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Axalta wins BIG Innovation Award for revolutionary EV product
News
1/29/2025

Axalta wins BIG Innovation Award for revolutionary EV product

Axalta Coating Systems announced that its Voltatex® 8537PF won the 2025 BIG Innovation Award presented by the Business Intelligence Group (BIG)...

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GM in hot water in US over customer info misuse
News
1/28/2025

GM in hot water in US over customer info misuse

The US Federal Trade Commission has issued a proposed order settling action against General Motors and its subsidiary OnStar over allegations of...

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JLR invests £65m in sustainable expansion of luxury paint operations
Motoring
1/27/2025

JLR invests £65m in sustainable expansion of luxury paint operations

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is investing £65m in sustainably expanding its special paint facilities globally to meet growing demand for personalised...

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Toyota Camry Revealed As ANCAP’s Safest Car Of 2024
News
1/27/2025

Toyota Camry Revealed As ANCAP’s Safest Car Of 2024

The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has named the Toyota Camry as its top safety performer of 2024, finishing ahead of the Mazda...

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Automotive collision repair market value to breach $246.2 billion mark by 2033
News
1/24/2025

Automotive collision repair market value to breach $246.2 billion mark by 2033

According to Astute Analytica, the global automotive collision repair market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2. 10%...

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Career in collision repair offers matriculants a bright future, says SAMBRA
Training
1/20/2025

Career in collision repair offers matriculants a bright future, says SAMBRA

This week, the Department of Basic Education released the 2024 matric results, and the country celebrated the highest matric pass rate in its...

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SAMBRA Toolbox: Empowering excellence in autobody repair
Training
1/16/2025

SAMBRA Toolbox: Empowering excellence in autobody repair

The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA) announced the national launch of its comprehensive SAMBRA Toolbox in December 2024...

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Covestro and China’s GAC join forces to pioneer material solutions for flying cars
News
1/8/2025

Covestro and China’s GAC join forces to pioneer material solutions for flying cars

Materials manufacturer Covestro has formed a partnership with GOVY Technology Co. , Ltd. , Ltd., a subsidiary of Guangzhou Automobile Group Co...

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ZF Aftermarket shines at Automechanika Johannesburg 2024
News
11/27/2024

ZF Aftermarket shines at Automechanika Johannesburg 2024

Written by Kholofelo Ngoepe, a student at the University of Johannesburg - ZF Aftermarket, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, is...

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Launch Technologies SA, a diagnostics and heavy-duty machinery company
News
11/27/2024

Launch Technologies SA, a diagnostics and heavy-duty machinery company

Written by Kwanda Mkhonto, a student at the University of Johannesburg - Launch Technologies SA is one of the major garage equipment providers in...

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SKF elated by network opportunities at Automechanika Johannesburg
News
11/21/2024

SKF elated by network opportunities at Automechanika Johannesburg

SKF Vehicle Aftermarket, a division of SKF Group, is one of the global brands strutting their stuff at Automechanika Johannesburg 2024. SKF Group...

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Profi-Car German-made premium engine oil
News
11/21/2024

Profi-Car German-made premium engine oil

Written by Kwanda Mkhonto, a student at the University of Johannesburg - With premium quality oils and lubrications exclusively manufactured in...

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