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Business

3/28/2023

A Next-Gen plant, for a Next-Gen Ranger

2022 saw Ford Motor Company wrapping up its upgrades of its Silverton Assembly Plant following a R15. 8 billion ($1.

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Body repair industry can’t ignore auto retail expert’s insights

Events

3/27/2023

Body repair industry can’t ignore auto retail expert’s insights

At the recently held National Automobile Dealers Association (Nada) 2023 Conference, Australian auto retail expert, David Lowrie, highlighted the...

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Events

3/26/2023

SAMBRA celebrates cream of the industry

SAMBRA celebrates cream of the industry The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA) jointly hosted its Awards Ceremony with...

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TEPA whistle-blower hotline to combat dirty parts trade

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3/25/2023

TEPA whistle-blower hotline to combat dirty parts trade

In its drive to promote a cleaner industry, the Tyres Equipment Parts Association (TEPA) has officially launched a whistle-blower hotline where...

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3/24/2023

Axalta lauds refinisher’s blue-eyed boy

Axalta lauds refinisher’s blue-eyed boy The colour blue is often associated with longevity, according to symbolism in traditional Chinese culture...

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Commission says industry is complying en masse to Aftermarket Guidelines

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3/23/2023

Commission says industry is complying en masse to Aftermarket Guidelines

In 2021 the Competition Commission, a statutory body established in terms of the Competition Act, issued Guidelines for Competition in the South...

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Dekra Institute of Learning’s now backed by IEB membership

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3/22/2023

Dekra Institute of Learning’s now backed by IEB membership

The Dekra Institute of Learning (IOL) announced another milestone in its safety training and development journey when it recently became a member...

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3/21/2023

Tesla probed in US

Reuters reported in February that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the US said it is opening a preliminary...

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EV customer service satisfaction lower than ICE owners’ – US study

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3/20/2023

EV customer service satisfaction lower than ICE owners’ – US study

Customer service satisfaction among owners of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) is lower than those who own internal combustion engine (ICE)...

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Business

3/18/2023

SAMBRA clear on their intent for 2023

The South African Motor Body Repair Association (SAMBRA) has kicked off the new year with a statement in which they made no bones about their...

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Events

3/17/2023

Stellar line-up of auto events for 2023

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Excitement mounts for African Auto Show in 2023

Events

3/16/2023

Excitement mounts for African Auto Show in 2023

Stakeholders believe the hosting of the African Automotive Show as part of the 3rd Intra African Trade Fair (IATF2023), will be a considerable...

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