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Bridgestone Southern Africa to acquire OTRACO Southern Africa OTR Tyre Management Solutions
Southern Africa

Bridgestone Southern Africa to acquire OTRACO Southern Africa OTR Tyre Management Solutions

Bridgestone Southern Africa to acquire OTRACO Southern Africa OTR Tyre Management Solutions Bridgestone Southern Africa Mining services and OTRACO Southern Africa will join forces to accelerate Mining tyre management and mobility solutions in Southern Africa, under one banner. Bridgestone Southern Africa (BSAF) recently announced that its group company Bridgestone Southern Africa Holdings (BSAFH) has entered […]

The latest edition of SA Treads (Dec’22/Jan’23) is out
Southern Africa

The latest edition of SA Treads (Dec’22/Jan’23) is out

Contents Interview:Georg Schramm, Tyrelife Solutions Dealers,Meet your Silent Salesmen2 Feature:Rubber Trends – Outlook for 2023 and Beyond10 Local News:Bridgestone SA Announcesnew Management structure12 Firestone FD833 and FS833 tyres nowproudly South African and madefor South African road conditions14 World News Europe:Nokia Tyres to build new factory in Romania16 Nexen Tire nabs two idea designawards […]

Apollo Tyres inaugurates Advanced R&D Tyre Testing facility
International

Apollo Tyres inaugurates Advanced R&D Tyre Testing facility

Facility to reduce the new product development cycle time for the company Apollo Tyres has inaugurated an Advanced Tyre Testing facility, which is housed at its Global R&D Centre, Asia in Chennai, India. The new facility will help improve upon the efficiency and effectiveness of product development cycle for passenger vehicle and two-wheeler tyres, including […]

Second Tiger Wheel & Tyre store for Paarl Mall opens
Southern Africa

Second Tiger Wheel & Tyre store for Paarl Mall opens

Tiger Wheel & Tyre has announced the opening of their second store at Paarl Mall, Western Cape. “The success of our Bella Vista location brought with it an increased demand for quality and affordable fitment services and expertise. Now, just felt like the right time for TiAuto Investments to commit to our expansion in the […]

Goodyear and Nascar announce the continuation of a historic relationship
International

Goodyear and Nascar announce the continuation of a historic relationship

With one of the longest-running relationships in racing history, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and NASCAR today announced a new multi-year agreement renewing Goodyear’s position as the exclusive tire for NASCAR’s top three national series. The agreement continues Goodyear’s designation as the “Official Tire of NASCAR,” as well as the title sponsor of the […]

Michelin Launches MEMS Lite Solution
International

Michelin Launches MEMS Lite Solution

Michelin has launched its Michelin MEMS Lite solution, its newest offer in connected tyres for surface mining and quarry vehicles. Michelin MEMS Lite is an entry-level tire MEMS solution that combines Michelin’s sensors to deliver periodic tire pressure and temperature readings. These tyre sensors are mounted inside the tyres, where data is captured periodically as vehicles drive by […]

New Goodyear Wrangler HT tyre dubbed to deliver all-season dependability
International

New Goodyear Wrangler HT tyre dubbed to deliver all-season dependability

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company recently announced a new addition to its lineup of hardworking Wrangler® tires, the Goodyear Wrangler Workhorse® HT. Engineered to deliver dependable all-season traction, the Wrangler Workhorse HT provides a smooth, confident ride and the strength to go the extra mile. Backed with a 60,000-mile treadwear limited warranty*, the Wrangler […]

Continental supports Sono Motors in Development of Solar Electric Car

Continental supports Sono Motors in Development of Solar Electric Car

Technology company Continental is working with German solar mobility OEM Sono Motors on the development of the Sion self-charging electric car, which is to be produced in Finland in the second half of 2023. Continental Engineering Services (CES), the technology company’s in-house development service provider, has made available an extensive portfolio of products and tailor-made […]

Bridgestone SA Announces New Management Structure

Bridgestone SA Announces New Management Structure

Earlier this year Bridgestone announced that it had embarked on the Bridgestone 3.0 journey toward realising its 2050 vision of delivering accelerated social and customer value as a sustainable solutions company. In order to achieve this vision, Bridgestone Southern Africa will establish a new management structure with an increased focus on distinct business portfolios: the […]