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International · 2 min read

Nokian Tyres expands its premium summer tire range with the new Nokian Tyres Powerproof E featuring A-class ratings in all three EU tire label categories

Nokian Tyres introduces the new Nokian Tyres Powerproof E, a premium summer tire developed for the needs of modern drivers in Central and Southern Europe. The tire's key achievement is its A-class rating in all three EU tire label categories: rolling resistance, wet grip and external rolling noise, across the entire product range.

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Southern Africa · 4 min read

Automotive aftermarket complexity rises as technology, consumers and new players reshape the industry

South Africa's automotive aftermarket is entering a period of mounting complexity, driven by shifting technology, evolving consumer expectations and a wave of new entrants disrupting traditional business models.

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International · 2 min read

Bridgestone Webfleet: turning fleet data into tyre and uptime decisions

How connected fleet platforms can make tyre management more proactive and support higher vehicle uptime.

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International · 2 min read

Canada's Chinese truck tyre investigation puts trade risk back in focus

An explainer on how trade investigations can reshape truck tyre pricing, sourcing and supply planning.

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International · 2 min read

Continental's solid tyre production move signals a changing industrial market

What Continental's solid tyre manufacturing shift means for industrial users and tyre-market resilience.

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News · 2 min read

South Africa's NEV shift needs a tyre-market strategy

An editorial analysis of how the move to new-energy vehicles affects tyres, service and policy in South Africa.

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