AUTOFORUM

SAMBRA awards top partners and suppliers

Feb, 11 2019, 01:35

The recent SAMBRA awards has unveiled the organisation's top winners for the 2017 / 2018 period at an event in Johannesburg.

R2R expands across industries

Jan, 25 2019, 03:46

As South Africa is preparing for implementation of an automotive industry code that supports the Right to Repair (R2R), the European Union, United States and other countries are starting to implement R2R in other industries.

Apprenticeship programmes powering auto aftermarket sector

Dec, 03 2018, 06:29

“Currently there are also many people who have been working in the industry for years without a formal trade certificate. We aim to make formal training the norm, to improve the industry’s credibility and promote it as a professional career."

R2R means competitive pricing and job creation

Dec, 03 2018, 06:17

Fair competition means parts and servicing prices will drop and as vehicle owners have greater choice, they will be more willing to service their vehicles regularly. There’s no doubt this will lead to increased employment and job opportunities.”

SA's top body repairers for 2018

Nov, 27 2018, 05:24

The 15thLightstone Consumer report has been released, unveiling how South Africans rate their experience of our local Motor Body Repairer (Panel Beaters) industry.

Amupro (Pty) Ltd appointed as Car-O-Liner AB distributor in SADC region

Nov, 13 2018, 07:53

Car-O-Liner recently appointed AMUPRO (Pty) Ltd t/a CAR Automotive Equipment as their official licensed distributors.

Axalta opens the globes biggest R&D centre for coatings and colour

Nov, 13 2018, 06:57

Axalta has officially opened its Global Innovation Centre, the largest coatings research and development centre in the world, with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Goldwagen's 100th store opens in KZN

Nov, 13 2018, 06:42

Automotive parts franchise, Goldwagen, recently announced the opening of its 100th shop. Having grown from the single outlet initially opened in 1992, the brand says it can provide virtually any item, for any brand available on the sub-continent.

Date confirmed for 2019 SAMBRA Awards

Nov, 02 2018, 07:25

SAMBRA has announced that its plans for next year's South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association Awards Breakfast, are right on track, and the event will take place on Wednesday 6 February at the Premier Hotel OR Tambo in Johannesburg.

Axalta targets US students focused on the automotive sector

Oct, 18 2018, 06:41

Axalta recently hosted an automotive career fair at its Customer Experience Centre in Concord in the US, drawing 500 high school and university students in that country.