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Cover Stories Speed governors become reality 1 December

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SOP’s : Save time and money

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Show report: Automechanika Birmingham

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Happy 150th birthday Axalta

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Trade Talk Editorial The world certainly appears to be in chaos - Europe under terror threat, Brexit proving that you never know what will happen when people get to have their say, flooding and tornadoes in our homeland and elections in both SA and the USA grabbing all the headlines.

The only certainly is uncertainty, so businesses simply have to keep sticking to the basics to get though.

One of these is creating a true culture of learning and another is managing SOP’s - both of which are covered in this issue. Now is the best time to help your staff work as effectively as possible.

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EDITOR: CLARE RUTKIEWICZ 6813 Jan/June 2016 CONTRIBUTORS: AUSTRALIAN BODYSHOP NEWS ROBERT KAISER Warwick robinson Roy Cokayne grant west

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ACEA’s new industry pocket guide

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Happy birthday to the father of the “Gull-wing” SL300

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FMC to enhance SA mobility health services

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GMSA’s PDC = Zero landfill waste

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Crash test dummies get a few additions to the family

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Specialist service from All-O-Matic

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Industry News 65-70% of SA vehicles uninsured

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Brexit – UK auto sector reactions

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Making extended producer responsibility sustainable

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New speed governors to become a reality

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How autonomous driving will slowly become the norm

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OEMs aim to boost loyalty, service & business through connected cars

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ACEA’s new industry pocket guide The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association’s (ACEA) has just published the 2016-2017 edition of its Automobile Industry Pocket Guide. Updated with the latest data, it provides a clear overview of one of Europe’s key industries, making it a demanded and valued tool for all those interested in automotive industry issues and policies.

The latest employment data show that 12.2 million Europeans now work directly or indirectly in the automotive sector, producing 18.4 million cars, vans, trucks and buses a year. A fleet of 291 million motor vehicles provides efficient mobility and transport solutions across the EU. In 2015, 15.8 million new motor vehicles were sold in the EU, with automobile trade generating a healthy trade surplus of more than €100 billion.

Erik Jonnaert, Secretary General of ACEA: “A novelty to the 25th anniversary edition of our Pocket Guide, is that we are also making its content accessible through interactive infographics on our website, allowing everyone to explore the data in detail over time or to compare countries.” This means that the most commonly sought after figures, tables and statistics regarding Europe’s auto industry are now also accessible through a series of interactive infographics.

Having the possibility to interact with the data, users can now easily discover interesting trends and patterns or find answers to specific questions. You can, for example, discover the share of diesel in new car registrations per country, or new passenger car registrations by alternative fuel type.

Find out more : http://www.acea.be/publications/article/ acea-pocket-guide

MIT’s ‘smartest’ companies MIT Technology Review has named Toyota and Tesla Motors the world’s ‘smartest’ companies, placing the automakers among respected tech leaders such as Amazon, Alphabet, and Facebook, and ahead of others such as Microsoft, IBM, and Intel. Ranked #17, Toyota was one of only two automakers to achieve the distinction. The other was Tesla Motors which achieved an impressive 4th position.

MIT Technology Review recognized Tesla for its plan to extend its battery technology from cars to residential and commercial applications. This year, Tesla’s Autopilot technology stands out for the way it integrates feedback from a camera, radar, ultrasonic sensors, and GPS to aid drivers on highways, help them avoid collisions, and assist them in parking. Besides advancing semi-autonomous driving, Tesla is also making electric vehicles more accessible by introducing its most affordable car yet, the $35,000 Model 3. According to CEO Elon Musk, drivers have a 50 percent lower chance of having an accident when driving with Tesla Autopilot.

His statement was presumably made before Tesla experienced their first autonomous driving fatality in May 2016 - which highlights the complexity of these systems in detecting different scenarios. The particular accident occurred when a big rig and trailer crossed the road perpendicular to the travel of the Model S, which detected the trailer as a roadsign against the blue sky. The error ultimately meant that the body of the car travelled under the trailer, with the impact occurring at windscreen height killing the driver.

Toyota was recognised for the launch of the Toyota Research Institute, which “will study the future of mobility, artificial intelligence, and robotics.” The magazine also highlighted Toyota’s release of the Mirai, one of the world’s first massmarket hydrogen fuel vehicles, and Toyota’s efforts to develop “a network of accessible and reliable hydrogen fuel stations” to support the Mirai and other potential future hydrogen vehicles.The Mirai has a range of over 300 miles and emits only water vapor.

MIT Technology Review is recognized for its coverage of science, business and technology. To make the list, editors “pick the 50 companies that best combine innovative technology with an effective business model.” The full list of ’50 Smartest Companies’ can be viewed at https://www. technologyreview.com/lists/companies/2016.

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Labour of love: Nissan staffers build 48 kWh LEAF prototype Nissan engineers have created a prototype Nissan LEAF with a 48 kWh battery – in their spare time.

The 48 kWh prototype carries a battery twice the size of the original Nissan LEAF production model, with a 75 percent increase in driving range in everyday conditions. It was created by a group of engineers at Nissan’s Technical Centre in Barcelona (NTCE-S), whose passion and commitment to their work has given rise to the Nissan Innovation team. The team of volunteers take on a range of exciting endeavours, pushing the boundaries of what is possible with electric vehicle technology.

The prototype, codenamed “Cocoon” in reference to the American sci-fi film of the same name, was built to compete in the Spanish motorsport event, ECOseries - a new initiative which rewards “efficiency and fuel economy rather than outright speed.”

Gareth Dunsmore, Director of Electric Vehicles at Nissan Europe, commented: “As a pioneer of the electric vehicle market, Nissan has consistently innovated and advanced its technology to remain at the forefront of the zero emission sector. Whilst there are no plans to put this prototype into production, it serves as a useful exercise in thinking outside the box, something our engineers and designers do on a daily basis. The Nissan LEAF 48 kWh showcases the passion our employees have for their work.”

Happy birthday to the father of the “Gull-wing” SL300

On July 15 we celebrated the birthday of Rudolf Uhlenhaut, designer of the iconic 1955 Mercedes 300SLR, arguably (as always) one of the most beautiful cars ever penned. He was of German-English heritage, born in London in 1906, and later educated in Germany before joining Mercedes Benz in 1931.

He first worked on the development of the Mercedes 170V, and rose to lead the race car department within the company from 1936, famously developing the 1937 Grand Prix dominating W125, which was considered the most powerful GP car right up until the turbo charged versions of the early ‘80s.

In 1952, using the chassis of the W186 limousine, he then developed the W194 300SL race car which went on to win the Le Mans 24 hour, surprising critics of its “underpowered” engine. This car inspired the road going 1954 300SL Gullwing and 300SLR sport racer of 1955, with the W196 version winning the F1 championship two years running.

The SLR/SL hybrid was a road legal version of this car, this car dubbed the Uhlenhaut Coupé was capable of an astounding 290Km/h, earning it the reputation of not only one of history’s most beautiful designs, but also the fastest car of its era.

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FMC to enhance SA mobility health services A new Ford Motor Company pilot programme aims to enhance mobility health services in rural areas of South Africa and Nigeria.

The Ford Project Better World brings together multiple organizations and social entrepreneurs to deliver health education, medication, nutrition and basic services to thousands of underserved people in remote areas. The automaker explains that the services will be accessed using enhanced mobility and connectivity technologies from Ford vehicles.

The vehicles will be equipped with sensors and Ford’s OpenXC technology to collect data designed to make Riders for Health work more efficiently. OpenXC technology will also help create the first accurate maps of remote areas of the West African nation.

The car maker explains that it is also experimenting around the globe to solve some of the most complex mobility issues of the future. In the past 16 months, the company has conducted more than 30 global mobility experiments to gain insight into changing consumer transportation preferences.

Two modified Ford Rangers will work as mobile clinics to deliver health services, dispense medication for chronic conditions, and monitor the growth of children in South Africa. The information gathered will aid agencies in tracking the health of children and help with protective services.

Each truck is equipped with connectivity technologies including a dual-battery management system that powers a video projector, mobile refrigerator, tablet computer and other equipment to enable child healthcare, protection and gender-based violence awareness campaigns.

In Nigeria, Ford is working with Riders for Health to strengthen healthcare access by training the group’s technicians to maintain their motorcycles, four-wheeled vehicles and trucks in order to deliver medical professionals and supplies to people in rural areas and extend the amount of time vehicles are in service.

GMSA’s PDC = Zero landfill waste GMSA Parts Distribution Centre (PDC), which is located within the Coega Industrial Development Zone near Port Elizabeth, has announced that it is doing its part for the environment, with zero waste to landfill.

The 37 000 square metre warehouse is the first of GM’s global facilities to be recognised with this achievement in 2016 – the 43rd non-manufacturing site to become landfill free.

The company explains that its warehouse accommodates about 144 000 part numbers and dispatches parts and accessories to 113 dealers and 21 parts wholesalers across Southern Africa as well as 34 dealers in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Environmental Group Manager, Africa, Ncedisa Mzuzu, says that the waste generated at the PDC mainly consists of paper and plastic packaging, metals, non-toxic fluids, wood and cardboard. By the end of May, the warehouse had managed to recycle 99.42% with just over half a percent sent to an energy recovery facility.

The Vehicle Conversion and Distribution Centre in Markman Township, from where vehicles are distributed to dealers, is currently undergoing validation, while this process at the manufacturing facilities at Struandale and Kempston Road was set to start in June.

“By the end of last year the average recycling ratio for all four facilities was 85.22%,” said Mzuzu.

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Crash test dummies get a few additions to the family

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Toyota has announced the expansion of its family of virtual crash-test dummies, by adding three new models to replicate the physical characteristics of children aged 10, six and three.

The automotive aftermarket in South Africa is under increased pressure to survive and grow in a difficult local and global economy. We are regularly informed that businesses within the various sectors are having to identify additional means and areas of potential growth, to help combat downward pressure on margins combined with decreases in demand and driven by the financial pressures currently being experienced by consumers.

The software, known as Total Human Model for Safety (THUMS), maps and simulates the injuries sustained by human bodies in vehicle crashes. THUMS can forecast the extent of likely injuries throughout the human body, providing a valuable tool in the development of passenger protection devices, such as airbags, and the design of safer vehicles.

The new software was developed by Toyota and its academic research partners in the USA, but will be available to other automakers and testing facilities from later this year. The new child models are designed to represent the average physiques of children at different ages: 94cm tall at three years, 118cm at six and 138cm at age 10.

As with the models already available - large and average-build males and a small female - they will each be offered in two versions: a passenger and a pedestrian.

