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Bosch gets go-ahead for 2nd phase of NEV component facility in China

Business

3/13/2024

Bosch gets go-ahead for 2nd phase of NEV component facility in China

German automotive supplier Bosch has won approval to start construction on the second phase of a research, development and assembly centre in...

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Bosch and Microsoft develop generative AI solution to improve ADAS

Business

3/12/2024

Bosch and Microsoft develop generative AI solution to improve ADAS

Bosch and Microsoft have partnered to develop generative AI solutions for automated driving functions to overcome some of the technology’s current...

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Toyota Launches a new accessories programme in South Africa

Motoring

3/7/2024

Toyota Launches a new accessories programme in South Africa

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has a rich sales and manufacturing heritage spanning more than six decades in the country and will now reward...

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Current tech trends driving the insurance industry

Business

3/5/2024

Current tech trends driving the insurance industry

The insurance industry has undergone a profound transformation over the past decade, shifting from a traditional, seemingly stagnant model to a...

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Survey shows 25 per cent of technicians consider leaving in next two years

Business

3/4/2024

Survey shows 25 per cent of technicians consider leaving in next two years

A new US survey shows technician dissatisfaction with training, benefits and career opportunities are hurting the industry’s ability to recruit...

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BASF Coatings signs Global Preferred Partnership agreement with INEOS Automotive

Business

2/28/2024

BASF Coatings signs Global Preferred Partnership agreement with INEOS Automotive

INEOS Automotive and BASF’s Coatings division have signed an agreement on a global automotive refinish body and paint development. The partners...

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What can the industry expect from SAMBRA’s new National Director?

Business

2/27/2024

What can the industry expect from SAMBRA’s new National Director?

At a recent meet-and-greet where SAMBRA’s (South African Motor Body Repairers Association) outgoing National Director, Jacques Viljoen, was bid...

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SAMBRA bids farewell to Viljoen, welcomes Modiba

Business

2/27/2024

SAMBRA bids farewell to Viljoen, welcomes Modiba

During a hybrid online/in-person meet-and-greet on 27 February, outgoing SAMBRA (South African Motor Body Repairers Association) National...

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Innovative EV pilot training module launched in Eastern Cape

Business

2/26/2024

Innovative EV pilot training module launched in Eastern Cape

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) and the Chamber of Crafts Erfurt, also more popularly known as Handwerkskammer Erfurt (HWK Erfurt)...

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TEPA focuses on recycled waste tyre collection

Business

2/23/2024

TEPA focuses on recycled waste tyre collection

Vishal Premlall, National Director of the Tyre, Equipment, Parts Association (TEPA), says TEPA is working closely with all tyre trading members to...

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WorldSkills Africa officially launched in Addis Ababa

Events

2/23/2024

WorldSkills Africa officially launched in Addis Ababa

Saturday, 17 February marked a pivotal milestone for skills development. During an exciting week of commitments to transform African education...

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Naamsa welcomes Minister’s budget speech announcements on EVs

Electric Vehicles

2/22/2024

Naamsa welcomes Minister’s budget speech announcements on EVs

The Automotive Business Council has welcomed the announcement made by the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, during his Annual Budget Speech...

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