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The Festival of Motoring powered by WesBank is bringing a grand celebration of car culture from 30 August 30 to 1 September 2024, to the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit. The circuit is set to transform into a hub for motoring enthusiasts, promising a thrilling fusion of speed, innovation, and automotive excellence. Michael Dehn, Managing […]
This partnership makes Goodyear’s the highest annual value sponsorship deal with NASCAR in 2024 The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has secured a $25 million sponsorship deal for 2024 through 2027 with NASCAR. This partnership designates Goodyear as the official tire for NASCAR’s top three national series and title sponsor for the Goodyear 400 race in Darlington, […]
The Tyre Equipment, Parts Association (TEPA), a constituent association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), congratulates Charl De Villiers, Chair of the Tyre Importers Association of SA (TIASA) and Nduduzo Chala, Managing Executive of the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC), on their appointments as Chair and Vice Chairman of the Waste Tyre Management […]
Michelin recently launched its latest research – Unlocking the Power Of TCO: A Fleet Manager’s Guide to Efficiency and Sustainability – an industry first aimed at shifting the mindsets of South African transporters to run more efficient and sustainable fleets. The 2023 Decarbonising South Africa’s Transport Sector report noted that, in South Africa, transport is the third […]
Following on from the highly successful TyreXpo Asia 2024 Show in Bangkok in March this year and TyreXpo Asia 2023 in Singapore, Informa Markets will be staging their next powerful presentation to the international tyre market sectors next in Singapore between the 12th to 14th March 2025 at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre. TyreXpo […]
The South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC), representing the four multinational tyre manufacturers with plants in South Africa, has welcomed its appointment to the Waste Tyre Management Industry Advisory Committee announced by Dr. Dion George, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, in July. This committee will drive the implementation of the plan approved by […]
The Automechanika Johannesburg team has wrapped up a successful road show across six key African countries, aimed at engaging automotive aftermarket buyers and promoting the upcoming Automechanika Johannesburg trade show slated for 19th to 21st November 2024 at NASREC Johannesburg. The road show, strategically planned based on exhibitor feedback, covered the most requested destinations for […]
Nexen Tire America recently published its 2023/2024 ESG report and earned a gold medal from EcoVadis, a global ESG rating agency. Nexen Tire has previously earned a bronze rating in 2021 from EcoVadis, followed by silver ratings in 2022 and 2023, and now achieving a gold rating this year, which signifies a top 5% placement. Nexen […]
Yokohama Rubber has developed a proprietary tyre design support system using explainable AI, known as XAI, a process for using AI that helps human users understand and explain AI’s results and output. The new system aids in creating desired tyre features by supplementing the knowledge and experience of development staff, making it easier for less-experienced staff […]
Apollo Tyres has received a silver rating from EcoVadis for sustainability excellence for the third consecutive year. The company said its score has improved from 56 to 70 over the past three years and now ranks in the top 5% of companies globally in the category of “manufacture of rubber tyres and tubes, retreading and rebuilding […]
The AV-24’s performance required precise control of grip and slippage from its Bridgestone racing tyres. The Indy Autonomous Challenge’s (IAC) self-driving AV-24 racecar set the record for the fastest autonomous hill climb at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The car is operated by an AI driver developed by Team PoliMOVE-MSU, a collaboration between Politecnico di […]
Tiger Wheel & Tyre has announced a remarkable milestone in its ongoing growth and expansion strategy. Over the course of just six weeks, the company will open six new stores across South Africa, showcasing its strength and commitment to serving motorists nationwide. Credited with reinventing the wheel and tyre retail and fitment experience, in its […]