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NEVs provide opportunities for local component industry

Business

2/13/2024

NEVs provide opportunities for local component industry

At the Trade and Industries Policies Strategies’ (TIPS) virtual webinar on the Transition to Electric Vehicles, NAACAM Executive Director, Renai...

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Motoring

2/8/2024

Toyota rocked by falsified data scandal

Shipments of some of the world’s most popular diesel models have been suspended after an investigation found that Toyota Industries Corporation...

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Is your body shop ready for EVs? Points to ponder…

Business

2/6/2024

Is your body shop ready for EVs? Points to ponder…

The automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the rise of electric vehicles (EVs). As more consumers embrace the...

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Historic announcement of new President and Group CEO at Daimler Truck South Africa

Business

2/5/2024

Historic announcement of new President and Group CEO at Daimler Truck South Africa

On 2 February, Daimler Truck South Africa (DTSA) announced the appointment of Maretha Gerber as its new President and Group CEO. Maretha, a born...

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Sherwin-Williams Company Reports 2023 Year-End and Fourth Quarter Financial Results

Business

2/2/2024

Sherwin-Williams Company Reports 2023 Year-End and Fourth Quarter Financial Results

The Sherwin-Williams Company announced its financial results for the year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023. All comparisons are to the...

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Surprise announcement at Axalta’s 2024 Global Automotive Colour of the Year

Motoring

1/31/2024

Surprise announcement at Axalta’s 2024 Global Automotive Colour of the Year

Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global coatings company, on 29 January announced its 2024 Global Automotive Colour of the Year – Starry Night...

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Right-first-time minor repairs on plastic substrates from Standox

Motoring

1/29/2024

Right-first-time minor repairs on plastic substrates from Standox

Plastic and plastic blends are used by automotive manufacturers (OEMs) for both functional and aesthetic reasons. Not only do they play a major...

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Automechanika Johannesburg kicks off the year with insightful CEOs’ power breakfast

Events

1/26/2024

Automechanika Johannesburg kicks off the year with insightful CEOs’ power breakfast

On 25 January, Automechanika Johannesburg hosted a CEOs’ Breakfast touted as a ‘mobility and logistics power update’. The event and its format of...

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Tyre stakeholders unite against illicit traders

Business

1/25/2024

Tyre stakeholders unite against illicit traders

Following the highly successful launch last year of the Blow the Whistle Compliance Forum at Automechanika, which is aimed at stamping out the...

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SA second-hand car buyers need to be more vigilant, says SAMBRA

Motoring

1/24/2024

SA second-hand car buyers need to be more vigilant, says SAMBRA

Buying a car, even a second-hand one, is a big financial commitment, and buyers need to know they are getting bang for their buck, along with all...

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BASF releases Colour Report 2023 for automotive OEM coatings

Business

1/22/2024

BASF releases Colour Report 2023 for automotive OEM coatings

BASF has released its Color Report 2023 for Automotive OEM Coatings, not to be confused with its annual Automotive Color Trends. The Color Report...

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AkzoNobel joins major innovation programme to solve societal challenges

Business

1/17/2024

AkzoNobel joins major innovation programme to solve societal challenges

More than 82 companies, businesses and social organiations – including AkzoNobel – are involved in a major Dutch research programme focused on...

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