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Chery Explores Manufacturing Partnership Options in South Africa
Motoring
10/7/2025

Chery Explores Manufacturing Partnership Options in South Africa

China's Chery is holding discussions with several South African car manufacturers regarding plant-sharing arrangements to produce its vehicles...

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Würth to Join Plasnomic Alliance in Push for Sustainable Plastic Repair Standards
News
10/7/2025

Würth to Join Plasnomic Alliance in Push for Sustainable Plastic Repair Standards

The Würth Group, one of the world's most respected leaders in the automotive aftermarket, welcomed Plasnomic to its global headquarters in Germany...

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South Africa's Dangerous Roads: A Boon for Auto Repair Industry
News
10/7/2025

South Africa's Dangerous Roads: A Boon for Auto Repair Industry

South Africa ranks as the fourth riskiest country to drive in, according to the World's Best Drivers Index 2025, a study by Compare the Market...

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Foton Begins Local Assembly in South Africa
Motoring
10/7/2025

Foton Begins Local Assembly in South Africa

The first pre-production CKD Foton pickup has rolled off the local assembly line in South Africa, marking a key moment for the country’s...

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Toyota Balances Electric Innovation with Rugged Heritage
Motoring
10/3/2025

Toyota Balances Electric Innovation with Rugged Heritage

Toyota is preparing for a busy time in 2025 and 2026 with launches that show its ability to blend future-focused technology with its traditional...

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Brazilian Trade Delegates Learn About SA's Growing Aftermarket Sector
News
10/3/2025

Brazilian Trade Delegates Learn About SA's Growing Aftermarket Sector

The South African automotive aftermarket presents substantial opportunities for international suppliers, according to TEPA Chairman Johann van de...

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BMW Opens Ground-Breaking Debrecen Plant in Hungary
Motoring
10/2/2025

BMW Opens Ground-Breaking Debrecen Plant in Hungary

BMW has officially opened its most advanced manufacturing facility to date in Debrecen, Hungary, marking a significant milestone in the German...

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Join Us at the 2025 CRA Conference: Shaping the Future of Collision Repair
Events
10/1/2025

Join Us at the 2025 CRA Conference: Shaping the Future of Collision Repair

The Collision Repairers Association (CRA) serves as a voice of South Africa's collision repair industry, bringing together professionals...

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Auto Repair Industry Prepares for Chinese Vehicle Surge
Motoring
9/30/2025

Auto Repair Industry Prepares for Chinese Vehicle Surge

South Africa's automotive repair sector faces a significant shift as Chinese vehicles flood the market, presenting both challenges and...

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Free State Welding Skills Initiative Earns Industry Praise as Model for Youth Employment
Training
9/30/2025

Free State Welding Skills Initiative Earns Industry Praise as Model for Youth Employment

A groundbreaking vocational training programme launched in the Free State has been hailed by industry leaders as a vital step toward closing South...

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Industry leaders urged to unite in protecting South Africa's collision repair sector
News
9/30/2025

Industry leaders urged to unite in protecting South Africa's collision repair sector

The South African Motor Body Repairers' Association (SAMBRA), operating under the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), has issued an urgent...

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CHARGE Showcases the Future of Clean Transport
News
9/30/2025

CHARGE Showcases the Future of Clean Transport

The Naamsa New Energy Vehicle Road Trip 2025 made a key stop at Zero Carbon Charge’s flagship charging station, highlighting the future of clean...

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