The software has undergone constant improvements and refinements since THUMS Version 1 was launched in 2000.

For Version 2, which was released in 2003, faces and bone structure were added to the models. Version 3, launched in 2008, added a brain simulation and in 2010, Version 4 was upgraded with detailed modelling of the brain and the addition of internal organs, pinpointing their placement and interaction within the body.

In 2015, Version 5 added simulated musculature, allowing the models to assume the same bracing positions that a human might just before an impact.

The new child models have been created through joint research between Wayne State University, the University of Michigan and the Collaborative Safety Research Centre at the Toyota Technical Center in Michigan.

THUMS is used for a wide variety of purposes by car makers, parts manufacturers, and universities, both in Japan and overseas.

It contributes to research on safety technologies not just at Toyota, but also by organisations all over the world.

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65-70% of SA vehicles uninsured The AA has issued a warning to SA drivers, a frightening number of which are uninsured, that driving without insurance is an issue to be addressed with urgency.

Statistics indicate that between 65 and 70% of the 11.4 million registered cars in the country are not insured. The Association said a surprising number of motorists underestimate the negative consequences of being uninsured, assuming that it will never happen to them.

What really puts this into perspective is the following: Consider that you are driving on a four-lane highway with three cars ahead of you, four behind you, and one on either side of you.

If you are uninsured, five or six of these cars will also be uninsured. If you are involved in a crash with one of them, chances are neither of you will be able to afford the resulting expenses.

“Paying for repairs and recovering costs after a crash can be a slow, painful, and expensive process. This will potentially leave you without transport, or reliant on public transport where it is available, meaning your crash, and the result of you being uninsured, will impact on your life in significant ways,” the AA said.

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Up to 800 000 vehicles in South Africa are either unregistered or classified as unroadworthy, meaning the possibility of being involved in a crash with an uninsured car is even higher. “It is unlikely that these 800 000 cars are insured given that their owners are not even registering or looking after them. These cars potentially pose a bigger threat to you as they are unsafe because they are unroadworthy. What would happen if you are involved in a crash with one of these vehicles and your car suffers substantial damages? Who is going to foot the bill if you aren’t covered? This is a double blow because you may end up having to pay the instalments on a vehicle you no longer use, while at the same time find ways to fund another mode of transport. In today’s tough economic climate, this may be financially crippling,” said the Association.

“Some people may argue that the costs of insurance are simply too high. Our view is that the costs of non-insurance are higher, and that failing to properly insure your vehicle places you at a greater financial risk. We understand that times are tough, but we also know that motorists need to cover themselves adequately.”

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Brexit – UK auto sector reactions In June the globe was rocked, as British voters elected to leave the European Union. Markets went wild, world markets and stocks plummeted and news channels featured commentary from hundreds of authorities on what this really will mean for businesses across the globe.

In the wake of the news, the British Road Haulage Association chief executive Richard Burnett released a statement to the media. “This is an ‘earthquake moment’ for the whole country, the economy and our industry. We simply cannot take anything for granted. It’s vital that Ministers and the Bank of England work quickly to steady markets and nerves.”

The BVRLA – the trade body for the vehicle rental and leasing industry in the UK - also reacted to the result in the referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU. BVRLA Chief Executive Gerry Keaney said: “The British public has chosen a future out of the European Union, and like most businesses, the fleet industry will need time to assess the ramifications of the referendum result. The first priority for the Government is to restore economic stability to the UK market. For its part, the association will be working closely with UK and European policymakers to ensure that the exit process has a minimal impact on members and their customers.

“We remain confident that BVRLA members will adapt – after all, our sector is very experienced in dealing with challenge and change.” Just days before the referendum took place, the UK motor industry restated its view that staying in the European Union would be best for its business and best for British jobs.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which represents the UK automotive industry, was hoping to provide clarity on the sector’s position.

The industry is a huge employer, supporting 800,000 jobs across the UK and contributing £15.5 billion annually to the economy. According to SMMT, the sector has emerged from the recession stronger, more productive and more competitive and is now a leading global player, with exports at record levels and vehicle production at the highest level for over a decade.

The industry is export led with around 80% of vehicles heading abroad and over half of those (57.5 percent) destined for the rest of the EU. Unrestricted access to the world’s largest single market, the negotiating strength of the EU to secure international trade deals, the ability to shape technical regulations and free movement of labour all provide significant benefits to UK businesses.

This is why SMMT member companies large and small were overwhelmingly in favour of remaining in the EU. Before the start of the campaigning period, SMMT commissioned a survey of its members – which

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includes car and commercial vehicle manufacturers, parts suppliers, aftermarket companies and other companies large and small. An overwhelming majority of 77% firms surveyed said remaining in Europe would be the best for their business, with only a minority 9% saying leaving would be best. Notably no large company said that an exit would be in their business’ best interests.

Mike Hawes, SMMT CE, commented: “UK Automotive is globally competitive, securing record levels of investment, creating tens of thousands of jobs annually and exporting to over 100 countries. We want this success to continue rather than jeopardise it by increasing costs, making our trading relationships uncertain and creating new barriers to our single biggest and most important market, Europe. Remaining (would have allowed) the UK to retain the influence on which the successful UK automotive sector depends.”

Shortly after the exit decision win was announced, Automotive News in the US reported that automakers had “called for tariff-free trade to be maintained between Britain and the EU after the U.K. voted for a Brexit, amid warnings that sales and production will be hit in Europe’s second-biggest auto market after Germany.”

The article continued “BMW, whose Mini and Rolls-Royce units build cars in the UK, warned of a “period of uncertainty” but said there will be no immediate change to its UK operations.

Many conditions for supplying the European market will now have to be re-negotiated, BMW said in a statement. “We cannot say what this means for our UK operations until those future regulatory and legislative arrangements are agreed,” the German premium automaker said.”

Its not the only carmaker who was calling for assistance.

“UK luxury sports-car brand Aston Martin urged the British government to secure tariff-free access to EU markets. CEO Andy Palmer said the company will now orientate its business in the context of the “market volatility that may exist during the period of transition.” A weaker pound should partially offset the increased instability, he said.”

Unfortunately despite the UK sector’s feelings, the votes reflected another opinion and only time will tell if it was the correct move or not. We will have to wait and see what effect the changes will have on the SA sector.

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Making extended producer responsibility sustainable We have run a number of stories in our magazine about the REDISA programme, both highlighting the positive spinoffs and the attention it has gained over the last year. As such, we thought it was time for the programme’s organisers to have a chance to “speak up”.

In the longer term, we also need to start another shift in Manufacturers are becoming increasingly concerned about the society’s values. Just as it stopped being acceptable to empty rising costs of product manufacturing –particularly the costs one’s sewage into the streets a long time ago, and more associated with the end-of-life disposal of these products. recently it has become unacceptable to smoke in public places or when a guest in someone’s home, or to drink and drive, we Growing pressure on the environment and on natural resources need to drive awareness of how unacceptable it is to simply can no longer be ignored. We are all paying the price indirectly mix together all the different kinds of waste. through air pollution, environmental degradation, bursting landfills and resulting health impacts. The challenge facing Building this kind of awareness, and building smarter systems companies is how to provide adequately for this liability, or for collecting waste takes money, and the insurance money better yet, how to prevent it from arising. would go towards that.

In South Africa, for example, we introduced a cost for oneCurrently consumers are indirectly paying the price of waste time plastic shopping bags which is currently at about R0.45c/ through local and national taxes. The reality is that most bag. Most consumers have become accustomed to the businesses do not consider the waste that comes from their cost associated with the purchase of plastic bags. Yet, most products or operations as their problem, and few factor recyclers don’t collect them because they need to collect the cost of recovering and recycling this waste into the about 80 bags to earn R0.35c. So, although the problem has manufacturing cost. reduced, we still have a big plastic bag litter problem. Consider that if just R0.10c of the fee charged at the till were paid to Essentially REDISA ensures that the product manufacturer the informal collectors for each bag collected that would be is responsible for the entire life-cycle of the product and worthwhile income, and the bags would all be collected. especially for the recycling and final disposal thereof.

It’s notable that we are seeing an increasing amount of support Whilst participating in the recent European Development for recycled plastic from retail and brand owners who are Days conference in Brussels, and speaking with leaders from recognising the importance of including recycled content in around the world on the panel ‘Circular Economy/Sustainable their products. A key example of this is the recently launched Consumption and Production’, I realised that there is still Mpact Polymers business, which has a new bottle-to-bottle a vast difference between how countries in the developed facility in South Africa that will produce recycled polyethylene and developing worlds define and understand sustainability, terephthalate (rPET) as a substitute for virgin PET, derived from and that more needs to be done for us all to see the circular crude oil. economy as being more than recycling.

The plant will process 29 000 tonnes of post-consumer PET Closing this gap in understanding will continue to be critical to bottles diverted from landfills each year, while CO2 emissions will be reduced by approximately 53 000 tonnes each year. The advancing development strategies that work to advance the circular economy further. challenge is to ensure sustainability and drive the collection rate to the ultimate goal we must have of 100%.

By integrating sustainability into their business models and purpose, companies can both help society and increase This is the challenge REDISA’s waste tyre management plan goodwill toward their brands. For us, true sustainability is is addressing. REDISA has created a model of Extended sustainable development.

Producer Responsibility in the waste tyre industry that can be understood as a form of environmental insurance that stabilises It means balancing economic growth, infrastructure and supports the tyre recycling industry and is on target to development and creation of small business opportunities, reach 100% collection by the end of 2017. as well as jobs to the poor, while lowering our emissions and overall impact on the environment.

The money collected can therefore be applied to building and supporting collection and recycling systems and processes.

Hermann Erdman, The plan not only mitigates the environmental and resource CEO of REDISA consumption demands of an industry but also allows brands to (Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South manage the liability that can arise from their daily business of Africa) meeting consumer needs and wants.

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New speed governors are going to become a reality from 1 December - Roy Cokayne

All new mini-buses, midi-buses, buses and goods vehicles first registered after December 1 this year will be required to be fitted with a speed governor, restricting their maximum speed to either 80km/h or 100km/h.

This major shake-up of the transport industry follows amendments to the National Road Traffic regulations published in November 2014. The speed limits of the various vehicles are set out in the National Road Traffic Act and are dependent on the gross vehicle mass.

The regulations imply that a device will be installed in the vehicle’s electronics system to ensure it did not exceed the vehicle specific prescribed speed limit. The transport department previously indicated that all new vehicles would be manufactured and sold already fitted with speed governors after December 1, 2016.

