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With the next Tyrexpo Asia Show following a four-year gap due to the Covid Pandemic edging even closer and now just five months away in early March 2023. Ongoing preparations have been steadily increasing and well over 50 per cent of the floor space across the three halls (A, B & C) has already been […]
Bridgestone Southern Africa handed over a R500 000 cheque to Pink Drive, the NGO dedicated to promoting the early detection of gender-related cancer. Bridgestone has supported Pink Drive for several years with its “pink valve caps” programme. Cancer will affect one in four South Africans, according to the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA). Early detection […]
As one of Europe’s most progressive and fastest growing manufacturers of quality OTR, Industrial, Port Handling and Mining tyres. Netherlands based, family-owned Magna Tyres currentl has a successful sales and dealership network in over 130 countries including South Africa and the African Continent. Magna Tyres started to develop the business in South Africa over ten […]
Pioneering new solution enables both customers and tire technicians to digitally measure the depth of their tire tread with the camera on their mobile or TPMS device. Anyline, a global leader in mobile data capture and artificial intelligence, has launched launched an industry-first Tire Tread Scanner that works on any camera-enabled smartphone or mobile device. […]
Nokian Tyres plc has signed an agreement to sell its Russian operations to Tatneft PJSC. The debt free and cash free purchase price is expected to be approximately EUR 400 million. The final purchase price is affected, among other things, by net cash and working capital adjustment and changes in RUB/EUR exchange rate. The transaction […]
Toyo Tire is returning to the SEMA Show in Las Vegas from Nov.1-4 with the Toyo Tire Treadpass. The Treadpass area will feature 28 highly anticipated world-debut vehicles in addition to a unique art installation and demonstration. Toyo Tire’s Treadpass is located between the Central and South Halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center. On display adjacent to Treadpass […]
With rocketing inflation driving up the cost of living, unexpected expenses like replacing a damaged tyre can be a bridge too far. This Transport Month, Bridgestone is highlighting the benefits of its long-established Tyre Damage Guarantee which remains the easiest and best way to mitigate the risk of tyre damage on South Africa’s increasingly potholed […]
Interview:Robert-Jan Geurink – moving forward withConfidence and expertise – 2 Feature:Steep rise in import duties contributingto illicit trade – 8 Feature:Smither’s forecasts strong return to growth$59.4 million off-road tyre market – 10 New product:Falken Tyres launches new patterns in SA – 12 Local News:New Dunlop performance tyre providesultimate ride – 14 Continental Tyre celebrates 75-year […]
Tyres can mean the difference between life and death, or safety versus life-changing injury. This Transport Month, Sumitomo Rubber South Africa, in partnership with the Road Accident Fund (RAF) and the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC), is taking steps to promote safe and considerate road usage while encouraging people to conduct regular health checks […]
Pirelli Tire finished the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on the Lamborghini Urus Performante in record time for the category on 22-in. P Zero Trofeo R tyres, the company says. A new addition to Pirelli’s family of Urus-compatible tyres, the 22-in. P Zero Trofeo R is specifically intended for the track but also approved for the road, Pirelli […]
Tyre manufacturers, and the automotive industry as a whole, are focusing on a number of initiatives, we focus on four in our discussion today in the quest to achieve greater sustainability. By Jacques Rikhotso, Director of Operations, Bridgestone South Africa Manufacturers, and particularly those in the automotive sector, are fundamental pillars of modern society. Given […]
Founded in 2006 and acquired by TiAuto Investments in 2020, Wheel Collision has, over recent years, established themselves as one of South Africa’s predominant wheel repair and refurbishment centres. Nicholas Viljoen – Managing Director at Wheel Collision, “As part of the TiAuto Investments business model that’s focused on providing smart, qualitative and affordable solutions to […]