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3/15/2023

SATMC appoints new chairperson

The SATMC (South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference) has appointed Lubin Ozoux, CEO of Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (Pty) Ltd. , as the new...

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Thinking of repairing an EV? Here are some basics to consider.

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3/14/2023

Thinking of repairing an EV? Here are some basics to consider.

As interest in battery electric vehicles (BEV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) gain momentum in South Africa, bodyshops will want to capitalise...

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New Auto Hub a boost for SMMEs on West Rand

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3/13/2023

New Auto Hub a boost for SMMEs on West Rand

On 27 October the multi-million Chamdor Automotive Hub was opened in Kagiso on the West Rand. The aim of the project, which was the fruit of a...

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Axalta Names Techno Blue Its 2023 Global Automotive Color Of The Year

Motoring

3/12/2023

Axalta Names Techno Blue Its 2023 Global Automotive Color Of The Year

Axalta Coating Systems has announced Techno Blue as its 2023 Global Automotive Color of the Year following the release of its 2022 Automotive...

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3M RepairStack Performance Solutions Helps Optimise Body Shop Performance

Business

3/11/2023

3M RepairStack Performance Solutions Helps Optimise Body Shop Performance

3M has released RepairStack Performance Solutions, a connected platform to help shop owners and collision repair managers with critical...

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Axalta Appoints Chris Villavarayan As CEO And President

Business

3/10/2023

Axalta Appoints Chris Villavarayan As CEO And President

Axalta Coating Systems has appointed Chris Villavarayan as Chief Executive Officer and President, as well as a member of the company’s Board of...

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FCW And AEB Reduce Front-To-Rear Crashes By 50 Per Cent: US Survey

Business

3/9/2023

FCW And AEB Reduce Front-To-Rear Crashes By 50 Per Cent: US Survey

A survey by US-based Partnership for Analytics Research in Traffic Safety (PARTS) has revealed that vehicles equipped with forward collision...

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Business

3/8/2023

Robert Snook Leaves MG Cannon To Focus On Business Success Global

Well known UK collision repair identity Robert Snook has left body shop MSO MG Cannon, choosing to concentrate on running training organisation...

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Survey highlights concerning post-repair issues surrounding crash-avoidance features

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3/7/2023

Survey highlights concerning post-repair issues surrounding crash-avoidance features

A recent survey by the American Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) yielded results that were concerning at best. Almost 50% of vehicle...

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Milestone court judgement lauded by SAMBRA

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3/6/2023

Milestone court judgement lauded by SAMBRA

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

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Environmental impact of waste tyres in SATMC’s crosshairs

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3/4/2023

Environmental impact of waste tyres in SATMC’s crosshairs

Reducing the negative environmental impact of waste tyres remains high on the agenda for the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC)...

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Study Finds Blend Time Is Greater Than Full Refinish

Events

3/3/2023

Study Finds Blend Time Is Greater Than Full Refinish

In the first study of its kind, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) asked five major North American refinishing companies to...

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