In yet another drive to reduce sustainability, a new proposed directive from a large insurance company, is seeking to repair profitability once again.

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31.03.2025

AUTOBOYS ALL NEW DISTRIBUTION CENTRE - AUTOREF

Autoboys launched a new 25 000-line-item warehouse in Pomona, enhancing service with premium brands and fast delivery solutions.

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31.03.2025

PAINTWIZZ REVOLUTIONIZES PAINT REPAIR QUOTES IN MINUTES – STOP ESTIMATING AND START CALCULATING - AUTOREF

PaintWizz offers accurate, cost-based vehicle paint repair quotations, factoring in materials, labour, and preparation, starting at R25 per quote.

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31.03.2025

UPGRADING YOUR BODY SHOPS’ COMPRESSED AIR RING MAIN PERFORMANCE - AUTOREF

Hissing airline joints and inefficient systems increase costs. Upgrading piping improves efficiency, reducing leaks, pressure drops, and energy consumption.

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31.03.2025

MAB AUTOBODY CELEBRATE 27 YEARS OF SUCCESS - AUTOREF

MAB Autobody delivers top-quality parts, paint, and glass, offering fast service, expert refinishing solutions, and strong supplier relationships in the Vaal.

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31.03.2025

AXALTA LAUNCHES FAST CURE LOW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY - AUTOREF

Axalta's Fast Cure Low Energy technology reduces energy consumption, cuts costs, and supports sustainability, benefiting body shops and the environment.

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28.03.2025

REPAIR OVER REPLACE BUMPER SKINS - AUTOREF

ADAS repairs require proper identification, manufacturer guidelines, and recalibration to ensure safety-critical systems function correctly after collision repairs.

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28.03.2025

FOOD FOR THOUGHT – ELECTRIC CARS AND GREEN REVOLUTION - AUTOREF

Electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies, while eco-friendly, have hidden environmental costs due to resource-intensive production and mining processes.

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28.03.2025

PPG: RECOGNISING AND REWARDING THE INDUSTRY’S SPRAY PAINTING PROFESSIONALS - AUTOREF

PPG celebrates automotive spray painters with SPC Day, offering competitions, presentations, and networking opportunities for industry professionals nationwide.

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28.03.2025

HURRICANE EQUIPMENT TEAM UP WITH AUTOROBOT TO UPDATE SA VEHICLE DATABASE - AUTOREF

Hurricane Equipment and Autorobot Finland collaborate to enhance vehicle repair precision in South Africa, expanding measurement databases and improving local support.

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28.03.2025

THE STAR OF THE SHOW - AUTOREF

The George Old Car Show featured rare classics like the Iso Rivolta, Aston Martin DB2/4, and an array of British motoring icons.

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28.03.2025

ADAS – NEW SENSOR FUSION AI - AUTOREF

Advances in AI, sensor fusion, and computing require repair shops to adapt, ensuring proper calibration and diagnostics for safety.

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28.03.2025

CRA INDUSTRY EVENT TO BE HELD AT AUTOMECHANIKA JHB LATER THIS YEAR - AUTOREF

Andrew Marsh will headline the CRA Conference, discussing automotive engineering advancements and repairability in light of evolving materials and technologies.

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27.03.2025

MAGIC RED: NEW PERMAHYD MIXING COLOUR FROM SPIES HECKER - AUTOREF

Red symbolises power and love in the West, good fortune in the East, and remains a popular car colour choice.

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27.03.2025

EXCITING YEAR AHEAD FOR MAZDA - AUTOREF

Mazda South Africa starts the year with a clear vision, focusing on value, innovation, and a premium customer experience.

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27.03.2025

HOW A PORSCHE IS MADE - AUTOREF

Porsche's Leipzig factory combines flexible production and quality with smart technology, ensuring efficient, sustainable processes and eco-friendly shipping.

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27.03.2025

HYUNDAI ROAD SHOW 2025 - AUTOREF

The Hyundai Parts Distribution Centre team has made significant improvements, addressing concerns through nationwide roadshows and listening to repairer needs.

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27.03.2025

SA'S "LEGACY" MOTOR COMPANIES UNDER THREAT - AUTOREF

Legacy car brands in South Africa are struggling as Chinese brands rise, offering affordable, feature-packed cars but posing reliability concerns.

