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R30 million administrative penalty to be paid
News
8/29/2025

R30 million administrative penalty to be paid

The Competition Commission of South Africa says Wesbank and Toyota Financial Services will pay a R30 million administrative penalty settlement...

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Growing Concern Over Debt Relief Scams in South Africa
News
8/29/2025

Growing Concern Over Debt Relief Scams in South Africa

The National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) has sounded the alarm over a growing scam that could lock consumers into long-term debt review...

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Honda Partners with AI Startup Helm.ai to Accelerate Next-Gen Self-Driving Technology for Mass Production
Motoring
8/28/2025

Honda Partners with AI Startup Helm.ai to Accelerate Next-Gen Self-Driving Technology for Mass Production

Honda Motor Co. and California-based AI startup Helm. and California-based AI startup Helm.ai have announced a multi-year joint development...

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Subaru Drivers Embrace Safety Technology That Monitors Their Attention
Motoring
8/28/2025

Subaru Drivers Embrace Safety Technology That Monitors Their Attention

Nearly nine out of ten Subaru owners keep their DriverFocus system switched on, according to new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway...

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Collison Repairers Faces Stock Dilemma After High Court Ruling
News
8/26/2025

Collison Repairers Faces Stock Dilemma After High Court Ruling

Motor body repairers across South Africa face an unprecedented challenge following a recent High Court ruling that has fundamentally altered their...

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Upskilling and Talent Retention Key Priorities for new NADA Director
News
8/26/2025

Upskilling and Talent Retention Key Priorities for new NADA Director

Developing skills and creating career awareness are at the top of the agenda for Ashley Samuel, the newly appointed National Director of NADA...

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Suzuki Jimny enthusiasts showcase durability at record-breaking gathering
Motoring
8/25/2025

Suzuki Jimny enthusiasts showcase durability at record-breaking gathering

When hundreds of Suzuki Jimny owners converge on South Africa's Western Cape this September, they'll be demonstrating more than just their passion...

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RMI Reaches Three-Year Wage Settlement
News
8/25/2025

RMI Reaches Three-Year Wage Settlement

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) has successfully concluded what industry leaders are hailing as the most significant wage...

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JLR Boosts Solar Power to Drive Sustainability
News
8/25/2025

JLR Boosts Solar Power to Drive Sustainability

Jaguar Land Rover has stepped up its renewable energy efforts with the launch of a major solar farm at its Gaydon headquarters in the United...

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Drivers Must Override Advanced Assistance Systems Every Nine Minutes in Heavy Traffic, AAA Study Finds
Motoring
8/25/2025

Drivers Must Override Advanced Assistance Systems Every Nine Minutes in Heavy Traffic, AAA Study Finds

New research from the American Automobile Association (AAA) indicates that advanced driver assistance systems require human intervention...

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Chery's Groundbreaking Collision Study to Transforms Automotive Testing in South Africa
Motoring
8/21/2025

Chery's Groundbreaking Collision Study to Transforms Automotive Testing in South Africa

This August marks a pivotal moment in automotive safety as Chery embarks on a revolutionary real-world collision analysis that will reshape...

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Repair Sector Faces Ripple Effect from Export Tariffs and Market Shifts
News
8/20/2025

Repair Sector Faces Ripple Effect from Export Tariffs and Market Shifts

The South African automotive industry is under pressure from multiple fronts, with recent tariffs imposed by the United States on vehicle and...

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