Dealerships Drive Skills Development for Workshop Careers
South Africa’s automotive repair sector is evolving rapidly, creating a growing demand for skilled technicians. Franchised dealerships are...
BASF's Glasurit 100 Line Sets New Sustainability Standards at WorldSkills Lyon 2024
At this year's 47th WorldSkills Competition held in Lyon, France, more than 1 400 competitors from around 70 countries and regions took part in...
Tyre Industry Faces Increased Scrutiny Over Waste Management Compliance
The Tyre, Equipment, Parts Association (TEPA), an association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), has welcomed the recent reminder...
Morocco Rises as South Africa's Auto Industry Struggles
Africa's automotive sector is experiencing a dramatic shift, with Morocco emerging as a rising force while traditional leader South Africa faces...
ADAS Paradox: Why Some Safety Systems May Actually Increase Crashes
Research reveals counterintuitive findings that could impact collision rates and repair volumes
Ten Apprentices Graduate from BASF Automotive Spray-Painter Programme
BASF Coatings Services marked a significant milestone on 13 August as ten dedicated apprentices successfully completed their Automotive...
Mahindra expands in Durban with new Vehicle Assembly Facility
Mahindra South Africa has unveiled a state-of-the-art Vehicle Assembly Facility in KZN marking a significant milestone in the brand’s local...
Auto Repair Industry prepares for NEV revolution
South Africa's automotive repair sector faces a significant transformation as new energy vehicle (NEV) sales doubled in 2024, with first-quarter...
Driving equality and skills development in the vehicle bodybuilding sector
The South African Vehicle and Bodybuilders’ Association (SAVABA), an association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), is taking...
Can Canada's Road Safety Success Work in South Africa?
Whilst the United States struggles with rising road fatalities, Canada has managed to buck the trend through stronger distracted driving laws...
Tariffs Threaten South Africa’s Component and Repair Sectors
The reimposition of US tariffs on South African automotive exports has hit the country’s components and repair industries hard, compounding...
How safe-driving apps are transforming traffic safety research
Safe-driving apps offer more than insurance savings—they're creating unprecedented research opportunities by generating detailed datasets...