Phillip Taaibosch, the president of the SA National Taxi Council (Santaco), said they did not know how the speed governors would work, because the transport department had not engaged them on this issue. They were supportive of any measures that contributed towards respect of the law, safer roads and an improvement in passenger safety.

Taaibosch believed the fitment of speed governors would result in an increased number of taxi vehicles on the roads and additional jobs being created for taxi drivers, because of the increased duration of trips and the number people who were transported.

Craig Uren, the chief operating officer of Isuzu Trucks SA, doubted all transport customers understood the full implications of these amendments. Uren said a fundamental part of some customers’ living was moving parcels from point to point very efficiently and this efficiency “is going to get diminished quite dramatically when this comes in”.

“There is going to be a lot of noise from certain customers across all brands when they see they can’t actually move their goods in that efficient way, which might be their business success factor.”

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Technical and operations manager at the Road Freight Association (RFA), Gavin Kelly, said the fitment of speed governors only to new vehicles and not retrospectively to older vehicles was “a bit of an anomaly”. However, Kelly admitted it would be costly and difficult to fit speed governors to older vehicles.

He believes fuel usage would be static or decline because trucks operated at average lower speeds but the wages of drivers would increase slightly, because they would be on the road for longer. He too added that the RFA supported any measures to bring down the severity and incidence of accidents and that the governing of speed sounded a simple and logical process.

However, Kelly stressed that if a vehicle was limited to 80km/h, there was no chance of safely overtaking or manoeuvring.

“Speed governors raise our concern because you might find vehicles are involved in more accidents. Time will tell.”

Kelly said insurance industry research had shown that the biggest cause of accidents was a loss of concentration caused by the driver being on the phone, being tired or fatigued etc, while government statistics showed that private cars accounted for 47% of all fatal accidents.

Frank Beeton, a consultant to Econometrix, said it was difficult to say what impact the speed governors would have but it would be positive if they reduced accidents. “At the end of the day it’s good, because it takes away options to break the law. I assume people will not try and defeat the devices in some way.

But what happens if they do?”

Beeton said the accident rate was very high for heavy vehicles and the fact the driving hours of drivers was not regulated was negative. A possible consequence of this was that drivers would be driving for longer at a lower speed because trips took longer and there was reduced concentration if drivers were tired, he said.

Roy Cokayne is a senior financial reporter for Business Report

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How autonomous driving will slowly become the norm Thatcham Research recently released it’s experts’ guide to how they foresee the key stages of vehicle automation rolling out over the next few years.

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2016 Today’s car is already a world apart from where the car was even 10 years ago. Many new cars are fitted with cameras and radars to monitor hazards ahead and automatically apply the brakes in case of a potential crash or guide the vehicle back into lane if the driver is not paying attention.

However, the driver remains in full control.

2021 Moving towards full autonomy now. On defined segments of motorway the car is able to take complete control allowing the driver to disengage from driving completely and to do other, unrelated and more time consuming tasks such as reading a book.

Some of today’s cars have low speed driving assistance systems such as Volvo’s Pilot Assist, which can drive the car at low speeds controlling the steering, acceleration and braking. It operates at speeds up to 45kmh and will continue to operate as long as the driver proves he or she is still in control by keeping their hands on the steering wheel.

With a full sensor pack including radars, cameras and laser scanners the vehicle is able to build up a complete picture of the immediate road and traffic environment and to use lateral steering adjustments and longitudinal braking and acceleration inputs to navigate safely within it. Such a vehicle would also likely be equipped with high specification Advanced Driver Assistance Systems to aid the driver at the times when they are in control.

2018 2018 will be a landmark year. Cars will become a lot smarter with even more advanced driver comfort features and with regulations now permitting hands-off driving on motorways.

The driver retains responsibility and will be expected to take-over control in case of unanticipated situations or system failures.

2025 By 2025, it is envisaged that the car will be able to drive itself, fully hands free from door to door. This will include the whole range of typical driving environments in cities and in urban environments as well as main arterial routes and with the ability to negotiate traffic lights, junctions and roundabouts, where the road infrastructure permits.

For motorway driving, some cars will feature an ‘auto pilot’ function, automatically driving the vehicle and allowing hands to be taken off the wheel for around 3 minutes at a time. This might allow the driver to check the sat nav or to look at an important email, but after 3 minutes the system warns the driver that they need to re-engage with the car in some way usually through putting their hands back on the steering wheel.

If this doesn’t happen the system disconnects and the car will perform a minimum risk manoeuvre to bring itself to a controlled safe stop. The driver remains in control.

Such vehicles will have full connectivity with each other and with the road infrastructure itself which will allow the vehicle not just to navigate through its immediate environment but to plan ahead effectively taking real time traffic conditions into account. At this stage the driver will not even need to touch the controls during the course of the journey.

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OEMs aim to boost loyalty, and service business through connected cars - Brian Albright

Expect automotive OEMs to continue to target telematics and other connected car services as a way to extend customer communications and loyalty, as they invest heavily in mobility and other technology.

In Frost & Sullivan’s recent briefing, “2016 Global Connected Car Outlook,” the analyst firm outlined its predictions for both connected and autonomous vehicles.

According to Praveen Chandrasekar, consulting director for the company’s North American automotive and transportation practice, OEMs will continue to target customers with value-added connectivity services in a bid to boost their aftersales business. “Is it immediately useful or does it increase customer loyalty?” Chandrasekar says. “In the long run the North American market has seen free telematics programs becoming the norm. That along with services like prognostics will give OEMs the ability to maintain longer relationships and bring drivers back to the dealerships for spending service money.”

While most OEM offerings have been proprietary, there are standards emerging for connected vehicle technology. There have been implementations of Apple CarPlay and Android Audio, and Toyota has agreed to support Ford’s SDL app

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platform. “Some OEMs are not in favor of those standards, but want to do this on their own,” Chandrasekar says.

Frost & Sullivan also noted that at the recent 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) OEMs were positioning themselves as mobility integrators. “Uber and others have show us that the way to look at the opportunity is in billions of miles driven, and then converting that into a dollar value per mile,” Chandrasekar says. “Mobility integration opens up that opportunity for new business.”

Ford has set up a new venture, Ford Smart Mobility, which is targeting autonomous driving, car sharing, electric bikes, and other connected vehicle applications. The company is actively working with tech start-ups to help accelerate technology development in the space.

GM, meanwhile, is testing out new connected vehicle services in the 2016 Cruze that includes infotainment, navigation/ roadside assistance, and a smartphone app that allow users to remotely lock and unlock their doors.

All of this activity is expected to create a nearly $47 billion market for connected cars by 2020, according to Research and Markets.

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Autonomous driving Autonomous vehicles continue to generate a lot of buzz, even though we are still several years away from fully autonomous operation. OEMs will likely use a combination of LIDAR and map-based autonomous driving solutions, even though most pilot projects right now are using one or the other. “It’s going to be both of them together,” Chandrasekar says. “Maps are much more useful from one perspective, but some suppliers are taking a more cost effective approach using lane and road geometry.”

Autonomous driving will also require more driver status monitoring, because the system will need to know if the driver can take control of the vehicle. Some of these solutions are motion based, and some may even be use pupil scans.

In separate research on the autonomous driving market, the research firm predicts that one in seven vehicles will feature “highly automated features” by 2030.

“Meanwhile, the market is enthusiastically adopting and investing in revolutionary technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and deep learning,” says Frost & Sullivan intelligent mobility research analyst Arunprasad Nandakumar.

“In fact, a strong AI and deep learning wing is considered vital for designing a sustainable business model for autonomous driving.”

The industry is faced with several technological challenges.

Companies are striving to offer vision capabilities in multiple driving conditions at a reasonable price, but the current software and validation capabilities are not sufficient. The industry also lacks a regulatory framework.

According to Frost & Sullivan, there should be a unified approach to devising regulatory frameworks. New regulations should assist the growth of the global autonomous driving market rather than just the regional markets.

“Overall, the participants that will enjoy success are not likely to be singular entities, but those with the strongest partnerships and ecosystems,” says Nandakumar. “These companies are expected to boast a robust product and service portfolio that best address the needs of next-generation drivers.”

Predictions for 2016 In the year to come, the firm expects that OEMs will continue to subsidize telematics offerings. “It’s not viewed as a revenue generator, but for the first time OEMs can communicate with customers, and improve that communication beyond the warranty period,” Chandrasekar says. The dealership is removed from the middle of the transaction, and OEMs can focus on creating new potential revenue streams, and providing new features to the vehicle via over-the-air updates.

There also will be more aftermarket telematics services like Zubie and VOYO; some of these focused on dealerships as well as independent aftermarket providers.

Expect more interest in predictive services using machine learning and artificial intelligence to analyze the data generated by connected cars. AI in vehicles could potentially reduce traffic delays and pollution, according to Frost & Sullivan. “How do you handle predictive analytics?” Chandrasekar says. “You will see the development of something like a virtual assistant that can understand your habits and routes, even without you looking for that assistant. This will continue developing.”

There will be more infotainment advancements like the Sensus Connect system on the Volvo XC90, which takes a tablet-style approach to the user interface. (Tesla uses similar technology.)

OEMs also will experiment with delivering different types of services to drivers beyond location/navigation and diagnostics.

BMW, for example, has partnered with SAP to create a prototype that uses SAP’s HANA database platform to send personalized services and offers to drivers. The navigation system could recommend a nearby gas station and provide an offer for free coffee, for instance, as well as give drivers advice on finding a parking spot. BMW’s ConnectedDrive system securely matches the offers to the driver’s preferences.

The Toyota Connected initiative (in partnership with Microsoft) is even targeting health tracking for divers, integrated directly into the car. The vehicle could monitor heart rate via the steering wheel, for example. Multiple OEMs are also linking smart watches and other wrist-worn devices (like the Microsoft Band) to their vehicles to provide some degree of remote control.

In-car payments are another area that will advance as the technology matures. The migration to embedded LTE wireless networks is also happening fast, with a 25.2 percent growth rate. That can enable more robust connected vehicle services.

“While still in very early stages, most OEMs are trying to find the right use case for LTE,” says Krishna Jayaraman, lead analyst in the passenger vehicle infotainment and telematics team at Frost & Sullivan. “Concepts like firmware and software updates over the air will help decrease recalls and increase customer relationships.”

This article first appeared in Aftermarket Business, view it by visiting the website http://www.searchautoparts.com

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Dual mass flywheel advice from ZF Services The powerful, high-torque diesel engines and drivelines in modern vehicles feature outstanding fuel economy and quiet running. These benefits are thanks in large part, to the dual-mass flywheel (DMF), which plays a substantial role in this respect. It works by reducing the torsional vibrations in the driveline and for this reason is often one of the first areas that mechanics will look at when complaints of undesirable noises are reported to the workshop.

