Lack of access to the complete history of a vehicle from Cradle to Grave is hindering efforts by industry players to establish transparency and disclosure in the market and open the doors to a safer mobility solution which meets the needs of all stakeholders and builds confidence within the greater automotive value chain. The Need […]
Far from the dated image of cluttered garages and prolonged repairs, modern technology is revolutionising the motor body repair industry, optimising processes and ushering in a new era of precision and customer satisfaction. Dev Moodley, Chairman of the South African Motor Body Repairer’s Association (SAMBRA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation, responsible […]
E-mobility is a global topic that is becoming increasingly important. Over 14 million e-vehicles were sold worldwide in 2023, 35 per cent more than in the previous year. In South Africa, the Electric Vehicles White Paper (“White Paper”) published in 2023 by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, represents a decisive step in the […]
Ipeleng Mabusela, CEO strategy and corporate support for the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), the leading voice in the automotive aftermarket sector with more than 170,000 employees employed through its eight associations, warmly congratulates the newly appointed cabinet of ministers and deputy ministers, specifically those in the Departments of Transport, Employment and Labour, Education, Trade, […]
Empowering young people with skills and knowledge is an essential activity in building and maintaining the economy of any society. The spotlight is increasingly falling on vocational skills and the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), the leading voice in the automotive aftermarket, says that during Youth Month there is no better time to applaud Government’s […]
SAIA Deny Consumers Access To Code 2 Vehicles Finally In April 2024 SAMBRA received a response from SAIA regarding the publication of Code 2 vehicles. The letter received from SAIA states, “after extensive internal engagements by the relevant SAIA Committee structures, … SAIA has decided that Code 2 vehicle salvage information will not be included […]
