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5/20/2025

Jaecoo J7 PHEV Achieves 5-Star Safety Rating

ANCAP has awarded a five-star safety rating to plug-in hybrid variants of the Jaecoo J7 small SUV, based on testing of left-hand drive models by...

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The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association calls for broader Right to Repair action

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5/15/2025

The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association calls for broader Right to Repair action

The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association(AAAA) has welcomed the reappointment of the Hon Dr Andrew Leigh as Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury, calling it a strong signal that the Albanese Government will continue its leadership on Right to Repair reform.

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Motor Mech 2025 launches with exciting new additions and a strong focus on future talent

Events

5/13/2025

Motor Mech 2025 launches with exciting new additions and a strong focus on future talent

The Motor Industry Workshop Association(MIWA) has announced the official launch of the 2025 Motor Mech season. The first show takes place on 21...

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AkzoNobel working with BASF to lower carbon footprint of high-volume paint products

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5/13/2025

AkzoNobel working with BASF to lower carbon footprint of high-volume paint products

AkzoNobel is purchasing significantly reduced carbon footprint raw materials from BASF for its decorative paints production in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), demonstrating the shared commitment of both companies to drive down Scope 3 emissions.

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First leg of Automechanika Sub-Saharan Roadshow concluded

Events

5/12/2025

First leg of Automechanika Sub-Saharan Roadshow concluded

The first leg of the Automechanika Johannesburg Sub-Saharan Africa Roadshow was concluded at an information session in Gaborone, Botswana on 9...

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Ensuring sustainability in motor body repairs

News

5/7/2025

Ensuring sustainability in motor body repairs

The South African Motor body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), a constituent association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation, is concerned about the dilution of business sustainability as a result of the slow erosion of margins and transfer of costs to repairers from certain short term motor insurer business partners, particularly when it comes to paint prices.

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SAMBRA appoints new Area Representative for the Free State and Northern Cape

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5/6/2025

SAMBRA appoints new Area Representative for the Free State and Northern Cape

The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA) announced the appointment of Hilton van Breda as the new Area Representative for the...

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Chery puts Tiggo 9 CSH flagship to the test in extreme safety demonstrations

Motoring

5/5/2025

Chery puts Tiggo 9 CSH flagship to the test in extreme safety demonstrations

Chery has put its range-topping SUV, the hybrid Tiggo 9 CSH, to the test with two extreme safety evaluations to demonstrate the crash protection...

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Supply chain innovation and green transformation highlighted at Automechanika Riyadh 2025

Events

5/5/2025

Supply chain innovation and green transformation highlighted at Automechanika Riyadh 2025

The seventh edition of Automechanika Riyadh concluded on 30 April at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC). It...

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Consumer Familiarity Is Key To ADAS Demand

Motoring

4/30/2025

Consumer Familiarity Is Key To ADAS Demand

AutoPacific’s Future Attribute Demand Study shows that consumers may lack awareness of ADAS features fitted to their cars because they haven’t...

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Asian investment accelerates shift in African Auto sector

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4/29/2025

Asian investment accelerates shift in African Auto sector

Africa’s automotive landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Once dominated by established European and American brands, the market is...

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4/24/2025

SAMBRA welcomes the halting of VAT hike

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced today that the proposed increase in Value-Added Tax (VAT) will not proceed, following significant...

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