ZF Services advises fault diagnosis without prior removal - their experts also explain how workshops can identify potential sources of faults before and after removing the DMF. They advise that mechanics can normally determine causes of undesirable vibrations and noise, using simple methods. Visual and mechanical component inspection is possible in the workshop.

If noises can be heard or felt even under normal acceleration and gear changes, this may point to DMF problems. This can be confirmed by having a workshop employee accelerate the vehicle in a high gear from idling speed under constant full throttle. If this happens without any knocking noises, vibrations, or vehicle jolts, the DMF can be largely ruled out as the cause of the fault.

Located between the engine and the transmission, the DMF contributes to low-vibration, quiet, and fuel-saving driving. “In a case of noticeable resonance, many mechanics often replace the DMF, suspecting a defect”, a situation the technical trainers from ZF Services, the ZF Group’s aftermarket specialist, are all too familiar with. “Yet the annoying symptoms often soon reappear – that is because the DMF is not actually the cause.

Most common engine testers indicate fuel injection characteristics, engine cranking speed as well as different values for each specific cylinder during idling adjustment.

“It is crucial that first of all the causes not relating to the DMF are eliminated, to permanently get rid of any unwanted noise in the vehicle,” explains ZF.

According to the ZF Services experts, workshops should carry out an initial diagnosis, which does not entail removing the DMF – but rather includes a test drive. If you can hear unusual noises as soon as you start the vehicle, this may point to a faulty DMF, but also to an engine cranking speed that is too low.

If neither the test drive nor the engine tester is sufficient for error diagnosis, the DMF can also be visually or mechanically inspected.

If the starter is not working properly or the battery voltage is too low, faulty bearings on the belt tensioner freewheel could be to blame. Faulty bearings, like those on the belt tensioner freewheel, can cause or increase resonance.

During a visual inspection, a discolored friction surface on the secondary flywheel (image 2, arrow A) indicates a heavily overheated or overloaded DMF. If there are visible cracks in the friction surface (image 2, arrow B), the DMF definitely has to be replaced – if not it may crack at certain engine speeds.

Yellowish discolorations in the area below the friction surface – such as between the riveting (image 2, arrow C) - are also a reason for component replacement, as the DMF axial bearing is then worn prematurely. This fault can be heard while driving. Other visible signs of a faulty DMF include lubricant and fragments escaping from inside the component.

Mechanical DMF testing entails investigating the circumferential backlash and idling clearance. ZF Services experts stress that serious deviations are by no means indicators of wear here, but instead indicate mechanical damage - such as broken internal components.

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Pics Captions: 1.) Costly prejudgment: Mechanics should run through all the diagnosis options before replacing the dual-mass flywheel. 2.) Readily visible: Cracks and discolorations require a new part. 3.) Exact figures: The radial clearance of the dual-mass flywheel can be checked using a dial gage. 4.) Apply the lever: The mobility test helps to identify possible damage inside the dual-mass flywheel.

Make sure that the angles achieved and the applied force felt in both directions are be identical. In addition, no exceptional movement resistance may occur; it should never stick or rub.

The radial clearance of the DMF can be checked using a dial gage (see image 3). The secondary flywheel has to be moved with a force of approximately 100 newtons radially to the primary flywheel.

For the lever or mobility test, the primary flywheel initially has to be fixed in a vise - with two bolts through the opposite holes that already exist for the crankshaft mounting. A sturdy test lever then has to be screwed to the holes for the clutch mounting (image 4). Now, the secondary flywheel is rotated - starting from the loose position - to the left and right maximum stop using the lever.

If these criteria are not met, this indicates defective components inside the DMF, such as broken springs or slide shoes.

“A ‘smacking’ sound during the mobility test indicates the right consistency of the special DMF lubricant,” say the ZF Services experts.

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Driving safety - What to do if you or your drivers are caught up in civil unrest Finding yourself at the centre of a civil unrest situation in your car is not something many people think of. However, recent events in some parts of South Africa mean it is wise to be prepared if this does happen to you, thats according to the Automobile Association (AA).

The Association said the first, and most important action, is to avoid these areas as far as possible. “If you are aware of unrest near to you, monitor media and social media, listen to radio reports and traffic updates, and, if you have it, use the live update function on your GPS device to steer clear of these areas. The best way not to become part of any unrest situation is to not be there in the first place,” the AA stressed.

But, if you still find yourself in this situation, what should you do?

The South African Police Service advises motorists to be vigilant at all times, and, if you need to, engage with the protestors to let them know you are no threat to them, and are merely trying to pass through.

“It’s important that anyone driving in an area that may be affected by unrest understands that the SAPS will most probably have blocked off a road to prevent entry. Listen to the police, and don’t put yourself in any danger by disobeying them.

If you are in this situation, though, check for possible escape routes you can use, or for a police presence that you can approach for assistance,” said Captain Tsekiso Mofokeng, SAPS Gauteng Provincial spokesperson.

Other tips for motorists unexpectedly caught in the middle of an unrest situation include: • Stay in your car as long as possible • Unbuckle your seatbelt, and those of any passengers, to be prepared to exit your car quickly

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• Keep your car moving as far as you can, whilst checking for possible escape routes • Avoid hitting any protestors with your vehicle as this may turn the mob against you • Do not taunt the protestors by shouting, gesticulating or hooting at them • Remain as calm as possible to ensure you are aware of what is going on around you • Seek assistance or safety from the police as quickly as you can. If you do not see the police, call them.

• Listen to police instructions • If you are stuck and the situation seems to be turning, leave your car and get out of the area on foot. Remember your life is more valuable than your car or any possessions inside • Once you are personally safe (with or without your vehicle) call family or friends to let them know where you are, and what is happening When you are safely away from the unrest situation, you may find that your car has sustained damage. If you have insurance you may be covered.

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Standard Operating Procedures can save you time and money - Richard McKeon

Richard McKeon recently published an article on the Automechanika blog website regarding SOP’s and how they benefit your business. This article is reprinted with permission and the original article can be found at Automechanika Dubai Blog http://blog.automechanikadubai.com/blog/ standard-operating-procedures-save-you-time-money Hiring and training employees is a time-consuming process.

By taking the time now to establish solid Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and reviewing them with your current employees not only will you establish a culture of support, collaboration and dedication, but it also will make introducing any news employees into the business easier.

This is not to say that by establishing SOPs now you never will have to spend some time training a new employee. It simply provides a form and process through which you can train new employees and current ones moving into new roles. Putting a little of your time as an owner or manager into this process to ensure that all systems and processes are on paper in the correct order can save hours down the line. And after all, as the adage goes, time is money.

Now depending on the area of the aftermarket your business is in – distribution, repair or manufacturing – the SOPs will vary. But the process by which you create them and the purposes they serve remain largely the same. Creating an SOP starts by answering five basic questions with which I’m sure you are familiar: What task? When is it performed? How is it performed? Why at this time or place? What resources are needed?

Let’s start with the easiest question to answer: What task?

The easiest approach might be to create a separate list of tasks around your business so that you can see in writing the number of SOPs you need to create. In fact, from this list some processes could be combined into one SOP. From that list, start with one task and cross each off as the SOP is drafted.

As you get into the flow of writing, you’ll soon find they come rather easy.

that once you prepare the final document for implementation, you will want it to be easy to understand for all employees in your shop.

Next is listing a few reasons as to why this task is completed at this time or place and including a list of any resources needed to make sure it is done correctly. This final piece is nearly as important as the step-by-step instructions. After all, if someone uses the wrong program or tool, the task will not be completed to its best potential.

Putting some SOPs in place in your business doesn’t have to be an overwhelming process. If you simply start by taking notes for yourself as to what needs put into writing, you soon will have a healthy list from which you can begin. If your business is large enough, work with a team to have various managers outline these SOPs for their own teams, and then oversee the finalization into a manual.

Take small bites of the project, and you soon will see results.

After all, implementing SOPs means money. Bottom line is that an SOP can give your bottom line a jolt. These processes and procedures help trim the fat and keep employees on task, on target and operational in a lean manner.

In future blogs, we will dive deeper into SOPs, looking at the types of processes for which they are must-haves, not matter what area of the aftermarket your business fulfills.

Until then, start making your lists and begin the process. It will be worth it in the end.

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The task can be anything from processing invoices to reaching out to insurers or tracking returns. Once you identify the task, you then need to outline when you need it to be performed.

Is this a daily activity or one that is needed only after other factors are taken into consideration? This portion will vary from one SOP to the next, and from one type of business to another.

Answering the question, “How is this performed” is the biggest and yet most important part of putting an SOP together.

Depending on your managerial style, you might want to outline or place information in bullet points to start. Perhaps writing a numbered list of tasks works best. It really is up to you how you want to gather the “hows” of the SOPs. But keep in mind

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Miwa sets the record straight on aftermarket parts There is a consistent underlying tussle in the aftermarket sector over the use and understanding of the various terms for aftermarket parts, genuine parts, non original, etc etc. In fact, when we covered a heavy duty vehicle maker’s story punting their branded replacement parts, we had an irate mail from one of our parts supplier readers.

It is obviously a problem that MIWA encounters time and again, as it issued the following article to the automotive media: Les McMaster, Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), says motorists need to understand about car parts as these can end up costing a fortune if one don’t know of better-value alternatives to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or genuine parts.

This is where you as a supplier and or repairer come in - you can help your customers get the best deal, making them more loyal to your brand.

“A car is a big investment so obviously we want to know we’re getting the best possible quality when it comes to parts, which is why many motorists are duped into believing their vehicle should have nothing less than OEM or genuine parts. We’ve seen recent adverts on television which try and reinforce this myth, but the truth is, in some cases, aftermarket parts are an improvement on OEM parts.”

According to MIWA, market research indicates that the quality of aftermarket parts has increased over the past decade, raising confidence amongst workshop owners, service technicians and motorists alike. The often misused term “aftermarket parts” vs “genuine” is confusing to say the least.

A known factor is that the OEM’s do not manufacture their own parts and up to 80% of the parts that are used in the manufacture of the motor vehicle, are manufactured by outside suppliers who then supply the OEM’s. These manufacturers supply those exact parts to the Independent aftermarket yet the OEM’s stigmatise these as non-genuine, inferior aftermarket parts.

“Aftermarket parts are a good option, especially if your car is three to four years old. Of course there are inferior parts out there, but by sticking with brands you know and those recommended by a reputable, accredited workshop that knows your vehicle and uses the right products and parts, you can get the same performance out of aftermarket parts versus OEM and genuine parts, at a lower cost,” says McMaster.”

