BASF Coatings signs strategic partnership agreement with Toyota Motor Europe to develop its Body&Paint program
BASF Coatings and Toyota Motor Europe have signed an agreement to develop the Toyota Body&Paint program for Europe, building the foundation for a...
HALO gets down to the nitty-gritty of industry issues that count
Since 2024, a new kid on the block, HALO, has been adding its expertise in the fight for the interests of the motor body repairer (MBR) industry...
Goodyear to shut down South African manufacturing operations, 900 jobs at risk
The American tyre giant Goodyear has announced plans to cease manufacturing operations at its Kariega facility in the Eastern Cape, potentially...
Unnamed sources claim BASF is selling coating division
BASF has initiated the sale of its coatings division, a process that could value the unit at approximately €6 billion, according to a report by...
South African collision repair stalwart selected for Plasnomic Plastic Repair Alliance Council
Earlier this month, Charles Canning, a director of Halo Group and a seasoned veteran of the local motor body repair industry, was selected as a...
AutoZone’s comeback a tale of true South African grit
The South African automotive aftermarket has weathered unprecedented economic headwinds over the past decade, and few stories illustrate the power...
Report says BEVs most expensive to repair
Battery electric vehicles continue to have the highest claims severity in the US compared to other vehicle types, according to Mitchell’s...
First-Ever Bolt Accelerator Program Awards Held in South Africa
South Africa hosted its first Bolt Accelerator Program (BAP) Awards this morning at the Garden Venue Hotel in Johannesburg, marking a significant...
Sherwin-Williams Collision Core™ Suite transforms collision repair operations
Sherwin-Williams' Collision Core™ Suite is an innovative, cloud-based platform designed to streamline and enhance the operations of collision repair centers.
Glasurit celebrates 100 years of “Rudi” the scarlet macaw
In 2025, Glasurit, a premium automotive refinishing brand under BASF Coatings, commemorates the centennial of its emblematic scarlet macaw...
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association calls for broader Right to Repair action
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association(AAAA) has welcomed the reappointment of the Hon Dr Andrew Leigh as Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury, calling it a strong signal that the Albanese Government will continue its leadership on Right to Repair reform.
First leg of Automechanika Sub-Saharan Roadshow concluded
The first leg of the Automechanika Johannesburg Sub-Saharan Africa Roadshow was concluded at an information session in Gaborone, Botswana on 9...