Davanti and Envoy to showcase new tyres at CITEXPO 2026
Davanti and Envoy Tyres will return to CITEXPO in Shanghai to show new passenger-car, commercial and all-season tyre ranges.
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International
Bridgestone Potenza Race R debuts on Lamborghini Revuelto SV
Bridgestone has unveiled its bespoke Potenza Race R semi-slick tyre for the new Lamborghini Revuelto SV.
Magna Tyres appoints Arnold van Woerkum as CFO
Magna Tyres Group has appointed Arnold van Woerkum as CFO as the company prepares for international growth and further acquisitions.
New SA Treads Digital Aug/Sept 2026 issue now available
The latest SA Treads Digital is now available to read online or download. This 32-page August/September edition examines the pressures facing tyre retail, the industry’s accelerating use of AI, key local investment news and international market developments.
International
Westlake will Showcase its New Gen II Truck Tyres at IAA Transportation 2026
Westlake intend to showcase its latest commercial truck tyre developments at the IAA Transportation 2026 Show from 15–20 September in Hannover, Germany.
International
Prometeon tyres fitted to new MMT EVO5 Dakar Truck
Prometeon Tyre Group, a global manufacturer of tyres for the commercial, agricultural and OTR sectors, has announced the continuation of its long-standing technical partnership with Czech rally truck manufacturer MM Technology, with Prometeon tyres being fitted to the new MMT EVO5 Dakar Rally truck.
Apollo Tyres launches new truck-bus radial tyre for mixedservice applications
Engineered for rigid tippers, the new tyre delivers higher quality durability, superior traction and maximum uptime in demanding operations
Southern Africa
Dunlop Tyres SA Marks Completion of R1.7 Billion uMnambithi Investment
R1.7 billion investment completed, bringing the latest global tyre manufacturing technology to Dunlop Tyres South Africa
International
Apollo Tyres Q1 FY2027 Revenue Jumps 13% as Net Profit Rebounds
Sales reached $781.7 million as India grew and Europe held up, but operating profit remained essentially unchanged from a year earlier.
International
Yokohama Rubber, RAOT Hold Surat Thani Seminar on Natural Rubber
Yokohama Rubber has held the seminar 11 times since the first session in 2020.
International
Nordic Tyre Group acquires Dinamic92 in Romania
Sweden-based tyre wholesale and distribution platform Nordic Tyre Group has signed an agreement to acquire Romanian tyre distributor Dinamic92 Distribution.
VIPAL TAKE INTERNATIONAL BRAND IMAGE TO NEXT LEVEL AT TIRE COLOGNE 2026
Leading International Rubber Manufacturer and tyre retreading specialist Vipal Rubber