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DRiV Motorparts, BestDrive Collaborate in Launch of Leading-Edge Brake and Shock Service Programmes for South Africa

Tenneco, DRiV Motorparts and the BestDrive Tyre and related fitment centre network have collaborated in the launch of DRiV’s comprehensive FERODO® Brake Centre and Monroe® Expert Centre business programs in selected BestDrive locations throughout South Africa. The launch was announced at the official opening celebrations held at BestDrive Bryanston and BestDrive Centurion, Gauteng. The FERODO […]

01 Jul 2022

Nokian Tyres plc initiates a controlled exit from Russia

Nokian Tyres’ Board of Directors has decided to initiate a controlled exit from the Russian market. Due to the war in Ukraine and the subsequent, tightening sanctions it is no longer feasible nor sustainable for Nokian Tyres plc to continue operations in Russia. The exit preparations will start immediately, and the company will evaluate different […]

30 Jun 2022

Supa Quick helping to bridge the youth unemployment gap

High youth unemployment is one of the greatest challenges facing South Africa, and Supa Quick, a subsidiary of Bridgestone is helping young people access jobs. The company supports the Government’s Yes4Youth programme, which provides internship opportunities to give graduates the opportunity to gain the vital work experience that potential employers look for. “But,” says Promise […]

29 Jun 2022

TrenTyre retain Level 1 B-BBEE contributor status

TrenTyre’s efforts and commitment to transformation and economic development have once again seen the company retain the coveted B-BBEE Level 1 contributor. This is a second consecutive year that the company has achieved this accolade. This is a culmination of our commitment and strategy implementation which focuses on addressing the key elements outlined in the […]

27 Jun 2022

A share of R1.5 million up for grabs with Dunlop Tyres this winter

If you’re among those in Mzansi who love the ease and convenience of online retail therapy, then Dunlop’s Winter Promo has you covered. From 1 June 2022 to 31 July 2022 Dunlop is keeping consumers safe on the road and enabling them take delivery of that coveted item they’ve had their eye on for ages. […]

24 Jun 2022

Relentless performance at Goodyear’s biggest 24 Hours of Le Mans since comeback

Goodyear’s second year as the exclusive tyre partner to the LMP2 category at the 24 Hours of Le Mans delivered unshakable performance, durability, and consistency, says the company. The 27 cars in the LMP2 class began the race on Goodyear tyres, two more than last year which was the first year Goodyear began its exclusive […]

23 Jun 2022

Vishal Premlall to head up TEPA

TEPA is pleased to announce the newly appointed National Director for TEPA, Vishal Premlall. Vishal is no stranger to the environment having held the reigns of TDAFA for 4 years between 2008-2012. He will be managing the TEPA environment concurrent to his existing portfolio as National Director of the South African Petroleum Retailers Association (SAPRA). […]

22 Jun 2022

Vipal’s exclusive tread receives 3PMSF certification

The DV-UM3 received the 3PMSF certification along with other fifteen designs the brand has developed. Vipal Rubber is recognized for offering innovative and superior quality products to the various markets where it operates. Consequently, obtaining a vital certification such as 3PMSF for an exclusive design, consolidates its quality. This is the case of the tread […]

21 Jun 2022

Sumitomo Rubber Programme Sets Graduates on Road to Success

Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA), manufacturers of Dunlop, Falken and Sumitomo tyres for the African continent, continues to intensify its efforts to create youth employment, including a renewed look at the company’s ongoing Graduate Programme. This year SRSA has launched a refreshed 12-month programme aimed at graduates, to support the ongoing growth of the business, […]

17 Jun 2022

Bridgestone gives youth career opportunities through Yes4Youth programme

Bridgestone Southern Africa’s graduate development programme has been partnering with the Yes4Youth programme since 2020, with 151 graduates and diplomates having received a comprehensive internship to ready them for the world of work. But the company’s proudest boast is that it has managed to place 42 of them in permanent positions within the company, says […]

15 Jun 2022

From Recycled Plastic to Premium Tyres by Continental

Continental has recently become the very first tyre manufacturer to launch the extensive production of recycled polyester yarn from PET plastic bottles which will now be implemented as a high performance material to be used within selected sizes of their PremiumContact 6, EcoContact 6 Summer tyre and AllSeasonContact ranges. This ground-breaking development entitled ContiRe.Tex completely […]

13 Jun 2022

Hankook set to launch new iON range for Electric Vehicles

Hankook will launch its first range of tyres specifically designed for high performance electric vehicles under the iON brand. This all-new EV range will incorporate a number of impressive features and benefits including reduced rolling resistance and improved tread wear capabilities leading to a higher range per charge for drivers. Hankook iON tyres will also […]

11 Jun 2022