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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.
Tata’s Rosslyn Milestone Strengthens the Automotive Repair Ecosystem
Rosslyn continues to shape the direction of South Africa’s vehicle sector, and its influence is being increasingly felt within the automotive...
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.
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...
New Compliance Rules Could Impact Your Business Operations
New AARTO rules could disrupt automotive repair businesses as fines link to company registrations. Workshops must prepare now to avoid costly downtime
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...
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...
BAIC Bets Big on South Africa with New B30 SUV Assembly
According to a Reuters report, Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC) will start assembling its B30 off-road SUV in South Africa’s Eastern Cape from...
Industry Collaboration Drives Electric Vehicle Training at NMU
Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has strengthened its partnership with Nelson Mandela University (NMU) through the donation of two electric...
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...
South Africa Accelerates Towards an Electric Future with Landmark Skills Initiative
South Africa is taking a decisive step towards an electrified transport future as local experts and leading industry stakeholders convene today...
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...