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Former South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) Managing Executive, Nobuzwe Mangcu has been charged for fraud by the SATMC. Ms Mangcu allegedly defrauded the organisation in 2017 to the tune of R257 000.00. Court proceedings are currently underway, with the next hearing, to decide Ms Mangcu’s fate, scheduled for October.
Tyres from two Falken series have been chosen as original equipment for the new Toyota Corolla models, available since March 2019. The new vehicles will be fitted with the ZIEX ZE914B ECORUN tyre in sizes 225/40R18 92 W XL and 225/45R17 91W, and the SINCERA SN832B tyre in size 205/55R16 91V. The world’s best-selling car, […]
During its summer tire test, Evo Magazine compared the leading performance tires currently on sale, pitting Pirelli’s P Zero against seven other tires from established tire manufacturers in a series of probing challenges. These tests were designed to assess key aspects such as handling, acceleration and braking under a variety of different circumstances, both in the wet and […]
Economic pressure is making South African motorists push their tyres much further than the safe threshold of their lifespan, leading to an increase in vehicle accidents. Dries Venter, Technical Manager at Bridgestone South Africa, explains how a multi-agency approach can help personal and business drivers make better decisions to save lives while keeping their costs […]
Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (Bridgestone EMEA) has announced a change in its senior leadership structure, effective September 16. These adjustments are in conjunction with and complementary to the global leadership changes recently announced by its parent company, Bridgestone Corporation, and are part of a broader succession platform designed to cultivate global leaders throughout […]
Michelin Indestructible Tire | Real life Demonstration about this new Airless Wheel Technology. Michelin and General Motors presented a new generation of airless wheel technology for passenger vehicles. The MICHELIN Uptis Prototype (or “Unique Puncture- proof Tire System”) — at the Movin’On Summit for sustainable mobility. Michelin and GM also announced a joint research agreement […]
South African consumers have spoken, choosing Dunlop as their favourite tyre brand in the 2019/2020 Ask Africa Icon Brands Survey. This accolade brings the tally to seven wins in the tyre category for Dunlop since 2011 – a fitting conclusion to the iconic brand’s 130-Year celebrations. The 2019/2020 Ask Afrika Icon Brands Survey, run by […]
China announced Aug. 23 that it would be imposing retaliatory tariffs on $75 billion of U.S. goods, including American autos and auto parts. The announcement came in response to the Trump Administration’s decision to impose tariffs on USTR’s Section 301 List 4 products, the Auto Care Association says. China’s proposed tariffs, ranging from 5-25%, would go into […]
Opens Thailand’s First Truck Tyre Centre Delivering Enhanced Service Standards Songkhla, Thailand, August 23, 2019: ApolloTyres, one of the leading tyre manufacturers in the world, is tapping into the tyre market for commercial fleets by elevating its service standards with a focus on increased convenience. The company formally inaugurated its first Apollo Truck Tyre Zone […]
Continental released its second quarter 2019 financial report this month. A few highlights from the report are below. The global production of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles was down about 7% compared to the same quarter of the previous year. In contrast, consolidated sales, at about €11.3 billion (approx. $12.7 billion), were 1% lower […]
This August, the Festival of Motoring, presented by WesBank brings a feast of motoring lifestyle to the South African public. With over 27 automotive brands, 70 pit doors, 120 exhibitors, and 10 scintillating event features presented to over 70,000 visitors. “This year we have put our sponsorship support behind two key aspects of the festival,” […]
BKT Tires has decided to put its plans for a U.S. plant on hold. In its first quarter earnings report, the India-based tiremaker cited “difficult macroeconomics” and “volatile climate conditions” which led to the business’ uncertainty about the project and led its Board of Directors to put the project on hold Arvind Poddar, chairman and […]