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Must Read: Competition Case in Botswana Could Reshape the Regional Repair Market

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6/15/2026

Must Read: Competition Case in Botswana Could Reshape the Regional Repair Market

A Botswana competition case could influence insurer-repairer relationships and reshape vehicle repair markets across Southern Africa.

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New VP at BASF Global Automotive Refinish Coatings Announced

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6/10/2026

New VP at BASF Global Automotive Refinish Coatings Announced

BASF Coatings appoints Steve Arndt as Senior VP of Global Automotive Refinish Coatings, succeeding Chris Titmarsh in July 2026.

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Crash Research Moves Beyond the Test Wall

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6/8/2026

Crash Research Moves Beyond the Test Wall

Vehicle safety research is increasingly shifting from isolated crash tests to a broader, more predictive model that blends biomechanics, software simulation and real-world driving behaviour.

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Mahle VP Says Future of Mobility Will be Defined by Mix Solutions

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6/5/2026

Mahle VP Says Future of Mobility Will be Defined by Mix Solutions

Mahle says the future of mobility will rely on diverse technologies, with efficiency, adaptability and regional needs driving adoption.

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Parliamentary move sharpens focus on accountability at the RAF

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6/4/2026

Parliamentary move sharpens focus on accountability at the RAF

Parliaments SCOPA moves to pursue charges against former RAF CEO Collins Letsoalo over summons breach amid renewed call for accountability and reform

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Regional Contrasts Reveal South Africa’s Automotive Balance

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6/4/2026

Regional Contrasts Reveal South Africa’s Automotive Balance

South Africa’s automotive industry shows strong regional clustering, with production in coastal provinces and sales led by Gauteng demand., Master

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Mahle Backs a Broader Vision for Africa’s Automotive Growth

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6/4/2026

Mahle Backs a Broader Vision for Africa’s Automotive Growth

MAHLE says Africa’s automotive future depends on flexible technologies, local production and regional cooperation to drive growth.

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BASF Coatings recognised for sustainable breakthrough in automotive painting

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6/2/2026

BASF Coatings recognised for sustainable breakthrough in automotive painting

BASF Coatings wins Sustainability Award for its OFLA overspray-free painting process cutting waste, energy use and emissions in automotive production

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BASF Coatings Advances Automated Paint Repair for Modern Body Shops

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6/1/2026

BASF Coatings Advances Automated Paint Repair for Modern Body Shops

BASF Coatings is driving robotics-led paint repair innovation, linking digital colour systems with automated application for modern body shops.

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Rising Distraction, Sharper Cost Pressures and Injury Claims Reshape Insurance Market

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5/28/2026

Rising Distraction, Sharper Cost Pressures and Injury Claims Reshape Insurance Market

US motor insurance is shifting as distracted driving, rising claims costs and price sensitivity reshape risk and underwriting in 2026. Master

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Glasurit Backs Global Skills Challenge Ahead of WorldSkills 2026

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5/28/2026

Glasurit Backs Global Skills Challenge Ahead of WorldSkills 2026

Glasurit becomes official paint provider for WorldSkills 2026 in Wollongong, supporting automotive refinish training and skills development.

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Plasnomic Sets New Benchmark in Polypropylene Bumper Repair Testing

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5/25/2026

Plasnomic Sets New Benchmark in Polypropylene Bumper Repair Testing

Plasnomic completes phase one of global polypropylene bumper weld benchmarking, advancing evidence-led OEM repair standards for collision industry.

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