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Continental has been crowned the best workshop brand in the Tyres category for the fifth time in succession by German specialist magazine “PROFI Werkstatt”. The technology company once again outperformed its rivals by scoring the most votes in a representative poll of the magazine’s readers. “This award represents very pleasing recognition of our unwavering commitment […]
Profitability benefited from declines in raw material costs and logistics expenses and from the weakening of the yen against other currencies. Yokohama Rubber revealed its business and financial results for the first half of fiscal 2024 (January to June). Yokohama Rubber said sales revenue increased 18.5% over the same period of the previous year, to ¥525.3 […]
Recent and future investments in the automotive sector will be key in fueling the growth and production of tyres in the country. By Yogender Malik South Africa is the largest producer and consumer of tyres in Africa by a wide margin. A number of key automotive producers have headed to South Africa in recent years, […]
JASMEENA PATEL SHIBA ON WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE YOUR MARK IN BUSINESS Royal Tyres has been partnered with Continental Tyres SA for over forty years, most recently as part of the BestDrive by Continental franchise network. Several years later, this business continues to be recognised for its commitment to staying ahead of industry best […]
Nokian Tyres has signed a development agreement with a Swedish biomaterial science company Reselo AB to further develop their renewable material Reselo Rubber as a potential new raw material in tyres. Reselo Rubber is a completely renewable material made from birch bark sourced from the residue of the global pulp, paper and plywood industry. The […]
Are women better drivers than men? The age-old debate rages on, but cartrack.co.za did recently report: “Today in South Africa, women exhibit a higher likelihood of responsible driving behaviour than men. And, considering local role-players like poor road conditions and high-accident rates, ‘responsible driver’ is a fitting definition for ‘better driver’”. Dewald Ranft, Chairperson of […]
Goodyear South Africa partnered with Shelby South Africa for a demonstration of Shelby SA’s high-powered cars and Goodyear’s race-bred Eagle F1 SuperSport tyres. Goodyear South Africa partnered with Shelby South Africa at the 2024 Festival of Motoring to demonstrate the thrills of Shelby South Africa’s high-powered muscle cars and the precision and control afforded by […]
The well-attended 3rd Quarter Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast on Friday 30 August 2024 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit revealed the spectrum of explorable business opportunities for the automotive aftermarket and the commercial vehicle sector in Africa. The event no doubt stimulated entrepreneurial thinking among attending industry leaders who were presented with illuminating facts and […]
Bridgestone will invest ¥25 billion to upgrade equipment at the Kitakyushu Plant as part of strategic investments based on its Mid Term Business Plan (2024-2026). • Through this investment, Bridgestone will further enhance off-the-road tire and mining solutions business to support customers globally, also aim for sustainability. Tokyo (August 6, 2024) — Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) […]
The company says it reduced manufacturing stage greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 12% compared to 2019 levels. Hankook Tire & Technology has published its 2023/24 ESG Report, outlining its sustainable management activities and performance for 2023, as well as the company’s mid- and long-term strategies. The report, published annually since 2010 and now […]
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According to Goodyear, the tyre company has pushed the boundaries of tyre technology and development for over 125 years. Now, with the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, a new chapter of Goodyear’s innovation is in full swing. Goodyear’s latest generation tyres, including Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, UltraGrip Performance 3 and Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, are designed […]