Frustrations with VIN-lookup site surface again at SAMBRA conference
On 15 November, SAMBRA (South African Motor Body Repairers Association) hosted their Vehicle Write-off Conference 2023 in Bryanston.This follows the first edition that was held at Emperor’s Palace in May…
Low number of insured vehicles affecting body repairers
Motorists who do not have insurance on their vehicles run the risk of having to make significant financial outlays in the event of crashes, not only for themselves but for…
Innoptus Solar Team wins 2023 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge with the support of Axalta
Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has congratulated the Innoptus Solar Team from the University of Leuven, Belgium, on defending its World Champion title in the…
SAMBRA disappointed with SAIA update on the Write-off Register
The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), has responded with disappointment to the latest update from the South African…
Motor workshops support drive to stamp out illicit trade in parts
Members of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), have come out strongly in support of the drive by TEPA (Tyres,…
Volkswagen and Egypt looking at feasibility of automotive painting facility
Volkswagen and Egypt looking at feasibility of automotive painting facility Volkswagen and the Government of Egypt have signed an agreement to work together to develop a feasibility study on a…
Mercedes-Benz to boost SA EV charging infrastructure
Mercedes-Benz South Africa is advancing its sustainability strategy for South Africa through a substantial investment in the local electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. As the demand for EVs continues to…
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)…
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…
Chris Titmarsh To Lead BASF’s Global Automotive Refinish Business Unit
BASF Coatings has appointed Chris Titmarsh as its new head of Global Automotive Refinish Coatings Solutions business unit, located in Muenster, Germany, effective 1 August 2023. Most recently, Titmarsh was…
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…
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…
