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Plant Kariega at the heart of Polo’s 50-year celebration
News
9/10/2025

Plant Kariega at the heart of Polo’s 50-year celebration

Volkswagen has marked half a century of the Polo with a dramatic film, “50 Years of Polo: Project Drift,” which puts the spotlight firmly on Plant...

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Speed Meets Quality with PPG’s Velocity Refinish System
News
9/10/2025

Speed Meets Quality with PPG’s Velocity Refinish System

The collision repair industry just got a significant boost with PPG's September 8th launch of the PPG VELOCITY® refinish system. This...

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Stellantis Partners with GlobalPlatform to Strengthen Automotive Cybersecurity Standards
Motoring
9/9/2025

Stellantis Partners with GlobalPlatform to Strengthen Automotive Cybersecurity Standards

Stellantis, the multinational automotive giant behind brands including Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, FIAT, Jeep, Vauxhall, and Peugeot, has become the...

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Hino Pursues Multipath Strategy for Cleaner Transport
Motoring
9/9/2025

Hino Pursues Multipath Strategy for Cleaner Transport

Hino South Africa is taking a flexible route to sustainable transport, with a strong focus on multiple power solutions for its trucks. “Hino is...

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The Electric Revolution: What Every Workshop Needs to Know
Motoring
9/9/2025

The Electric Revolution: What Every Workshop Needs to Know

Electric vehicles might dominate today's headlines, but for automotive professionals, understanding their deep historical roots is crucial for...

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Toyota introduces Hiace designed for accessibility
Motoring
9/8/2025

Toyota introduces Hiace designed for accessibility

Toyota South Africa Motors has expanded its line-up with a model aimed at improving mobility for people with disabilities. The Toyota Hiace PWD...

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Autonomous Driving Features Top Consumer Wish Lists as Trust in Vehicle Technology Soars
Motoring
9/8/2025

Autonomous Driving Features Top Consumer Wish Lists as Trust in Vehicle Technology Soars

The automotive landscape is experiencing a dramatic shift as consumers demonstrate unprecedented enthusiasm for autonomous driving and advanced...

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Should Elderly Drivers Hand Over the Keys? GM's New Technology CouldMake That Decision Easier
Motoring
9/5/2025

Should Elderly Drivers Hand Over the Keys? GM's New Technology CouldMake That Decision Easier

Pondering whether it's time to persuade an elderly relative to stop driving? General Motors has developed groundbreaking technology designed to...

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Mazda SA Welcomes New Managing Director
Motoring
9/5/2025

Mazda SA Welcomes New Managing Director

Mazda Southern Africa has announced that Bonite van der Merwe will become its new Managing Director from 1 October 2025. She currently leads...

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Despite Success, DEKRA Says More Can be Done for Road Safety
News
9/4/2025

Despite Success, DEKRA Says More Can be Done for Road Safety

Over the past century, road transport has transformed dramatically, with remarkable advances in vehicle technology and traffic safety. Yet DEKRA...

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PPG and Toyota Motor Europe Forge Strategic Alliance for Enhanced European Collision Center Operations
News
9/4/2025

PPG and Toyota Motor Europe Forge Strategic Alliance for Enhanced European Collision Center Operations

PPG has entered into a comprehensive strategic partnership with Toyota Motor Europe. According to a press statement the aim is to establish a...

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Chinese Electronics Giant Chooses Morocco for €65 Million Manufacturing Investment
News
9/3/2025

Chinese Electronics Giant Chooses Morocco for €65 Million Manufacturing Investment

Heilongjiang Tianyouwei Electronics Co. has selected Morocco as the location for its latest international expansion, committing €65 million (R1.

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