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Should Elderly Drivers Hand Over the Keys? GM's New Technology CouldMake That Decision Easier

Motoring

9/5/2025

Should Elderly Drivers Hand Over the Keys? GM's New Technology CouldMake That Decision Easier

Pondering whether it's time to persuade an elderly relative to stop driving? General Motors has developed groundbreaking technology designed to...

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Motoring

9/5/2025

Mazda SA Welcomes New Managing Director

Mazda Southern Africa has announced that Bonite van der Merwe will become its new Managing Director from 1 October 2025. She currently leads...

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Despite Success, DEKRA Says More Can be Done for Road Safety

News

9/4/2025

Despite Success, DEKRA Says More Can be Done for Road Safety

Over the past century, road transport has transformed dramatically, with remarkable advances in vehicle technology and traffic safety. Yet DEKRA...

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PPG and Toyota Motor Europe Forge Strategic Alliance for Enhanced European Collision Center Operations

News

9/4/2025

PPG and Toyota Motor Europe Forge Strategic Alliance for Enhanced European Collision Center Operations

PPG has entered into a comprehensive strategic partnership with Toyota Motor Europe. According to a press statement the aim is to establish a...

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Chinese Electronics Giant Chooses Morocco for €65 Million Manufacturing Investment

News

9/3/2025

Chinese Electronics Giant Chooses Morocco for €65 Million Manufacturing Investment

Heilongjiang Tianyouwei Electronics Co. has selected Morocco as the location for its latest international expansion, committing €65 million (R1.

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Repair Sector at the Heart of Industry Discussions at Automechanika CEO Breakfast

Events

9/3/2025

Repair Sector at the Heart of Industry Discussions at Automechanika CEO Breakfast

The final Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast for 2025, held at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit alongside the Festival of Motoring...

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Register Now for Global Plastic Repair Revolution’s Industry-Changing Alliance

Business

9/2/2025

Register Now for Global Plastic Repair Revolution’s Industry-Changing Alliance

The automotive plastic repair industry is experiencing a transformative moment as Plasnomic spearheads the creation of the Global Plastic Repair...

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August Vehicle Sales Surge to Six-Year High Despite Global Challenges

Motoring

9/2/2025

August Vehicle Sales Surge to Six-Year High Despite Global Challenges

South Africa’s automotive industry delivered a standout performance in August, achieving its strongest new-vehicle sales since 2019, even as the...

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Mahindra Prepares to Amplify the Fusion Fest Experience in 2026

Events

9/2/2025

Mahindra Prepares to Amplify the Fusion Fest Experience in 2026

South Africa’s cultural scene is set to come alive once again as Mahindra prepares to host the much-anticipated Fusion Fest in 2026. Announced at...

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Recycled Car Parts Could Save Aussies Loads According to Surprise Research Results

Motoring

9/1/2025

Recycled Car Parts Could Save Aussies Loads According to Surprise Research Results

Australian motorists are sitting on potential savings of over $2,000 each, according to new research that reveals the untapped benefits of...

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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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