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Bridgestone held a groundbreaking ceremony on October 21 for its new pilot demonstration plant for precise pyrolysis*1 of end-of-life tyres at its plant in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. The ceremony brought together 32 participants, such as Seki City Mayor Kiyoshi Yamashita and representatives from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, as well as other […]
Automechanika Johannesburg 2025 boasts a focused line-up of conferences, talks, awards and the Alexandra Automotive Hub and Panel Discussion, that will bring together leaders from across the value chain. Organised by Messe Frankfurt South Africa, the 10th anniversary edition of the largest trade fair of its kind will host high-impact forums designed to drive innovation, standards […]
Dunlop has joined forces with the legendary driving simulator “Gran Turismo” franchise, announcing its role as the official tyre partner of “Gran Turismo 7” for PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5, and the “Gran Turismo World Series”. “Gran Turismo” is one of the world’s most popular racing simulation video game series – thrilling more than 90 million PlayStation® […]
Continental has unveiled the Conti Coach HA 5. It is the first model in its newly developed Conti Coach Generation 5 line – tailored for the People segment in the EMEA region. This all-axle fitment tyre meets the demands of long-distance and intercity travel with a well-balanced combination of exceptional mileage, best-in-class rolling resistance*, and […]
Following on from the 52 set braking shootout, the full Autobild summer tyre test has taken the best twenty tyres to the full set of testing, with some interesting highlights! There are two interesting stories. Firstly, is the rise of the Chinese tyres, with both Linglong and Sailun performing really well in the grip tests. Does […]
Apollo Tyres announced that its logo appeared on the Indian men’s cricket team jersey for the first time on Oct. 2 ahead of the opening test match against West Indies. The debut follows the company’s announcement of a three-year strategic partnership with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The Apollo Tyres logo appeared on the […]
MAXAM Tire has released the MS501 MineXtra in a new 45/65R45 size for L5 wheel loaders and heavy-duty mining machinery. Designed for harsh aggregate and mining environments, the 45/65R45 MS501 targets off-the-road (OTR) applications, MAXAMsaid. The MAXAM MS501 MineXtra uses an extra-deep, open L5 offset lug pattern with staggered tread blocks for wear and damage resistance in […]
Johann van de Merwe, Chairman of the Tyre, Equipment, Parts Association (TEPA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), recently addressed a technical seminar at the Brazil Auto Parts Trade Mission, where heshared valuable insights into the South African automotive aftermarket and the opportunities it presents for international suppliers. Van de Merwe […]
Strong signal for internationality, innovation and sustainability in the tyre industry. THE TIRE COLOGNE (TTC) continues to grow: in 2026, the leading international trade fair for tyres and wheels will host a new format of The Global OTR Conference, the industry event for the off-the-road tyre industry (OTR), for the first time. By focusing on […]
Point S said the program is meant for young leaders to navigate workforce shortages, customer expectations, and technological change. Point S International launched the Next Generation Campus from Sept. 1 to 5 in Provence, France. The inaugural event brought together 80 young leaders from 10 European countries, all representing family-owned, independent tire and parts businesses within […]
Dunlop Tyres South Africa is raising the bar for driver confidence – extending its Dunlop Sure Tyre Insurance to 18 months of protection on tyres. For a limited time, customers purchasing Dunlop tyres at Dunlop-branded stores between 1 October 2025 and 31 January 2026 will enjoy 18 months of cover – an upgrade from the […]
In fiscal 2024, Yokohama produced one of the company’s biggest milestones to date. For the first time, the company posted sales revenue above ¥1 trillion (approx. $6.7 billion) and business profit above ¥100 billion (approx. $667 million). That marked the third consecutive year of record results, and after reviewing the company’s 2025 integrated report, it’s clear that this achievement […]