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Innovation is all about forward thinking. It starts with a new idea and culminates in its successful implementation. It could be a new way of doing things or a new product, but the end goal is to add value to the market, the industry, and all relevant stakeholders. And this, in a nutshell, is what […]
South Africa’s sky-high youth unemployment crisis seems like an insurmountable challenge but that’s completely the wrong attitude, says Adeshni Sewbaran, Franchise Director at Supa Quick. “We’ve been working with the Government’s Yes4Youth programme for some years, and we are encouraged by the calibre of young people there out there—it’s all about giving them the opportunity […]
Organisers are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated launch of our Michelin Premium Suite Hospitality Packages for this year’s Festival of Motoring! Elevate your experience to new heights with this exclusive offering, designed to provide you with unparalleled luxury, gastronomic delights, thrilling track drives, and so much more. As a guest of the Michelin Premium […]
Bridgestone has launched the new Bridgestone Dueler All-Terrain A/T002, a premium all-terrain tyre which gives 4×4 drivers full control on any terrain. The Bridgestone Dueler All-Terrain A/T002 is designed to enable drivers to handle off-road challenges while keeping them on track on their on-road journeys. In particular, the tyre offers:Aggressive tyre design for better adaptation […]
Apollo Tyres Ltd has inaugurated the first branded retail outlet for Vredestein brand of tyres in India. India’s one of the most premium tyre counters, Madhus Tyre Centre, Hosur Main Road, Bengaluru, in the southern part of the country, has been chosen as the first exclusive outlet for Vredestein brand of tyres. The outlet was […]
This Youth Month, we once again confront the fact that, as a country, we remain motivated to push back our frightening youth unemployment figures. In the first quarter of 2023, we learned that 62.1% of job-seekers in the 15-24-year age cohort are unemployed, pretty much double the overall unemployment rate. The 25-34 age group is […]
Continental has presented its most sustainable series tyre to date – the UltraContact NXT. With up to 65 percent renewable, recycled and mass balance certified materials, it combines a remarkably high share of sustainable materials with maximum safety and performance. Continental is the first manufacturer to launch a tyre with both a high share of […]
Valebridge Media Services (VMS), the international media services company in Crewe (United Kingdom) and Madrid (Spain), has announced the shortlist of nominees for the 2023 edition of the Recircle Awards, the event organised to promote and recognise sustainable innovation, production processes, management and services in the tyre retreading and recycling sector. The shortlist, chosen from […]
South African local tyre manufacturers are playing their part in driving towards a greener future and building a more sustainable future for all. Combining cutting-edge technology with capital investment and innovative practices, all four local manufacturers have committed to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 in line with global targets. Bridgestone South Africa, Continental Tyre South […]
Continental receives worldwide original equipment approval for the 22-inch sizeContiSilent technology installed: noise components of rolling noise in the vehicle interior reduced by up to nine decibelsTesters’ favourite: SportContact 7 already declared winner in 11 renowned independent tyre tests Audi is factory-fitting its RS 6 Avant performance with the Continental SportContact 7 premium tyres. Thanks to […]
During a recent Ride and Drive event in Las Vegas, Pirelli Tire North America introduced the Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3, an ultra high-performance tire designed to deliver exceptional performance throughout its lifespan. The tyre was tested in various conditions, including high speeds and tight turns at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where it demonstrated its handling […]
Valebridge Media Services, the organisers of the Recircle Awards, the established industry awards programme which recognises excellence in the tyre retreading and recycling sectors, have announced that the Nominations Ceremony to announce the shortlists for the 2023 Recircle Awards, will take place at 6 pm Central European Time (CET) next Monday 19 June 2023. The […]