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Mercedes-Benz to boost SA EV charging infrastructure

Motoring

11/13/2023

Mercedes-Benz to boost SA EV charging infrastructure

Mercedes-Benz South Africa is advancing its sustainability strategy for South Africa through a substantial investment in the local electric...

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SAMBRA comments on New VIN-Lookup website

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11/2/2023

SAMBRA comments on New VIN-Lookup website

Amidst growing pressure, the South African Insurance Association (SAIA) launched a new VIN-Lookup website with Code 3 (rebuilt), Code 3A (spare...

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Township Automotive Hubs a success but challenges continue

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10/28/2023

Township Automotive Hubs a success but challenges continue

On the first day of Automechanika Johannesburg early in September, Andile Africa, CEO of Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC), reported...

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Business

10/24/2023

Chris Titmarsh To Lead BASF’s Global Automotive Refinish Business Unit

BASF Coatings has appointed Chris Titmarsh as its new head of Global Automotive Refinish Coatings Solutions business unit, located in Muenster...

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Government and industry stakeholders give thumbs up to launch of Blow the Whistle Compliance Forum

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10/20/2023

Government and industry stakeholders give thumbs up to launch of Blow the Whistle Compliance Forum

Almost 200 industry stakeholders, with senior representatives from the Department of Trade Industry and Competition (dtic) and the National...

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Standox introduces a new 1K-Allround Primer Surfacer

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10/12/2023

Standox introduces a new 1K-Allround Primer Surfacer

Standox has introduced a new 1K-Allround Primer Surfacer U3080S as an aerosol, which shortens the repair process considerably as one full repair...

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Axalta Moves Closer To Achieving 2030 Sustainability Goal

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10/8/2023

Axalta Moves Closer To Achieving 2030 Sustainability Goal

Axalta Coating Systems has released its 2020-2022 Sustainability Report, citing progress on ambitious 2030 goals and reaffirming its commitment to...

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MIWA Automechanika event looks at Competition Guidelines compliance

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10/1/2023

MIWA Automechanika event looks at Competition Guidelines compliance

“How much progress have we made since the launch of the guidelines, and what challenges do we still have to address,” is the question the Motor...

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Automechanika Johannesburg 2023 lives up to sterling reputation

Events

9/14/2023

Automechanika Johannesburg 2023 lives up to sterling reputation

The eighth Automechanika Johannesburg took place from 5 to 7 September at the Johannesburg Expo Center. As with its previous incarnations and that...

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Business

9/13/2023

Supa Quick appoints new MD

Michael Humphreys has been appointed by Supa Quick as its new managing director. Humphreys will continue to lead the company in line with...

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SAMBRA opens up professional VDQ qualification to members

Business

9/12/2023

SAMBRA opens up professional VDQ qualification to members

Motor body repairer estimators and insurance companies’ vehicle assessors play a crucial role in the daily lives of South Africans. They bridge...

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RMI and TUT announce historic study opportunity for members

Business

9/11/2023

RMI and TUT announce historic study opportunity for members

The Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Department of Marketing, Supply Chain and Sport Management and the Retail Motor Industry Organisation...

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