South Africa's NEV shift needs a tyre-market strategy
The transition to new-energy vehicles will reshape replacement demand, servicing skills and tyre choices across South Africa.
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Dunlop Container Programme Fills Important Market Niche
Hennel Nkonjela explains how Dunlop’s Business-in-a-Box model supports small tyre dealers and channels informal trade ambitions into sustainable businesses.
Southern Africa
Informal Traders Pose Massive Threats to Consumers and Industry
Informal traders and the unchecked flow of second-hand tyres pose a massive threat to consumers, legitimate dealers and the tyre industry.
Nelson Mandela Bay renews bid for Sailun tyre plant at Coega
Nelson Mandela Bay is seeking to secure a proposed R2 billion Sailun tyre manufacturing and recycling facility at the Coega SEZ.
Prinx XELERA EcoLine earns TÜV SÜD certification
Prinx says its long-haul XELERA EcoLine tyre range has achieved TÜV SÜD certification across steer, drive and trailer axle applications.
Davanti and Envoy to showcase new tyres at CITEXPO 2026
Davanti and Envoy Tyres will return to CITEXPO in Shanghai to show new passenger-car, commercial and all-season tyre ranges.
International
Bridgestone Potenza Race R debuts on Lamborghini Revuelto SV
Bridgestone has unveiled its bespoke Potenza Race R semi-slick tyre for the new Lamborghini Revuelto SV.
Magna Tyres appoints Arnold van Woerkum as CFO
Magna Tyres Group has appointed Arnold van Woerkum as CFO as the company prepares for international growth and further acquisitions.
New SA Treads Digital Aug/Sept 2026 issue now available
The latest SA Treads Digital is now available to read online or download. This 32-page August/September edition examines the pressures facing tyre retail, the industry’s accelerating use of AI, key local investment news and international market developments.
International
Westlake will Showcase its New Gen II Truck Tyres at IAA Transportation 2026
Westlake intend to showcase its latest commercial truck tyre developments at the IAA Transportation 2026 Show from 15–20 September in Hannover, Germany.
International
Prometeon tyres fitted to new MMT EVO5 Dakar Truck
Prometeon Tyre Group, a global manufacturer of tyres for the commercial, agricultural and OTR sectors, has announced the continuation of its long-standing technical partnership with Czech rally truck manufacturer MM Technology, with Prometeon tyres being fitted to the new MMT EVO5 Dakar Rally truck.
Apollo Tyres launches new truck-bus radial tyre for mixedservice applications
Engineered for rigid tippers, the new tyre delivers higher quality durability, superior traction and maximum uptime in demanding operations