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Automotive Refinisher | Automotive Magazine
21.01.2025
The 2025 Dakar Rally brought not only victory for Toyota, but also a second place overall for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing's Henk Lategan and Brett Cummings #211.
20.01.2025
The final stage of Dakar 2025 is underway, bringing the 12-stage event to a close at the bivouac in Shubaytah.
17.01.2025
RAPTOR High Heat Aerosols use advanced ceramic technology formulated to be five times tougher than standard automotive paints, withstanding heat up to 1000°C.
All-in-all, a wonderful 28th rendition of the George Old Car Show is being planned for early 2025 at Waldo Scribante.
05.12.2024
Aspire Art’s Collectable Cars division offers rare vehicles, including a 1976 Ferrari 308 GTB, with verified history and provenance.
CEOs pledge R250 million to tackle Eskom, Transnet, and crime issues, aiming for 3% growth and job creation by 2025.
The George Old Car Show (Feb 8, 2025) will feature Rolls-Royce, Bentley, and other British classics with 1,000 cars.
SAB's campaign discourages drunk driving through responsible drinking initiatives and partnerships, with support from Alcohol Evidence Centres for arrests.
Andrew Kirby called for government action to boost South Africa's automotive industry, suggesting policies similar to Thailand’s successful model.
The Kingsley Holgate Foundation’s Africa Odyssey showcased Defender 130s' reliability, distributing 15,880 mosquito nets across 24 African countries.
29.11.2024
Automechanika Johannesburg expo featured fleet management, new financing solutions, and industry discussions, showcasing global brands and innovations.
Challenger by Mix & Match offers rapid-drying hardeners, colour-matching toners, and high-performance primers, ensuring accurate repairs and fast service.
Glasurit’s 100 Line offers eco-friendly, waterborne paints, reducing emissions and enhancing productivity, while maintaining high-quality automotive refinishing standards.
Reece Williamson’s Keith’s Panel Shop offers high-quality repairs, wheel alignment, and diagnostics, with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
The CARLA Refine series offers exceptional drop forged design coupled with optimum paint transfer rates and over spray, helping with cost saving.
This year the CRA has faced challenges but made progress with training initiatives, addressing skills shortages, and collaborating on fairness and transparency.
Denys Edwardes, family-owned since 1936, specialises in collision repairs with skilled staff, advanced services, and a focus on quality.
28.11.2024
Standox introduced Basecoat Hybrid Special Effect Mix 107 Volcano Red for precise red colour matches in popular OEM car shades.
Trendline Auto, led by Rory Brough and George Rex, focuses on improving paint refinish processes, efficiency, and customer support.
This edition covers industry advancements, new products, company profiles, vehicle evaluations, and future collision repair challenges.
A YouGov survey found many British car owners avoid repairs due to cost, with younger and older drivers needing fewer fixes.
Axalta Nimbus is a global platform integrating tools for refinish customers, boosting efficiency, profitability, and enabling data-driven business decisions.
The global EV push faces slow adoption and economic challenges, with Chinese automakers dominating, while Western brands revise targets.
Parking sensors, cameras, and wing mirror defrosters are popular car features, with many willing to pay extra for them.
The Glasurit Golf Day showcased the 100 Line launch, with networking while highlighting sustainability and Dino’s Panelbeaters taking the win.
Automechanika Frankfurt boasted some amazingly innovative products for the collision repair sector.
The growing complexity of vehicles, including BEVs and PHEVs, presents challenges for repairers, requiring adaptation, training, and up-to-date skills.
27.11.2024
Body shops face declining volumes due to financial pressures and changing habits, but some thrive by offering competitive pricing and service.
Stellantis operates 14 brands, with CEO Tavares warning unprofitable ones, like Maserati and Lancia, may be axed amid financial struggles.
The 2023 TechForce report shows a rise in automotive graduates and technician workforce growth, driven by increasing interest in trade schools.
Follow these steps for an insurance claim: assess damage, report, file, arrange repairs, and settle for a fair resolution.
Volvo's 2030 EV plan includes BEVs, PHEVs, and MHEVs, with new models like the EX90, EX60, and improved electrified variants.
A 2024 Australian study shows high EV costs and limited charging infrastructure hinder adoption, though environmental benefits and savings drive interest.
Thatcham Research launches a new Vehicle Risk Rating system, improving vehicle insurability assessments with a dynamic, data-driven framework.
Collision repair now demands precision, advanced tools, and continuous technician training to handle modern vehicles, ADAS calibration, and safety systems.
26.11.2024
Celette SA's Multifunction Spotter enables fast car repairs with microprocessor control, offering welding, heating, and accessories like washers and electrodes.
Concept 23 restores tyres to a like-new finish with a fast-drying, non-tacky formula, applied easily via spray or brush.
Challenger hardeners ensure optimal performance for various layers, with the CL6500 VOC Hardener providing rapid drying for quick polishing.
The CARLA Neo-Flo HVLP spray gun offers high efficiency, ergonomic design, and is available in Chrome or Teflon coating.
The LEX 3 77/2.5 is a lightweight, low-vibration sander ideal for small areas, offering durability, low maintenance, and cost savings.