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Hyundai Brings Car Buying Closer to Shoppers with New Cape Town Hub

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12/1/2025

Hyundai Brings Car Buying Closer to Shoppers with New Cape Town Hub

Hyundai South Africa is reshaping the way customers experience vehicle shopping with the launch of its new Hyundai Kenilworth hub in Cape Town...

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Isuzu Partnership Drives Black Industrialisation in Eastern Cape

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12/1/2025

Isuzu Partnership Drives Black Industrialisation in Eastern Cape

New Gqeberha facility strengthens black industrialisation, creates 52 jobs, and elevates South Africa’s automotive manufacturing sector.

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Electrocoat: A Transformation Success Story Made Possible by the AITF

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11/27/2025

Electrocoat: A Transformation Success Story Made Possible by the AITF

When Electrocoat entered a new chapter of ownership in 2023, it represented more than an internal restructuring — it marked a significant...

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SAMBRA Warns Parts Shortages May Delay Repairs on Discontinued Models

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11/27/2025

SAMBRA Warns Parts Shortages May Delay Repairs on Discontinued Models

As South Africa’s automotive market undergoes rapid transformation, numerous vehicle models are being phased out or replaced. This shift brings a...

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Drivers and Riders Set to Benefit as Uber Introduces Its First Electric Fleet Option

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11/27/2025

Drivers and Riders Set to Benefit as Uber Introduces Its First Electric Fleet Option

The introduction of Uber Go Electric marks a new chapter for Uber as it broadens its focus on affordable and sustainable mobility in South Africa...

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N3 Corridor to Host Revolutionary Green Charging Network

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11/26/2025

N3 Corridor to Host Revolutionary Green Charging Network

Zero Carbon Charge has achieved a landmark moment in South Africa's transition to electric mobility, breaking ground on two ultra-fast charging...

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Automotive Logistics and Repair Sector to Benefit from Inland Port

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11/24/2025

Automotive Logistics and Repair Sector to Benefit from Inland Port

The R50bn Port of Gauteng will streamline vehicle imports, cut transport costs, reduce congestion, and boost efficiency for the automotive industry.

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Blind Spots in Vehicle Design Linked to Pedestrian Crash Risk

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11/20/2025

Blind Spots in Vehicle Design Linked to Pedestrian Crash Risk

IIHS study finds vehicles with large driver-side blind spots increase left-turn pedestrian collision risk by up to 70%, urging safety improvements.

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How Collision Repair Shops’ Review Responses Shape Local Search Rankings—And How to Use Them to Your Advantage

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11/20/2025

How Collision Repair Shops’ Review Responses Shape Local Search Rankings—And How to Use Them to Your Advantage

In the collision repair industry, word of mouth has always mattered—but today, it plays out publicly through online reviews. When a customer...

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Paint Giants AkzoNobel and Axalta Unite to Form £20 Billion (R470 Billion) Coatings Powerhouse

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11/18/2025

Paint Giants AkzoNobel and Axalta Unite to Form £20 Billion (R470 Billion) Coatings Powerhouse

AkzoNobel and Axalta will merge in a £20bn all-stock deal, creating a global coatings titan with expanded innovation, efficiency gains and dual HQs.

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Tata’s Rosslyn Milestone Strengthens the Automotive Repair Ecosystem

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11/18/2025

Tata’s Rosslyn Milestone Strengthens the Automotive Repair Ecosystem

Rosslyn continues to shape the direction of South Africa’s vehicle sector, and its influence is being increasingly felt within the automotive...

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Repair sector welcomes stability after wage breakthrough

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11/17/2025

Repair sector welcomes stability after wage breakthrough

AMEO and NUMSA reach multi-year wage agreement, avoiding strikes and ensuring continuity for workshops, suppliers, and the wider automotive sector.

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