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What are SDVs and what do they mean for collision repair?

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4/22/2026

What are SDVs and what do they mean for collision repair?

Software defined vehicles, or SDVs, are vehicles in which software rather than fixed hardware determines how most systems operate. Functions such...

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4/21/2026

We Buy Cars Drives Youth Employment

South Africa’s challenge of youth unemployment remains pressing, but targeted initiatives are beginning to show tangible results. We Buy Cars, in...

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Women-led Helderberg Workshop Launches Practical Training Hub to Nurture Future Mechanics

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4/13/2026

Women-led Helderberg Workshop Launches Practical Training Hub to Nurture Future Mechanics

A women-led automotive workshop in Somerset West is taking a bold step to help address South Africa’s growing skills shortage by turning its...

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Motor Mech Arrives in the Free State, Showcasing the Future of South African Automotive Talent

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4/9/2026

Motor Mech Arrives in the Free State, Showcasing the Future of South African Automotive Talent

The Motor Industry Workshop Association’s Motor Mech competition will make its first appearance in the Free State on 1 May, hosted at Martie Du...

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Workplace Experience Emerges as Key Factor in Boosting Learner Employability

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3/24/2026

Workplace Experience Emerges as Key Factor in Boosting Learner Employability

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation has renewed its call for stronger workplace-based training, emphasising that hands on experience remains...

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East London Mother and Son Build Their Careers in the Automotive Trade

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3/23/2026

East London Mother and Son Build Their Careers in the Automotive Trade

For most parents, watching their children pursue education and careers is a source of great pride. For Zimkhita Dlakiya of East London, that...

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Young Bloemfontein Apprentices Aim for Gold at National WorldSkills Competition

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3/10/2026

Young Bloemfontein Apprentices Aim for Gold at National WorldSkills Competition

Three young artisans from Bloemfontein are preparing to showcase their technical talent on a national stage as they compete in the WorldSkills...

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Hyundai SA Drives Gender Shift in Automotive Apprenticeships

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3/9/2026

Hyundai SA Drives Gender Shift in Automotive Apprenticeships

Women now make up nearly a quarter of all apprentices at Hyundai Automotive South Africa, marking a significant cultural and structural...

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Spanners, Not Speeches: Hyundai's Hands-On Lesson for the Next Generation

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3/2/2026

Spanners, Not Speeches: Hyundai's Hands-On Lesson for the Next Generation

A group of Grade 12 girls at a Durban school recently swapped their pens for spanners — and came away with skills that could last a lifetime...

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UK Research Finds Parents Hold the Key to Transforming Automotive Apprenticeships

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2/25/2026

UK Research Finds Parents Hold the Key to Transforming Automotive Apprenticeships

New research from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) reveals a significant perception gap shaping the future of automotive apprenticeships...

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Next-Generation Talent Shows Strong Interest in Collision Repair Careers, American Study Finds

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2/13/2026

Next-Generation Talent Shows Strong Interest in Collision Repair Careers, American Study Finds

CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. has released new insights from its Future of Collision Repair Workforce Study , developed in collaboration with the...

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A new chapter for artisan training as MBLA secures Mechatronics accreditation

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2/12/2026

A new chapter for artisan training as MBLA secures Mechatronics accreditation

The Mercedes-Benz Learning Academy (MBLA) has set a new benchmark in South Africa’s technical training landscape by becoming the first accredited...

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