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Pothole Repairs Reduces Insurance Claims And Saves Accidents

Motoring

6/23/2022

Pothole Repairs Reduces Insurance Claims And Saves Accidents

The Pothole Patrol, a partnership between the City of Johannesburg (CoJ), Discovery Insure and Dialdirect Insurance, has repaired more than...

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GM And Honda To Co-Develop Affordable EVs Targeting Popular Segments

Electric Vehicles

6/22/2022

GM And Honda To Co-Develop Affordable EVs Targeting Popular Segments

General Motors and Honda have announced plans to expand the two companies’ relationship by co-developing a series of affordable electric vehicles...

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PPG Delivers 1000th PPG MoonWalk Paint System

Motoring

6/21/2022

PPG Delivers 1000th PPG MoonWalk Paint System

PPG has completed the 1000th installation of its MoonWalk automated refinish paint mixing system. The installation at Group Perez Rumbao’s...

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BASF Extends Partnership With WorldSkills International To 2025

Business

6/21/2022

BASF Extends Partnership With WorldSkills International To 2025

BASF’s Coatings division has signed a new three year global industry partnership with WorldSkills International. The agreement continues BASF’s...

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Sherwin-Williams Appoints President/COO, Group Presidents

Business

6/20/2022

Sherwin-Williams Appoints President/COO, Group Presidents

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3M Reveals Top 2022 Trends In Science, Technology And Design

Motoring

6/17/2022

3M Reveals Top 2022 Trends In Science, Technology And Design

3M is launching 3M Futures, a new platform showcasing five global science and technology trends shaping the world today and in the future. The...

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Marina Pariseau Joins 3M As Chief Diversity Officer

Business

6/16/2022

Marina Pariseau Joins 3M As Chief Diversity Officer

Marina Pariseau has been appointed 3M’s Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President, Global Diversity & Inclusion, Human Resources. 3M said...

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Ford Named Industry Leader For Environmental Performance In 2022

Business

6/16/2022

Ford Named Industry Leader For Environmental Performance In 2022

Ford has been recognised as the automotive industry leader for environmental performance in the 2022 rankings of America’s Most JUST Companies...

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Business

6/15/2022

BMW Group Acquires Alpina

BMW Group has reached an agreement to buy the Alpina brand from Alpina Burkard Bovensiepento, subject to various conditions including approval by...

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BASF Opens New Automotive Refinish Coatings Laboratory

Business

6/14/2022

BASF Opens New Automotive Refinish Coatings Laboratory

BASF has opened a new laboratory building for the development of automotive refinish coatings and innovations “beyond paint” at its site in...

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AAA: Camera-Based Driving Assistance Systems Are Best, But Not Foolproof

Motoring

6/14/2022

AAA: Camera-Based Driving Assistance Systems Are Best, But Not Foolproof

Real-world testing by US motorist organisation AAA has found ‘active driving assistance systems’ using a driver-facing camera are best at keeping...

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PPG: Personalisation Rises As Colour Choice Remains Black And White

Business

6/13/2022

PPG: Personalisation Rises As Colour Choice Remains Black And White

PPG’s 2021 Automotive Colour Popularity Report reveals several emerging trends, including increased demand for two-tone finishes and personalised...

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