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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 […]
The new compound achieved a mileage performance 140% higher than the fleet’s average, in tests conducted under real world conditions. Vipal Rubber, one of the largest global manufacturers of rubber for tyre retreading, stresses its commitment to innovation in the sector and presents its newest technology to the market: V® SUPER HYBRID. Developed to meet the challenges of mixed terrain application, the compound […]
TotalEnergies’s Cray Valley Affiliate has signed a new agreement to supply tyre manufacturer Continental with ISCC Plus-certified Cleartack® and Ricon® resins. Using a mass balance approach, the Cleartack® and Ricon® resins will enable the increase of renewable materials in the value chain of Continental tyres while maintaining the highest level of safety and performance through specific tyre tread formulation. […]
Radial truck tyre recycler, Mathe Group, has commissioned a multi-million-rand investment in new equipment to extract hundreds of tons of “clean steel” for export to India & South Korea. Mathe Group CEO, Dr Mehran Zarrebini, says that the clean steel investment, which includes the installation of a new clean steel mill with an automated packaging […]
The 8th edition of the Festival of Motoring (FOM), powered by WesBank, has officially concluded at the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, marking a landmark year for Africa’s premier automotive showcase. With 32,441 visitors, 107 exhibitors, and more than 10,000 track experiences, the 2025 Festival achieved record attendance and cemented its position as a must-attend […]
Three vehicles on GEOLANDAR tyres finished in the top 5. Yokohama Rubber announced that a vehicle equipped with its GEOLANDAR tyres claimed the overall championship at the Asia Cross Country Rally 2025 (AXCR). The GEOLANDAR M/T G003 mud-terrain tires, designed for SUVs and pickup trucks, also powered overall champions in 2022 and 2023. The #112 Mitsubishi […]
With August being Women’s Month, there is no better time to pay tribute to the industry’s leading ladies. Meet Bernie Laing, who went from selling batteries out of the boot of her car to running one of Kwazulu-Natal’s most successful fitment centres, Supa Quick Kloof. Who says the tyre business is strictly reserved for men? […]
Apollo Tyres began its 2025-26 financial year with steady revenue gains. The company said gains were driven by strong aftermarket sales in India. For the quarter ended June 30, Apollo reported consolidated revenue of Rs 6,561 crores (approx. $766 million). Apollo Tyres said that’s a 4% increase in revenue gains from the same quarter last year. […]
Automechanika Johannesburg successfully hosted its final CEO Breakfast for 2025 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, bringing together senior automotive industry leaders for strategic discussions as the co-located Festival of Motoring roared into life The breakfast event featured keynote presentations from four distinguished industry experts addressing critical challenges and opportunities facing South Africa’s automotive sector. […]
Africa’s premier automotive showcase, the Festival of Motoring powered by WesBank, is revving up to welcome thousands of visitors when it opens to the public from 29 – 31 August 2025 at the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit. The event officially kicks off with Media Day on Thursday, 28 August, giving journalists and industry stakeholders […]
Hunter Engineering has launched the Maverick Pro tire changer, building on the success of the original Maverick model. The Maverick Pro tire changer includes new ergonomic and visibility features that improve technician safety and efficiency during the tire-changing process. Maverick Pro Tire Changer Adds Ergonomic Lift The updated model features a pick-and-place wheel lift capable of handling heavy […]