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Enviro nominated for three awards on Recircle Awards, including Industry Achievement Award in the Tyre Recycling Sector

Enviro nominated for three awards on Recircle Awards, including Industry Achievement Award in the Tyre Recycling Sector

Enviro has been nominated in the category Industry Achievement Award in the Tyre Recycling Sector at the 2023 edition of the Recircle Awards. The award recognizes particularly noteworthy technological achievements within tire recycling, and Enviro is nominated for the company’s pioneering work within the tire pyrolysis sector. “All initiatives that highlight the extensive work that […]

Falken Tires Secures Three Class Podiums at 2023 USCA

Falken Tires Secures Three Class Podiums at 2023 USCA

Falken Tires earned three class podiums from the fourth round of the 2023 Ultimate Street Car Association (USCA) at Portland International Raceway. Driver Jordan Priestly took first place in the GTS class fielding a 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance and running on Falken Azenis RT660 tires. Also running on Azenis RT660 tires, Koda Altwood took in second […]

The latest Edition of SA Treads Digital – Aug./Sept. ’23

The latest Edition of SA Treads Digital – Aug./Sept. ’23

This edition is jam-packed with intriguing and useful articles that will keep you up to speed on the latest tyre industry news. CLICK HERE TO VIEW Here’s a brief rundown of everything you’ll discover inside: Interview:How Maxxis Became the Adventure Brand of Choice – Jon Wen on What Lies Ahead for Maxxis Tyres SA (Page […]

Bridgestone’s Premium Motorbike Tyres Return to the Virtual World with Videogame RIDE 5

Bridgestone’s Premium Motorbike Tyres Return to the Virtual World with Videogame RIDE 5

Bridgestone has announced its partnership with Italian game developer, Milestone, on the latest installment of the popular RIDE videogame series, RIDE 5. RIDE 5 is the latest chapter of the two-wheel racing simulation videogame which has become the home for virtual bikers all around the world, available from today on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, […]

Supa Quick calls on women to join the tyre industry

Supa Quick calls on women to join the tyre industry

This Women’s Month, Supa Quick is calling on more women to consider the tyre industry as a great place to build a career. Veronica Basson, Business Development Manager at Supa Quick says that despite the industry’s reputation for being male dominated, she actually found it to be extremely welcoming. “The people in this industry are […]

Bridgestone Commences Pyrolysis Test of Used Tire Recycling

Bridgestone Commences Pyrolysis Test of Used Tire Recycling

Bridgestone Corporation announced that it has commenced the production of tire derived oil and recovered carbon black through pyrolysis of used tires using test units installed at Bridgestone Innovation Park in Kodaira City, Tokyo. This initiative is aimed at promoting the social implementation of chemical recycling technologies that enable precise pyrolysis of used tires. This […]

FOUR DAYS TO GO

FOUR DAYS TO GO

The final countdown has begun! The Festival of Motoring powered by WesBank is only 4 days away! Gear up for a high-octane automotive extravaganza like no other. As the countdown reaches its final stages, let’s take a sneak peek at what’s in store for you at this year’s electrifying event. Buckle up and brace yourself for an unforgettable […]

GOODYEAR RELIGHTS ICONIC SIGN ABOVE ITS FORMER WORLD HEADQUARTERS IN CELEBRATION OF THE COMPANY’S 125TH ANNIVERSARY

GOODYEAR RELIGHTS ICONIC SIGN ABOVE ITS FORMER WORLD HEADQUARTERS IN CELEBRATION OF THE COMPANY’S 125TH ANNIVERSARY

In a nod to Goodyear’s longstanding history in Akron, Ohio, the company has collaborated with The Well CDC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing Akron’s Middlebury neighborhood, to revitalize the iconic Goodyear sign that shines over the company’s former headquarters, which is now Goodyear Hall. The historic Goodyear sign has served as both a Goodyear and […]

Point S Launches Networks in Macau and Spain

Point S Launches Networks in Macau and Spain

Point S announced it bolstered its global presence by launching new networks in Macau and Spain. Point S said the establishment of the Macanese network is a significant milestone in its Asian development strategy. Development of the network is well underway, with two points of sale already open in the region. A new regional location for […]

Paving the Way for Women in the Automotive Industry

Paving the Way for Women in the Automotive Industry

In the male-dominated automotive industry, Jasmeena Patel Shiba stands tall as a trailblazer, the first female Director of Royal Tyres in its 84-year history. Her journey from an IT Analyst in the UK to a prominent figure in the automotive world is a testament to her tenacity and passion for the family-run business. Born in […]

Interest and support for Automechanika Johannesburg and Futuroad Expo 2023 gain momentum as showtime approaches

Interest and support for Automechanika Johannesburg and Futuroad Expo 2023 gain momentum as showtime approaches

Industry support and enthusiasm for the upcoming Automechanika Johannesburg and Futuroad Expo 2023 Shows are gaining momentum as the Show dates draw nearer and more information becomes available about exhibitors and industry events happening at this greatest trade and business platform for the automotive aftermarket and the transportation, truck and bus industry on the African […]