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AkzoNobel Begins Collaborative Project To Reduce Carbon Emissions In Vehicle Repair

News

11/30/2023

AkzoNobel Begins Collaborative Project To Reduce Carbon Emissions In Vehicle Repair

AkzoNobel, in collaboration with strategic partners from across the vehicle repair industry value chain, launched the Vehicle Repair...

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AkzoNobel and Kansai Paint mutually agree not to proceed with African transaction

News

11/29/2023

AkzoNobel and Kansai Paint mutually agree not to proceed with African transaction

AkzoNobel and Kansai Paint have mutually agreed not to proceed with AkzoNobel’s intended acquisition of Kansai's paint and coatings’ activities in...

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Axalta Named Exclusive Supplier for BMW Group’s Private Paint Label

News

11/23/2023

Axalta Named Exclusive Supplier for BMW Group’s Private Paint Label

Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global coatings company, has been named exclusive supplier for BMW Group’s private paint label, ColorSystem, in...

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AIDC and Tiger Wheel and Tyre launch training programme at Chamdor Automotive Hub

News

11/21/2023

AIDC and Tiger Wheel and Tyre launch training programme at Chamdor Automotive Hub

On 17 November, the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) hosted the launch of a training programme aimed at unemployed youth and SMMEs...

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Business

11/20/2023

Drivus launches new advanced Inventory Management app

Drivus, an Axalta brand delivering business services for the automotive refinish market in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), has launched...

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Webfleet Road Safety Report 2023 shows drastic increase in collisions

News

11/17/2023

Webfleet Road Safety Report 2023 shows drastic increase in collisions

Webfleet recently released their second annual Road Safety Report 2023 based on responses from 54 individuals representing 52 fleets that...

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Frustrations with VIN-lookup site surface again at SAMBRA conference

Events

11/16/2023

Frustrations with VIN-lookup site surface again at SAMBRA conference

On 15 November, SAMBRA (South African Motor Body Repairers Association) hosted their Vehicle Write-off Conference 2023 in Bryanston. This follows...

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Low number of insured vehicles affecting body repairers

Business

11/15/2023

Low number of insured vehicles affecting body repairers

Motorists who do not have insurance on their vehicles run the risk of having to make significant financial outlays in the event of crashes, not...

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Innoptus Solar Team wins 2023 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge with the support of Axalta

Business

11/15/2023

Innoptus Solar Team wins 2023 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge with the support of Axalta

Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has congratulated the Innoptus Solar Team from the University of Leuven, Belgium...

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SAMBRA disappointed with SAIA update on the Write-off Register

Business

11/15/2023

SAMBRA disappointed with SAIA update on the Write-off Register

The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), has responded...

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Motor workshops support drive to stamp out illicit trade in parts

Business

11/14/2023

Motor workshops support drive to stamp out illicit trade in parts

Members of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), have come out...

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Volkswagen and Egypt looking at feasibility of automotive painting facility

Business

11/14/2023

Volkswagen and Egypt looking at feasibility of automotive painting facility

Volkswagen and Egypt looking at feasibility of automotive painting facility Volkswagen and the Government of Egypt have signed an agreement to...

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