The reason aftermarket parts often out-perform OEM parts, he explains, is that aftermarket companies analyse weaknesses in OEM parts and through a process of reverseengineering, they are able to eradicate weaknesses and flaws.

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Another plus for motorists, is that there are lots companies which make aftermarket parts – more variety means a better price range for the independent workshop owner when sourcing parts. And, with such a big supplier pool, the parts are readily available.

McMaster concludes that the new-car market in South Africa unfortunately still burdens consumers with warranties which dictate the use of genuine parts.

“In many first-world countries, this is a thing of the past and consumers are free to use aftermarket parts in their vehicles without affecting the warranty. This is the kind of change we desperately need in South Africa and which is why MIWA is at the forefront of lobbying for change and legislating the Right to Repair initiative in South Africa. Right to Repair has been advocated and legislated in first-world countries around the world since the early 80s. It promotes consumers having the right to choose where their vehicles are serviced, maintained and repaired at competitive prices in the workshop of their choice.”

So here is a nice summary that should satisfy the question of what each description means to your clients: Genuine: A part that was originally put in the car when it was new.

While it may come in a box with the car manufacturer’s logo on it, the part was actually made by another company. This is the most expensive type of part (primarily because you’re paying for the logo on the box).

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM): A part made by the company which manufactured it for the car company. It is exactly the same as the genuine part but doesn’t carry the car company’s logo. OEM parts are much better value than genuine parts.

Aftermarket: A part made by a company other than the original manufacturer. Aftermarket companies buy the rights to produce these parts. These parts are made to fit and perform as well as, and in some cases, better than the original, and cost less.

Sales down as forecasted The new vehicle industry sales continued its decline in June. Aggregated sales data from the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) shows that industry sales were down 10.6%, year-on-year, with 44 939 new vehicles sold – 5 311 fewer than the same period in 2015. Total industry sales are down 9.9%, yearto-date. This comprises respective declines of 10.4% and 8.9% for the passenger car and Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) segments.

At the Car Of The Year banquet, in March, WesBank delivered its annual new vehicle industry sales forecast. It predicted that the industry would recede 10% during the first half of 2016.

Passenger car sales through the dealer channel, where consumers are most active, plummeted 17.8% – correlating strongly with the decline in applications for new vehicle finance.

This decline is indicative of new car price inflation and pressure on consumer budgets, which has resulted in a migration to the used market. Despite this, Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) sales through the dealer channel rose 4.8% on the back of highly anticipated new model arrivals, including the new Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger.

The rental channel also saw a surge in demand, in June.

Vehicle sales to rental companies were up 43.7%, year-onyear. That contributes to the 47.7% growth for this channel, year-to-date.

“This sales performance is in line with our forecast for the year, and it’s been informed by a number of macroeconomic factors. The Rand has struggled, interest rates have been hiked and inflation has taken its toll on household budgets,” said Simphiwe Nghona, CEO of WesBank Motor Retail.

“New model introductions have been positive for the LCV segment, as these vehicles are clearly popular with consumers. However, the passenger car market is under tremendous stress due to consumer affordability.”

WesBank’s internal data shows a corresponding decline in vehicle loan applications. During June application volumes for new vehicle loans fell 19.2%, year-on-year. In contrast, demand for pre-owned vehicles weakened slightly by 0.2%.

Consumers who are buying vehicles are also spending more, in line with new car price inflation as well as increasing demand in the used market.

The average deal value for a new vehicle grew to R291 000 this past month – an increase of 11%, year-on-year. Average deal for used cars rose 10%, to R188 000.

“As new vehicle sales continue to decline it will start drawing more attention to affordability and factors that affect consumers’ budgets,” said Nghona. “Fuel prices increases, interest rates hikes and rising inflation will continue eating into disposable income.

Those with high levels of debt may soon find themselves in financial trouble. More prudent consumers will also be affected, and may have to scale back their dreams of buying a new car.”

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No resolution on the tyre import duty conflict as yet - Roy Cokayne

South Africa’s tyre manufacturing industry is continuing its fight against cheap illegal tyre imports, despite the rejection of its latest attempt to address the threat to the industry’s sustainability and survival.

An industry proposal for a mass-based methodology to determine tyre import duties was rejected by the SA Revenue Service (Sars) and customs and excise, because of fears it would contravene World Trade Organisation and General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) rules.

Nobuzwe Mangcu, the managing executive of the SA Tyre Manufacturing Conference (SATMC), which represents local tyre manufacturers, said the industry had proposed moving towards a mass-based tyre import methodology for the determination of import duties on tyres. Mangcu said this proposal was supported by the Dti and economic development department and International Trade Administration Commission (Itac) of SA but rejected by Sars and customs and excise.

Riaz Haffejee, the chairman of the SATMC, said the tyre industry in SA needed something similar that was compliant with WTO and GATT rules so the country did not lose duty revenue. “We’re moving in the right direction but we’ve not found the right answer yet. At some point a political decision will have to be taken on whether [the government] supports or doesn’t support the industry.”

Mangcu said SATMC was still engaging Sars and trying to find a method that would allow the local industry to enjoy the benefits of a mass based system duty system, without raising concerns at Sars about their adherence to GATT and WTO. She said the SATMC had “gone back to the drawing board” to see if it could address Sars concerns. She added the SATMC would present an amended proposal to Sars soon and get their views on it.

Haffejee, who is also chief executive of Sumitomo Rubber South Africa, claimed tyre importers under-declared the value of tyre imports, which resulted in them under-paying VAT and import duty.

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“They cut the price of their tyres on that basis. It’s a classic importer shenanigan.” Haffejee said the SATMC started cooperating with Sars after the industry’s unsuccessful application to Itac for the imposition of anti-dumping duties on cheap tyre imports. He said the domestic industry put in a reference price to alert customs and excise when imported tyres were being under-invoiced.

However, Haffejee claimed there was no punitive measures to stop the way cheap tyres were being imported into SA. “The paper work is in order, so there is nothing you can do. It’s an institutionalised way of doing business for certain companies.”

South Africa’s tyre manufacturing industry provides direct employment to about 5 500 people and has made several attempts to protect the industry against cheap imports. The SATMC in 2012 unsuccessfully applied to Itac to impose anti-dumping duties on tyres imported from China because of alleged unfair competition. The Supreme Court of Appeal subsequently rejected an appeal by the SATMC for a review of the Itac decision.

Apollo Tyres SA, formerly Dunlop Tyres SA but now part of the listed Apollo Tyres Group of India, in November 2013 applied to Itac for an amendment of the duty structure for certain types of tyres and the imposition of formula-based customs duties on car, bus and truck tyres instead of the current ad valorem duties.

Among the reasons provided by Apollo SA for its application was the massive influx of low-priced and under-invoiced imported tyres, mainly from China.

Apollo in 2014 applied to be placed in voluntary business rescue proceedings.

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Five finalists were selected in the ‘Freight and Logistics Company of the Year’ category.

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New MD and a consolidated premises for MAN Truck & Bus MAN Truck & Bus South Africa and MAN Sub-Equatorial Africa have relocated their head-offices to new premises in Modderfontein, Johannesburg. The company says that the move is representative of the “organisation’s new strategy to satisfy markets across South Africa and Sub-equatorial Africa by leveraging synergies between the two regional divisions.”

Last year’s retirement of former MAN Truck & Bus SA Managing Director, Geoff du Plessis saw the appointment of Markus Geyer as the new Managing Director of MAN Truck & Bus SA and MAN Sub-Equatorial Africa, who has relocated from Munich, Germany. Joining Geyer on the Board of Directors of MAN Truck & Bus SA are Arshad Hassim (Financial Director) and Sarah Luthuli (Non-Executive Director).

“The streamlining of our management structure extends to our proprietary dealerships in Centurion, Pinetown and Cape Town, where we have created branch manager positions to elevate decision-making power at the point of sale. This forms part of MAN’s new global project PACE2017. The project is designed to enhance customer-centric product and service delivery for our customers and increase efficiencies within the company,” explains Geyer.

At the core of the PACE2017 project is a focus on a dynamic business culture where processes are simplified to ensure that customers get the right products and services more swiftly, with all MAN personnel being guided by the acronym, PACE (Performance, Accountability, Commitment, Execution). MAN notched up its fourth consecutive number-one position in the 2015 TÜV Report, a German quality assurance audit of trucks and buses in active duty undertaken regular intervals.

“Our new head office reflects our premium brand positioning and our values of transparency and openness. A total investment of R75 million demonstrates MAN’s commitment to long-term investment in South Africa, to establishing the organisation as the leading employer in the heavy commercial vehicle sector by attracting the right talent to ensure marketleading customer orientation,” adds Geyer.

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“We now have full decision-making power for the entire subequatorial Africa region, including South Africa, under one roof.

MAN Financial Services, a joint venture between ABSA and VW Financial Services, will also relocate to our new headquarters, which will ensure stronger support between sales and finance, thus ensuring better customer service. Having our sales and aftersales teams sitting next to each other will also strengthen our ability to support our customers more effectively. Furthermore, having all strategic business units in one building enables us to not only share business intelligence from respective market bases more easily between operational divisions, but also cultivates concentrated effort to enhance efficiency in dealing with customer requirements.”

2015 high points for the truck maker were the introduction of the Euro 5 MAN TGX 540 long-haul 6x4 truck-tractor and its 13 240 km ‘ONE MAN kann Journey’ across southern and east Africa. “The Journey helped to showcase our growing dealer network in sub-equatorial Africa. New private-capital dealerships in Maputo, Nairobi, Lusaka and Windhoek were opened to coincide with the Journey as it made its way across the sub-continent. With 27 dealers in South Africa and 17 in 12 countries in sub-equatorial Africa, we are at the forefront of supplying optimum aftersales support to transporters, particularly those who conduct cross-border operations,” states Geyer.

“What is really exciting is that we are now in a position to offer solutions that will not only bring new intra-Africa opportunities for South African transporters, but to also provide a support infrastructure that will help unify and boost the burgeoning economies of sub-equatorial Africa,” concludes Geyer

Merc Trucks: 3D part printing for faster, more economical aftermarket supply Mercedes-Benz Trucks has announced that it is using the latest 3D printing processes for plastic spare parts as the standard production method in the Customer Services & Parts sector. As of September, 30 genuine spare parts will be available at the press of a button from a 3D printer - quickly, economically, in any quantity and always in consistent genuine manufacturer’s quality (“one-piece demand”).