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27.03.2025

KEEPING UP WITH ADAS AND AUTOMATION - AUTOREF

ADAS advancements require skilled technicians for calibration. Thatcham Research's new course aims to equip body shops with essential knowledge.

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27.03.2025

HOW THATCHAM RESEARCHES VRR, BENEFITS VEHICLE REPAIRABILITY - AUTOREF

Thatcham Research’s VRR system prioritizes vehicle repairability and damageability, promoting efficient, cost-effective repairs and sustainable practices in the industry.

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27.03.2025

STAND TALL - AUTOREF

European automotive manufacturers must embrace creativity, prioritise customer needs, and innovate in design and testing to overcome current challenges.

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27.03.2025

SMALL AREA DENT REPAIR - AUTOREF

SMART repair technology offers a cost-effective, efficient way to fix localised vehicle damage without repainting or replacing entire panels.

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27.03.2025

BE AWARE OF HIDDEN CAUSES OF HEADLIGHT GLARE - AUTOREF

Headlight glare results from misalignment, poor maintenance, driver factors, and weather, but can be reduced with proper adjustments and habits.

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25.03.2025

AXALTA EXPANDS AXCESS NETWORK WITH THREE DISTRIBUTOR AQUISITIONS - AUTOREF

Axalta expands its Axcess network with three European distributors, offering direct sales, distribution, and support for refinish products.

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25.03.2025

BMW X3 SOUTH AFRICAN BUILT - AUTOREF

BMW South Africa launched the BMW X3 at Plant Rosslyn, expanding production to meet demand, including PHEV and ICE variants.

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25.03.2025

TELWIN GLUE REPAIR DELUXE FOR SMART REPAIR - AUTOREF

Telwin Glue Repair Deluxe is a professional PDR system with essential tools for dent repair, ensuring easy transport and efficient repairs.

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25.03.2025

SPIES HECKER FAST CURE LOW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY - AUTOREF

Fast Cure Low Energy technology reduces energy costs, enables low-temperature drying, maintains productivity, and supports repairs on temperature-sensitive electric vehicles efficiently.

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25.03.2025

AIRCRAFT HVLP SG AC2000 SPRAY GUN SERIES - AUTOREF

This HVLP spray gun offers adjustable coverage, stainless-steel nozzles (1.3mm–1.7mm), and easy cleaning for professional, high-quality painting results.

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25.03.2025

CELETTE SA LAUNCH VORTEX RGI SPRAYBOOTH - AUTOREF

The Vortex RG1 spraybooth offers efficient insulation, LED lighting, EU5 filtration, and LPG gas motors for superior performance and cost savings.

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25.03.2025

AUTOMECHANIKA JOHANNESBURG MOVES TO GALLAGHER CONVENTION - AUTOREF

Automechanika Johannesburg 2025 spotlights automotive innovation, sustainability, and networking, featuring key conferences and the sub-Saharan Roadshow at Gallagher Convention Centre.

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25.03.2025

TARRYN KNIGHT APPOINTED HEAD OF MARKETING AT FORD SOUTH AFRICA - AUTOREF

Tarryn Knight joins Ford South Africa as Head of Marketing, bringing expertise to strengthen the brand’s legacy, strategy, and customer engagement.

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25.03.2025

REGISTRATION OPENS FOR GLOBAL IBIS SUMMIT 2025 - AUTOREF

Register for the IBIS Global Summit 2025 in Istanbul, focusing on industry transformation and offering networking, insights, and collaboration.

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25.03.2025

DID YOU KNOW? - AUTOREF

Ferdinand Porsche developed a hybrid gasoline-electric vehicle a century before the Toyota Prius, when one-third of cars were electric.

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07.03.2025

FORD SA ACHIEVES GROWTH DESPITE DECLINING LOCAL MARKET - AUTOREF

Ford South Africa recorded encouraging growth in both its domestic sales and its export volumes in 2024, despite both segments declining year-on-year.

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05.03.2025

UPCOMING DJ RALLY - AUTOREF

In keeping with the historic nature of this event the competing motorcycles must have been made before 1936.

