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Tyre Industry Faces Increased Scrutiny Over Waste Management Compliance

News

8/19/2025

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...

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Morocco Rises as South Africa's Auto Industry Struggles

Motoring

8/19/2025

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...

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ADAS Paradox: Why Some Safety Systems May Actually Increase Crashes

Motoring

8/18/2025

ADAS Paradox: Why Some Safety Systems May Actually Increase Crashes

Research reveals counterintuitive findings that could impact collision rates and repair volumes

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Ten Apprentices Graduate from BASF Automotive Spray-Painter Programme

Training

8/15/2025

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...

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Mahindra expands in Durban with new Vehicle Assembly Facility

News

8/15/2025

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...

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Auto Repair Industry prepares for NEV revolution

Motoring

8/5/2025

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...

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Driving equality and skills development in the vehicle bodybuilding sector

Training

8/5/2025

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...

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Can Canada's Road Safety Success Work in South Africa?

News

8/5/2025

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...

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Tariffs Threaten South Africa’s Component and Repair Sectors

News

8/4/2025

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...

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How safe-driving apps are transforming traffic safety research

News

8/4/2025

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...

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AI Investments Present New Risks for Insurance Companies Despite Growth Potential

News

7/31/2025

AI Investments Present New Risks for Insurance Companies Despite Growth Potential

Whilst artificial intelligence (AI) investments offer substantial growth and profitability opportunities for insurance companies, they also...

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Toyota e-commerce platform to benefit industry

Motoring

7/31/2025

Toyota e-commerce platform to benefit industry

With being committed to continuous improvement and a customer-first philosophy, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) announced the launch of its...

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