“In keeping with our brand promise ‘Trucks you can trust’, we set the same benchmarks for reliability, functionality, durability and economy for spare parts from 3D production as for parts from conventional production,” says Andreas Deuschle, Head of Marketing & Operations in the Customer Services & Parts Mercedes-Benz Trucks Division. “However, 3D offers many more possibilities; this is why we shall be rapidly extending the production of 3D printed parts.”

Daimler already has in excess of 100 000 printed prototype parts manufactured for the individual company divisions every year. “We benefit from our extensive experience at Daimler with 3D printing processes in prototype construction”, adds Deuschle.

The available spare parts consist of high-quality plastic components. Covers, spacers, spring caps, air and cable ducts, clamps, mountings and control elements are just a few examples of economical spare part production in top quality made possible by using the 3D printing process.

The “printed” spare parts are produced with state-of-the-art 3D printers, based on the Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) printing process. Mercedes-Benz Trucks have optimised the process parameters which are also determined by the Daimler research and development divisions.

Every 3D spare part can be ordered by the customer using the special spare part number under which it is recorded in the order code lists and the spare parts catalogues.

Thus, even after several decades, rapid supply to the customer is ensured, via the Mercedes-Benz Logistic Supply Chain through all the sales stages – all over the world. But the new process offers other benefits too.

The environmentally friendly and resource-conserving 3D printing process is playing a pioneering role in the aftersales sector. The challenge in the spare parts business lies in securing supply for model series which are no longer produced.

This means that the range also includes spare parts for which there is only a low demand in small quantities every year.

Producing them is thus increasingly uneconomical for suppliers – production facilities and tools often have to be retained and maintained for years. With the 3D printing process these challenges are a thing of the past.

The printing itself can take place within a very short time following receipt of the design definition and order, considerably speeding up the production and supply of spare parts. As spare and retrofit parts can still easily be “reprinted” even after a long time using the data stored and supplied without any complex stocking, no warehousing is required either.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks already successfully produces 30 spare parts with the latest 3D SLS printing processes. In the after-sales sector Mercedes-Benz Trucks is no. 1 worldwide in using 3D printed parts. The mentioned spare parts for the previous Actros series are available under the official spare part numbers A 000 462 0043 (left) and A 000 831 0936 (right).

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Showtime UK motor industry roads lead to Birmingham

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- Robert Kaiser

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The UK motor industry was abuzz from 7 to 9 June when Automechanika Birmingham, the first ever Automechanika automotive aftermarket trade fair in the United Kingdom, opened its doors in Birmingham in the British Midlands, becoming the 15th Automechanika Trade Fair globally.

Research preceding the decision to organise the Show was vindicated when 597 exhibitors occupied three halls of the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre and thousands of trade visitors thronged the halls to view the latest product and service offerings by British and international exhibitors. An Automechanika Academy programme featured presentations on relevant topics covering the automotive aftermarket.

The subject matter of the presentations reflected issues of importance to the British automotive aftermarket relating to training, lubrication technology, the state of the automotive aftermarket business environment in the UK and challenges facing the industry, electro –mobility, the increasingly important role of data management in the servicing and maintenance of motor vehicles and the growth of autonomous technology in the motor industry, amongst others.

Going forward, the Show will be held annually.

There has perhaps never been a time when the motor industry, from OEM to aftermarket, has experienced such a fast-paced change environment, with technology advancing in leaps and bounds. This change is reflected in the new technology displayed and demonstrated by exhibitors at Automechanika Birmingham.

Generally speaking, there is no doubt that participation by suppliers as exhibitors and trade visitors at industry trade fairs has grown more in significance than ever before, as a well-organised trade fair provides an invaluable business platform for the industry it serves and an unparalleled networking and learning experience for exhibitors and visitors alike, filling a gap that digital communication can only underpin but never replace.

The Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) is situated adjacent to Birmingham International Airport and Birmingham International Railway Station. Trains depart for a 2 hour trip (and even of shorter duration on express services) to London every 25 minutes, operated by Virgin Trains and London Midlands Hotels are situated on the NEC grounds which creates an ideal environment for visitors.

Robert Kaiser has been intimately involved in the motor industry for more than 30 years; he established Retail Motor Consultants in 2002, a consultancy providing management, marketing, communication and business relationship management services and, through an associated company, BBBEE services for both corporate and SME businesses.

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Leaderquip’s handy aligment-consideration tips Leaderquip have distributed this handy set of tips for wheel service shop owners to use when considering which aligner to purchase. If you are looking for any additional tips for choosing the best wheel aligner for your shop, contact them to learn more about Hunter Engineering wheel alignment solutions.

OBD2 Interface – with modern cars including so many more advanced driver assistance systems, repairers need to be able to electronically reset the ADAS after a mechanical alignment.

Efficiency – a good question to ask is how long does it take to get accurate measurements with this aligner and ow long it takes to complete the wheel alignment?

Vehicle Protection – your new aligner should not only protect the wheel being aligned, but should handle a wide range of vehicles and reference a solid, adjustable vehicle surface.

Vehicle Manufacturer Approval - manufacturers test equipment to ensure it measures to the appropriate level of accuracy. Third party approvals add to the credibility you should look for.

Vehicle-Specific Procedures – ensure the system references the correct alignment procedures per vehicles and provides ease of use for your technician.

Service - Who provides service for the equipment and what is their typical response time? Also check that they have expert support in your vacinity?

Training Assistance – ideal for unfamiliar vehicles. Advanced wheel alignment machines also offer on-board video and animations.

Upgradeability - Is the equipment able to grow with your business and be easily upgraded, or is it a piece that is forever stuck in time?

Software/Tools - Measurement is important, but features and software which make adjustments easier, reduce the skill and effort required to complete the wheel alignment

ROI - An aligner is an expensive piece of equipment, but can have one of the fastest returns on investment. Consider the true time of return on investment that can be affected by many of the factors above.

Automechanika JHB 2017 in the starting blocks The Show dates for Automechanika Johannesburg 2017 have been announced, and will include Futuroad expo & Scalex. This is the largest Trade Fair for the automotive aftermarket on the African Continent. Specifically orchestrated to serve the subSaharan African Region, it will be held from 27 to 30 September 2017 at Expo Centre, Nasrec.

There are a number of features that will uniquely distinguish Automechanika Johannesburg 2017, the most notable of which will be the co-location of two all-new B2B Trade Fairs, namely Futuroad Expo Johannesburg, serving the Truck/Bus/ Commercial Vehicle Body Sectors, and Scalex Johannesburg, serving the Logistics and Materials Handling Sectors.

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These Trade Fairs all target trade visitors from the sub-Saharan African Region.

More details will be published shortly. View details at www. automechanikasa.co.za.

Enquiries may be addressed to SA Shows Messe Frankfurt at robert.kaiser@southafrica.messefrankfurt.com.

The Electrolog – Now online!

The online Electrolog runs in any browser on your PC, Laptop, Tablet, iPad and even your Smart Phone. This means you can now use your Electrolog anywhere, anytime, from just about any device with a browser and internet connection.

Kerrie Gregoriou, Managing Director, Autocosmosbiz (Pty) Ltd explains: “This means power in your hands, when you need it, literally! No more waiting for DVD updates, no more installations, no more activation keys. Going online, means all our users are now always on the same version and up-todate. New items and ranges are being added daily; to which our users now have instant access to, as we add them”.

According to Gregoriou there is no learning curve to using the online version vs the old DVD version. All the search functionality, design and item detail, that makes Electrolog so powerful and easy to use, is exactly the same as the DVD version. “We just love making it easy for people to identify and order Auto Electrical Parts, fast ”.

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Tenneco launches Aftermarket Update

Snap-on roll cabinets Tenneco, manufacturers of Monroe & Rancho shock absorbers, has launched the first edition of its EuropeanTenneco Aftermarket Update.

This is a monthly newsletter designed to highlight the company’s position as a global Original Equipment (OE) supplier and the power this brings to the aftermarket (AM).

The first edition is focused on its OE presence in Japanese and Korean cars, in OE technology and its AM coverage.

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Snap-on has an awesome offer on Blue-Point 6 drawer wide roll cabinets in 3 awesome colours – just in time for the change of seasons.

Choose between Impact Blue, Postbox Red and Bright Yellow and then call your closest dealer to arrange delivery.

Or choose the standard width in the same fantastic colours both options are available with finance terms too.

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Contents Drivers SIDE protection and passenger risk Create a learning culture SAMBRA MEMBERS clinch BMW approved awards

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Good driver-side protection may leave passengers at risk Drivers of vehicles with good small overlap front ratings from the Insurance Institute from Highway Safety – the vehicle safety testing authority in the US - can expect to be protected well in a frontal crash involving the left corner of the vehicle. But how would the passengers sitting next to them fare in a right-side small overlap crash? A new study shows that good protection doesn’t always extend across the front seat.

The Institute conducted 40 mph passenger-

The reason is simple: Every vehicle on the

side small overlap tests on seven small

road has a driver, but there isn’t always a

SUVs with good driver-side small overlap

passenger riding along. “It’s not surprising

ratings. Only one of the vehicles, the

that automakers would focus their initial

2016 Hyundai Tucson, performed at a

efforts to improve small overlap protection

level corresponding to a good rating, and

on the side of the vehicle that we conduct

the others ran the gamut from poor to

the tests on,” says David Zuby, IIHS

acceptable.

executive vice president and chief research officer.

The results have prompted IIHS to consider instituting a passenger-side rating as part of

“In fact, we encouraged them to do that in

its Top Safety Pick criteria.

the short term if it meant they could quickly make driver-side improvements to more

“This is an important aspect of occupant

vehicles. As time goes by, though, we would

protection that needs more attention,” says

hope they ensure similar levels of protection

Becky Mueller, an IIHS senior research

on both sides.”

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engineer and the lead author of the study.

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“More than 1600 right-front passengers died

The recent passenger-side tests show how

in frontal crashes in 2014.”

big the differences can be. In this group of small SUVs, most didn’t perform as

IIHS introduced the small overlap test in

well when they were crashed into a barrier

2012, following the success of the moderate

on the right side instead of the left. That

overlap front test in spurring automakers to

was even true of models that appeared

make improvements. While the moderate

symmetrical after removing bumper covers

overlap test involves 40 percent of the

and other external components.

width of the vehicle, the small overlap test involves just 25 percent. It is designed

“When structural improvements are visible

to replicate what happens when the front

only on the driver side, there are large

corner of a vehicle collides with another

differences in performance,” Mueller says.

vehicle or an object like a tree or utility pole.

