

Green and Grey Reshape Car Colour Trends for 2025 says BASF Colour Report
BASF’s 2025 Colour Report shows a shift to expressive, nature-inspired automotive colours, with green leading and traditional shades declining.

Vehicle Safety Shouldn’t Die on the Altar of Affordability, says U.S. Expert
In his article Sacrificing Safety Is Not the Way to Make Cars Affordable, David Harkey, president of the Insurance Institute for Highway...

South Africa’s Motor Repair Sector Gears Up for a New Era of AI
South Africa’s automotive repair sector is undergoing a profound transformation, fuelled not only by the rapid rise of electric and hybrid...

SAMBRA specialists dispel common motor body repair myths – and reveal what your MBR wishes you understood
SAMBRA specialists dispel common motor body repair myths – and reveal what your MBR wishes you understood

AAAM sets collaborative agenda for African automotive growth in 2026
AAAM sets collaborative agenda for African automotive growth in 2026

Global Automotive Leaders Embrace Open-Source Collaboration
Over 30 carmakers and suppliers join forces to boost AI-driven vehicle innovation, cut costs, and speed up development through open-source software.

Substandard Components Pose Major Risk to Transport Sector
South Africa's automotive aftermarket is facing a critical challenge as counterfeit parts infiltrate supply chains, threatening not only vehicle...

NAACAM Announces Newly Elected Leadership Following 2025 AGM
The National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) held its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), which this year...

DFSK South Africa Appoints New General Manager
Francie Lubbe has been named General Manager of DFSK South Africa, marking the beginning of an ambitious new phase for the commercial vehicle...

How the Nexperia Crisis Warps the Repair Bay
In late 2025, a geopolitical battle over a seemingly unremarkable chip company sent shock waves through the automotive world — and rippled all the...

Glasurit Joins Forces with SVR Toyota Gazoo Racing in Ground-breaking Partnership
Glasurit and SVR Toyota Gazoo Racing form a major technical partnership, merging premium paint technology with high-performance rally innovation.

Are Big Bakkies Doing Enough? ANCAP Puts Heavy Hitters Under the Microscope
Australia’s fast-growing appetite for oversized American-style pick-ups (bakkies) has prompted ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program) to...