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Automotive Chip Market Set for Robust Growth Through 2030

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11/11/2025

Automotive Chip Market Set for Robust Growth Through 2030

According to a new report published by market research firm MarketsandMarkets, the automotive semiconductor industry is poised for substantial...

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The Nexperia Chip Crisis: How a Geopolitical Dispute Shook the Automotive Supply Chain

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11/11/2025

The Nexperia Chip Crisis: How a Geopolitical Dispute Shook the Automotive Supply Chain

The global automotive industry is once again facing turbulence from the semiconductor sector — this time sparked by the crisis surrounding...

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Marcia Mayaba Joins Dunlop SA to Strengthen Leadership Vision

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11/10/2025

Marcia Mayaba Joins Dunlop SA to Strengthen Leadership Vision

Dunlop Tyres South Africa has announced the appointment of Marcia Noxolo Veronica Mayaba as its new Commercial Director, bringing a wealth of...

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Poland Ranks as World's Seventh-Largest Auto Parts Exporter

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11/6/2025

Poland Ranks as World's Seventh-Largest Auto Parts Exporter

Polish automotive suppliers excel in quality, innovation, and price, exporting parts worldwide and expanding into US and South African markets.

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McLaren and Sikkens Showcase Revolutionary Basecoat

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11/6/2025

McLaren and Sikkens Showcase Revolutionary Basecoat

When McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris stepped into a spray booth at the McLaren Technology Centre, he faced a challenge far removed from the...

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SpannerTorque Pavilion Makes Strong Impact at Automechanika Johannesburg 2025

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11/6/2025

SpannerTorque Pavilion Makes Strong Impact at Automechanika Johannesburg 2025

MIWA’s SpannerTorque Pavilion wowed at Automechanika Johannesburg, driving business leads, networking, and industry innovation in 2025.

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SAMBRA members triumph at Lightstone's milestone EchoMBR Awards celebration

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11/6/2025

SAMBRA members triumph at Lightstone's milestone EchoMBR Awards celebration

SAMBRA workshops earn top honours at the 2024 EchoMBR Awards, celebrating excellence in repair quality, customer care, and innovation.

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Top performers celebrated at Lightstone’s 20th anniversary EchoMBR Awards breakfast

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11/4/2025

Top performers celebrated at Lightstone’s 20th anniversary EchoMBR Awards breakfast

Lightstone honours South Africa’s top motor body repairers at the 2024 EchoMBR Awards, recognising service, quality, and customer trust.

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RMI President Champions Safety and Sustainability in Automotive Sector

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11/4/2025

RMI President Champions Safety and Sustainability in Automotive Sector

Jeanne Esterhuizen urges the automotive sector to uphold safety, sustainability, and operational excellence for a responsible, future-ready industry.

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Automechanika Johannesburg 2025: A Decade of Growth Culminates in Record-Breaking Success

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10/31/2025

Automechanika Johannesburg 2025: A Decade of Growth Culminates in Record-Breaking Success

Automechanika Johannesburg 2025 celebrated its 10th edition with record attendance, global participation, and industry-shaping innovation.

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Data Publishers Key to Unlocking Fair Competition in SA's Automotive Aftermarket, says R2R

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10/31/2025

Data Publishers Key to Unlocking Fair Competition in SA's Automotive Aftermarket, says R2R

South Africa's independent automotive repair sector is calling for urgent regulatory reform to address mounting barriers in accessing critical...

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CRA at Automechanika Johannesburg: China’s Automotive Surge and What It Means for Collision Repair

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10/31/2025

CRA at Automechanika Johannesburg: China’s Automotive Surge and What It Means for Collision Repair

When Andrew Marsh took to the stage at the 2025 Collision Repairers Association (CRA) Conference at Automechanika Johannesburg, he didn’t mince...

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