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Among the various long-term issues needing to be addressed within the South African tyre industry, illicit trade and its detrimental effects across every industry sector – not to mention the consumer – remains the most critical. Unfortunately, a handful of ‘bad eggs’ who refuse to play by the rules and are determined to bypass the […]
Nexen Tire’s European entity said the added capacity will give it greater flexibility in responding to seasonal demand fluctuations. Nexen Tire announced a new automated warehouse at its European manufacturing plant in Zatec, Czech Republic. The investment increased storage capacity by about 57%, from 530,000 tires to 830,000 tires. According to the company, the expansion will […]
Nokian Tyres has been included in TIME Magazine’s list of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2026. The list includes 750 companies with outstanding sustainability performance. Nokian Tyres was ranked 100th. The annual ranking by TIME, compiled in collaboration with research firm Statista, evaluates thousands of companies worldwide. “This is a great acknowledgment of our long-term […]
Continental delivered a standout performance in this year’s independent European summer tyre tests, securing 13 wins and 19 podium finishes across 24 evaluations conducted by leading automotive publications and mobility organisations. The results underline the company’s ability to consistently perform at the top across a wide range of tyre segments and test conditions. Top results […]
South Africa’s automotive aftermarket, especially the tyres, parts and equipment sector, is evolving rapidly. New entrants, alternative supply chains and price-sensitive consumers are reshaping the market. This is positive, but it also highlights a reality the sector can no longer ignore: growth without compliance carries real consequences. Compliant businesses feel those consequences daily. Accredited dealers […]
High international demand and a strong market response emphasise the relevance of the trade fair Cologne, June 2026 – With around 400 exhibitors from 33 countries and around 14.600 participants from 110 countries, THE TIRE COLOGNE 2026 has once again confirmed its position as the leading international trade fair of the tyre and wheel industry.The […]
Apollo Tyres Ltd has achieved a marked increase in ‘Brand Strength’ in India, its domestic market, according to new independent analysis by Brand Finance of the world’s strongest and most valuable tyre brands. Brand Finance conducts the only brand analysis specific to the global tyre market, evaluates Brand Strength in a process compliant with ISO […]
TyreXpo Asia 2026 launches additional AutoMROtive event The fifteenth cobnsecutive edition of TyreXpo Asia Bangkok returned to Thailand in May 2026, alongside the debut of AutoMROtive, at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC). Organised by Informa Markets, TyreXpo Asia Bangkok and AutoMROtive 2026 brought together 7,645 industry professionals from 71 countries over three […]
TiAuto Investments, one of Southern Africa’s leading automotive retail and services groups, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to partner with Marubeni Corporation, a global trading and investment company headquartered in Japan. The transaction marks a significant milestone in TiAuto’s nearly 60-year history and positions the business for its next phase of […]
Hannover, Germany, May 13, 20206. Continental delivered a standout performance in this year’s independent European summer tire tests, securing 13 wins and 19 podium finishes across 24 evaluations conducted by leading automotive publications and mobility organizations. The results underline the company’s ability to consistently perform at the top across a wide range of tire segments and […]
Michelin is once again pushing tire technology beyond the rubber itself. With its universal tire digital twin, the company is introducing a software-driven innovation designed to make driving safer, smarter and more predictable. At its simplest, Michelin’s tire digital twin is a virtual model of a tire. It continuously estimates and predicts the condition of […]
The company presented the tire May 4-7 at IFAT 2026 in Munich, Germany. Magna Tyres introduced the MA801 TR solid tire for compact wheel loaders and telescopic handlers operating in recycling and heavy industrial environments. The company presented the tire May 4-7 at IFAT 2026 in Munich, Germany. Magna MA801 TR Key Specifications Tread Design and […]