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2/4/2026

AGOA is positive news for auto repair industry

South Africa remains in AGOA, allowing duty-free exports to the US and easing costs for vehicles and parts vital to the automotive industry

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Expanded Parts Stock to Support Workshops

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2/4/2026

Expanded Parts Stock to Support Workshops

DFSK South Africa doubles parts inventory and upgrades tech to keep vehicles moving, reducing downtime and improving workshop efficiency.

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Customer Support Overhaul Targets Workshop Efficiency

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2/4/2026

Customer Support Overhaul Targets Workshop Efficiency

Mahindra South Africa has sharpened its customer support systems with a clear emphasis on reducing downtime in workshops and improving parts...

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AkzoNobel and McLaren Strengthen Long-Standing Partnership Ahead of WEC Campaign

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2/3/2026

AkzoNobel and McLaren Strengthen Long-Standing Partnership Ahead of WEC Campaign

AkzoNobel and McLaren Racing are set to deepen their nearly twenty-year partnership, signalling a renewed commitment to innovation as McLaren...

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Industry Leaders Confront Skills Shortages and Technological Upheaval at Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast

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2/3/2026

Industry Leaders Confront Skills Shortages and Technological Upheaval at Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast

Industry leaders call for collaboration to tackle skills shortages, tech shifts, and global pressures shaping South Africa’s automotive future.

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Strong Start for South Africa’s Car Market

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2/3/2026

Strong Start for South Africa’s Car Market

South Africa’s new car market has entered 2026 with resilience, recording solid growth in January despite economic uncertainty. The latest figures...

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SVI Engineering’s ‘Transformer’ Videos Showcase Ultimate Technology Transfer

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2/3/2026

SVI Engineering’s ‘Transformer’ Videos Showcase Ultimate Technology Transfer

SVI Engineering, South Africa’s leading manufacturer of armoured products, has unveiled a dramatic series of Transformer-inspired videos across...

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Building a Future - How Dealerships Open Doors for School Leavers

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2/3/2026

Building a Future - How Dealerships Open Doors for School Leavers

The automotive retail industry presents a wealth of opportunities for young South Africans entering the workforce straight from school, offering...

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New Industry Code Aims to Strengthen Safety of Modified Vehicles’ ADAS Systems

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2/2/2026

New Industry Code Aims to Strengthen Safety of Modified Vehicles’ ADAS Systems

AAAA introduces a code ensuring Advanced Emergency Braking and ADAS remain safe and compliant after common vehicle modifications

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CES 2026 Highlights New Collision Repair and Safety Technologies

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2/2/2026

CES 2026 Highlights New Collision Repair and Safety Technologies

While the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is best known for consumer gadgets, CES 2026 in Las Vegas underscored how rapidly automotive technology...

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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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