Tyre industry intelligence, market reporting, and editorial analysis — curated for Southern African professionals.
Bandag Southern Africa recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, having gained home rule from Bandag Incorporated (a USA company, founded in 1957) in 2004, operating as an independent entity since then. Bandag has been operating in South Africa since 1965 marking another milestone for the organisation – its 60th anniversary. Having defied immense odds amid a […]
Bridgestone South Africa has announced the local production of its premium all-terrain tyre, the Dueler A/T002, at its manufacturing facility in Brits, North West. First launched in Europe in 2023, the Dueler A/T002 is now being produced locally for the first time, making it more accessible to South African drivers while supporting the country’s automotive localisation […]
With sustainability and protecting the environment uppermost in everyone’s mind, the focus in this issue, is on retreading – which despite experiencing a steady decline over the last decade – remains an important cost-effective way for transport fleets to reduce operating costs, while also doing their bit for the environment. Table of Contents Download here
Dunlop Tyres is set for greater global expansion, following Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (SRI) acquisition of the DUNLOP trademark, and other rights for four-wheel tyres in Europe, North America, and Oceania, from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. On 8 January 2025, SRI signed a purchase agreement of $526 million (about R10 billion), which enables […]
Automechanika Johannesburg 2025 boasts a focused line-up of conferences, talks, awards and the Alexandra Automotive Hub and Panel Discussion, that will bring together leaders from across the value chain. Organised by Messe Frankfurt South Africa, the 10th anniversary edition of the largest trade fair of its kind will host high-impact forums designed to drive innovation, standards […]
Johann van de Merwe, Chairman of the Tyre, Equipment, Parts Association (TEPA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), recently addressed a technical seminar at the Brazil Auto Parts Trade Mission, where heshared valuable insights into the South African automotive aftermarket and the opportunities it presents for international suppliers. Van de Merwe […]
Dunlop Tyres South Africa is raising the bar for driver confidence – extending its Dunlop Sure Tyre Insurance to 18 months of protection on tyres. For a limited time, customers purchasing Dunlop tyres at Dunlop-branded stores between 1 October 2025 and 31 January 2026 will enjoy 18 months of cover – an upgrade from the […]
Supa Quick, last week, announced the official opening of its new fitment centre at Southgate Mall. The 350m² facility, located at Shop No. 148 in Southgate Shopping Centre, features 5 modern service bays and offers a comprehensive range of automotive solutions for both passenger and commercial vehicles. The new branch extends Supa Quick’s trusted expertise […]
Minimising rolling resistance has become one of the most important goals in the field of tyre development. A primary goal for tyre and vehicle manufacturers is to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions in vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines, and to extend the driving range in hybrid and electric vehicles by reducing energy consumption.One […]
Radial truck tyre recycler, Mathe Group, has commissioned a multi-million-rand investment in new equipment to extract hundreds of tons of “clean steel” for export to India & South Korea. Mathe Group CEO, Dr Mehran Zarrebini, says that the clean steel investment, which includes the installation of a new clean steel mill with an automated packaging […]
The 8th edition of the Festival of Motoring (FOM), powered by WesBank, has officially concluded at the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, marking a landmark year for Africa’s premier automotive showcase. With 32,441 visitors, 107 exhibitors, and more than 10,000 track experiences, the 2025 Festival achieved record attendance and cemented its position as a must-attend […]
Automechanika Johannesburg successfully hosted its final CEO Breakfast for 2025 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, bringing together senior automotive industry leaders for strategic discussions as the co-located Festival of Motoring roared into life The breakfast event featured keynote presentations from four distinguished industry experts addressing critical challenges and opportunities facing South Africa’s automotive sector. […]