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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. […]
The Tyre, Equipment, Parts Association (TEPA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), has welcomed the recent reminder letter from the Waste Bureau to all tyre dealers, reinforcing their legal responsibilities in handling and disposing of waste tyres. Vishal Premlall, National Director of TEPA and a member of the Waste Tyre Management Industry […]
The recent Automechanika Buyers and Visitors Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Roadshows in Zimbabwe and Zambia, under the theme “Forging the African Connection”, have set the stage for what promises to be the most important gathering for the region’s automotive professionals later this year. Building on Past Success Following the highly successful Automechanika roadshows in Gaborone, Botswana […]
JOANNE DE FREITAS ON WHY MOTORSPORT IS IDEAL FOR BRAND EXPOSURE The quest to grow market awareness for the premium range, Dunlop SP SPORT MAXX 060+ led to an unexpected and extraordinary success story, with the local tyre maker securing no less than twenty-four respective South African motor sport series. Joanne de Freitas, Marketing Manager, […]
On June 24th, the Waste Bureau was invited to attend a webinar—organised by TEPA—to address key issues being experienced by TEPA members. During the session, the Waste Bureau took questions from dealers around poor service delivery in some parts of the country and advised how they are planning to tackle these deficiencies. SA TREADS was […]
If, like me, you’ve been wondering whether the waste tyre saga in South Africa will ever be resolved, you may want to check out our feature story on page 6. SA TREADS recently attended a TEPA Workshop dedicated to this matter. The event was attended by the Waste Bureau and a host of dealers from […]
With the winter school holidays just around the corner, Tiger Wheel & Tyre is inviting families across South Africa and Botswana to hit the road safely, and in style, with the launch of its Ready. Set. GO winter campaign. Running from 23 June to 9 August 2025, the campaign rewards you with a limited-edition LEGO® […]
There’s something magical about the sound of a race car engine roaring to life – especially when it’s the sound of a legacy being passed down from father to child. This Father’s Day, the story of Formula Vee South Africa – a grassroots motorsport category – is being celebrated for tradition, connection, and family – […]
After 78 years of manufacturing tyres in Kariega, Nelson Mandela Bay, the Goodyear factory will close. Restructuring that includes the closure of the company’s manufacturing arm in South Africa will take place – Section 189A retrenchment notices have been served. According to Daily Maverick, the jobs of 900 workers are at risk and thousands of […]
Dunlop Tyres South Africa is proud to announce the appointment of Ms. Thuli Gasa as Head of Corporate Services, serving as a full member of the Executive Committee. Gasa will oversee critical functions including risk management, internal auditing, business continuity, BBBEE, Health, safety and environmental, and sustainability. Dunlop Tyres SA CEO, Lubin Ozoux, said: “We […]
There is no getting away from it. E-commerce is growing exponentially. Driven by a younger demographic and consumer preference for convenience, online purchase is fast becoming a way of life, even for items that may not typically fit the traditional ‘mould’ (pun fully intended) – tyres being one such example. The United States replacement tyre […]