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KwaZulu-Natal’s Automotive Momentum looked at

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4/21/2026

KwaZulu-Natal’s Automotive Momentum looked at

Durban’s Automechanika CEO Breakfast highlighted KZN’s rising automotive role, export growth and EV investment, plus aftermarket development.

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4/21/2026

We Buy Cars Drives Youth Employment

South Africa’s challenge of youth unemployment remains pressing, but targeted initiatives are beginning to show tangible results. We Buy Cars, in...

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BASF Coatings advances sustainable accident repair with TÜV certified carbon assessment

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4/16/2026

BASF Coatings advances sustainable accident repair with TÜV certified carbon assessment

BASF Coatings has strengthened its sustainability offering for the automotive refinish sector by securing TÜV Rheinland certification for the...

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How Vehicle Complexity Could be Changing Repair Economics for South African Body Shops

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4/14/2026

How Vehicle Complexity Could be Changing Repair Economics for South African Body Shops

Modern vehicles are no longer defined only by make, model and trim. According to recent research by JD Power, vehicle configuration complexity has...

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Women-led Helderberg Workshop Launches Practical Training Hub to Nurture Future Mechanics

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4/13/2026

Women-led Helderberg Workshop Launches Practical Training Hub to Nurture Future Mechanics

A women-led automotive workshop in Somerset West is taking a bold step to help address South Africa’s growing skills shortage by turning its...

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Automechanika Riyadh Postponed to 2027 as Organisers Prioritise Safety and International Scale

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4/13/2026

Automechanika Riyadh Postponed to 2027 as Organisers Prioritise Safety and International Scale

Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia has confirmed that Automechanika Riyadh, the Kingdom’s leading automotive aftermarket exhibition, will be postponed...

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Locally produced VW Polo for export reached 500 000 mark

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4/10/2026

Locally produced VW Polo for export reached 500 000 mark

Volkswagen Group Africa has marked a landmark achievement with the production of its 500,000th Polo for export. The milestone car, finished in...

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Motor Mech Arrives in the Free State, Showcasing the Future of South African Automotive Talent

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4/9/2026

Motor Mech Arrives in the Free State, Showcasing the Future of South African Automotive Talent

The Motor Industry Workshop Association’s Motor Mech competition will make its first appearance in the Free State on 1 May, hosted at Martie Du...

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Complexity Compounds as Auto Claims Grow More Severe

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4/9/2026

Complexity Compounds as Auto Claims Grow More Severe

The newly released Crash Course 2026 report from CCC Intelligent Solutions paints a picture of an auto insurance landscape under increasing...

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Strong After Sales Support Drives Jetour’s Momentum in South Africa

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4/8/2026

Strong After Sales Support Drives Jetour’s Momentum in South Africa

Jetour identified after sales service and dependable parts supply as critical success factors well before entering the South African market in...

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Plasnomic Moves to Set Global Benchmark for Automotive Plastic Repair

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4/7/2026

Plasnomic Moves to Set Global Benchmark for Automotive Plastic Repair

Plasnomic has taken a decisive step toward redefining automotive plastic repair by launching what it describes as the industry’s first...

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Striking Hino 700 Tow Truck Expands KZN Towing Fleet

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4/1/2026

Striking Hino 700 Tow Truck Expands KZN Towing Fleet

Namesh Govender has strengthened his KwaZulu-Natal towing operation with the introduction of the region’s first 65-tonne Hino 700 Series tow...

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