Plasnomic Moves to Set Global Benchmark for Automotive Plastic Repair
Plasnomic has taken a decisive step toward redefining automotive plastic repair by launching what it describes as the industry’s first...
Striking Hino 700 Tow Truck Expands KZN Towing Fleet
Namesh Govender has strengthened his KwaZulu-Natal towing operation with the introduction of the region’s first 65-tonne Hino 700 Series tow...
BASF Coatings Names Jens Luehring as Incoming CEO Ahead of Carlyle Transaction
Kia is set to deepen its presence in the light commercial vehicle sector with a confident return to the Commercial Vehicle Show, bringing a...
Technology Bundles Deliver Major Safety Gains, New Analysis Shows
A growing body of evidence suggests that modern driver assistance technologies are significantly reducing road crashes, and new research into...
PPG Announces Major Global Investment in Skilled Trades Education
PPG, together with the PPG Foundation, has unveiled a significant global commitment of 10 million dollars (R170 million) to be invested through to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...