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Women are increasingly taking the wheel and shattering stereotypes in the traditionally male-dominated tyre retail and fitment industry. Dunlop’s independent franchise programme has seen an uptick in interest from aspiring women dealers, with Katlego Khambane, Petra Els, Lorette Grobbelaar, Daisy Govender and Shahnaaz Moola among those heading up or managing successful Dunlop franchises. Katlego Khambane […]
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 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 […]
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 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, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
What started as a niche market has grown into an interest of the masses, as the number of electric vehicles (EV) bought each year keeps growing globally. With the expanding EV market, tire design is also affected by the electrification of driving. Nokian Tyres has designed and tested tires with electric cars in mind for […]
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 […]