BMW is using robots to inspect, process and mark painted vehicle surfaces at its Regensburg, Germany plant and says it’s the first automaker in the world to use artificial intelligence (AI)-based technology
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3M announces Q3 results and group restructure
3M chairman and CEO Mike Roman has announced their first-quarter 2023 results, stating that they have continued their relentless focus on serving customers and aggressively managed costs. “Market
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I-CAR Gold Class for AMA Group’s H Harvey Prestige
I-CAR Australia and AMA Group are pleased to announce that H Harvey Prestige has been awarded the prestigious I-CAR Gold Class Collision status.
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“With the introduction of ADAS, EV and new substrates
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EVC targets one million EVs by 2027
The Electric Vehicle Council has launched a new national advertising campaign, promoting the benefits of switching to electric and urging Australians to make their next car an EV.
The campaign, which features
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Strands Lighting launches in Australia
One of Europe’s favourite automotive lighting brands, Strands Lighting, is now available in Australia, providing vehicle owners with a range of premium lighting solutions that combine contemporary looks
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AMA Group Welcomes 30 International Recruits
AMA Group recently welcomed 30 skilled migrant panel beaters to Australia who will be warmly received to the Group’s repair centres across Victoria, Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, and South
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Colin Edwards bows out after 55 years
Late last year we reported that Colin Edwards had sold the GPI Automotive, Fitness and Corporate divisions of the GPI Group of Companies to Melbourne-based Collins Street Asset Management for an undisclosed
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Axalta sales up 9.4% in Q1 compared to last year
Refinish sales and volumes both up in the quarter.
Axalta Coating Systems announced net sales increased 9.4% year-on-year, and 12.1% excluding foreign exchange (FX) impact, for the first quarterRead More
MTA NSW calls for the abolition of ‘redundant’ luxury car tax
MTA NSW is calling for the abolition of the luxury car tax (LCT) ahead of the Australian federal budget, in order to drive widespread take-up of electric vehicles. The LCT was introduced in 2001 to encourage
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Further investment in battery cell production
General Motors and Samsung SDI announced that they plan to invest more than US$3 billion to build a new battery cell manufacturing plant in the United States that is targeted to begin operations in 2026.
“GM’s
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