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Yokohama Rubber Holds 12th Biodiversity Panel, Highlights Nature-Positive Initiatives
The annual event focuses on biodiversity conservation. Yokohama Rubber held its 12th Panel Discussion on Biodiversity as an online event March 6, bringing together employees and participants from local governments, companies, NPOs and civic groups at 121 locations across Japan. The discussion focused on collaboration to support nature positive initiatives. Panelist Kaoruko Kurata and moderator Tetsuya […]
Tire Industry Project Publishes Watershed Model for Tire and Road Wear Particles
TIP said the TRWP mass balance model addresses how these particles move through waterways, an area that remains understudied. Tire Industry Project (TIP) announced the publication of a scientific study introducing a TRWP mass balance model for understanding the movement and concentrations of tire and road wear particles in land and freshwater. The mass balance model […]
Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast hosted in Durban shines a light on KwaZulu-Natal’s Automotive sector
KwaZulu-Natal’s Automotive Strengths take Centre Stage at Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast South Africa’s automotive sector is brimming with opportunity, and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is positioning itself at the forefront. That was the central message from the Automechanika Johannesburg Q2 CEO Breakfast, held on 17 April 2026 at the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Convened by […]
Titan Promotes Kendra Mann to Director of Aftermarket Sales for Titan/Goodyear Ag
Mann will be responsible for strategy and execution across Titan and Goodyear agricultural tire products in the aftermarket channel. Titan International promoted Kendra Mann to director of aftermarket sales for Titan/Goodyear Ag. Mann will join Paul Hawkins’ North American aftermarket leadership team, taking responsibility for strategy and execution across Titan and Goodyear agricultural tire products in […]
Toyo Tire Breaks Ground on Indjija, Serbia R&D Center
The facility will be built on the Toyo Tire Serbia Factory premises and is scheduled to become operational in January 2027. Toyo Tire held a groundbreaking ceremony March 19 for a new Serbia R&D center in Indjija, Republic of Serbia. Toyo will build the facility on its Serbia factory premises and plans to make it operational […]
Yokohama to Showcase Aircraft Lavatory Products at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026
Yokohama Rubber said it aims to expand sales of its aircraft interior products by targeting aircraft manufacturers, airlines and aircraft maintenance companies. Yokohama Rubber and its U.S. sales subsidiary, Yokohama Aerospace America, will participate in Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026 at Hamburg Messe in Hamburg, Germany. The three-day event begins April 14 and features aircraft interior products, […]
5 things heavy rain season reveals about your car
Heavy rain across South Africa does more than flood streets and delay traffic. It exposes hidden problems in vehicles that many drivers overlook until something goes wrong. Every rainy season, fitment centres across the country see the same pattern; cars that seemed fine in dry weather suddenly struggle with braking, steering, traction and visibility. This […]
Apollo Tyres achieves improved EcoVadis Gold Rating in 2026; secures SBTi validation for Climate Targets
Apollo Tyres Ltd today announced two major milestones that reinforce its commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. The company has achieved an improved EcoVadis Gold Rating, with its score improving to 98th percentile in FY26. The Company has also received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near-term and net-zero emissions […]
Apollo Tyres Hosts 7th Global Partners’ Summit in India
Attendees also toured the company’s facility in Andhra Pradesh for a firsthand view of production technology and plant operations. Apollo Tyres held the seventh Global Partners’ Summit, convening partners for discussions on business strategy, product roadmaps, manufacturing, sustainability and supplier quality. The agenda emphasized alignment on operations and long-term collaboration across the supplier network. Attendees also […]
Continental Phases Out Coal, Heavy Fuel Oil at Tire Plants Worldwide
The company said all tire plants now draw on a diversified mix of alternative energy sources enabled by systematic, long-term investments. Continental said its tire production has reached a sustainability milestone, as it phases out coal and heavy fuel oil across all tire production sites. Since January, all plants have adopted alternative energy sources to generate […]
The Easy Tyre Tip That Could Save You Up to 10% on Fuel
Come April, the daily school run, the commute to work, and even a quick trip to the shops could cost South African motorists noticeably more. With fuel prices expected to spike, drivers are encouraged to take steps to improve driving habits and tyre care. Factors such as under-inflated tyres, uneven tread wear and incorrect wheel […]