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VTA Demands Action Following Scholar Transport Tragedy

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9/23/2025

VTA Demands Action Following Scholar Transport Tragedy

The Vehicle Testing Association (VTA), an affiliate of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), has expressed grave alarm over a devastating...

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Shifting Consumer Patterns in South Africa’s Car Market Highlighted at DealerCon

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9/23/2025

Shifting Consumer Patterns in South Africa’s Car Market Highlighted at DealerCon

South Africa’s changing car buying landscape came under the spotlight at the inaugural DealerCon, hosted by Cars. co.

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African Trade Lifeline Under Threat as US Deal Expires

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9/18/2025

African Trade Lifeline Under Threat as US Deal Expires

African manufacturers are making a desperate final push for a temporary extension to America's flagship trade programme with the continent, as a...

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Why SA's Collision Repair Industry Must Embrace Female Talent

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9/11/2025

Why SA's Collision Repair Industry Must Embrace Female Talent

South Africa's automotive aftermarket sector is grappling with a critical skills shortage that mirrors challenges faced across the globe. Taking...

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Plant Kariega at the heart of Polo’s 50-year celebration

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9/10/2025

Plant Kariega at the heart of Polo’s 50-year celebration

Volkswagen has marked half a century of the Polo with a dramatic film, “50 Years of Polo: Project Drift,” which puts the spotlight firmly on Plant...

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Despite Success, DEKRA Says More Can be Done for Road Safety

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9/4/2025

Despite Success, DEKRA Says More Can be Done for Road Safety

Over the past century, road transport has transformed dramatically, with remarkable advances in vehicle technology and traffic safety. Yet DEKRA...

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Chinese Electronics Giant Chooses Morocco for €65 Million Manufacturing Investment

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9/3/2025

Chinese Electronics Giant Chooses Morocco for €65 Million Manufacturing Investment

Heilongjiang Tianyouwei Electronics Co. has selected Morocco as the location for its latest international expansion, committing €65 million (R1.

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R30 million administrative penalty to be paid

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8/29/2025

R30 million administrative penalty to be paid

The Competition Commission of South Africa says Wesbank and Toyota Financial Services will pay a R30 million administrative penalty settlement...

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Growing Concern Over Debt Relief Scams in South Africa

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8/29/2025

Growing Concern Over Debt Relief Scams in South Africa

The National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) has sounded the alarm over a growing scam that could lock consumers into long-term debt review...

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Collison Repairers Faces Stock Dilemma After High Court Ruling

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8/26/2025

Collison Repairers Faces Stock Dilemma After High Court Ruling

Motor body repairers across South Africa face an unprecedented challenge following a recent High Court ruling that has fundamentally altered their...

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Upskilling and Talent Retention Key Priorities for new NADA Director

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8/26/2025

Upskilling and Talent Retention Key Priorities for new NADA Director

Developing skills and creating career awareness are at the top of the agenda for Ashley Samuel, the newly appointed National Director of NADA...

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8/25/2025

RMI Reaches Three-Year Wage Settlement

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) has successfully concluded what industry leaders are hailing as the most significant wage...

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