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How Vehicle Complexity Could be Changing Repair Economics for South African Body Shops

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4/14/2026

How Vehicle Complexity Could be Changing Repair Economics for South African Body Shops

Modern vehicles are no longer defined only by make, model and trim. According to recent research by JD Power, vehicle configuration complexity has...

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Complexity Compounds as Auto Claims Grow More Severe

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4/9/2026

Complexity Compounds as Auto Claims Grow More Severe

The newly released Crash Course 2026 report from CCC Intelligent Solutions paints a picture of an auto insurance landscape under increasing...

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Strong After Sales Support Drives Jetour’s Momentum in South Africa

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4/8/2026

Strong After Sales Support Drives Jetour’s Momentum in South Africa

Jetour identified after sales service and dependable parts supply as critical success factors well before entering the South African market in...

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Striking Hino 700 Tow Truck Expands KZN Towing Fleet

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4/1/2026

Striking Hino 700 Tow Truck Expands KZN Towing Fleet

Namesh Govender has strengthened his KwaZulu-Natal towing operation with the introduction of the region’s first 65-tonne Hino 700 Series tow...

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BASF Coatings Names Jens Luehring as Incoming CEO Ahead of Carlyle Transaction

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3/31/2026

BASF Coatings Names Jens Luehring as Incoming CEO Ahead of Carlyle Transaction

Kia is set to deepen its presence in the light commercial vehicle sector with a confident return to the Commercial Vehicle Show, bringing a...

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Rising Vehicle Write-Offs Spark Call for Wider Industry Safeguards

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3/23/2026

Rising Vehicle Write-Offs Spark Call for Wider Industry Safeguards

The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA) has warned that the increasing number of vehicle write-offs is placing the automotive...

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New Findings on Hit-and-run Crashes Released by U.S. Groups

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3/19/2026

New Findings on Hit-and-run Crashes Released by U.S. Groups

Hit-and-run crashes have been rising across the United States since 2010, but the trend accelerated sharply in the pandemic era. More than 900,000...

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Skilled Trades Stay Off AI’s Front Line, says Anthropic

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3/19/2026

Skilled Trades Stay Off AI’s Front Line, says Anthropic

Workers in skilled trades, including repair-focused occupations, remain among those least exposed to artificial intelligence, according to new...

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Black Cars on the Rise: Global Trend Reflected in South Africa

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3/18/2026

Black Cars on the Rise: Global Trend Reflected in South Africa

Black cars are becoming increasingly popular both internationally and locally, with South African buyers now mirroring global colour preferences...

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Motoring Mavericks inspires new generation of auto leaders

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3/17/2026

Motoring Mavericks inspires new generation of auto leaders

The National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) has unveiled Motoring Mavericks , a campaign designed to help young South Africans see car...

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New AI System Could Revolutionise Detection of Impaired Drivers

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3/17/2026

New AI System Could Revolutionise Detection of Impaired Drivers

A team of researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) has unveiled an innovative artificial intelligence system capable of identifying dangerous...

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Dean Furman: Why AI Is the Most Underrated Tool in South African Business

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3/13/2026

Dean Furman: Why AI Is the Most Underrated Tool in South African Business

Dean Furman at NADA Connect 2026 urged dealers to adopt AI now, showing how it can boost sales, marketing and strategy without delay.

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