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Zimbabwe Delegation Explores BAIC’s Role in Regional Automotive Growth
Industry
Apr 23, 2026
Staff Writer

Zimbabwe Delegation Explores BAIC’s Role in Regional Automotive Growth

Zimbabwe’s automotive leaders visit BAIC South Africa to explore manufacturing, skills development, and regional industry collaboration.

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KwaZulu-Natal’s Automotive Momentum looked at
Industry
Apr 21, 2026
Staff Writer

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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BASF Coatings advances sustainable accident repair with TÜV certified carbon assessment
Industry
Apr 16, 2026
Staff Writer

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
Industry
Apr 14, 2026
Staff Writer

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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Complexity Compounds as Auto Claims Grow More Severe
Industry
Apr 9, 2026
Staff Writer

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
Industry
Apr 8, 2026
Staff Writer

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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Striking Hino 700 Tow Truck Expands KZN Towing Fleet
Industry
Apr 1, 2026
Staff Writer

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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BASF Coatings Names Jens Luehring as Incoming CEO Ahead of Carlyle Transaction
Industry
Mar 31, 2026
Staff Writer

BASF Coatings Names Jens Luehring as Incoming CEO Ahead of Carlyle Transaction

Kia is set to deepen its presence in the light commercial vehicle sector with a confident return to the Commercial Vehicle Show, bringing a...

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Rising Vehicle Write-Offs Spark Call for Wider Industry Safeguards
Industry
Mar 23, 2026
Staff Writer

Rising Vehicle Write-Offs Spark Call for Wider Industry Safeguards

The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA) has warned that the increasing number of vehicle write-offs is placing the automotive...

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New Findings on Hit-and-run Crashes Released by U.S. Groups
Industry
Mar 19, 2026
Staff Writer

New Findings on Hit-and-run Crashes Released by U.S. Groups

Hit-and-run crashes have been rising across the United States since 2010, but the trend accelerated sharply in the pandemic era. More than 900,000...

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Skilled Trades Stay Off AI’s Front Line, says Anthropic
Industry
Mar 19, 2026
Staff Writer

Skilled Trades Stay Off AI’s Front Line, says Anthropic

Workers in skilled trades, including repair-focused occupations, remain among those least exposed to artificial intelligence, according to new...

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Black Cars on the Rise: Global Trend Reflected in South Africa
Industry
Mar 18, 2026
Staff Writer

Black Cars on the Rise: Global Trend Reflected in South Africa

Black cars are becoming increasingly popular both internationally and locally, with South African buyers now mirroring global colour preferences...

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