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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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Fuel price shock prompts insurer action to support South Africa’s repairers
South Africa’s motor body repair sector is under growing strain as sharp fuel price increases push operating costs higher, prompting some insurers...
21 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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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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Explore Industry NewsKwaZulu-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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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...
14 Apr 2026
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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...
09 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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Technology Bundles Deliver Major Safety Gains, New Analysis Shows
A growing body of evidence suggests that modern driver assistance technologies are significantly reducing road crashes, and new research into...
31 Mar 2026
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How Ford’s Shift to Megacasting Could Influence Vehicle Repair Costs
Ford Motor Company is planning to replace complex assemblies with giant, single-piece aluminium castings for its upcoming electric pickup. The...
24 Mar 2026
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The 9th Festival of Motoring is Here
The iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit will once again come alive from 28–30 August 2026 as the Festival of Motoring (FoM), powered by WesBank...
11 Mar 2026
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Agibot Sets Its Sights on Europe as Humanoid Robot Competition Heats Up
Chinese robotics firm Agibot is accelerating its global expansion with a major push into Europe, partnering with automotive supplier Minth Group...
04 Mar 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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Explore Training NewsWhat 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
READWe 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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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...
09 Apr 2026
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