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Toyota Gazoo Racing Unveils GR GT and GR GT3

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12/8/2025

Toyota Gazoo Racing Unveils GR GT and GR GT3

Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) has unveiled two eagerly anticipated prototypes, the GR GT and GR GT3, signalling a bold new chapter in the brand’s...

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12/8/2025

How the Nexperia Crisis Warps the Repair Bay

In late 2025, a geopolitical battle over a seemingly unremarkable chip company sent shock waves through the automotive world — and rippled all the...

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Glasurit Joins Forces with SVR Toyota Gazoo Racing in Ground-breaking Partnership

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12/8/2025

Glasurit Joins Forces with SVR Toyota Gazoo Racing in Ground-breaking Partnership

Glasurit and SVR Toyota Gazoo Racing form a major technical partnership, merging premium paint technology with high-performance rally innovation.

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Are Big Bakkies Doing Enough? ANCAP Puts Heavy Hitters Under the Microscope

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12/5/2025

Are Big Bakkies Doing Enough? ANCAP Puts Heavy Hitters Under the Microscope

Australia’s fast-growing appetite for oversized American-style pick-ups (bakkies) has prompted ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program) to...

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12/4/2025

Hyundai Grand i10 Under Fire After Zero-Star Safety Rating in Africa

The Hyundai Grand i10 has been criticised after the latest Global NCAP crash tests revealed a shocking zero-star rating for adult occupant...

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Axalta Celebrates Prestigious R&D 100 Award for Ground-breaking Paint Technology

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12/4/2025

Axalta Celebrates Prestigious R&D 100 Award for Ground-breaking Paint Technology

Axalta has been honoured with a 2025 R&D 100 Award in the Mechanical/Materials category for its innovative Spies Hecker Permasolid® Speed-TEC Fast...

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G20 Summit Unlocks New Horizons for South Africa’s Tyre Retail Industry

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12/4/2025

G20 Summit Unlocks New Horizons for South Africa’s Tyre Retail Industry

While the G20 Summit has drawn to a close, its ripple effects on South Africa’s aftermarket tyre and parts sector are only beginning to take...

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V8 power: Corvette Stingray makes impressive SA debut

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12/4/2025

V8 power: Corvette Stingray makes impressive SA debut

The arrival of the 2025 Corvette Stingray is bringing a welcome surge of V8 excitement to South Africa's performance car market, with early sales...

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VW advances green energy goals with solar carport expansion

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12/4/2025

VW advances green energy goals with solar carport expansion

The employee car park and service centre at Volkswagen Group Africa's (VWGA) Kariega manufacturing plant now boasts enhanced solar power...

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Nearly 41% of U.S. Cars Are Overdue for Critical Maintenance, New Data Shows

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12/2/2025

Nearly 41% of U.S. Cars Are Overdue for Critical Maintenance, New Data Shows

A fresh study from CARFAX, published 18 November, reveals that around 41 per cent of vehicles in the United States are currently overdue for at...

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AI in Automotive Manufacturing: Innovation Meets Imperfection

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12/2/2025

AI in Automotive Manufacturing: Innovation Meets Imperfection

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly become the cornerstone of modern automotive manufacturing, promising precision, efficiency, and a future...

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Coega Plant Moves Forward as Stellantis Adjusts Strategy for Local Vehicle Production

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12/1/2025

Coega Plant Moves Forward as Stellantis Adjusts Strategy for Local Vehicle Production

Stellantis is strengthening its commitment to South African manufacturing as it refines its plans for the new Coega plant, an investment that...

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