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AUTO BILD‘s summer tyre test 2025, which is generally regarded as an institution, is on the home straight. All 52 tyres, which were purchased from independent dealers, first had to prove themselves in a qualifying in a braking test. The braking distances from 100 km/h on a dry road were determined, then from 80 km/h on a wet […]
Vipal Rubber claims the company stands out for offering innovative products with superior quality to different markets where it operates. Following this principle, the company presents its new tread: VT570. Designed to meet specific needs from the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) market, it counts with rotational direction, offering better traction power in the […]
Net sales grew by 10.6% year-over-year. Nokian Tyres released its 2024 Financial Statement, reporting strong growth in Central Europe, and progress in toward expanded factory capacity in North America and Romania. Q4 2024 Performance Nokian Tyres’ net sales grew to EUR 415.0 million (approx. $430 million), a 12.8% increase from the previous year. With comparable currencies, net […]
Michelin and Brembo will exchange real-time data between Michelin’s connected solutions software. Brembo and Michelin have signed a global agreement to enhance vehicle performance and improve safety and comfort standards. This Brembo and Michelin collaboration on braking systems and AI integration will maximize vehicle efficiency and safety, the companies said. The Brembo and Michelin collaboration will exchange real-time […]
BKT will showcase its tyre solutions at the National Farm Machinery Show 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky, from Feb. 12-15.B At booth 6407, visitors will see a multi-role utility tractor equipped with the AGRIMAX RT 765 tyre. BKT designed this 70 series tire for modern tractors. It is used in heavy applications such as tillage, field and road travel, […]
On Friday, 14 February, a new Supa Quick branch opened in the heart of Midrand, conveniently located between Johannesburg and Pretoria. The new branch can be found at the corner of Seventh & New Road, Erand Gardens, in Midrand—behind the new Engen Garage off New Road. It is set to meet the growing demand for […]
Retreading Business and Tyre & Rubber Recycling magazines, the organisers of the Recircle Awards, the global industry awards event recognising sustainable innovation, production processes, management and services within the tyre retreading and recycling sectors, have finalised the shortlist for this year’s awards by revealing the nominees of four new categories, whose winners will be decided […]
With economists warning that AGOA’s duty-free access to the U.S. market could potentially be on the chopping block, South Africa’s tyre, equipment, and parts industry, a sector traditionally reliant on these trade benefits to stay competitive with other markets that are subsidised, is concerned about possible increased tariffs, lost contracts and supply chain disruptions. Dylan […]
Pirelli has been reconfirmed as the leader in the Auto Components and Automobiles sectors of the Dow Jones Sustainability World and Europe indices. High Performance in Sustainability Assessment Pirelli, the only tire company included in both the World and Europe indices, achieved a score of 84 points in the 2024 S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment. This score is […]
At the end of January, Sailun invited 30 tyre dealers from Central and Eastern Europe to conquer the “elements” ice and snow as well as dry and wet roads with the Ice Blazer Alpine 2, the Ice Blazer Alpine Evo 2 and the Atrezzo 4 Seasons Ultra, three brand new products, in one go. Markets participating included Austria, […]
Yokohama Rubber purchased the OTR tire business in an all-cash transaction on Feb. 3, for $905 million. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has finalized the previously announced OTR tire business sale. The Yokohama Rubber Company, Limited, purchased the OTR tire business in an all-cash transaction on Feb. 3, for $905 million. Goodyear OTR Tire Sale Part of Long-Term Restructuring “The sale of […]
On Friday, 31 January, prominent figures in the automotive industry met at the Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Johannesburg for a combined Automechanika CEO lunch and networking event. The discussions focused on electric mobility, African market opportunities, and the transformation of South Africa’s automotive landscape. The event featured insights from prominent industry […]