Tyre industry intelligence, market reporting, and editorial analysis — curated for Southern African professionals.
The bi-annual Tyrexpo Asia Show was recently held in Singapore and it was perhaps surprising at just how many European based tyre companies were exhibiting at the event which is traditionally for the Asian market sector. In total there were seventeen (17) businesses actively showcasing their products and services during the three day show from […]
Bridgestone Americas has closed 13 Firestone Complete Auto Care locations in Utah’s Greater Salt Lake City area. According to Salt Lake’s Fox 13, the closures come as a master lease agreement for the 13 locations is expiring. Bridgestone Retail Operations issued a statement explaining the closures and how it is helping employees of those stores find new jobs. “Bridgestone […]
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said this week it expects to cut 1,100 jobs at two of its Dunlop tyre plants in Germany as part of a plan to modernise tyre manufacturing facilities and curtail production. The decision to curtail the production of less profitable tyre segments led to the job cuts, according to […]
Italy’s Ministry of Economic Development office has confirmed that a meeting took place at the end of March at the Marangoni S.p.a, plants in Rovereto and Ferentino to discuss the future of the company’s workforce and production future. The meeting was attended by representatives from the tyre retreading specialist, local government, trade unions and the […]
Test World of Finland has announced the opening of additional new indoor test facilities at its Lvalo operation which represents the culmination of the latest part of a multi-million Euro series of investments in this leading global tyre test track centre. This new indoor sector incorporates an asphalt track totalling 410 meters in length with […]
Detroit based automaker Ford Motor Co. will offer 2020 Explorer sport utility vehicle (SUV) fitted with Michelin tyres having self-sealing technology to prevent flat tyre woes. Ford claims Michelin Selfseal tyres are designed to seal 90% of tread punctures up to a quarter-inch in diameter, slowing the loss of air pressure to less than 15 […]
The ContiLogger service concept allows Continental to consult its off-the-road (OTR) customers using on-site study as well as tyre and vehicle driving parameters Service concept enables users to cut operating costs and improves applications Advanced version of ContiLogger Live will offer remote service and consultancy for customers Continental is taking yet another stride toward providing […]
Continental PremiumContact 6 wins independent summer tyre tests conducted by Auto Zeitung, AutoBild, AutoBild Allrad and AutoBild Sportscars SportContact 6, Continental’s super sports tyre for the ultra-high performance segment, rated best in class by sportauto Continental’s latest and most advanced passenger car tyres provide unparalleled safety and performance, according to the latest independent tyre tests […]
Forbes magazine has recognised for the first time tyre producer Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. as one of Canada’s top employer in 2019 on the basis of survey conducted by Forbes partner, Statista. About 8,000 Canadians surveyed working with companies employed with up to 500 people and asked about their preference. The survey placed the […]
Readers of the Zululand Observer are clear about one thing, when it comes to their wheel and tyre needs, they trust Tiger Wheel & Tyre to get the job done. For the fifth consecutive year, readers have voted Tiger Wheel & Tyre “Best Tyre Fitment Centre” in the Zululand Readers’ Choice Awards. According to the […]
There will be three major focus areas at this year’s Automechanika Johannesburg. The trade fair for the automotive aftermarket takes place at Expo Centre, Nasrec, from 18-21 September 2019. Each of the first three days is being dedicated to a specific focus area: innovation on the Wednesday, skills development on the Thursday and “buy local” […]
Nokian has announced a further eight sizes to its increasingly popular Tractor King tyre range – 500/65R28, 600/60R28, 540/65R30, 600/70R30, 620/75R30, 600/65R38, 650/85R38 and 710/70R42. Which will become available from July. The Nokian Tractor King range specialises in the Forestry, Earthmoving and Road maintenance sectors.