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Pressure mounts for reform as Parliament targets former RAF chief
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Jun 4, 2026
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Pressure mounts for reform as Parliament targets former RAF chief

SCOPA decision to pursue charges against former RAF CEO Collins Letsoalo raises governance and accountability concerns in South Africa Master.

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MAHLE Sees South Africa as a Strategic Base for Africa’s Automotive Future
General News
Jun 4, 2026
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MAHLE Sees South Africa as a Strategic Base for Africa’s Automotive Future

MAHLE sees South Africa as a strategic base for Africa’s automotive growth, with plans to expand production, exports and services.

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BASF Coatings Drives Forward the Future of Robotic Vehicle Paint Repair
General News
Jun 1, 2026
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BASF Coatings Drives Forward the Future of Robotic Vehicle Paint Repair

BASF Coatings expands robotics-assisted refinish capabilities, linking digital colour systems with automated paint application in body shops.

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Forvia Hella brings advanced headlamp technology to China
General News
Jun 1, 2026
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Forvia Hella brings advanced headlamp technology to China

Forvia Hella introduces SSL | HD headlamp tech in China, locally developed for Zeekr 8X, enabling adaptive lighting, 25,000-pixel control

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Chinese brands make history in SA Car of the Year
General News
May 28, 2026
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Chinese brands make history in SA Car of the Year

Jetour T2 wins the 2026 South African Car of the Year, becoming the first Chinese brand to take the title in the SAGMJ competition history.

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Distracted Driving and Rising Claims Costs Put US Motor Insurers Under Pressure
General News
May 28, 2026
Staff Writer

Distracted Driving and Rising Claims Costs Put US Motor Insurers Under Pressure

US auto insurance faces rising distracted driving, higher claims costs, and increased policy shopping as consumers switch providers.

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Ferrari Takes Electric Future to Vatican
General News
May 28, 2026
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Ferrari Takes Electric Future to Vatican

Ferrari unveils its first electric vehicle, the Luce, at Castel Gandolfo during a symbolic meeting with Pope Leo XIV, marking a new era for the brand.

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EV Drivers Need More Than Chargers. They Need Reliable Information
General News
May 25, 2026
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EV Drivers Need More Than Chargers. They Need Reliable Information

EV adoption is growing, but inaccurate and outdated EV charging data is creating frustration. Drivers now need reliable, real-time information.

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AJ Venter – Taming the Untameable
General News
May 25, 2026
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AJ Venter – Taming the Untameable

AJ Venter lines up for his 50th Isle of Man TT start in 2026, backed by FuturExotics sponsorship and targeting another strong finish.

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Washington Moves to Close EV Road Tax Loophole
General News
May 21, 2026
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Washington Moves to Close EV Road Tax Loophole

US lawmakers propose annual road fees for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids to fund highways, sparking debate over fairness and EV incentives.

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Why More South Africans are Turning to Motorbikes to Beat Soaring Transport Costs
General News
May 20, 2026
Staff Writer

Why More South Africans are Turning to Motorbikes to Beat Soaring Transport Costs

With fuel prices rising in South Africa, commuter motorbikes are emerging as a cheaper alternative to cars, cutting monthly transport costs

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Naked Becomes the World's First Insurer to Quote via ChatGPT
General News
May 18, 2026
Staff Writer

Naked Becomes the World's First Insurer to Quote via ChatGPT

South African insurer Naked has launched a native ChatGPT app offering final binding car insurance quotes through AI conversation.

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