Tyre industry intelligence, market reporting, and editorial analysis — curated for Southern African professionals.
With the new Grabber Cross A/S, General Tire is launching a versatile and capable new all-season tyre within its proven and trusted Grabber range. The Grabber Cross A/S combines safe and competent on-road driving with confidence-inspiring gravel and off-road capability. Under the motto “Fast roads, tough trails”, the robust new tyre offers good handling on […]
In the previous edition, we explored the challenges facing South Africa’s remaining tyre manufacturers and their call for stronger protection against unfair imports. Now, the Tyre Importers Association of South Africa (TIASA) offers its perspective. While agreeing that illicit trade is harming the industry, TIASA argues that the real issue is not anti-dumping duties, but […]
Twenty-One Brands, Sixty Pit Doors, and Unmissable Driving Experiences set the Stage for the 9th Edition of Festival of Motoring powered by WesBank With just two months to go until the green light, the 9th edition of the Festival of Motoring powered by WesBank is gearing up for one of its most ambitious yet. Returning […]
Among the various long-term issues needing to be addressed within the South African tyre industry, illicit trade and its detrimental effects across every industry sector – not to mention the consumer – remains the most critical. Unfortunately, a handful of ‘bad eggs’ who refuse to play by the rules and are determined to bypass the […]
South Africa’s automotive aftermarket, especially the tyres, parts and equipment sector, is evolving rapidly. New entrants, alternative supply chains and price-sensitive consumers are reshaping the market. This is positive, but it also highlights a reality the sector can no longer ignore: growth without compliance carries real consequences. Compliant businesses feel those consequences daily. Accredited dealers […]
TiAuto Investments, one of Southern Africa’s leading automotive retail and services groups, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to partner with Marubeni Corporation, a global trading and investment company headquartered in Japan. The transaction marks a significant milestone in TiAuto’s nearly 60-year history and positions the business for its next phase of […]
Is the system failing local producers? The closure of the Goodyear Kariega plant in Uitenhage last year that resulted in more than 900 job losses, was met with profound shock. No one expected the closure of a manufacturing icon that had operated in South Africa for more than 70 years. Sadly, Goodyear is not an […]
NDUDUZO CHALA ON WHY EVEN PLAYING FIELD REMAINS INEQUITABLE When anti-dumping duties on Chinese imports became effective in 2023, the local tyre makers had hoped their implementation would make for a more even playing field. But just how effective did this protection measure prove to be? And what other factors may be threatening their survival? […]
As South Africa marks Disability Awareness Month (3 November – 3 December), the Tyre, Equipment, Parts Association (TEPA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) is proud to highlight how one of its members is putting inclusion into practice – not just through words, but through action. At Super Tyres, inclusion is more […]
Dunlop Tyres SA is proud to announce the appointment of Marcia Noxolo Veronica Mayaba as its Commercial Director, effective November 2025. Her portfolio encompasses, Sales, Retail, Marketing and Technical Services. A respected and purpose-driven leader, Mayaba brings decades of experience across the automotive value chain and a proven track record of building high-performance, people-centred teams. […]
Continental Tyre South Africa has joined forces with Mercedes-Benz South Africa as its tyre partner for the AMG Experience, which is based at Zwartkops Raceway near Pretoria. This partnership sees Continental’s SportContact 7 ultra high-performance (UHP) tyre fitted across the fleet of Mercedes-AMG models that are used for driver training, delivering exceptional driving precision and […]
The milestone 10th edition of Automechanika Johannesburg, held from 28 to 30 October, brought together industry leaders, innovators, and automotive specialists to its new venue, Gallagher Convention Centre, to explore the future of South Africa’s automotive aftermarket sector. Connecting the market, driving export opportunities The event attracted 307 exhibitors and facilitated 2,959 business matchmaking meetings, […]