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Understanding the markings on your tyre may not seem like an important skill to know, after all, you expect the experts fitting your tyre at the tyre dealership to be sure of their business. “Did you know that each tyre tells a story? Take a closer look at the sidewall of your car’s tyre, […]
HANOVER, Germany, 20 May 2021 – When the spectacular new Extreme E off-road racing series kicks off its second race of the season in Senegal on May 29 and 30, motorsport fans around the world will discover extraordinary venues and completely redesigned vehicles, but also a unique and innovative set of rules. “Extreme E is […]
Michelin Tyre Company South Africa is proud to announce its partnership with the Soweto Motorbike School, a skills development initiative based at Rand Stadium in Johannesburg. The partnership is part of a concerted drive from Michelin to support the South African national government’s economic reform response of youth unemployment. Michelin built the school a full […]
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 recognised for consistent top performance on wet and dry roads with maximum efficiency The first two tyre tests of the season from German trade magazines have been published and the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 has defeated the competition in both. “Goodyear conceived the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 as the […]
Becomes the first tyre manufacturer in India to get the coveted accreditation from NABL, for outdoor regulatory testing in India Subsequent to its collaboration with Global Automotive Research Centre (GARC) to pioneer the indigenisation of tyre labelling and certification tests in India, Apollo Tyres has now been accredited with ISO/IEC 17025 for the wet grip […]
Should cheaper tyres always be avoided? No, not anymore. Development is progressing also in the budget segment. When we test eight different summer tyres in the dimension225/45 R 17, an Asian price presser is fighting for victory. The autumn sun shines over the Mireval Proving Grounds, just west of the French student city of Montpellier. […]
The TrenTyre Directors are delighted to announce that the transformation strategy implemented in the Company paid off. The all-female board of directors in TrenTyre viewed this milestone as an outstanding and overwhelming achievement and want to announce that TrenTyre is now a B-BBEE Level 1 Contributor confirmed by the three directors Ria Bronkhorst, Nonkosi Dyantyi […]
The Board of Directors of Apollo Tyres Ltd today approved the company’s audited financial results for the 4th quarter (January to March) and the financial year 2020-21. The Board recommended a dividend payout of 350%, to be approved by the shareholders at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting, later in the year. Consolidated revenues, from operations […]
Continental is extending its commitment to sustainability in the natural rubber supply chain. The premium tyre manufacturer and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) have agreed on a significant expansion of their successful project to ensure full traceability of the natural rubber supply chain in the Indonesian province of West Kalimantan […]
Another fantastic daily giveaway from Tiger Wheel & Tyre As the temperature gradually drops and that tangible chill in the morning air prompts us to plead for “just five more minutes” under the covers; we are reminded that Winter is at our heels and it’s time to break out our warm jackets, fleeced-lined boots and […]
As Tyrexpo Asia 2021 show in mid November at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore continues to move closer, event organisers Tarsus South East Asia confirmed the participation of two new exhibitors and Association Partner for the event. The exhibitors are Inter-Sprint Banden based in The Netherlands and Tyreworld from Germany, together with Tyrexpo Association […]
The topic of VECTO and the EU Emissions Regulation currently ranks among the most pressing challenges for the haulage industry. The industry’s CO2 emissions are to undergo radical reduction by 2030, and the tyre selection process is of direct relevance here. To make that process more transparent, Continental is providing detailed information on its website […]