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Dunlop launches new people carrier tyre

Dunlop launches new people carrier tyre

Dunlop launches the SP VAN01 – a durable and fuel-efficient tyre for drivers and owners of minibus taxis, privately owned people carriers, vans and light trucks to take the road. With limited access to a formal public transport service, the South African taxi industry has become the driving force getting the workforce to city […]

TiAuto expands and improves Wheel Collision’s offering nationwide

TiAuto expands and improves Wheel Collision’s offering nationwide

Wheel Collision, after being acquired by TiAuto in December last year, now enjoys a raised profile that comes with being part of the larger automotive services group. The company also launched its new website this month as well as refined its corporate profile. Wheel Collision, formed in 2006, has long enjoyed a reputation of being […]

Jay Leno to Kick Off SEMA Show at New Products Breakfast

Jay Leno to Kick Off SEMA Show at New Products Breakfast

Jay Leno will kick off the 2021 SEMA Show as the featured guest of the New Products Breakfast on Nov. 2. Taking place before the SEMA Show floor officially opens that same day, the New Products Awards Breakfast is akin to an opening ceremony for the four-day event, where automotive innovation, technology and advancement take center stage, […]

Bridgestone Corporation announce senior management changes

Bridgestone Corporation announce senior management changes

The Bridgestone Corporation Japan has announced senior management changes: 1. Changing Positions and Responsibilities of Vice President and Senior Officers (Effective November 1, 2021) Name New Former TomohiroKUSANO Vice President and Senior OfficerResponsible for Solutions Business ・ Exploration Business Development Vice President and Senior OfficerResponsible for Solutions Business ・ Exploration Business Development;Concurrently Director,Exploration Business Development Division […]

Apollo Tyres launches EnduRace RAT, an all-wheel fitment truck-bus radial tyre

Apollo Tyres launches EnduRace RAT, an all-wheel fitment truck-bus radial tyre

Company hopes to further extend its lead in the Indian TBR space Considering the increased demand for the commercial vehicles post the pandemic, and the increasing radialisation, even on steer axles, Apollo Tyres Ltd, has launched Apollo EnduRace RAT, an all-wheel fitment radial tyre for commercial vehicles. With the continuing demand for all wheel fitment […]

Tyrexpo Asia 2021’s Digital Event Platform gets ready to go ‘Live’

Tyrexpo Asia 2021’s Digital Event Platform gets ready to go ‘Live’

With the Tyrexpo Asia 2021 Digital Show now just over four weeks away, Tarsus Southeast Asia – organisers of the event have confirmed that their international sales teams are currently working towards completing a digital exhibitor list. A number of companies have confirmed their presence and also negotiations are currently taking place with a potential […]

Continental’s Tires, ContiTech Business to Separate

Continental’s Tires, ContiTech Business to Separate

Continental is separating its Rubber Technologies group into two independent group sectors, Tires and ContiTech, by January 1, 2022, Continental said. The Supervisory Board of Continental AG is adjusting the structure of the Continental Group with a focus on market developments and customer requirements. This includes separating its Rubber Technologies group into two independent group sectors, Tires […]

Tiger Wheel & Tyre now offers a wheel repair service at all of its stores

Tiger Wheel & Tyre now offers a wheel repair service at all of its stores

Customers can have damaged wheels repaired at all Tiger Wheel & Tyre stores nationwide. The company offers this service either through its new Xpress Wheel Straightening Centres or by sending the damaged alloy wheels to Wheel Collision. Tiger Wheel & Tyre, has increased its offering to motorists throughout South Africa. It now offers a full […]

Michael Dehn is new Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt South Africa

Michael Dehn is new Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt South Africa

Michael Dehn is the new Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt South Africa. He starts on October 1 this year and succeeds Joshua Low, who has elected to resign from the company. “In Michael Dehn, we have found an excellent expert from our own ranks who brings with him extensive international trade fair expertise from his […]

Dunlop wins six Supersonic New Generation Awards

Dunlop wins six Supersonic New Generation Awards

Dunlop Tyres SA, scooped an impressive six awards at the recent Supersonic New Generation Awards, five of which were for its innovative Dunlop Grandtrek Uncharted campaign, conceptualised by FCB Durban. The New Gen Social & Digital Media Awards, founded in 2012 is the largest independently celebrated digital awards in South Africa and both recognises and […]

Tiger Wheel & Tyre Manager’s Sale – NOW ON!

Tiger Wheel & Tyre Manager’s Sale – NOW ON!

One of South Africa’s favourite automotive fitment centres, Tiger Wheel & Tyre have just launched their latest national retail campaign that has the brand offering premium products at discounted prices. The much-awaited seasonal Manager’s Sale runs up to 30 October 2021 and sees the stores competing with exclusive offers that vary by location. “As a […]

Pirelli Launches New Tyre for Classic Mini Collectors

Pirelli Launches New Tyre for Classic Mini Collectors

For all the different versions of the classic Mini, Pirelli has recreated the Cinturato CN54 in 145/70 R12 size, which was originally launched in 1972. A new Pirelli Collezione tire is available for owners of the Mini. Pirelli Collezione is a family of tires designed for the world’s most iconic cars built between 1950 and 1980, which unite […]