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Fuel Price Rises Squeeze Independent Workshops as Motorists Delay Repairs
Soaring fuel prices in South Africa are squeezing independent automotive workshops, reducing bookings threatening SMEs and delaying maintenance
05 May 2026
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America’s Proposed In-car Drunk-Driving Sensors: safety Promises, Privacy Questions
US law mandates new cars to detect impaired driving using in-vehicle tech NHTSA rules face delays amid privacy and safety debates
05 May 2026
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Made in China, sold in Mzansi: The quiet revolution reshaping our car market
Chinese brands are rapidly rising in South Africa’s car market, challenging legacy automakers with strong sales, local production moves and scale.
05 May 2026
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South Africa Fuel Prices Surge to Record Highs in 2026
South Africans face sharp fuel price hikes from 6 May 2026 as petrol, diesel, paraffin and LPG surge due to oil prices, weak rand and higher levies.
05 May 2026
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Collaboration is driving the next wave of automotive skills in South Africa
RMI says partnership-led skills development is vital for South Africa’s workforce, highlighting collaboration at the HRDC-SA Summit 2026.
05 May 2026
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Speeding Drivers Are More Likely to Handle Their Phones, Study Finds
New research finds drivers who speed are more likely to use phones, increasing crash risk, especially on high-speed roads.
30 Apr 2026
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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.
21 Apr 2026
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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...
16 Apr 2026
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Industry Leaders Confront Skills Shortages and Technological Upheaval at Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast
Industry leaders call for collaboration to tackle skills shortages, tech shifts, and global pressures shaping South Africa’s automotive future.
03 Feb 2026
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BodyShop News Africa Sends Best Wishes to Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa Ahead of Dakar Rally 2026
BodyShop News Africa Sends Best Wishes to Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa Ahead of Dakar Rally 2026
17 Dec 2025
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MIWA to host SpannerTorque Pavilion at Automechanika Johannesburg 2025
MIWA returns to Automechanika Johannesburg 2025 with an expanded SpannerTorque Pavilion, new hospitality lounge, and top aftermarket exhibitors.
22 Oct 2025
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Local workshops share real-world challenges ahead of Right to Repair Conference
Local workshops share real-world challenges with restricted repair data ahead of the Right to Repair SA Conference at Automechanika Johannesburg.
22 Oct 2025
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Explore Motoring NewsAmerica’s Proposed In-car Drunk-Driving Sensors: safety Promises, Privacy Questions
US law mandates new cars to detect impaired driving using in-vehicle tech NHTSA rules face delays amid privacy and safety debates
05 May 2026
READMade in China, sold in Mzansi: The quiet revolution reshaping our car market
Chinese brands are rapidly rising in South Africa’s car market, challenging legacy automakers with strong sales, local production moves and scale.
05 May 2026
READSouth Africa Fuel Prices Surge to Record Highs in 2026
South Africans face sharp fuel price hikes from 6 May 2026 as petrol, diesel, paraffin and LPG surge due to oil prices, weak rand and higher levies.
05 May 2026
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Jetour Expands South African Footprint with Rosslyn Manufacturing
Jetour will build T-Series models in South Africa from 2027 at Rosslyn, targeting 50,000 units and over 3,000 jobs while expanding its PHEV range.
05 May 2026
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Finixa Introduces Advanced High-Concentration Surface Degreaser for Professional Refinishing
Finixa has unveiled its new Silicone Remover and Surface Degreaser – Highly Concentrated (DGRHC), a next-generation cleaning solution engineered...
19 Feb 2026
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CES 2026 Highlights New Collision Repair and Safety Technologies
While the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is best known for consumer gadgets, CES 2026 in Las Vegas underscored how rapidly automotive technology...
02 Feb 2026
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Axalta Wins Six BIG Innovation Awards for Coatings Excellence
Axalta Coating Systems has been honoured with six Business Intelligence Group (BIG) Innovation Awards, recognising a series of product innovations...
22 Jan 2026
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Sherwin-Williams Showcases Transformative Craftsmanship in New Refinish Campaign
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes unveils a new campaign showing how expert technique, precise colour and systems can transform any vehicle.
20 Jan 2026
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SpannerTorque Roadshow Boosts Workshop Know-how and Backs Young Talent
MIWA’s SpannerTorque Festival equips workshops with skills and inspires young talent, addressing South Africa’s growing automotive skills gap.
30 Apr 2026
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What are SDVs and what do they mean for collision repair?
Software defined vehicles, or SDVs, are vehicles in which software rather than fixed hardware determines how most systems operate. Functions such...
22 Apr 2026
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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...
21 Apr 2026
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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...
13 Apr 2026
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