PPG Unveils Automated Stirring Technology to Revolutionise Automotive Paint Mixing
PPG MIX'N'SHAKE™ automates paint stirring, ensuring colour accuracy, reducing waste, and saving time for automotive painters and body shops.
Archion Merger Aims to Strengthen Service, Efficiency and Innovation
The next phase of the integration between Japanese truck and bus giants Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso has been unveiled with the creation of...
Building a Stronger Repair and Supply Chain Through Collaboration
Toyota South Africa Motors boosts local supply chain with the 2025 Durban Automotive Cluster SME Accelerator, empowering black-owned SMEs.
Specialised Skills Power the Repair Industry’s Electric Future
South Africa’s repair industry adapts to the rise of New Energy Vehicles, investing in training, tools, and tech to meet EV service demands.
US Investigates Fatal Chinese Counterfeit Airbag Incidents
According to reports, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating seven incidents involving aftermarket airbag...
Passive Alcohol Detection Technology Ready for Motor Manufacturers After Decade of Development
The Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety (ACTS) President and Chief Executive Rob Strassburger recently demonstrated Driver Alcohol Detection...
BASF Coatings Enters New Chapter with Carlyle Acquisition
In a significant development for the automotive refinish industry, BASF has announced a binding agreement with global investment firm Carlyle to...
Changan Strengthens After-Sales Network with New National Parts Hub
Changan South Africa envisaged the enhanced service to its dealers and the repair network through the opening of a dedicated parts warehouse in...
How the EV Wave Opens New Opportunities for Repairers
South Africa’s gradual shift towards electric mobility is not only changing how motorists power their vehicles but also how the wider automotive...
Manufacturing milestone for VW with Polo locally
Volkswagen Group Africa’s Kariega plant has achieved a significant manufacturing milestone with the production of its three-millionth vehicle, a...
Auto Week Signals Strategic Reset for SA Carmakers
At the 2025 South African Auto Week in Gqeberha, the country’s automotive industry presented a united front of resilience and cautious optimism...
Carlyle Emerges as Frontrunner in BASF Coatings Acquisition
Private equity firm Carlyle is leading the race to acquire the coatings business of German chemicals manufacturer BASF, according to a source...