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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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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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Automechanika Johannesburg 2023 lives up to sterling reputation
The eighth Automechanika Johannesburg took place from 5 to 7 September at the Johannesburg Expo Center. As with its previous incarnations and that of its global counterparts, it did not…
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Supa Quick appoints new MD
Michael Humphreys has been appointed by Supa Quick as its new managing director. Humphreys will continue to lead the company in line with Bridgestone Southern Africa’s vision of delivering accelerated…
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SAMBRA opens up professional VDQ qualification to members
Motor body repairer estimators and insurance companies’ vehicle assessors play a crucial role in the daily lives of South Africans. They bridge the gap in the event of an accident…
