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On Friday, 14 February, a new Supa Quick branch opened in the heart of Midrand, conveniently located between Johannesburg and Pretoria. The new branch can be found at the corner of Seventh & New Road, Erand Gardens, in Midrand—behind the new Engen Garage off New Road. It is set to meet the growing demand for […]
Retreading Business and Tyre & Rubber Recycling magazines, the organisers of the Recircle Awards, the global industry awards event recognising sustainable innovation, production processes, management and services within the tyre retreading and recycling sectors, have finalised the shortlist for this year’s awards by revealing the nominees of four new categories, whose winners will be decided […]
With economists warning that AGOA’s duty-free access to the U.S. market could potentially be on the chopping block, South Africa’s tyre, equipment, and parts industry, a sector traditionally reliant on these trade benefits to stay competitive with other markets that are subsidised, is concerned about possible increased tariffs, lost contracts and supply chain disruptions. Dylan […]
Pirelli has been reconfirmed as the leader in the Auto Components and Automobiles sectors of the Dow Jones Sustainability World and Europe indices. High Performance in Sustainability Assessment Pirelli, the only tire company included in both the World and Europe indices, achieved a score of 84 points in the 2024 S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment. This score is […]
At the end of January, Sailun invited 30 tyre dealers from Central and Eastern Europe to conquer the “elements” ice and snow as well as dry and wet roads with the Ice Blazer Alpine 2, the Ice Blazer Alpine Evo 2 and the Atrezzo 4 Seasons Ultra, three brand new products, in one go. Markets participating included Austria, […]
Yokohama Rubber purchased the OTR tire business in an all-cash transaction on Feb. 3, for $905 million. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has finalized the previously announced OTR tire business sale. The Yokohama Rubber Company, Limited, purchased the OTR tire business in an all-cash transaction on Feb. 3, for $905 million. Goodyear OTR Tire Sale Part of Long-Term Restructuring “The sale of […]
On Friday, 31 January, prominent figures in the automotive industry met at the Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Johannesburg for a combined Automechanika CEO lunch and networking event. The discussions focused on electric mobility, African market opportunities, and the transformation of South Africa’s automotive landscape. The event featured insights from prominent industry […]
Sweden-based NIRA Dynamics, a leader in automotive software innovation, announces the launch of its latest breakthrough product: the Tread Wear Indicator (TWI). TWI delivers real-time monitoring of tyre wear, providing drivers and fleet operators with critical insights into tyre health. As the automotive industry shifts from traditional service intervals to continuous, data-driven monitoring, tire health […]
Hankook Tire is exploring circular silica development from various sources proposed by Solvay Hankook Tire announced it signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Solvay Silica. They will jointly develop circular silica for tire manufacturing. This partnership aims to advance Hankook Tire sustainability and promote more sustainable tire production. Hankook Tire formalized the agreement on Jan. 10 […]
Six Nations Rugby and BKT announced a new partnership. This makes the tire manufacturer the Official Tire Partner for the Guinness Men’s and Women’s Six Nations. According to BKT, the partnership aligns with its mission to enhance fan experiences and engage players. As part of this commitment, BKT said it will introduce a new award recognizing rising stars […]
Point S USA’s expansion strategy brings the co-op to 405 stores in 34 states, supported by strategic partnerships and focused growth. Point S USA leaders knew they were being ambitious when revealing their expansion strategy in 2023. The plan was to achieve 500 stores across all 50 states within five years. At the time, the group […]
Automotive aftermarket trade fair, Automechanika Johannesburg, will celebrate its landmark 10th edition at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 28-30 October this year, strategically coinciding with Transport Month. Michael Dehn, Managing Director at show organiser Messe Frankfurt South Africa, emphasises the strategic importance of the venue change. “The move to Gallagher Convention Centre represents […]