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The Tiger Wheel & Tyre award winning streak continues as one of South Africa’s favourite auto fitment centre bags first place in the Readers’ Choice Best of Pretoria awards for the 16th year in a row. “We are absolutely thrilled with the results and are deeply thankful to the residents of Pretoria who took the […]
THAT IS THE QUESTION Our story in the Oct/Nov issue calling upon tyre dealers to mutilate their tyres, was met with mixed response. Some of the feedback was positive, with a handful lending their support behind the need for the industry to step up this practice, and others voicing their dissatisfaction, claiming they lacked the […]
– Four New Awards Categories Open to Public Vote– Two Lifetime Achievement Awards Announced– Increased Inclusivity Assured on a Global Basis Valebridge Media Services (VMS), the Crewe, UK and Madrid, Spain-based media services agency, has announced the addition of six further award categories for the inaugural Recircle Awards 2021, the recently launched awards event recognising […]
The locally assembled Ford Ranger Raptor is now fitted as standard original equipment (OE) with the award-winning General Grabber AT3 all-terrain tyre – a significant accolade for the General Tire range which is produced at the Continental Tyre South Africa plant in Port Elizabeth. As a segment-defining high-performance off-road pickup, the Ford Ranger Raptor is […]
AN EXCLUSIVE WITH MORNE DREYER With the effects of the pandemic still lingering, many businesses across the country are feeling the pinch. Sadly, some have shut their doors, never to re-open. To find out how Covid-19 is impacting the retail fitment sector, we sat down for an exclusive interview with Morne Dreyer, Franchise Director of […]
Best Tyre Store for 16 consecutive years For nearly two decades, the Daily News Your Choice Awards have given consumers the opportunity to vote for the best businesses across KZN. This year marks the Tiger Wheel & Tyre brand’s 16th consecutive year in top spot in the category ‘Best Tyre Store’. “We are absolutely thrilled […]
Goodyear Tyres and TOCA, Series Organiser of the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC), have announced that Goodyear will continue its long-standing partnership with the BTCC for another five years, through to the end of 2026 and through the introduction of hybrid power to the championship. This five-year partnership brings with it a number of accolades […]
The KAMAZ-master factory team once again won the toughest rally in the world, the Dakar. Not only did they win the 12-day rally-raid for the 18th time, but also managed a full TOP 3 podium win, breaking more than one record with Goodyear as their official tyre partner. It is Dmitry Sotnikov’s first Dakar Gold since […]
That not all foreign-made tyres are created equal, we are rapidly coming to learn. Imported brands, especially those made in China, are subject to much criticism in the market, with many claiming they are inferior to locally produced makes. And, yes, some are. But, tyre producers in China, India, Brazil and other emerging markets are […]
Tiger Wheel & Tyre has announced the opening of their latest store in Gauteng, located in the East Rand suburb of Tembisa. At the helm of the newly acquired fitment centre is Mahene Patrice Benzane – owner and businessman who has seen great success in the mining industry and is now using his experience and […]
Valebridge Media Services (VMS), the Crewe, UK and Madrid, Spain-based media services agency, has announced the shortlist of nominees for the inaugural Recircle Awards 2021, the recently launched awards event recognising sustainable innovation, production processes, management and services within the tyre retreading and recycling industries. The shortlist, selected from a preliminary list of candidates nominated […]
Bridgestone EMIA’s Original Equipment (OE) business achieved new successes in 2020, as the organisation continued to deliver on its standing as a sustainable solutions company. As a valued and trusted partner of the world’s leading car manufacturers, Bridgestone has continuously grown its OE business in recent years thanks to its strengths in innovation, agility and […]