“But the inverse is not true. Some vehicle structures look the same on both sides, but

Small overlap crashes pose a challenge

they don’t perform the same. That’s why

because they bypass a typical vehicle’s

we can’t rely on visual analysis but need to

main front structure. Since the test was

monitor this issue and possibly begin rating

introduced, 13 manufacturers have made

vehicles for passenger-side protection.”

structural changes to 97 vehicles. Of these, nearly three-quarters earned a good

The 2015 Toyota RAV4 and the 2014 Nissan

rating after the changes. IIHS conducts its

Rogue (not available in SA) were the only

tests for frontal ratings with a driver dummy

vehicles to appear asymmetrical. In the

and with the barrier overlapping the

passenger-side test, the RAV4 was the

driver side.

worst performer. If the Institute issued

ratings for passenger-side protection, the RAV4 would

The small differences that were observed could have

earn a poor rating. The Rogue would earn a marginal.

been caused by normal variability in test results. Another factor is that vehicles are to a certain extent inherently

These two vehicles had the highest amount of passenger-

asymmetrical. For example, structures to secure the

side intrusion. Intrusion measures are important because

steering wheel and pedals may provide additional bracing

they indicate how well the structure held up; the greater

around the driver-side toepan, which prevents some

the amount of intrusion, the higher the likelihood of

intrusion.

serious injuries.

In addition to the seven passenger-side small overlap Maximum intrusion in the passenger-side test was 13

tests, Institute engineers conducted two passenger-side

inches more than in the driver-side test for the RAV4

moderate overlap tests to make sure there weren’t any

and 10 inches more for the Rogue. The Rogue’s door

differences in performance in that type of crash.

hinge pillar was torn off completely, and the RAV4’s door opened. In a real crash, an open door would leave the

One visually symmetrical vehicle, the 2015 Honda CR-V,

occupant at risk for ejection.

and one asymmetrical vehicle, the RAV4, were chosen for these tests. There was little difference from the driver-side

Two vehicles that appeared symmetrical, the 2014 Subaru

moderate overlap tests, and both vehicles would receive a

Forester and the 2015 Mazda CX-5, also had substantially

good passenger-side moderate overlap rating.

more intrusion in the passenger-side test than in the driver-side test.

“We conducted the moderate overlap tests as a spot check, and we weren’t surprised that both vehicles

In earlier research, Mueller found that the most common

performed well,” Mueller says.

change manufacturers make to improve vehicle structure for small overlap protection is to strengthen the occupant

“Many of today’s models are designed for the global

compartment. To do this, they might use a different

market and are subject to driver-side moderate overlap

type of material or add a few millimeters of thickness

tests in right-hand-drive countries. With small overlap,

— changes that can’t be discerned from a visual

there isn’t the same incentive for symmetrical design

examination. It’s likely these types of modifications were

because we’re the only organization conducting the test.”

made to the Forester and CX-5, but only on the driver side.

IIHS passenger-side small overlap ratings would remedy that situation. The Institute could start such a programme

The other three vehicles tested had relatively similar

next year and make it a requirement for one of its safety

structural performance on both sides of the vehicle.

awards as early as 2018.

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SAMBRA Members Clinch BMW Approved Member Centre Awards Three SAMBRA members have clinched the coveted BMW Approved Member Centre Awards for their services during 2015.

They are BMW Group Approved Repair Centre (ARC) Of The Year, which was won by Prima Panelbeaters and the Excellence Awards, won by SMG Durban and Executive Coachworks. Congratulations!

Collision Hub – Repairer news at your fingertips Collision Hub is well into offering its readers a news network directed at the refinishing and collision repair sector and every month a new episode promises to provide the hottest tips and most up to date info.

The website also provides a space for sharing of ideas and technology as well as business management tips.

Some highlights include VW crash testing following repair procedures, the importance of vehicle scanning for collision repair, conducting post repair inspections for insurance and repair shop owners and many more.

Visit the website www.collisionhub.com

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Happy 150th Birthday Axalta

- Michel Malik

Celebrating 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, Axalta continues to find new ways to better serve more than 120,000 customers in 130 countries every day with advanced coatings, application systems and technology. In the last three years Axalta has proven itself as a company that can grow from the shadow of its former owners to cast its own shadow on the industry worldwide. BodyShop News Group Publisher Michel Malik was granted an exclusive interview with Sobers Sethi, Vice President Asia-Pacific, Middle East and North Africa at Axalta Coatings Systems.

I met Sobers Sethi a few years ago at Automechanika

• I bring more than 12 years of experience in the coatings

Dubai and we’ve kept in contact since. As the 150th

industry and over 20 years in the automotive industry.

anniversary of Axalta was touted for 2016, we decided

I’ve been with E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company

to conduct this interview for an insight into what the

since 2002, and have held a variety of positions in

future holds for the company in Sethi’s region. I began by

Asia Pacific including DPC Sales Director Asia Pacific

asking:

and Business Director Asia Pacific (excluding China and Japan), Business Manager Industrial Coatings

Who is Sobers Sethi?

Asia Pacific, Strategic Planning Manager for DPC Asia

• I’m Vice President of South and East Asia Region in

Pacific, and Sales Manager in India.

Asia-Pacific, Middle East and North Africa at Axalta Coating Systems. As you know Asia-Pacific is such a

Congratulations on 150 years. Can you elaborate as to

vast region – 40 per cent of the world’s population – so

where those 150 years have come from?

China, a strategic market to us, is the responsibility of

• It was in 1866 that Axalta’s forbearers in Europe began

my colleague, Luke Lu, who is the president of China.

developing coatings for carriages and we’ve evolved over the decades to coat cars, commercial vehicles and dozens of industrial materials that need coatings.

• Today, we manufacture durable coatings that protect, increase productivity and provide beauty and colour.

• With the automotive industry emerging at the beginning of the 20th century, Axalta brought the paint shop into the modern era with the Duco lacquers, the first sprayapplied fast-drying automotive finish, cutting drying times from days to hours and giving customers a range of new colours.

• Over the years, we continued to achieve many “firsts”, for example: In coatings for the transportation industry: • In 1956, Lucite resin was introduced, the first thermoplastic acrylic product in the industry.

• In the 1980s, we introduced waterborne OEM coatings in North America to reduce the environmental footprint of coatings, improve the protection provided by coatings and improve customer productivity.

• In 2007, Eco-Concept technology, the first primerless commercial system in the industry, made it possible for OEMs to reduce the number of coating applications.

• In 2014, Axalta is currently the only coatings supplier to be able to offer the Harmonized Coating Technologies, including the industry-leading

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waterborne 3-Wet coating system, 2-Wet Monocoat,

customer productivity. Today, we are still dedicated

and Eco-Concept primerless coatings.

to R&D to create even more sustainable solutions

In refinish coatings:

and processes which include Eco-Concept

• In 1935, Axalta developed the first tinting system

technology, the first commercial primerless system in

in the industry, leading to greater accuracy,

the industry, making it possible for OEMs to reduce

productivity, and quality.

the number of coating applications. This saves time

• In 2001, we introduced VINdictor – the world’s first

and energy use by eliminating curing steps and

technology to use a vehicle’s identification numbers

the ovens that are required. Our other Harmonized

to match a vehicle’s colour – and improve refinish

Coating Technologies offerings include the industry-

colour match.

leading waterborne 3-Wet coating system, 2-Wet

• In 2015, Axalta introduced a light source designed

Monocoat, and Eco-Concept primerless coatings.

to forever change the way body shops can take

Axalta is the only coatings supplier currently

productivity to the next level. Known as Speed Light,

providing these types of systems to OEMs,

this hand-held device uses LED technology to see

demonstrating our global leadership in waterborne

even the smallest imperfections.

In industrial coatings: • In 1942, we introduced the first oil-free system

primers and basecoats.

• Colour expertise: • 90 years ago Axalta established the first-ever Colour

synthetic wire enamels with industry-leading thermal

Advisory Committee to craft colours specifically

and mechanical properties.

for cars. In 1953, we became the leading company

• In the 1960s, we introduced waterborne core sheet

to publish data on automotive colour trends and

varnishes, the first waterborne electrical steel

popularity with annual Colour Popularity Reports

coatings in the industry. Nap-Gard fusion bonded

and became the first in the industry to have the most

epoxies were launched.

extensive global data in one report. Axalta published

• In 1993, Axalta was the first in the industry with

its annual Global Automotive Colour Popularity

Voltatex 4250 to use an electrical UV process to

Report which has tracked colour trends around the

impregnate electrical motors.

world for more than 60 years.

• Fast-forward to 2013 on February 1, Axalta Coating

• Today, Axalta has built a database of more than

Systems became an independent company and a new

four million colours which provides both original

identity, and in November 2014, we became a publicly

equipment manufacturers and collision repair

listed company on the New York Stock Exchange.

technicians with one of the most extensive colour

Hence, we are a 150 year-old start-up.

formula databases in the world.

• Celebrating 150 years in the coatings industry, Axalta Coating Systems remains committed to continuing to

In our industry, we know Axalta for its three main

lead the industry and set the pace for the next 150

refinish brands: Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox.

years of growth to serve its customers around the

Does the company have any brands or perhaps

world every day.

other fields in the coatings business and if so, what specialties do they cover?

What were the company’s three greatest

• For Asia Pacific, in refinish, in addition to well-

achievements in the last 150 years?

established brands like Cromax, Spies Hecker and

• Fast-drying yet high performance coatings:

Standox we also offer more price-sensitive quality

• Since the launch of Duco lacquers in the 1920s.

Duco is the first spray-applied, fast-drying

refinish brands: Duxone, and Nason.

• But Axalta coatings cover much more than vehicles.

automotive finish, cutting drying times from days to

We have strong industrial brands to support different

hours and giving customers a range of new colours.

customers’ need in the region such as:

• Sustainability with R&D to develop solutions such as waterborne and other products: • Since the 1980s when Axalta scientists introduced waterborne OEM coatings in North America and

• Nason Industrial • Voltatex Energy Solutions for the smallest computer micro-components to large hydro transformers and motors in electric vehicles

other innovative products designed to reduce

• NapGard powder coatings for pipelines

the environmental footprint of coatings, improve

• Alesta for buildings to protect cladding and add colour

the protection provided by coatings and improve

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BODYSHOP NEWS For South East Asia, how do you see the acceptance

strengthen Axalta’s capability to serve refinish

of the new technologies, such as waterborne, in the

customers in the region.

emerging markets?

• Waterborne is very well accepted by customers

• Thailand – Drive business growth by more focus in the bodyshop segment; expand our business into

globally, including the Asia Pacific region. Our OEM

neighbor countries as Myanmar, Cambodia and Lao.

and body shop customers are very interested to know

New training center in Chiang Rai.

how they can spray faster-drying yet high-performance coatings that are friendlier to the environment.

