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The Ten Forces Reshaping the Global Automotive Landscape in 2026

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3/5/2026

The Ten Forces Reshaping the Global Automotive Landscape in 2026

The global automotive industry enters 2026 in a state of accelerated transformation. Innovation cycles are compressing, regulatory landscapes are...

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Axalta Advances Bodyshop Innovation with New AI-Driven Planning Partnership

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3/4/2026

Axalta Advances Bodyshop Innovation with New AI-Driven Planning Partnership

Axalta has unveiled a new collaboration with aspaara, an advanced AI optimisation platform designed to transform bodyshop planning and operational...

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New MD Nina Bratlie on Building Trust, Resilience and Growth at Volvo Financial Services South Africa

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3/3/2026

New MD Nina Bratlie on Building Trust, Resilience and Growth at Volvo Financial Services South Africa

When Nina Bratlie stepped into her role as Managing Director of Volvo Financial Services South Africa, she brought with her three decades of...

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GDED Strengthens Township Automotive Sector Through Skills and Enterprise Development

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3/3/2026

GDED Strengthens Township Automotive Sector Through Skills and Enterprise Development

The Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) is accelerating inclusive economic growth through its High Impact Partnership Delivery...

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New Partnership Aims to Boost South Africa’s E-Mobility Training Capacity

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3/2/2026

New Partnership Aims to Boost South Africa’s E-Mobility Training Capacity

A new international partnership is set to strengthen South Africa’s ability to train the next generation of electric and hybrid vehicle...

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IIHS Leader Calls for Stronger Safety Commitment as Vehicle Technology Advances

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2/24/2026

IIHS Leader Calls for Stronger Safety Commitment as Vehicle Technology Advances

David Harkey, president of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Highway Loss Data Institute in the U. S.

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South Africa’s Exporters Confront US Tariff Turbulence

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2/24/2026

South Africa’s Exporters Confront US Tariff Turbulence

The start of 2026 has brought mixed fortunes for South African (SA) trade. A Supreme Court ruling in the United States (US) struck down parts of...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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