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On 22 July, in honour of Nelson Mandela’s 67 years of service to the people of South Africa, Wheel Well donated car seats to families who would not otherwise be able to afford these vital safety devices. The seats were available on a first-come, first-served basis at Supa Quick Fourways. Wheel Well is a non-governmental […]
With ongoing growth in the Mexican vehicle aftermarket sector reaching record levels at the end of 2022 at USD106 Billion, and combining Latin American and Caribbean markets was valued at just over USD 3.5 Billion and is projected to increase to USD 4.5 Billion by 2027. Tarsus Group, one of the largest and most successful […]
The Goodyear Flight Radial Tire will be one of the approved fitments when the aircraft enters service in 2024 and will provide weight-efficient, cost-effective performance The Goodyear Flight Radial is one of Goodyear’s most advanced aviation products with technologies and features supporting dimensional stability for longer life and increased cut resistance. The tire’s radial construction […]
Michelin and IDI have reached an agreement for Michelin to acquire 100% of Flex Composite Group (FCG) for an enterprise value of 700 million Euros (approx. $760 million). FCG engineers fabrics and films with applications in technical markets such as marine, supercars and electric vehicles, sports and construction. Michelin said FCG has a wide range of […]
The General Grabber X3 extreme 4×4 tyre is renowned for rugged performance and durability, and there are arguably very few tests of a tyre’s off-road capability that are more punishing than Rhino Charge Kenya, which is widely regarded as one of the toughest one-day 4×4 events in the world. It puts competitor teams through the […]
Dunlop Tyre’s entrepreneurship booster programme – Business in a Box – is raising the bar in the taxi tyre fitment space through a unique partnership with the Dolphin Coast Taxi Association. It aims to provide taxi operators in the bustling business and residential hub of Ballito, located on the north coast of KZN, with safe […]
Tire retreading and recycling now concentrated in a centrally located themed area THE TIRE COLOGNE 2024 will devote even more attention to the circular economy next year. “Sustainability has a major role to play in the tire industry, as it does in all sectors, because reusing and recycling products slows down the rate at which […]
Dunlop Tyres South Africa will once again feature prominently at the ultimate automotive extravaganza, the Festival of Motoring, powered by WesBank, which takes place from August 25th to 27th, 2023, at the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit. The brand will be showcasing its extensive range including passenger car, light truck, SUV and 4×4, motorsport and motorcycle tyre […]
The launch of TRIASA (The Tyre Recycling Industry Association of South Africa), the country’s first independent industry body, comes at a critical time for the local economy and the environment, according to Dr Mehran Zarrebini, one of the body’s founder members and CEO of Hammarsdale-based truck tyre recycling operation, Mathe Group. Dr Zarrebini, who steered […]
Kumho Tire invited dealers from across Europe to see the fifth and sixth rounds of the Kumho TCR World Tour held at the Autodromo Vallelunga Piero Taruffi near Rome, Italy. Kumho organized a weekend filled with activities, such as a grid walk and a ‘Kumho Night in Rome,’ where the company showcased its flagship products and […]
While the opportunities and challenges for South African businesses may vary, based on their respective services and areas of operation, serious topics such as the power crisis and infrastructure decline are common to all. In an exclusive interview with Matt Livigni, the newly appointed MD for Continental Tyre SA, he stresses the importance of addressing […]
Apollo Alpha H1 tyres shod on TVS Apache RR 310 bikes broke the previously held 24-hours speed endurance national record of 3,141 kms in India, by a mighty margin, and made its way into the India Book of Records for covering 3657.92 kms in 24-hours. This feat was achieved at NATRAX, Indore – Asia’s longest […]