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Substandard Components Pose Major Risk to Transport Sector

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12/11/2025

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...

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NAACAM Announces Newly Elected Leadership Following 2025 AGM

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12/10/2025

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...

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DFSK South Africa Appoints New General Manager

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12/9/2025

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...

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12/8/2025

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...

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Glasurit Joins Forces with SVR Toyota Gazoo Racing in Ground-breaking Partnership

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12/8/2025

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.

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Are Big Bakkies Doing Enough? ANCAP Puts Heavy Hitters Under the Microscope

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12/5/2025

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...

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Axalta Celebrates Prestigious R&D 100 Award for Ground-breaking Paint Technology

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12/4/2025

Axalta Celebrates Prestigious R&D 100 Award for Ground-breaking Paint Technology

Axalta has been honoured with a 2025 R&D 100 Award in the Mechanical/Materials category for its innovative Spies Hecker Permasolid® Speed-TEC Fast...

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G20 Summit Unlocks New Horizons for South Africa’s Tyre Retail Industry

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12/4/2025

G20 Summit Unlocks New Horizons for South Africa’s Tyre Retail Industry

While the G20 Summit has drawn to a close, its ripple effects on South Africa’s aftermarket tyre and parts sector are only beginning to take...

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Nearly 41% of U.S. Cars Are Overdue for Critical Maintenance, New Data Shows

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12/2/2025

Nearly 41% of U.S. Cars Are Overdue for Critical Maintenance, New Data Shows

A fresh study from CARFAX, published 18 November, reveals that around 41 per cent of vehicles in the United States are currently overdue for at...

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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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