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Continental Provides Unique Insight into Performance and Safety Benefits of Premium Tyres

Back-to-back tests between premium Continental tyres and cheap budget tyres reveal significant differences in performance and safety Motorists benefit from cutting-edge design, top quality compounds and advanced research and development when purchasing premium tyres Premium tyres also offer significant benefits when fitted to older cars without modern driving aids Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) has […]

03 Dec 2019

Computers on wheels – don’t be intimidated

The advent of Artificial Intelligence into the world we live in is furiously gaining momentum, where products like Google Duplex, Amazon Alexa, and others are finding residence in more and more mobility applications. These AI-related processes aim to provide the consumer with seamless interactions with service providers. Ultimately the goal is to provide consumers with […]

02 Dec 2019

President Trump Makes No Decision by Deadline on Section 232 Tariffs for Foreign-Made Cars, Parts

President Trump is no longer able to impose Section 232 tariffs on imports of foreign-made cars and automotive parts after he did not announce a decision by the Nov. 14 deadline, according to a Nov. 19 article from Reuters.com. Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Acto of 1962 explains how a U.S. president can tax specific imports if […]

29 Nov 2019

Semi-finalists announced for 2020 AutoTrader South African Car of the Year

South Africa’s premiere motoring journalists have voted. So too have members of the public. The votes have been tallied and 25 semi-finalists have been announced for the 2020 AutoTrader South African Car of the Year competition. One of these semi-finalists will win the most sought-after title in the South African automotive industry, that of 2020 […]

28 Nov 2019

Three simple checks to save you money on your tyres

Road safety is the responsibility of all road users, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. “Safer roads begin with checking our vehicles and keeping them off the road if they are not roadworthy,” he said in a recent speech addressing various stakeholders and the public. The South African President mourned the loss of over 14000 lives due […]

27 Nov 2019

Continental Tyre South Africa Recognised as a Top Employer for Third Consecutive Year

Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) has been recognised as a top employer for the third year in a row by the Top Employers Institute Organisations certified as Top Employers dedicate themselves to providing the very best working environment for employees through their progressive ‘people-first’ HR practices The Top Employers Institute Global Certification Programme has certified […]

26 Nov 2019

Goodyear is official tyre partner for Land Rover Experience Tour

Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tyres will show their strength during a 2,000-kilometer journey on rugged African roads, equipping 16 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. Participants driving across the Kavango-Zambezi (Kaza) National Park will be able to rely on Goodyear tyres to conquer tough terrains through the second largest nature reserve in the world. The setting for the […]

25 Nov 2019

BKT Creates New Website for Sports Marketing Partnerships

BKT has created a new web site, sponsorship.bkt-tires.com, to tell about the company’s passion for sports. The portal includes sections dedicated to Italian soccer, namely the Serie BKT; to Australian cricket of the KFC Big Bash League; to Spanish football with LaLiga; to Monster Jam; and to the French football championship Coupe de la Ligue BKT. […]

22 Nov 2019

Shiny New Premises for Tiger Wheel & Tyre Durban CBD

Durban’s best loved and most trusted wheel and tyre fitment centre is going places. Or, to be more accurate, has already gone places. Tiger Wheel & Tyre has announced that its Durban CBD store has moved within the CBD, to shiny new premises at 91 Florence Nzama Street, previously known as Prince Alfred Street. The […]

21 Nov 2019

Nexen Tire Hosts Tech Center Grand Opening, Showcases R&D & Commitment to North America

With its sights on becoming a top-tier tire manufacturer set on the not-too-distant horizon, Nexen Tire Corp. put a spotlight on its Technology Center in Richfield, OH, with a grand opening/ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 13. The South Korean tiremaker not only showcased its technological muscle inherent in the state-of-the-art facility but also solidified its commitment to the North […]

20 Nov 2019

Bridgestone Tyre and Rubber Expertise Supports Barrier-less Bus Access in Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 Athlete Village

Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone), the world’s largest tyre and rubber manufacturer and the Official Tyre Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, recently announced that its extensive tyre and material expertise has helped produce a new solution that will deliver barrier-less bus access in the newly-constructed athlete village for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. […]

19 Nov 2019

Tiger Wheel & Tyre reinvents X-Sure Road Hazard Guarantee

Tiger Wheel & Tyre has reinvented its X-SURE® product as a superior quality, highly affordable road hazard guarantee. The new and improved X-SURE is a motorist’s guarantee that irreparable tyre damage won’t leave them out of pocket. At the point of purchasing new tyres, Tiger Wheel & Tyre customers can add on the purchase of […]

18 Nov 2019