Automechanika Johannesburg runs in Midrand on 27–29 October 2026. Check programme access and arrange supplier meetings before travelling.
Read the briefing ↗A per-tyre price is only one part of a purchase. An itemised quote helps motorists compare the same product, fitting work and after-sales terms.
Read the briefing ↗SATMC questions recycling outcomes; the department reports collections and processing figures in a new Sunday Times report.
Read the briefing ↗The SARS calendar sets 23 October 2026 as the submission and payment date for the July–September tyre-levy period. Here is what relevant licensees should check.
Read the briefing ↗Blackstone Rubber says it plans to meet potential distribution partners at the October trade fair, with OTR repair materials at the centre of its offering.
Read the briefing ↗SA Auto Week is scheduled for 13–16 October 2026 in Durban. This preview sets out editorial questions; it does not announce new tyre investments.
Read the briefing ↗naamsa reports 61,645 domestic new-vehicle sales in September 2026, up 12.7%. This is vehicle-market data, not a measurement of tyre demand.
Read the briefing ↗South Africa's automotive aftermarket is entering a period of mounting complexity, driven by shifting technology, evolving consumer expectations and a wave of new entrants disrupting traditional business models.
Read the briefing ↗A faithful transcription of the SA Treads Aug/Sept 2026 feature on informal second-hand tyre trading, its safety and industry risks, and the need for level playing fields.
Read the briefing ↗Automotive aftermarket buyers, workshop owners, and fleet operators from across Southern Africa are gearing up for the continent’s premier automotive trade event: Automechanika Johannesburg 2026.
Read the briefing ↗South Africa's automotive aftermarket is entering a period of mounting complexity, driven by shifting technology, evolving consumer expectations and a wave of new entrants disrupting traditional business models.
Read the briefing ↗Dunlop Tyres SA Marks Completion of R1.7 Billion uMnambithi Investment · R1.7 billion investment completed, bringing the latest global tyre manufacturing technology to Dunlop Tyres South Africa's uMnambithi…
Read the briefing ↗With the new Grabber Cross A/S, General Tire is launching a versatile and capable new all-season tyre within its proven and trusted Grabber range. The Grabber Cross A/S combines safe and competent on-road driving with confidence-inspiring gravel and off-road capability. Under the motto “Fast roads, tough trails”, the robust new tyre offers good handling on […]
Read the briefing ↗In the previous edition, we explored the challenges facing South Africa’s remaining tyre manufacturers and their call for stronger protection against unfair imports. Now, the Tyre Importers Association of South Africa (TIASA) offers its perspective. While agreeing that illicit trade is harming the industry, TIASA argues that the real issue is not anti-dumping duties, but […]
Read the briefing ↗Twenty-One Brands, Sixty Pit Doors, and Unmissable Driving Experiences set the Stage for the 9th Edition of Festival of Motoring powered by WesBank With just two months to go until the green light, the 9th edition of the Festival of Motoring powered by WesBank is gearing up for one of its most ambitious yet. Returning […]
Read the briefing ↗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 […]
Read the briefing ↗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 […]
Read the briefing ↗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 […]
Read the briefing ↗Is the system failing local producers? The closure of the Goodyear Kariega plant in Uitenhage last year that resulted in more than 900 job losses, was met with profound shock. No one expected the closure of a manufacturing icon that had operated in South Africa for more than 70 years. Sadly, Goodyear is not an […]
Read the briefing ↗NDUDUZO CHALA ON WHY EVEN PLAYING FIELD REMAINS INEQUITABLE When anti-dumping duties on Chinese imports became effective in 2023, the local tyre makers had hoped their implementation would make for a more even playing field. But just how effective did this protection measure prove to be? And what other factors may be threatening their survival? […]
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