• Waterborne coatings enable customers to enjoy benefits such as higher productivity, less wastage,

• Indonesia – move the office and training center within Greater Jakarta area, from Cilandak to Serpong to upgrade the space to be double size of the old one.

reduce operational costs and increase customer satisfaction and service. Waterborne coatings are

Axalta has been busy investing in technology

sustainable because they’re waterbased, hence helping

throughout the world. What are some of the

customers to meet environmental regulations and

realisations you have made in your vast region?

customer requests.

• We are a company dedicated to innovation:

• For example, Cromax waterborne can be applied in

• 150 years of product innovation and thought leadership

fewer passes – increasing cycle time and reducing

• 1200 researchers and engineers worldwide

material use – than conventional solventborne coatings

• Dedicated network of research and development

with great coverage.

• To reinforce our commitment to waterborne coatings,

centres • Fully focused on coatings, we can allocate our

Axalta invested and expanded its waterborne facility

resources exclusively to various aspects of the coatings

in in Shanghai, China, in 2015. This lets us be closer

industry and to our customers’ needs

and faster in serving customers in China, which is the

• We continuously invest in technology development

world’s biggest automotive market, and the Asia Pacific

globally. On average, Axalta directs about four per cent

region.

of sales revenue towards technology development,

• In 2014, Axalta rebranded its line of OEM paint systems under the new name Harmonized Coating Technologies.

which was more than US$165 million in 2015.

• Our technology and innovation group is spearheaded

These include the industry-leading waterborne 3-Wet

through four regional technology centres: a new Global

coating system, 2-Wet Monocoat, and Eco-Concept

Innovation Center in Philadelphia, US, currently under

primerless coatings. As a global leader in waterborne

construction and slated to open in 2017; and regional

primers and basecoats, Axalta is the only coatings

centres in Mt. Clemens, Missouri; Wuppertal, Germany;

supplier currently providing these types of systems to

and the 15,500 square metre Asia Pacific Technology

OEMs.

Center (APTC) located in Shanghai, China, which

• Constantly engaging customers such as OEMs and

was announced last year with construction currently

bodyshops in the different Asia Pacific markets

underway. APTC will undertake fundamental research

to educate, show an train them on the benefits of

and develop new coating applications and have

waterborne. In these engagements, we show them how

technical support capabilities to serve light vehicle

to spray, and proof how fast-drying the coatings are

OEM, commercial vehicle and refinish customers as

and yet the coatings are high-performance (eg scratch

well as those in the industrial and architectural sectors

resistant).

in the Asia Pacific region.

• One of our significant achievements in R&D is the

What is Axalta doing or planning to do in the ASEAN

waterborne production process and waterborne coating

region?

solutions, which are environmentally responsible and

• We have Powder business in Indonesia and Malaysia;

help us to answer to not only China’s, but the world’s

we added 25 per cent capacity in Powder Indonesia

call to lower CO2 and VOC emissions, as well as

this year.

energy consumption. We opened the first waterborne

• In Refinish: • Malaysia – we just completed acquisition of High

coating plant in Shanghai, China, in 2015. This lets us be closer and faster in serving customers in China,

Performance Coating Sdn. Bhd., a leader in refinish

which is the world’s biggest automotive market, as well

coatings in Southeast Asia. The acquisition will

as the Asia Pacific region.

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• In India, Axalta is expanding its capabilities to supply

• Axalta will keep this pace of innovation and remains

to automotive OEMs with new investments made to

highly committed to lead in this innovation journey,

double production capacity, as well as construct a new

channelling its efforts to enable customers to be

colour laboratory at the Savli Operations Centre in the

successful, such as helping them to capture new

Gujarat State. The additional capacity will enable Axalta

markets, faster time to market, being more productive,

to meet the need for coatings among light vehicle

reducing wastage, reducing the pollution/emission

automotive OEMs in India. The expanded production

footprint to create a better environment, and ultimately

facility is scheduled to complete during the first quarter

become more profitable.

of 2017. The new colour laboratory will be completed earlier than the plant.

• Sustainability is core in our business and in what we do – more so with today’s environmental challenges – so we need to build on what we have started, such

Is there a statement you’d like to make in reflecting

as reducing our footprint and helping customers to

on the 150 year anniversary?

reduce theirs in VOC or other polluting emissions for

• Axalta has 150 years of innovation that enabled the

a more sustainable future. Many governments have

company to be a global leader in the coatings industry

sustainability on their national agendas and Axalta

and our customers to be successful.

intends to play a key role to support them.

• We have invested to expand manufacturing capacity

• Continue to invest in the best talent and cultivate future

not only in Asia (India and China) but in Germany,

generations of innovators so we can meet our goal to

Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico.

remain the leader in the global coatings industry across

• We’ve invested to enhance our R&D with new facilities in Shanghai (for Asia-Pacific) and in Philadelphia (global R&D hub).

multiple sectors, including automotive, industrial, and construction.

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Specifically for our BodyShop News Africa edition, we

• As for the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa, we’ve really

contacted Johannes Fischermann, Business Manager

only broken into this market a short time ago, so it is a

for Axalta in RSA and Sub-Sahara and Marketing and

clear focus for Axalta going forward. Having said that,

Planning Manager for Axalta in Turkey and Africa.

we have recently gained new importers for Angola,

Michel asked him the following questions:

Ethiopia, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cape Verde, Mauritius, Madagascar and Uganda.

What have been Axalta’s achievements in (SubSaharan) Africa recently?

Where do you see the future taking the company in this region?

• Spies Hecker and Standox – two of Axalta’s global, premium refinish brands - are very successful in South

• The Sub-Saharan region is a focus for Axalta and

Africa, in particular their waterborne basecoats. There

we have some key activities planned. But there are

is a drive by some key OEMs to make the change to

challenges in the region, in particular due to the steep

waterborne and the premium body shops are quickly

price drop of natural resources, which is problematic

realising that now is the time to make the change to waterborne, especially with the high quality products

for most African countries.

• In some of the other African countries, especially

available. Axalta’s waterborne products are easy to

Nigeria, there are ambitious plans to establish OEM

use and can offer increased efficiency, and with our

manufacturers. If this plan is successful, it can only

extensive product portfolio, designed specifically with

offer further growth opportunities for Axalta.

our customers in mind, it couldn’t be easier to switch to water. That ease, coupled with the strength of our products is why we’ve been able to convert some major body shop networks.

• We also offer the Duxone refinish brand in South Africa. It has established itself as the number one value line in the RSA. We’ve already got more than 260 mixing machines installed, with the potential for even more growth.

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Creating a culture of learning

- Mark Czvitkovits

What is a ‘Learning Culture’? Some people feel that sending one technician to a handful of courses that may seem beneficial is indeed a learning culture. This is an incorrect assumption, as what generally occurs after the training is that the information is acquired and retained by the technician, who may or may not use it in performing his role. A learning culture by definition is the culture of sharing knowledge throughout an organisation for the benefit of all involved.

A Learning Culture is something that is implemented and owned by everyone in an organisation, to develop and improve everyone, not one person. The ongoing developments occurring within the automotive industry, that we refer to as the ‘technical tsunami’, will place huge pressure on organisations to understand and deliver safe and quality repairs to modern vehicles.

It is often seen as a token gesture in many organisations whereby one or possibly two technicians receive training with the belief that this knowledge will be shared. Is it shared... or does the organisation continue to apply the same old practices that have served it well over the years?

To not embrace a culture of learning today and to continue approving or performing repairs using old practices is economic suicide. Those organisations that understand the benefits of sharing knowledge and engaging staff within this new era of collision repair will see rewards in better business performance, risk reduction, improved quality and most importantly a team that believes in its organisation and itself to deliver consistency in repair standards.

The industry must recognise and understand that training and improving a technician’s skill is not an option any more – it

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is a requirement and can lead to vastly improved efficiencies and Return on Investment (ROI). This can be achieved without sacrificing quality and delivering safe and complete repairs that will ultimately benefit their customers as well as their individual businesses.

So the question is often asked: How is a Learning Culture established? The most important factor in any organisation is its people – without these a business cannot deliver. So often we see enormous expenditure in new equipment, new buildings, new facades and products.

These are significantly important, but ultimately they are things that require people to make them work. Yet the people are often ignored as there is no time to train them – “I can’t afford to send them to training as I will lose productivity” – these and other excuses have remained the same over many years.

To change the culture, it may take some time for everyone to get on-board with the changes. When people become accustomed to their routine, they tend to resist change.

They may feel that the new system will affect their effiiency and the work they produce. This is one of the reasons to implement small changes at first, so that the people who are resistant to making the changes can see positive results immediately.

Mark Czvitkovits is currently Chief Executive Officer at I-Car Australia. At I-Car Australia,

It is also important to change the staff’s thought process from being an individual to a team concept. This is where everyone involved in the repair process is responsible for all the repairs of all the vehicles, not just the person who performed a particular task.

This does not mean that everyone undertakes the same tasks or needs to work on all the vehicles that come through the repair facility. What this does mean is that the words “that’s not my job” should be eliminated from everyone’s vocabulary.

By changing to a team approach, when one person is struggling with something, there is always someone to offer assistance or guidance. If you have a business that fosters discussion openly and freely, you will have a great opportunity to change.

Listen to your staff objectively; if you area technician then discuss with everyone in the organisation about how everyone can adapt to the new technology. Far too many good technicians leave this industry and there are not enough new apprentices coming through to fi ll the void left behind.

The decision to make the commitment to grow a skilled team ready to service your customers’ needs before they arrive is not entirely painless, but like anything unfamiliar, it’s a plan that will help get great results. An organisation that embraces a learning culture will provide a platform of growth into the future.

The automobile continues to evolve, equipment continues to be developed and new measures of business efficiency are

being asked for. Yet in many instances, the collision repair industry still prefers to meander along with the ill-perceived and unknown ‘industry standard’.

Organisations that implement a true learning culture will create the following benefits: • Have a belief that knowledge is an organisational asset – this belief is shared and vision is co-created with staff • Everyone has a learning expectation and has a personal commitment to high level of expertise within their role • Knowledge is commonly shared: • On an on-going basis • After training • Staff rarely miss classes they are registered to attend • Leadership links training opportunities to business solutions and growth • Staff look for ways to adopt and apply new knowledge to daily operation and think beyond their own workspace, considering how their actions relate to others and within the operation • Staff feel comfortable raising questions or comments on operation: • Have possible solutions to potential issues • Regularly make suggestions that benefits operation • No negative consequences • There is a meeting held weekly (or even daily) where ideas and learning opportunities are discussed freely and openly • Organisation rarely expires from recognition programs due to oversight

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