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ALBERANTE ARC SET BLISTERING PACE AT RED BULL BOX CART RACE

ALBERANTE ARC SET BLISTERING PACE AT RED BULL BOX CART RACE

by Breaking News | Oct 6, 2026 | _Breaking News_

Alberante Auto Repair Centre, with their Ghostbusters inspired box cart, enjoyed the festivities at the recent Red Bull Box Cart Race in Sandton.  57 homemade carts threw themselves down the hill in the name of glory while crowds had a great day out. ...
AUTOMECHANIKA JO’BURG 2026: AFTERMARKET MEETS THE FUTURE

AUTOMECHANIKA JO’BURG 2026: AFTERMARKET MEETS THE FUTURE

by Breaking News | Oct 1, 2026 | _Breaking News_

As the automotive industry across Africa continues to evolve, so too does the need for platforms that bring together innovation, expertise and business opportunity. Against this backdrop, Automechanika Johannesburg 2026 returns to the Gallagher Convention Centre from...
ZF AFTERMARKET: ADVANCING CARS AND TRUCKS IN SOUTH AFRICA 

ZF AFTERMARKET: ADVANCING CARS AND TRUCKS IN SOUTH AFRICA 

by Breaking News | Oct 1, 2026 | _Breaking News_

ZF Aftermarket, part of the global ZF Group, is a leading supplier of mobility products and systems that support both passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Its presence in South Africa is significant, providing workshops with access to advanced technologies that are...
READING THE ROAD AHEAD – 20 YEARS OF AUTOMOTIVE INTELLIGENCE

READING THE ROAD AHEAD – 20 YEARS OF AUTOMOTIVE INTELLIGENCE

by Breaking News | Oct 1, 2026 | _Breaking News_

Numbers can show where an industry has been. The people working in it often reveal where it is going. For Justin Swanepoel of Real Research, combining hard data with on-the-ground intelligence has shaped more than 20 years of work in the automotive sector. Justin’s...
BOLD ‘SECOND CENTURY’ FOR FORD SOUTH AFRICA

BOLD ‘SECOND CENTURY’ FOR FORD SOUTH AFRICA

by Breaking News | Oct 1, 2026 | _Breaking News_

Ford South Africa has marked the beginning of its “second century” in the country with the launch of a new corporate manifesto reaffirming its long-term commitment to local manufacturing, investment, employment and industrialisation. Ford Motor Company of Southern...
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  • AUTOMECHANIKA DUBAI 
  • READING THE ROAD AHEAD – 20 YEARS OF AUTOMOTIVE INTELLIGENCE

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DRIVEN

With three motoring-journalists on our staff, we are able to test drive and review some of the latest models available on our roads as well as attend the latest model launches.

TRAINING

Knowledge is power. Training is key to up-skilling repairers as models launch onto our local roads faster than we can count. We also need to grow new talent into the collision repair industry. Courses are available to help and organisations are in place to train – this information is in Industry Index.

CLASSIC CARS & RESTORATIONS

Classic cars are the next big investment. As such the sector of restoration is growing in the realms of collision repair and it’s definitely the “sexier” side of the business. There are many opportunities to create exotic special-builds as well as keep timeless beauties in mint condition.

classic corner & resoration

Classic cars are the next big investment. As such the sector of restoration is growing in the realms of collision repair and it’s definitely the “sexier” side of the business. There are many opportunities to create exotic special-builds as well as keep timeless beauties in mint condition.

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TRAINING

Knowledge is power. Keeping up-to-date with the latest techniques and technology is extremely important.Training is key to up-skilling repairers as models launch onto our local roads, as well as bringing new talent into the collision repair industry. Courses are available to help, organisations are in place to train and we have other helpful information that may crop-up when fixing the cars of now, and those that are still to come.

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DRIVEN

With three motoring-journalists on our staff, we are able to test drive and review some of the latest models available on our roads as well as attend the latest model launches.

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Editor : claire@autoref.co.za

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