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Standox OEM colour guides

Each year, the latest OEM models create new colour-matching challenges.

The General prepares for initial public share offer

GM's next CEO,Dan Akerson.

General Motors Company has filed a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed initial public offering of its stock.

Next-gen B1:B2 paint process debuts

PPG employees, from left, Kevin Lowell (site manager), Michael Kleinz (IPP product specialist), Scott Hughes (application specialist) and Chris Mull (technical service representative), with a vehicle painted using PPG’s new B1:B2 waterborne paint technology at the BMW plant in Spartanburg.

The BMW assembly plant in the US state of South Carolina has become the venue for the first use of PPG's next-generation B1:B2 (wet-on-wet) waterborne paint technology.

MSA releases automotive training package improvements

The new Certificate IV in Vehicle Loss Assessing is now available for industry evaluation and comment through Manufacturing Skills Australia (MSA).

Car Craft adopts Thatchamnet

Presenting the Thatchamnet message to Car Craft members in Western Australia.

Western Australia's largest smash repair group, Car Craft, has added an international element to the range of resources available to its members.

PPG shares Italian supercar passion

Ferrari also choose a premium performance clearcoat from PPG.

Apart from being legendary Italian-made supercars with breathtaking styling and performance, what do Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati have in common?

Motor industry matters for the federal election

David Purchase, executive director of VACC.

The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) has called on all political parties to acknowledge, and act on, the key issues facing the automotive sector in the lead up to the federal election.

Induction heating for body repair

In the latest edition of Thatcham's Research News, research engineer Roger Andrews explains how to use induction heating in body repair.

Ford developing crash avoidance system

Ford's advanced crash avoidance technology uses wireless sensors, GPS, and networked traffic signals to help prevent accidents.

Ford is developing crash avoidance systems in the US and Europe using wireless and GPS technologies.

AARN appoints CEO

New AARN CEO, Wayne Lyons.

The Australian Accident Repair Network (AARN) appoints Wayne Lyons as its new CEO.

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