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The Australian Embassy in Japan (Minato-ku, Tokyo) and Bridgestone Corporation (hereafter “Bridgestone”) co-hosted the “2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC) Partners Reception” on Thursday, November 20, 2025. This event celebrated the success of the world’s premier solar car race, the 2025 BWSC1, held in Australia from August 24th to August 31st , 2025, and shared […]
Visitor registration for both events will open in the first quarter of 2026. TyreXpo Asia Bangkok will return from May 13-15, 2026 in Thailand. The event will introduce the debut of AutoMROtive, an exhibition focused on the automotive maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) sector. The addition expands the reach of the show as it prepares to welcome global […]
Sumitomo Rubber Industries closed the third quarter of 2025 with a solid return to profit growth, driven by stronger premium tire sales, improving raw material costs and the early benefits of its North American restructuring. In the Sumitomo Q3 results, the company reported volumes are soft, but margins and mix are trending in the right direction. […]
Kumho Tire reported Q3 2025 sales of $760 million and an operating profit of $74 million, maintaining its streak of eight straight quarters above the $760 million mark since Q4 2023. The company’s operating margin stood at 9.7%. The company said this is supported by continued demand for premium and high-inch products across major markets. Although […]
Among the findings, TIP members reported a 26% reduction in CO₂ intensity, marking the lowest level since 2009. The Tyre Industry Project (TIP), a CEO-led coalition representing 10 tyre manufacturers, released its latest sustainability report on Oct. 23. The report outlined member progress on environmental, social, and governance goals from 2021 to 2024. The report, […]
As South Africa marks Disability Awareness Month (3 November – 3 December), the Tyre, Equipment, Parts Association (TEPA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) is proud to highlight how one of its members is putting inclusion into practice – not just through words, but through action. At Super Tyres, inclusion is more […]
The global truck and bus tyre retreading industry is undergoing a pivotal transformation this year. We opened 2025 by asking if there was a year of upheaval ahead for the industry. It was a pertinent question at the time. Still, the outlook has somewhat solidified six months later as the global retreading sector looks to […]
Goodyear’s third-quarter results show continued softness in replacement demand but progress in cost control and portfolio realignment. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company reported in its Q3 2025 earnings report a net loss of $2.2 billion ($7.62 per share), driven by non-cash charges related to a $1.4 billion deferred tax valuation allowance and a $674 million goodwill […]
Dunlop Tyres SA is proud to announce the appointment of Marcia Noxolo Veronica Mayaba as its Commercial Director, effective November 2025. Her portfolio encompasses, Sales, Retail, Marketing and Technical Services. A respected and purpose-driven leader, Mayaba brings decades of experience across the automotive value chain and a proven track record of building high-performance, people-centred teams. […]
Continental Tyre South Africa has joined forces with Mercedes-Benz South Africa as its tyre partner for the AMG Experience, which is based at Zwartkops Raceway near Pretoria. This partnership sees Continental’s SportContact 7 ultra high-performance (UHP) tyre fitted across the fleet of Mercedes-AMG models that are used for driver training, delivering exceptional driving precision and […]
The milestone 10th edition of Automechanika Johannesburg, held from 28 to 30 October, brought together industry leaders, innovators, and automotive specialists to its new venue, Gallagher Convention Centre, to explore the future of South Africa’s automotive aftermarket sector. Connecting the market, driving export opportunities The event attracted 307 exhibitors and facilitated 2,959 business matchmaking meetings, […]
Bandag Southern Africa recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, having gained home rule from Bandag Incorporated (a USA company, founded in 1957) in 2004, operating as an independent entity since then. Bandag has been operating in South Africa since 1965 marking another milestone for the organisation – its 60th anniversary. Having defied immense odds amid a […]