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Michelin has announced the launch of its new employee share ownership plan, open to 127,000 employees in 44 countries1,2. Since 2002, the Company has regularly offered employee share ownership plans, and confirms its intention to renew the plans each year in order to have its employees rank among the Group’s main shareholders. Yves Chapot, General […]
The plant has seen a 4% improvement in energy efficiency year-on-year. Apollo Tyres’ Chennai, India plant has been given the 2024 Energy Management Insight Award from the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM), a global forum headquartered in Paris, France. The facility was awarded for incorporating key aspects of energy management system, along with measurable benefits such as […]
Continental has won the ETM Award 2024 “Best of New Transportation” in the renowned readers’ survey conducted by German publisher ETM among commercial vehicle professionals. In the “Tyres” category, readers of trade magazines “trans aktuell” and “Fernfahrer” and users of “eurotransport.de” handed the most votes to Continental’s product range. “This award provides a ringing endorsement […]
The 7th annual Festival of Motoring powered by WesBank has concluded another highly successful edition, leaving automotive enthusiasts and industry insiders buzzing with excitement. From 30 August to 1 September 2024, the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit was transformed into a motoring paradise, attracting 29,041 visitors from over 245 cities and towns. This year’s Festival of […]
– Retreading Business and Tyre & Rubber Recycling magazines, the organisers of the Recircle Awards, have announced a number of new initiatives to drive inclusivity and engagement across the tyre retreading and tyre recycling sectors as it seeks to evolve and expand its position as the key industry awards event recognising sustainability in the tyre […]
Continental has been recognized by US magazine Time and the global data and business intelligence platform Statista as one of the 500 most sustainable companies in the world for 2024. This assessment is based on a special methodology developed by Time and Statista. They evaluated a total of 5,000 companies based on their sustainability strategy […]
Dunlop Tyres SA is proud to announce its strategic partnership with the 2nd Annual Road Freight SME Summit, reaffirming its commitment to empowering local businesses. The Summit, scheduled for October 10-11, 2024, at The Focus Room, Johannesburg, brings together key stakeholders in South Africa’s transportation sector to foster growth, innovation, and collaboration among small and […]
The head of Pirelli’s motorsport car division explains the lessons the company has learned from the track. Pirelli is the exclusive tyre provider for the pinnacle of motorsports, Formula 1. These vehicles regularly clock over 220 mph in the straights, can hit a dead stop from 198 mph in just four seconds, and pull north […]
Bridgestone has decided and agreed with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) not to renew its current Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partnership agreement after its expiration at the end of 2024. The decision comes after an evaluation of the company’s evolving corporate brand strategy and its recommitment to more endemic global motorsports platforms. Based on Bridgestone’s […]
The app-based retrofit TPMS system works with trailers, RVs, non-TPMS-enabled passenger vehicles and light trucks. TPMS developer Hamaton said its new app-based retrofit TPMS kit, BLE Retro-Pro, will make its inaugural appearance at this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. According to the company, BLE Retro-Pro works with trailers and RVs, along with non-TPMS-enabled passenger vehicles […]
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved the near-term and long-term targets on the reduction of absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by Pirelli which were communicated last March during the presentation of the 2024-2025 Business Plan update. In particular, SBTi – which defines and promotes science-based best practices for reducing emissions – has validated Pirelli’s “long […]
Dunlop Tyres South Africa celebrates being named the Industry winner of the Vehicle Consumables Category in the respected 2024/25 Ask Afrika Orange Index®. This special award is a testament to Dunlop’s dedication to delivering outstanding customer service and customer experiences. The Ask Afrika Orange Index®, a rigorous independent benchmark study, has been evaluating South Africans’ […]