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Kinsey Report returns with sharper focus on vehicle ownership costs

News

8/27/2026

Kinsey Report returns with sharper focus on vehicle ownership costs

The Kinsey Report is set to return after a two-year hiatus, introducing a revised methodology and category-based vehicle comparisons to provide South African motorists with more accurate insights into ownership, maintenance and repair costs.

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Surventis and Glasurit Support the Next Generation of Automotive Refinish Talent

Training

8/26/2026

Surventis and Glasurit Support the Next Generation of Automotive Refinish Talent

Surventis is reinforcing its commitment to automotive refinish skills development through its partnership with WorldSkills International, providing young professionals with access to advanced training, digital learning resources and sustainable repair practices ahead of the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai.

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Andrea Bogner-Botha Drives Skills and AutoGas Innovation

News

8/25/2026

Andrea Bogner-Botha Drives Skills and AutoGas Innovation

From taking over her late father's workshop to leading an AutoGas conversion business, Andrea Bogner-Botha is championing skills development and alternative fuel innovation in South Africa's automotive aftermarket sector.

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Building the Artisan Pipeline South Africa’s Automotive Industry Urgently Needs

Education

8/21/2026

Building the Artisan Pipeline South Africa’s Automotive Industry Urgently Needs

As South Africa observes TVET Month, the automotive sector faces a growing skills challenge. While apprenticeship enrolment is increasing, the number of qualified artisans continues to decline, highlighting the need for stronger collaboration between colleges, employers and industry stakeholders.

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Female Motor Mech Champion Returns to Inspire Future Technicians in Kariega

Events

8/18/2026

Female Motor Mech Champion Returns to Inspire Future Technicians in Kariega

Former MIWA Junior Motor Mech Competition winner Tashne Wait will return to the RMI Motor Mech & Alles-op-Wiele Show in Kariega as a judge and mentor, encouraging learners to pursue careers in the automotive industry.

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End-to-End AI Is Rewriting the ADAS Playbook

News

8/18/2026

End-to-End AI Is Rewriting the ADAS Playbook

End-to-End AI is transforming Advanced Driver Assistance Systems from a hardware-driven competition into a software and data-driven race, where continuous learning, validation, and deployment capabilities determine long-term success.

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Africa’s Car Graveyard Could Become Its Next Industrial Opportunity

News

8/17/2026

Africa’s Car Graveyard Could Become Its Next Industrial Opportunity

Africa’s growing dependence on imported used vehicles is creating significant end-of-life vehicle challenges, but it also presents a major opportunity to build a formal automotive recycling industry that can create jobs, recover valuable materials, improve road safety, and support circular economic growth.

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Sherwin-Williams and BodyShop News Africa Support the Next Generation of Automotive Journalists

Events

8/17/2026

Sherwin-Williams and BodyShop News Africa Support the Next Generation of Automotive Journalists

BodyShop News Africa's Student Journalist Program returns to Automechanika Johannesburg 2026 with the support of Sherwin-Williams, giving aspiring journalists hands-on experience covering one of Africa’s leading automotive aftermarket events.

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The Hidden Savings Behind Expensive Smart-Car Repairs

News

8/13/2026

The Hidden Savings Behind Expensive Smart-Car Repairs

Modern vehicle repairs are becoming more expensive due to advanced driver assistance technologies and increasing vehicle complexity, but these same systems are helping prevent crashes and reducing overall insurance losses.

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BMW’s Spider-Man Dashboard Stunt Shows How Fragile Digital Ownership Has Become

Motoring

8/13/2026

BMW’s Spider-Man Dashboard Stunt Shows How Fragile Digital Ownership Has Become

A Spider-Man promotion displayed on BMW infotainment screens via an over-the-air update has reignited debate about digital ownership, privacy and the growing power carmakers have over connected vehicles after they are sold.

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Surventis to Spotlight the Body Shop of the Future at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026

Events

8/13/2026

Surventis to Spotlight the Body Shop of the Future at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026

Surventis will showcase its vision for the future of automotive refinish at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, highlighting how connected coatings, digital tools, consultancy and automation can help body shops improve productivity, profitability and sustainability.

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News

8/11/2026

Why a Crumpled Car Can Be a Safer Car

A badly damaged vehicle can look alarming after a crash, but controlled deformation is often a sign that its safety systems have worked as designed. For South African motorists, however, the real test lies in the strength of the passenger cell, the vehicle's safety equipment and the crash rating of the exact specification sold locally.

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