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A jam-packed Automechanika Frankfurt awaits visitors
Events
8/12/2024

A jam-packed Automechanika Frankfurt awaits visitors

Visitors to this year’s Automechanika Frankfurt will be spoilt for choice when it comes to themes and events, with a massive programme to be...

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Automechanika Frankfurt To Offer Special Insights Into The Future Of Automotive Repair
Events
8/8/2024

Automechanika Frankfurt To Offer Special Insights Into The Future Of Automotive Repair

Automechanika Frankfurt will host a special area known as the ‘Workshop of the Future’ in collaboration with the German Federation for Motor...

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AAAM returns to ARSO conference
Events
8/7/2024

AAAM returns to ARSO conference

The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) was this year once again invited to attend the African Organisation for Standardisation...

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Motor Mech show back with an exciting addition
Events
7/29/2024

Motor Mech show back with an exciting addition

With less than four weeks to go, excitement is mounting in preparation for the next Motor Mech show which is, once again, being held by the Motor...

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First C3 Auto Body Repair Academy graduates honoured
Events
5/2/2024

First C3 Auto Body Repair Academy graduates honoured

The first cohort of 22 graduates were honoured this year following a three-year artisan development programme at the C3 Auto Body Repair Academy...

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A night of glitz, glamour and the celebration of excellence at SAMBRA 2023 Awards
Events
4/19/2024

A night of glitz, glamour and the celebration of excellence at SAMBRA 2023 Awards

Last night, 18 April, the South African Motor Body Repairers Association (SAMBRA) achieved a near-impossible feat by once again raising the bar...

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Date for SAMBRA Awards confirmed
Events
3/25/2024

Date for SAMBRA Awards confirmed

On 18 April 2024, SAMBRA and Lightstone will jointly host the 2023 Annual SAMBRA Awards ceremony at the Bryanston Country Club honouring top...

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NADA Connect 2024 attendees treated to cream of local and international speakers
Events
3/15/2024

NADA Connect 2024 attendees treated to cream of local and international speakers

In terms of the quality of the speakers and the topical subject matter, the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) once again surpassed...

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WorldSkills Africa officially launched in Addis Ababa
Events
2/23/2024

WorldSkills Africa officially launched in Addis Ababa

Saturday, 17 February marked a pivotal milestone for skills development. During an exciting week of commitments to transform African education...

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Automechanika Johannesburg kicks off the year with insightful CEOs’ power breakfast
Events
1/26/2024

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...

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Frustrations with VIN-lookup site surface again at SAMBRA conference
Events
11/16/2023

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...

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Automechanika Johannesburg 2023 lives up to sterling reputation
Events
9/14/2023

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...

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