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Brazilian Trade Delegates Learn About SA's Growing Aftermarket Sector

News

10/3/2025

Brazilian Trade Delegates Learn About SA's Growing Aftermarket Sector

The South African automotive aftermarket presents substantial opportunities for international suppliers, according to TEPA Chairman Johann van de...

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BMW Opens Ground-Breaking Debrecen Plant in Hungary

Motoring

10/2/2025

BMW Opens Ground-Breaking Debrecen Plant in Hungary

BMW has officially opened its most advanced manufacturing facility to date in Debrecen, Hungary, marking a significant milestone in the German...

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Join Us at the 2025 CRA Conference: Shaping the Future of Collision Repair

Events

10/1/2025

Join Us at the 2025 CRA Conference: Shaping the Future of Collision Repair

The Collision Repairers Association (CRA) serves as a voice of South Africa's collision repair industry, bringing together professionals...

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Auto Repair Industry Prepares for Chinese Vehicle Surge

Motoring

9/30/2025

Auto Repair Industry Prepares for Chinese Vehicle Surge

South Africa's automotive repair sector faces a significant shift as Chinese vehicles flood the market, presenting both challenges and...

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Free State Welding Skills Initiative Earns Industry Praise as Model for Youth Employment

Training

9/30/2025

Free State Welding Skills Initiative Earns Industry Praise as Model for Youth Employment

A groundbreaking vocational training programme launched in the Free State has been hailed by industry leaders as a vital step toward closing South...

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Industry leaders urged to unite in protecting South Africa's collision repair sector

News

9/30/2025

Industry leaders urged to unite in protecting South Africa's collision repair sector

The South African Motor Body Repairers' Association (SAMBRA), operating under the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), has issued an urgent...

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CHARGE Showcases the Future of Clean Transport

News

9/30/2025

CHARGE Showcases the Future of Clean Transport

The Naamsa New Energy Vehicle Road Trip 2025 made a key stop at Zero Carbon Charge’s flagship charging station, highlighting the future of clean...

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Strengthening Skills for the Automotive Repair Industry

Training

9/30/2025

Strengthening Skills for the Automotive Repair Industry

Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has reaffirmed its commitment to skills development by continuing its partnership with Nelson Mandela University...

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AkzoNobel and NIO Win Prestigious Altair Award for Revolutionary EV Battery Coating Technology

News

9/26/2025

AkzoNobel and NIO Win Prestigious Altair Award for Revolutionary EV Battery Coating Technology

One of the automotive industry's most sought-after innovation accolades – the 2025 Altair Enlighten Award – has been secured by AkzoNobel's Powder...

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Auto repair industry adapts to South Africa’s bakkie boom

Motoring

9/25/2025

Auto repair industry adapts to South Africa’s bakkie boom

The South African auto repair industry is experiencing a major adjustment as consumer preferences shift away from German sedans and towards...

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Solar Power Drives Manufacturing Resilience for Wheel Production and Repair Excellence

News

9/25/2025

Solar Power Drives Manufacturing Resilience for Wheel Production and Repair Excellence

Maxion Wheels, a leading producer and supplier of wheels for passenger and commercial vehicles, has partnered with Terra Firma, a South African...

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VTA Demands Action Following Scholar Transport Tragedy

News

9/23/2025

VTA Demands Action Following Scholar Transport Tragedy

The Vehicle Testing Association (VTA), an affiliate of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), has expressed grave alarm over a devastating...

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