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2/2/2026

How Autonomous Robots Are Redefining Efficiency in Modern Car Plants

In a vast bakkie (pickup truck) plant on the outskirts of Detroit in the United States (US), a towering robot is now handling a job that once...

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EU Moves Toward Stronger Rules for End of Life Vehicles in Drive for Circular Automotive Economy

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1/29/2026

EU Moves Toward Stronger Rules for End of Life Vehicles in Drive for Circular Automotive Economy

The European Union (EU) is set to introduce significantly strengthened rules governing how vehicles are designed, built and dismantled after...

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1/29/2026

Motus Says Incentive Re alignment Prevents Further Retrenchments

Motus says changes to incentives and company car benefits aim to protect jobs, cut costs and avoid retrenchments amid talks with MISA.

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1/28/2026

Brand diversification is reshaping South Africa’s motor body repair sector — and the system is struggling to keep up

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African Automotive Coatings Market Holds Promising Future

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1/23/2026

African Automotive Coatings Market Holds Promising Future

While Africa accounts for only about 2. 5% of the global paint and coatings market by value, its automotive coatings segment, especially...

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1/23/2026

Nissan to sell Rosslyn plant to Chery

Nissan ends local manufacturing at Rosslyn, selling plant to Chery SA. Most staff retained as Nissan shifts to importing vehicles in 2026.

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A Case Study of the Dire Consequences of Ignoring OEM Repair Rules

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1/22/2026

A Case Study of the Dire Consequences of Ignoring OEM Repair Rules

SAMBRA urges strict OEM repairs after a US court fined $31M for a glued roof causing injuries, highlighting risks for local insurers and workshops.

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Recycled Auto Parts Market Gains Momentum as Costs and Climate Pressures Rise

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1/22/2026

Recycled Auto Parts Market Gains Momentum as Costs and Climate Pressures Rise

The global market for recycled automotive parts is expanding steadily as higher input costs, tightening environmental regulations and demand for...

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Security Tips for Collision Repair Shops

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1/22/2026

Security Tips for Collision Repair Shops

Collision repair shops occupy a unique and demanding position within the automotive industry. Every day, repairers are entrusted with customers’...

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1/21/2026

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.

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Vehicle Safety Shouldn’t Die on the Altar of Affordability, says U.S. Expert

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1/21/2026

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...

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South Africa’s Motor Repair Sector Gears Up for a New Era of AI

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1/21/2026

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...

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