Southern Africa
Automechanika Johannesburg: a practical plan for 27–29 October
The Midrand event combines supplier meetings, technical sessions and demonstrations for aftermarket businesses.
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Southern Africa
Buying tyres in South Africa: compare the fitted total before choosing a deal
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.
International
Volkswagen Concept Vehicle Mission Efficiency Sets World Record on Continental Tyres
Record-breaking drive from Wolfsburg to Vienna: consumption of just 7.51 kWh per 100 km including charging losses
Southern Africa
SA tyre recycling debate puts collection, processing and funding under scrutiny
SATMC questions recycling outcomes; the department reports collections and processing figures in a new Sunday Times report.
Southern Africa
Tyre levy: SARS confirms 23 October deadline for the September quarter
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.
Southern Africa
Blackstone seeks Southern African distributors ahead of Automechanika Johannesburg
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.
International
Bridgestone unveils POTENZA GEN4 tyres for Formula E’s next era
The FIA confirms Bridgestone as Formula E’s tyre supplier from 2026/27. Its new race tyres offer a technology case study, with no South African retail launch established.
Southern Africa
SA Auto Week 2026: three questions for the tyre value chain
SA Auto Week runs from 13–16 October in Durban. For tyre businesses, localisation, changing vehicle technology and measurable investment commitments deserve attention.
Southern Africa
September vehicle sales rise 12.7%: what SA tyre dealers should watch
South Africa sold 61,645 new vehicles in September 2026. The figures offer a planning signal for tyre businesses, but do not measure replacement-tyre demand.
Southern Africa
Automotive aftermarket complexity rises as technology, consumers and new players reshape the industry
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.
International
Vipal Rubber, a global leader in tyre retreading and repair.
The launch of the VT290 reinforces Vipal’s ongoing commitment to offering technologically advanced solutions suited to the specific characteristics of European roads and climate.
Continental Expands Portfolio of Large and High-Performance Tyre
More than 650 new ultra-high-performance (UHP) tyre sizes to be added by the end of 2027