Tyre industry intelligence, market reporting, and editorial analysis — curated for Southern African professionals.
The facility will be built on the Toyo Tire Serbia Factory premises and is scheduled to become operational in January 2027. Toyo Tire held a groundbreaking ceremony March 19 for a new Serbia R&D center in Indjija, Republic of Serbia. Toyo will build the facility on its Serbia factory premises and plans to make it operational […]
Yokohama Rubber said it aims to expand sales of its aircraft interior products by targeting aircraft manufacturers, airlines and aircraft maintenance companies. Yokohama Rubber and its U.S. sales subsidiary, Yokohama Aerospace America, will participate in Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026 at Hamburg Messe in Hamburg, Germany. The three-day event begins April 14 and features aircraft interior products, […]
Heavy rain across South Africa does more than flood streets and delay traffic. It exposes hidden problems in vehicles that many drivers overlook until something goes wrong. Every rainy season, fitment centres across the country see the same pattern; cars that seemed fine in dry weather suddenly struggle with braking, steering, traction and visibility. This […]
Apollo Tyres Ltd today announced two major milestones that reinforce its commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. The company has achieved an improved EcoVadis Gold Rating, with its score improving to 98th percentile in FY26. The Company has also received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near-term and net-zero emissions […]
Attendees also toured the company’s facility in Andhra Pradesh for a firsthand view of production technology and plant operations. Apollo Tyres held the seventh Global Partners’ Summit, convening partners for discussions on business strategy, product roadmaps, manufacturing, sustainability and supplier quality. The agenda emphasized alignment on operations and long-term collaboration across the supplier network. Attendees also […]
The company said all tire plants now draw on a diversified mix of alternative energy sources enabled by systematic, long-term investments. Continental said its tire production has reached a sustainability milestone, as it phases out coal and heavy fuel oil across all tire production sites. Since January, all plants have adopted alternative energy sources to generate […]
Come April, the daily school run, the commute to work, and even a quick trip to the shops could cost South African motorists noticeably more. With fuel prices expected to spike, drivers are encouraged to take steps to improve driving habits and tyre care. Factors such as under-inflated tyres, uneven tread wear and incorrect wheel […]
The simulator features a large mobile platform with a five-meter range of motion and a carbon-fiber cockpit. Bridgestone announced that its driving simulator is now fully operational at the company’s R&D center near Rome, Italy. The VI-grade DiM500 Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) simulator enables the company to assess tire performance in a virtual environment. “Bridgestone is already considered […]
According to the TEPA Training Committee, substantial progress in being made in implementing the Skills Development Programme that underpins the training objectives set out in TEPA’s 2025-2030 Corporate Strategy. These include critical skills training for the tyre sector. Since project inception on 1 June 2024, TEPA has met all key Year 1 milestones, laying a […]
The company’s near-term target calls for a 42% reduction by 2030. Nokian Tyres published its climate transition plan, outlining how the company plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reach net-zero by 2050. The plan is based on the company’s near- and long-term climate targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative in 2024. Nokian Tyres’ […]
With this expansion, Point S now has a presence in 54 countries. Point S began 2026, its 55th anniversary year, by launching operations in three new markets: Greece, Cyprus and Zambia. Point S said the expansion extends the company’s turnkey retail model. That model combines tire sales with car service and broader automotive repair. Master Franchise […]
Hanover, Germany, March 20, 2026. Continental is developing tyres with exceptionally low rolling noise, helping reduce overall traffic noise and improve comfort inside the vehicle. This is made possible by innovative technologies and tread designs. Alongside air pollution, noise is one of the biggest burdens for people and the environment – especially in urban areas. […]