middle East and Africa
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5/7/2026

Stellantis Galvanises its Circular Economy Footprint in Middle East and Africa

Car makers shift to circular economy models, with Stellantis SUSTAINera leading dismantling, reuse and recycling across MEA to cut waste and costs.

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