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How Ford’s Shift to Megacasting Could Influence Vehicle Repair Costs

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3/24/2026

How Ford’s Shift to Megacasting Could Influence Vehicle Repair Costs

Ford Motor Company is planning to replace complex assemblies with giant, single-piece aluminium castings for its upcoming electric pickup. The...

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Workplace Experience Emerges as Key Factor in Boosting Learner Employability

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3/24/2026

Workplace Experience Emerges as Key Factor in Boosting Learner Employability

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation has renewed its call for stronger workplace-based training, emphasising that hands on experience remains...

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East London Mother and Son Build Their Careers in the Automotive Trade

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3/23/2026

East London Mother and Son Build Their Careers in the Automotive Trade

For most parents, watching their children pursue education and careers is a source of great pride. For Zimkhita Dlakiya of East London, that...

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Rising Vehicle Write-Offs Spark Call for Wider Industry Safeguards

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3/23/2026

Rising Vehicle Write-Offs Spark Call for Wider Industry Safeguards

The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA) has warned that the increasing number of vehicle write-offs is placing the automotive...

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US bill targets access to car data as support stays high

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3/20/2026

US bill targets access to car data as support stays high

Americans appear strongly aligned on one consumer issue: the ability to choose where their vehicles are serviced. A nationwide survey commissioned...

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New Findings on Hit-and-run Crashes Released by U.S. Groups

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3/19/2026

New Findings on Hit-and-run Crashes Released by U.S. Groups

Hit-and-run crashes have been rising across the United States since 2010, but the trend accelerated sharply in the pandemic era. More than 900,000...

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Skilled Trades Stay Off AI’s Front Line, says Anthropic

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3/19/2026

Skilled Trades Stay Off AI’s Front Line, says Anthropic

Workers in skilled trades, including repair-focused occupations, remain among those least exposed to artificial intelligence, according to new...

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Black Cars on the Rise: Global Trend Reflected in South Africa

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3/18/2026

Black Cars on the Rise: Global Trend Reflected in South Africa

Black cars are becoming increasingly popular both internationally and locally, with South African buyers now mirroring global colour preferences...

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Motoring Mavericks inspires new generation of auto leaders

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3/17/2026

Motoring Mavericks inspires new generation of auto leaders

The National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) has unveiled Motoring Mavericks , a campaign designed to help young South Africans see car...

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New AI System Could Revolutionise Detection of Impaired Drivers

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3/17/2026

New AI System Could Revolutionise Detection of Impaired Drivers

A team of researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) has unveiled an innovative artificial intelligence system capable of identifying dangerous...

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Dean Furman: Why AI Is the Most Underrated Tool in South African Business

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3/13/2026

Dean Furman: Why AI Is the Most Underrated Tool in South African Business

Dean Furman at NADA Connect 2026 urged dealers to adopt AI now, showing how it can boost sales, marketing and strategy without delay.

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How Post-Covid Out-of-the-box Thinking Turned Around the Fortunes of Small Edenvale Collision Repair Shop

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3/11/2026

How Post-Covid Out-of-the-box Thinking Turned Around the Fortunes of Small Edenvale Collision Repair Shop

In the bustling collision repair landscape of Edenvale, few businesses embody resilience and innovation quite like Omnia Panelbeaters. At the...

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