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05.03.2025

FORD APPROVED DELIVERS CONFIDENCE WITH UNIQUE 160-POINT QUALITY CHECK - AUTOREF

Ford Approved is the official pre-owned vehicle sales platform of Ford South Africa where vehicles have undergone comprehensive quality testing.

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19.02.2025

GEORGE CAR SHOW A SUCCESS ONCE AGAIN - AUTOREF

Just over 12 000 visitors enjoyed the 28th George Old Car Show recently in near perfect weather.

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31.01.2025

THE EVER EVOLVING WORKFORCE - AUTOREF

How we manage, motivate, and connect with our staff is still tricky terrain that requires innovative ways of thinking.

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AUTOBOYS ALL NEW DISTRIBUTION CENTRE - AUTOREF

PAINTWIZZ REVOLUTIONIZES PAINT REPAIR QUOTES IN MINUTES – STOP ESTIMATING AND START CALCULATING - AUTOREF

UPGRADING YOUR BODY SHOPS’ COMPRESSED AIR RING MAIN PERFORMANCE - AUTOREF

MAB AUTOBODY CELEBRATE 27 YEARS OF SUCCESS - AUTOREF

AXALTA LAUNCHES FAST CURE LOW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY - AUTOREF

REPAIR OVER REPLACE BUMPER SKINS - AUTOREF

FOOD FOR THOUGHT – ELECTRIC CARS AND GREEN REVOLUTION - AUTOREF

PPG: RECOGNISING AND REWARDING THE INDUSTRY’S SPRAY PAINTING PROFESSIONALS - AUTOREF

HURRICANE EQUIPMENT TEAM UP WITH AUTOROBOT TO UPDATE SA VEHICLE DATABASE - AUTOREF

THE STAR OF THE SHOW - AUTOREF

ADAS – NEW SENSOR FUSION AI - AUTOREF

CRA INDUSTRY EVENT TO BE HELD AT AUTOMECHANIKA JHB LATER THIS YEAR - AUTOREF

MAGIC RED: NEW PERMAHYD MIXING COLOUR FROM SPIES HECKER - AUTOREF

EXCITING YEAR AHEAD FOR MAZDA - AUTOREF

HOW A PORSCHE IS MADE - AUTOREF

HYUNDAI ROAD SHOW 2025 - AUTOREF

SA'S "LEGACY" MOTOR COMPANIES UNDER THREAT - AUTOREF

KEEPING UP WITH ADAS AND AUTOMATION - AUTOREF

HOW THATCHAM RESEARCHES VRR, BENEFITS VEHICLE REPAIRABILITY - AUTOREF

STAND TALL - AUTOREF

SMALL AREA DENT REPAIR - AUTOREF

BE AWARE OF HIDDEN CAUSES OF HEADLIGHT GLARE - AUTOREF

AXALTA EXPANDS AXCESS NETWORK WITH THREE DISTRIBUTOR AQUISITIONS - AUTOREF

BMW X3 SOUTH AFRICAN BUILT - AUTOREF

TELWIN GLUE REPAIR DELUXE FOR SMART REPAIR - AUTOREF

SPIES HECKER FAST CURE LOW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY - AUTOREF

AIRCRAFT HVLP SG AC2000 SPRAY GUN SERIES - AUTOREF

CELETTE SA LAUNCH VORTEX RGI SPRAYBOOTH - AUTOREF

AUTOMECHANIKA JOHANNESBURG MOVES TO GALLAGHER CONVENTION - AUTOREF

TARRYN KNIGHT APPOINTED HEAD OF MARKETING AT FORD SOUTH AFRICA - AUTOREF

REGISTRATION OPENS FOR GLOBAL IBIS SUMMIT 2025 - AUTOREF

DID YOU KNOW? - AUTOREF

FORD SA ACHIEVES GROWTH DESPITE DECLINING LOCAL MARKET - AUTOREF

UPCOMING DJ RALLY - AUTOREF

FORD APPROVED DELIVERS CONFIDENCE WITH UNIQUE 160-POINT QUALITY CHECK - AUTOREF

GEORGE CAR SHOW A SUCCESS ONCE AGAIN - AUTOREF

THE EVER EVOLVING WORKFORCE - AUTOREF

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