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The partnership between Disky and Supa Quick, the innovative online platform for hassle-free licence renewals, continues to gain traction within the motoring community. Since it was launched, 72 600 motorists have interacted with the Disky platform. The fitment centre group Supa Quick partnered with Disky to make it convenient and quick for motorists to renew their […]
Scandinavian Enviro Systems and Siemens has signed a MOU, memorandum of understanding, regarding a collaboration in support of the European expansion plan that Enviro announced earlier this year together with Antin Infrastructure Partners. Through the collaboration, Enviro gets access to Siemens’ extensive experience in automation and digitalization for efficient industrial production. The MOU was signed […]
Nokian Tyres is relaunching its Nordman™ product family as a standalone tire brand for value-driven consumers. Following the relaunch, Nokian Tyres offers tires under two brands, Nokian Tyres® and Nordman™. Nokian Tyres® continues to be the main brand and Nordman™ supports the main brand position. Both brands have their own identities. The wide selection […]
Almost 200 industry stakeholders, with senior representation from the Department of Trade Industry and Competition (DTIC) and the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) gathered at Automechanika last week for the launch of the Blow the Whistle Compliance Forum designed to stamp out the trade in illegal automotive parts in South Africa. Spearheading the campaign, […]
To drive home the contribution of domestic tyre manufacturing, the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) was proud to unveil its new Homegrown #DrivingLocal initiative and logo at this year’s NAACAM Show 2023. Hosted by the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers, the NAACAM Show provides a platform to showcase and celebrate the […]
The South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC), representing the four tyre manufacturers with plants in South Africa, has teamed up with the Road Accident Fund (RAF) to ramp up tyre safety education and enforcement across South Africa. The focus will be on upskilling Traffic and Road Safety Officers and educating commuters on various aspects of […]
Lubin Ozoux, CEO of Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA), has been announced as one of 10 finalists in the 2023 Conscious Companies Awards, hosted by the Conscious Companies organisation in partnership with Joe Public and Primeserv. The finalists include some of the country’s top business leaders and NGOs, with winners set to be revealed at […]
The new PremiumContact 7 tyre from Continental is now available from retailers in South Africa. The premium tyre will offer motorists even greater safety on both dry and wet roads, says Continental Tyre SA. The first independent press tests have confirmed the high standards of safety offered by Continental’s new flagship product. British motoring magazine […]
GRI – a socially responsible producer of high-grade specialty tyres – has taken a major step forward in its green leadership by launching the EARTH Series of radial agriculture tyres agenda to nurture and protect the environment, through its global introduction of one of the world’s first sustainable tyres for the agriculture segment. The GREEN […]
Joh Wen on what lies ahead for MAXXIS Tyres SA When asked to name the world’s leading tire brand in the adventure category, established international brands that have been around for centuries may come to mind. Surprisingly, this is not the case. The top spot is, in fact, occupied by Maxxis Tyres. Founded in Taiwan […]
Earlier this month, ITAC announced it had reached a final decision on whether or not anti-dumping duties are to be imposed on imported tyres from China, following an official application on the part of the SATMC (representative body for the four local tyre manufacturers), on 31 January 2023. ITAC announced that anti-dumping duties of between […]
Women are increasingly taking the wheel and shattering stereotypes in the traditionally male-dominated tyre retail and fitment industry. Dunlop’s independent franchise programme has seen an uptick in interest from aspiring women dealers, with Katlego Khambane, Petra Els, Lorette Grobbelaar, Daisy Govender and Shahnaaz Moola among those heading up or managing successful Dunlop franchises. Katlego Khambane […]