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Mann+Hummel opens first South African plant in Kempton Park

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4/1/2025

Mann+Hummel opens first South African plant in Kempton Park

Mann+Hummel, a leading filtration specialist, has opened a new manufacturing plant in Kempton Park, Johannesburg. This 3,200-square-meter facility...

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3/31/2025

Trump's move to bolster US economy possibly bad news for SA auto industry

On March 26, 2025, U. S. S. President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 25% tariff on imported automobiles and certain automobile parts...

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BASF Coatings increases production capacities in China to meet growing Automotive demand in Asia Pacific

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3/27/2025

BASF Coatings increases production capacities in China to meet growing Automotive demand in Asia Pacific

BASF’s Coatings division has successfully expanded its production capacity for polyester and polyurethane resin at its Caojing plant in Shanghai...

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Advocating for stronger measures to protect small businesses in the Motor Body Repair sector

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3/24/2025

Advocating for stronger measures to protect small businesses in the Motor Body Repair sector

Small businesses are the backbone of South Africa’s motor body repair (MBR) sector, playing a crucial role in economic growth, job creation, and...

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Solera Audatex strengthens its impact on South Africa’s automotive industry

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3/19/2025

Solera Audatex strengthens its impact on South Africa’s automotive industry

Solera Audatex has reached a pivotal milestone in its expansion and influence within South Africa’s automotive repair sector. In 2024, the company...

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BASF Coatings and NIO agree on strategic partnership for automotive coatings

Motoring

3/12/2025

BASF Coatings and NIO agree on strategic partnership for automotive coatings

BASF Coatings and NIO, a pioneer in the global smart electric vehicle market, have announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LoI) aimed at...

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RMI supports National Register of Artisans

Training

3/12/2025

RMI supports National Register of Artisans

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) has commended The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) for establishing a National...

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VW Mexico launches first fully electric paint shop

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2/28/2025

VW Mexico launches first fully electric paint shop

Volkswagen de México has launched the automotive industry’s first fully electric paint shop at its Puebla plant, eliminating natural gas use and...

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AkzoNobel Launches AutoWave Optima High Efficiency Waterborne Base Coat

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2/26/2025

AkzoNobel Launches AutoWave Optima High Efficiency Waterborne Base Coat

AkzoNobel has developed a “new generation” waterborne base coat for vehicle repair, calling it Autowave Optima. The company says it can...

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Proposed tariffs could adversely affect the price of OEM parts

News

2/17/2025

Proposed tariffs could adversely affect the price of OEM parts

The proposed tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China are concerning across the world, as they could lead to higher prices for American...

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2/13/2025

AAAM Appoints New CEO

The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) announced the appointment of Victoria Backhaus-Jerling as Chief Executive Officer...

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Threat of AGOA expulsion poses bumpy ride ahead for tyre and component sector

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2/11/2025

Threat of AGOA expulsion poses bumpy ride ahead for tyre and component sector

With economists warning that AGOA’s duty-free access to the U. S. S. market could potentially be on the chopping block, South Africa’s tyre...

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