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Redefining Standards in the Service Bay
News
2/23/2026

Redefining Standards in the Service Bay

For Lathitha Mbambo, every vehicle is more than a job—it’s a responsibility. Since joining Hyundai Bellville as an apprentice in June 2025, she...

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Updating the Panel Beater Curriculum for a Modern Industry
News
2/23/2026

Updating the Panel Beater Curriculum for a Modern Industry

The motor body repair sector is undergoing rapid transformation as vehicle technology advances at an extraordinary pace. New construction...

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Glass Firms Face Tribunal Over Alleged Long Running Price Fixing
News
2/20/2026

Glass Firms Face Tribunal Over Alleged Long Running Price Fixing

Two of South Africa’s major automotive glass suppliers, PG Glass and Glasfit, are facing prosecution after the Competition Commission referred a...

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Nina Bratlie takes the helm at Volvo Financial Services South Africa
News
2/20/2026

Nina Bratlie takes the helm at Volvo Financial Services South Africa

Alpine is gearing up for its third and final season in the FIA World Endurance Championship, determined to make its mark with the Alpine A424...

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BMW and Encory Push Battery Recycling into a New Era with Salching Breakthrough
News
2/17/2026

BMW and Encory Push Battery Recycling into a New Era with Salching Breakthrough

Germany has taken another significant step towards closing the loop on electric-vehicle battery production as the BMW Group, together with its...

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Mitsubishi Motors appoints new Managing Director in Southern Africa
News
2/12/2026

Mitsubishi Motors appoints new Managing Director in Southern Africa

Mitsubishi Motors in Southern Africa is entering a new era with the appointment of Takalani Bruce Mukhola as Managing Director at Brietta Trading...

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Lepas builds premium after-sales foundation in South Africa
News
2/12/2026

Lepas builds premium after-sales foundation in South Africa

As Lepas prepares to introduce its premium SUV range to South Africa in the first quarter of 2026, the brand is placing strong emphasis on...

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Automechanika Breakfast: Insights into a Rapidly Shifting Automotive Landscape
Industry
2/11/2026

Automechanika Breakfast: Insights into a Rapidly Shifting Automotive Landscape

Automechanika Breakfast: Insights into a Rapidly Shifting Automotive Landscape

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The Automotive Aftermarket: South Africa’s Hidden Engine of Mobility and Growth
Industry
2/11/2026

The Automotive Aftermarket: South Africa’s Hidden Engine of Mobility and Growth

The Automotive Aftermarket: South Africa’s Hidden Engine of Mobility and Growth

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AGOA is positive news for auto repair industry
News
2/4/2026

AGOA is positive news for auto repair industry

South Africa remains in AGOA, allowing duty-free exports to the US and easing costs for vehicles and parts vital to the automotive industry

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Expanded Parts Stock to Support Workshops
News
2/4/2026

Expanded Parts Stock to Support Workshops

DFSK South Africa doubles parts inventory and upgrades tech to keep vehicles moving, reducing downtime and improving workshop efficiency.

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Customer Support Overhaul Targets Workshop Efficiency
News
2/4/2026

Customer Support Overhaul Targets Workshop Efficiency

Mahindra South Africa has sharpened its customer support systems with a clear emphasis on reducing downtime in workshops and improving parts...

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