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Electrocoat: A Transformation Success Story Made Possible by the AITF

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11/27/2025

Electrocoat: A Transformation Success Story Made Possible by the AITF

When Electrocoat entered a new chapter of ownership in 2023, it represented more than an internal restructuring — it marked a significant...

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Automotive Logistics and Repair Sector to Benefit from Inland Port

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11/24/2025

Automotive Logistics and Repair Sector to Benefit from Inland Port

The R50bn Port of Gauteng will streamline vehicle imports, cut transport costs, reduce congestion, and boost efficiency for the automotive industry.

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How Collision Repair Shops’ Review Responses Shape Local Search Rankings—And How to Use Them to Your Advantage

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11/20/2025

How Collision Repair Shops’ Review Responses Shape Local Search Rankings—And How to Use Them to Your Advantage

In the collision repair industry, word of mouth has always mattered—but today, it plays out publicly through online reviews. When a customer...

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Paint Giants AkzoNobel and Axalta Unite to Form £20 Billion (R470 Billion) Coatings Powerhouse

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11/18/2025

Paint Giants AkzoNobel and Axalta Unite to Form £20 Billion (R470 Billion) Coatings Powerhouse

AkzoNobel and Axalta will merge in a £20bn all-stock deal, creating a global coatings titan with expanded innovation, efficiency gains and dual HQs.

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Repair sector welcomes stability after wage breakthrough

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11/17/2025

Repair sector welcomes stability after wage breakthrough

AMEO and NUMSA reach multi-year wage agreement, avoiding strikes and ensuring continuity for workshops, suppliers, and the wider automotive sector.

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Australia’s Automotive Skills Crisis Threatens National Productivity

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11/17/2025

Australia’s Automotive Skills Crisis Threatens National Productivity

Australia’s automotive industry is facing an unprecedented skills shortage, with the Motor Traders’ Association of NSW (MTA NSW) warning that the...

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Shifting Industry Dynamics Call for Stronger SME Support

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11/14/2025

Shifting Industry Dynamics Call for Stronger SME Support

A rapidly evolving automotive sector is reshaping the way businesses operate across South Africa. This is the view of Kgalaletso Tlhoaele...

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South32, Government Back R200 Million Boost for Richards Bay Rim Alloy Maker

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11/14/2025

South32, Government Back R200 Million Boost for Richards Bay Rim Alloy Maker

South32’s Hillside Aluminium has reached a significant financing partnership with the Automotive Industry Transformation Fund (AITF) and the...

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Local Repair Industry Key to South Africa’s Industrial Revival

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11/12/2025

Local Repair Industry Key to South Africa’s Industrial Revival

South Africa’s bid to re-industrialise will fail without the strength of its automotive repair and service network, according to Toyota South...

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BASF Coatings Unveils Cutting-Edge Automotive Paint Facility in Germany

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11/11/2025

BASF Coatings Unveils Cutting-Edge Automotive Paint Facility in Germany

BASF Coatings has taken a major step forward in automotive paint production with the launch of a highly advanced manufacturing plant at its...

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Survey: Auto Technicians Face Challenges with Modern Vehicle Diagnostics

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11/11/2025

Survey: Auto Technicians Face Challenges with Modern Vehicle Diagnostics

A September 2025 survey conducted by TOPDON USA of over 3 000 automotive technicians and DIY mechanics in North America reveals significant...

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China Eases Export Restrictions on Nexperia Chips for Civilian Use

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11/11/2025

China Eases Export Restrictions on Nexperia Chips for Civilian Use

Reuters reported that according to a Sunday announcement from China's commerce ministry, Beijing has taken a significant step towards alleviating...

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