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Are women better drivers than men? The age-old debate rages on, but cartrack.co.za did recently report: “Today in South Africa, women exhibit a higher likelihood of responsible driving behaviour than men. And, considering local role-players like poor road conditions and high-accident rates, ‘responsible driver’ is a fitting definition for ‘better driver’”. Dewald Ranft, Chairperson of […]
Goodyear South Africa partnered with Shelby South Africa for a demonstration of Shelby SA’s high-powered cars and Goodyear’s race-bred Eagle F1 SuperSport tyres. Goodyear South Africa partnered with Shelby South Africa at the 2024 Festival of Motoring to demonstrate the thrills of Shelby South Africa’s high-powered muscle cars and the precision and control afforded by […]
The well-attended 3rd Quarter Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast on Friday 30 August 2024 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit revealed the spectrum of explorable business opportunities for the automotive aftermarket and the commercial vehicle sector in Africa. The event no doubt stimulated entrepreneurial thinking among attending industry leaders who were presented with illuminating facts and […]
Bridgestone will invest ¥25 billion to upgrade equipment at the Kitakyushu Plant as part of strategic investments based on its Mid Term Business Plan (2024-2026). • Through this investment, Bridgestone will further enhance off-the-road tire and mining solutions business to support customers globally, also aim for sustainability. Tokyo (August 6, 2024) — Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) […]
The company says it reduced manufacturing stage greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 12% compared to 2019 levels. Hankook Tire & Technology has published its 2023/24 ESG Report, outlining its sustainable management activities and performance for 2023, as well as the company’s mid- and long-term strategies. The report, published annually since 2010 and now […]
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According to Goodyear, the tyre company has pushed the boundaries of tyre technology and development for over 125 years. Now, with the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, a new chapter of Goodyear’s innovation is in full swing. Goodyear’s latest generation tyres, including Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, UltraGrip Performance 3 and Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, are designed […]
Radar Tyres, on 21st August, held a landmark dealer event in Krugersdorp, South Africa, titled “Mission: African Terrain,” where the brand unveiled its latest products and initiates. The event featured the launch of the Renegade AT Sport a next-generation All-Terrain tyre, and the announcement of ProjectSafeDrive, which includes key Run-Flat sizes and a Bulletproof tyre […]
New Assurance WeatherReady® 2 is dubbed the pinnacle tyre for all-weather driving and outperforms leading competitors in wet handling, wet braking and dry handling Goodyear (NASDAQ: GT) has introduced the Assurance WeatherReady 2, a tire that delivers unparalleled all-weather performance backed by industry-leading test results in wet handling, wet braking and dry handling. The tire has […]
The eight-year loan will support Nokian Tyres’ strategic investment project in Romania. Nokian Tyres has signed a EUR 150 million (approx. $164,603,250) loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB). The eight-year loan will support Nokian Tyres’ strategic investment project in Romania, where the company is building the world’s first zero-CO2 tyre factory, it said. According […]
From Aug. 27 to 29, Trelleborg Tires said it will showcase its work in producing sustainable tyres with its TM1 Eco Power tire, developed with OE partner Fendt, in booth #1021 of the Farm Progress Show 2024. This tyre for both traditional and electric tractors is made from 65% recycled and bio-based materials, according to Trelleborg. This […]
Messe Frankfurt South Africa has announced that three major industry events will be co-located with Futuroad Expo 2024, which takes place from 19-21 November at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg. Regional Logistics and Transport Conference This three-day conference, hosted by the South African and Zimbabwe Branches of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, […]