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Stop relying on reverse automatic braking alone, says AAA
Recent American Automobile Association (AAA) research examined various simulated collisions across four popular 2023 model-year vehicles equipped with reverse automatic emergency braking (AEB) with rear cross traffic mitigation. Reverse AEB…
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Dunlop Ladysmith operators receive training in Thailand
Eight operators, together with their Foreman from Sumitomo Rubber South Africa’s (SRSA) Dunlop Ladysmith plant, have wasted no time in applying their new expertise after a six-week training programme at…
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Axalta releases Q4 and full year 2023 results
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., a leading global coatings company, announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023. Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights Fourth Quarter…
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NEVs provide opportunities for local component industry
At the Trade and Industries Policies Strategies’ (TIPS) virtual webinar on the Transition to Electric Vehicles, NAACAM Executive Director, Renai Moothilal, outlined the manufacturing opportunities for the local component industry.…
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Toyota rocked by falsified data scandal
Shipments of some of the world’s most popular diesel models have been suspended after an investigation found that Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) fabricated performance data on diesel engines it developed…
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Is your body shop ready for EVs? Points to ponder…
The automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the rise of electric vehicles (EVs). As more consumers embrace the environmental and economic benefits of EVs, collision repair workshops must…
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Historic announcement of new President and Group CEO at Daimler Truck South Africa
On 2 February, Daimler Truck South Africa (DTSA) announced the appointment of Maretha Gerber as its new President and Group CEO. Maretha, a born and bred South African, makes history…
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Sherwin-Williams Company Reports 2023 Year-End and Fourth Quarter Financial Results
The Sherwin-Williams Company announced its financial results for the year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023.All comparisons are to the full year and fourth quarter of the prior year, unless…
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Surprise announcement at Axalta’s 2024 Global Automotive Colour of the Year
Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global coatings company, on 29 January announced its 2024 Global Automotive Colour of the Year – Starry Night. The latest edition marks the 10 th…
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Right-first-time minor repairs on plastic substrates from Standox
Plastic and plastic blends are used by automotive manufacturers (OEMs) for both functional and aesthetic reasons. Not only do they play a major part when it comes to vehicle shape…
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Automechanika Johannesburg kicks off the year with insightful CEOs’ power breakfast
On 25 January, Automechanika Johannesburg hosted a CEOs’ Breakfast touted as a ‘mobility and logistics power update’. The event and its format of speakers delivering short explosives updates on their…
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Tyre stakeholders unite against illicit traders
Following the highly successful launch last year of the Blow the Whistle Compliance Forum at Automechanika, which is aimed at stamping out the trade in illegal automotive parts in South…