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SA Auto Week 2026: three questions for the tyre value chain
SA Auto Week is scheduled for 13–16 October 2026 in Durban. This preview sets out editorial questions; it does not announce new tyre investments.
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September vehicle sales rise 12.7%: what SA tyre dealers should watch
naamsa reports 61,645 domestic new-vehicle sales in September 2026, up 12.7%. This is vehicle-market data, not a measurement of tyre demand.
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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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Vipal Rubber, a global leader in tyre retreading and repair.
The launch of the VT290 reinforces Vipal’s ongoing commitment to offering technologically advanced solutions suited to the specific characteristics of European roads and climate.
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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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