THE VOICE OF THE AFRICAN COLLISION REPAIR INDUSTRY

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 .

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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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.

Research by PPG has found that the use of some metallic finishes on repainted bumper covers can interfere with the operation of radar units located behind them, according to the company’s global products and segments director. PPG’s research, conducted in partnership with a number of OEMs

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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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.

Gavin Walton scored his fifth overall win on the DJ Rally for pre-1937 motorcycles on March 11-12. This year’s win follows victories in 2009, 2017, 2018, and 2019. This was the 51st regularity trial for motorcycles that would have been eligible for the road race between Durban and Johannesburg, which was staged between 1913 and 1936.