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LightAssist sharpens digital colour matching for body shops

Products

9/16/2026

LightAssist sharpens digital colour matching for body shops

Surventis has enhanced its Refinity platform with LightAssist, a new visualisation feature designed to improve colour matching accuracy, reduce rework and help body shops identify the most suitable refinishing formulas more efficiently.

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Five Body Filler Mistakes That Can Ruin a Repair

Education

9/9/2026

Five Body Filler Mistakes That Can Ruin a Repair

Body filler is essential in panel beating, but common mistakes during mixing, application and finishing can lead to paint defects, poor adhesion and costly rework. Here are five errors to avoid.

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Why Not Swap Your Fitbit for a Diagnostic Volkswagen?

Automechanika Frankfurt

9/8/2026

Why Not Swap Your Fitbit for a Diagnostic Volkswagen?

Researchers in Germany are exploring whether future vehicles could double as health monitoring devices, using sensors, cameras and artificial intelligence to detect potential medical issues long before they become emergencies.

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Automechanika Frankfurt

9/8/2026

Keeping Old-Timers Young, the BMW Way

BMW Group Classic proves that owning a historic BMW does not mean hunting endlessly for rare parts. With more than 65,000 components still available and a dedicated restoration programme, BMW continues to support classic vehicles decades after production ended.

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Rats no more: ultrasonic protection for vehicles

Automechanika Frankfurt

9/8/2026

Rats no more: ultrasonic protection for vehicles

K&K Handelsgesellschaft has developed a Marten Defence System that protects vehicles from rodent damage using ultrasonic sound and non-lethal electric deterrents, addressing a problem that costs German motorists and insurers millions of euros annually.

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EV Repair Readiness Moves Into Focus as South Africa’s Market Evolves

Electric Vehicles

9/8/2026

EV Repair Readiness Moves Into Focus as South Africa’s Market Evolves

As electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles become more common on South African roads, the collision repair industry is adapting through specialised training, investment in equipment and stricter safety protocols to ensure repairs are carried out safely and correctly.

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Volvo’s Connected Cars Learn to Look Further Down the Road

Motoring

9/8/2026

Volvo’s Connected Cars Learn to Look Further Down the Road

Volvo has expanded its Connected Safety technology with new real-time hazard alerts that allow compatible vehicles to share information about animals, road users, roadworks and accidents ahead, helping drivers react to potential dangers before they come into view.

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Henkel marks 75 years of South African innovation

Products

9/3/2026

Henkel marks 75 years of South African innovation

Henkel South Africa is celebrating 75 years of local operations as the global company marks 150 years since its founding, underscoring a legacy of innovation, manufacturing excellence and long-term investment in South Africa.

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Automotive Aftermarket Faces New Pressures as Technology and Costs Reshape the Sector

Industry

9/3/2026

Automotive Aftermarket Faces New Pressures as Technology and Costs Reshape the Sector

Industry leaders at the Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast highlighted how technology, affordability challenges, localisation opportunities and economic pressures are reshaping South Africa's automotive aftermarket.

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Young Mechanic Claims Victory in Closely Fought Eastern Cape Competition

Education

9/3/2026

Young Mechanic Claims Victory in Closely Fought Eastern Cape Competition

Juan de Kock from Otter du Plessis Technical High School took top honours in the 2026 MIWA Junior Motor Mech Competition, showcasing the growing talent emerging from Eastern Cape technical schools.

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Ford apprenticeship tackles repair skills gap

Training

9/1/2026

Ford apprenticeship tackles repair skills gap

Ford South Africa has launched an Autotechnician Apprenticeship Scholarship aimed at addressing the growing shortage of skilled automotive technicians, while creating career opportunities for young South Africans through a blend of formal training and hands-on dealership experience.

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SAMBRA puts young repair talent in the spotlight with second 2026 skills contest

Events

8/28/2026

SAMBRA puts young repair talent in the spotlight with second 2026 skills contest

SAMBRA Eastern Cape will host its second panel beating and spray-painting skills competition of 2026, giving learners an opportunity to showcase their technical abilities while gaining valuable industry exposure.

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