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Continental Expands Portfolio of Large and High-Performance Tyre
More than 650 new ultra-high-performance (UHP) tyre sizes to be added by the end of 2027
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Informal Traders Pose Massive Threats to Consumers and Industry
A faithful transcription of the SA Treads Aug/Sept 2026 feature on informal second-hand tyre trading, its safety and industry risks, and the need for level playing fields.
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Revolutionary Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta® 01, which automatically adapts to driving conditions, now available for sale to consumers
Nokian Tyres’ revolutionary studded winter tire, the Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta® 01, is now available for purchase in tire shops around the world.
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Automechanika Johannesburg Builds Continental Momentum as Regional Roadshows Set Sights on Gallagher Convention Centre
Automotive aftermarket buyers, workshop owners, and fleet operators from across Southern Africa are gearing up for the continent’s premier automotive trade event: Automechanika Johannesburg 2026.
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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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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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