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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced the creation of Global Racing, a new organisation that unifies all motorsport operations under one global structure. Goodyear said the milestone begins a new chapter in its racing legacy. Xavier Fraipont will serve as vice president of Goodyear Global Racing. He will guide strategic direction while aligning the group with Goodyear’s broader […]
Some of the new buzzwords around tyre technology and what we can expect soon, revolve around smart tyres, airless tyres, data-driven design and sustainable eco-friendly materials. Smart tyres now include the integration of sensors to monitor key parameters such as pressure, temperature, and wear in realtime, transmitting data to vehicle systems to improve safety and […]
Bridgestone South Africa has announced the local production of its premium all-terrain tyre, the Dueler A/T002, at its manufacturing facility in Brits, North West. First launched in Europe in 2023, the Dueler A/T002 is now being produced locally for the first time, making it more accessible to South African drivers while supporting the country’s automotive localisation […]
Continental is prioritising the use of renewable and recycled materials in its tyre production. While the share of these materials averaged 26 percent in 2024, the tyre manufacturer expects an increase of 2 to 3 percentage points by the end of this year. In just five years, by 2030, this figure is expected to rise […]
Nokian Tyres has received the prestigious Agritechnica Innovation Award presented by the German Agricultural Society DLG. The Silver Medal distinction was awarded to Nokian Tyres’ next-generation smart tire technology Nokian Tyres Intuitu™ 2.0 Smart Pressure Assistant. Nokian Tyres Intuitu™ 2.0 Smart Pressure Assistant developed for Nokian Tyres Soil King VF tractor tires is next generation smart […]
Supa Quick, last week, announced the official opening of its new fitment centre at Southgate Mall. The 350m² facility, located at Shop No. 148 in Southgate Shopping Centre, features 5 modern service bays and offers a comprehensive range of automotive solutions for both passenger and commercial vehicles. The new branch extends Supa Quick’s trusted expertise […]
BKT began its relationship with Caterpillar in 2015, supplying off-highway tyres for equipment ranging from 40 to 190 tons in India. BKT has earned the “Excellence Level” award for the fourth straight year in Caterpillar’s global Supplier Excellence Recognition programme. Caterpillar recognised BKT for consistent performance. BKT said the Caterpillar award highlights the company’s ability to meet […]
In a landmark announcement Apollo Tyres has been named as the Lead Sponsor of the Indian Cricket Team under a prestigious 3-year strategic partnership with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Cricket isn’t just a sport in India — it’s the nation’s heartbeat. It unites every city, street and home. As Team India […]
Nexen Tire global expansion efforts continue with the establishment of new branch offices and subsidiaries in Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. With about 85% of its sales overseas, Nexen Tire said it has focused heavily on Europe and the U.S. Meanwhile, it is expanding capacity at its second plant in Žatec, Czech Republic to […]
Bernie Laing on why women can succeed in a man’s industry. How does a sales representative, selling batteries out of the boot of her vehicle, end up running a fitment store for one of the country’s leading franchise brands? This Women’s Month, we sit down with Bernie Laing, co-owner of Supa Quick, Kloof, in Kwazulu-Natal, […]
Pirelli said its P Zero E was made using more than 55% bio-based and recycled materials. The Pirelli P Zero E has won the ADI International Compasso d’Oro Award, becoming the first tire to earn recognition in the Design for Mobility category. The award was presented during the 70th anniversary celebration of the Compasso d’Oro Awards at Expo […]
Minimising rolling resistance has become one of the most important goals in the field of tyre development. A primary goal for tyre and vehicle manufacturers is to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions in vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines, and to extend the driving range in hybrid and electric vehicles by reducing energy consumption.One […]