HONEY I STRETCHED THE JIMNY

HONEY I STRETCHED THE JIMNY

Stuart Johnston takes a look at the updated Suzuki’s Jimny. It has such a fresh honesty about it – its no-nonsense mechanical specification, its back-to-basics squared-off trad SUV styling, and its at an affordable price. What’s not to like about that!

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BMW 3 SERIES

BMW 3 SERIES

Every seventh BMW sold is a 3 Series, making this iconic model a much sought-after car. It has a 45-year old legacy and the new 3 Series has just launched locally. Take a more indepth look here.

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JAPAN INC. FIGHTS TO KEEP ‘ICE’ ALIVE

JAPAN INC. FIGHTS TO KEEP ‘ICE’ ALIVE

A group of Japanese vehicle manufacturers Ð Toyota, Subaru, Mazda, Kawasaki, and Yamaha Ð have banded together to explore new options for keeping internal combustion engines (ICE) alive in the face of a mad rush towards electrified vehicles (EVs).
The announcement was made at a joint media conference .

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NORTON BLAZE RAPID STRIP

NORTON BLAZE RAPID STRIP

The Norton Blaze Rapid Strip paint and rust remover disc contains a unique ceramic structure that when in use will continuously stay sharp due to the ceramic grain technology. The ceramic grain shape is sharper with keener cutting edges that will provide an instant and rapid paint and rust removal.

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PANELBEATERS DIRECTORY OWNER’S PORTAL

PANELBEATERS DIRECTORY OWNER’S PORTAL

We all know the saying “There is only one chance to make a good impression”. The question is why would you leave that first impression in someone else’s hands? We believe every business is unique and what makes you different should be communicated to your market.

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LUXOR ULTRA LIGHT ORIGINAL BODY FILLER

LUXOR ULTRA LIGHT ORIGINAL BODY FILLER

Luxor’s Ultra Light original is a premium lightweight polyester filler with thixotropic properties to produce a pinhole-free finish, while allowing easy sanding. It is suited for use on all metal surfaces including aluminium, galvanised steel, stainless steel, and bare steel. It can also be used on wood and polyester surfaces.

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GOING BIG ON THREE-STAGE PEARLS

GOING BIG ON THREE-STAGE PEARLS

Standox, a global refinish brand of Axalta, has released a new Standovision training video showing refinishers how to achieve a perfect three-stage white pearl repair across the full side of a vehicle. White is still the most popular vehicle colours globally at 38%, according to Axalta’s 2020 Global Automotive Colours Popularity report.

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GO ELECTRIC VEHICLES; GET READY, GET SET

GO ELECTRIC VEHICLES; GET READY, GET SET

Over the past decade, we have seen a whirlwind of technological advances that have changed our lives. Vehicle technology and the equipment required for maintaining and repairing it has just been the tip of the iceberg. Hello, Alexa.This past Father’s Day, my twin sons gave me an Amazon Echo smart speaker..

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FORD MAKES LARGE INVESTMENT IN GQEBERHA (PE) ENGINE PLANT

FORD MAKES LARGE INVESTMENT IN GQEBERHA (PE) ENGINE PLANT

Ford Motor Company has announced an investment of R600-million in the Struandale Engine Plant in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth). This investment supports the launch of a new 3.0L V6 turbodiesel engine, as well as upgrades to the existing assembly line for the 2.0L Single Turbo and 2.0L Bi-Turbo diesel engines.

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