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BNCAP: India's Ambitious Safety Initiative

Motoring

7/11/2025

BNCAP: India's Ambitious Safety Initiative

Bharat NCAP (BNCAP) represents India's bold step into comprehensive vehicle safety assessment, launching in 2023 to address the world's largest...

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ANCAP: Setting the Benchmark in Australasia

Motoring

7/9/2025

ANCAP: Setting the Benchmark in Australasia

The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) stands as one of the world's most respected vehicle safety assessment bodies, serving...

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NADA and Absa Formalise Strategic Partnership to Transform South African Automotive Dealership Sector

News

7/8/2025

NADA and Absa Formalise Strategic Partnership to Transform South African Automotive Dealership Sector

The National Automobile Dealers' Association (NADA) and Absa Bank Limited have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to strengthen South...

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Motoring

7/3/2025

A Global Network of Vehicle Safety

In today's interconnected automotive market, vehicle safety standards have become increasingly harmonised across continents. For South African collision repair professionals, understanding the global landscape of New Car Assessment Programs (NCAPs) is crucial, as these independent testing bodies significantly influence the safety features and structural designs of vehicles that eventually reach our shores.

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AkzoNobel to sell AkzoNobel India to JSW Group

News

7/2/2025

AkzoNobel to sell AkzoNobel India to JSW Group

Akzo Nobel N. V. V. has signed an agreement to sell its shareholding in Akzo Nobel India Limited (ANIL) to the JSW Group, one of India’s leading...

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Aphelele’s journey inspires hope for more female youth in the sector

Training

6/24/2025

Aphelele’s journey inspires hope for more female youth in the sector

As South Africa marks Youth Month, the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), an affiliate of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI)...

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Japanese auto parts giant Marelli declares bankruptcy amid tariff pressures

News

6/24/2025

Japanese auto parts giant Marelli declares bankruptcy amid tariff pressures

Marelli Holdings Co. , the Japanese automotive parts supplier, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States on June 11, 2025...

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US Report: 2024 crash claim frequency remained flat

Business

6/24/2025

US Report: 2024 crash claim frequency remained flat

LexisNexis’ Risk Solutions US Auto Insurance Trends Report reveals that crash claim frequency remained relatively flat during 2024. Claims...

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South Africa strengthens global ties at CITA International Conference 2025

News

6/20/2025

South Africa strengthens global ties at CITA International Conference 2025

The Vehicle Testing Association (VTA) of South Africa, a constituent association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), reaffirmed its...

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Volkswagen Recalls 150 Vehicles in South Africa Due to Airbag SafetyConcerns

Motoring

6/17/2025

Volkswagen Recalls 150 Vehicles in South Africa Due to Airbag SafetyConcerns

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) announced on 12 June 2025 a significant vehicle safety recall affecting 150 Volkswagen vehicles in South...

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BASF Coatings signs strategic partnership agreement with Toyota Motor Europe to develop its Body&Paint program

News

6/17/2025

BASF Coatings signs strategic partnership agreement with Toyota Motor Europe to develop its Body&Paint program

BASF Coatings and Toyota Motor Europe have signed an agreement to develop the Toyota Body&Paint program for Europe, building the foundation for a...

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Volvo Cars introduces world first multi-adaptive safety belt

Motoring

6/12/2025

Volvo Cars introduces world first multi-adaptive safety belt

Last week, Volvo Cars unveiled a major safety improvement to the safety belt. The new multi-adaptive safety belt is a world-first technology aimed...

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