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Japanese auto parts giant Marelli declares bankruptcy amid tariff pressures

News

6/24/2025

Japanese auto parts giant Marelli declares bankruptcy amid tariff pressures

Marelli Holdings Co. , the Japanese automotive parts supplier, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States on June 11, 2025...

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US Report: 2024 crash claim frequency remained flat

Business

6/24/2025

US Report: 2024 crash claim frequency remained flat

LexisNexis’ Risk Solutions US Auto Insurance Trends Report reveals that crash claim frequency remained relatively flat during 2024. Claims...

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South Africa strengthens global ties at CITA International Conference 2025

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6/20/2025

South Africa strengthens global ties at CITA International Conference 2025

The Vehicle Testing Association (VTA) of South Africa, a constituent association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), reaffirmed its...

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BASF Coatings signs strategic partnership agreement with Toyota Motor Europe to develop its Body&Paint program

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6/17/2025

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...

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HALO gets down to the nitty-gritty of industry issues that count

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6/10/2025

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...

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Goodyear to shut down South African manufacturing operations, 900 jobs at risk

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6/10/2025

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...

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Unnamed sources claim BASF is selling coating division

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6/2/2025

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...

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South African collision repair stalwart selected for Plasnomic Plastic Repair Alliance Council

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5/27/2025

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...

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AutoZone’s comeback a tale of true South African grit

Business

5/27/2025

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...

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Report says BEVs most expensive to repair

Motoring

5/26/2025

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...

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First-Ever Bolt Accelerator Program Awards Held in South Africa

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5/23/2025

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...

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Sherwin-Williams Collision Core™ Suite transforms collision repair operations

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5/21/2025

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.

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