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Since 2011, Radar Tires has partnered with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to raise both awareness and funding for research. As October marks Breast Cancer Awareness month, Radar Tires, the flagship brand of Omni United, said it is reaffirming its commitment to support breast cancer research. In 2024, Radar Tires is pledging to fund a minimum of […]
– As part of the broader focus during Transport Month, MICHELIN Connected Fleet, in partnership with the Road Transport Management System (RTMS), will host a Power Brunch on 25 October 2024 at Adcorp Place, Woodmead, Johannesburg. The event, themed “At the Forefront of Trailer Management and Compliance”, will focus on the often overlooked yet vital […]
Bridgestone has been chosen by Audi to develop bespoke ultra-high-performance tyres for the new Audi e-tron GT family. The collaboration continues Bridgestone’s long-standing relationship with Audi, with nearly every fifth car that the manufacturer sells globally equipped with Bridgestone tyres. As Audi’s trusted partner, Bridgestone developed a tyre to perfectly match the Audi e-tron GT’s […]
With a rich programme of races and events both on track and off, the 2024 season of the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli is coming to a close at Imola’s Circuit Enzo e Dino Ferrari. There will be 237 cars in action from various categories and race series battling for world titles and those of Europe […]
Goodyear has introduced the Assurance WeatherReady 2, a tyre that is said to deliver unparalleled all-weather performance backed by industry-leading test results in wet handling, wet braking and dry handling. The tyre has set a new performance standard for all-season tyres, making it the perfect choice for an all-weather solution. Goodyear tested the new Assurance […]
Michelin has announced the launch of its new employee share ownership plan, open to 127,000 employees in 44 countries1,2. Since 2002, the Company has regularly offered employee share ownership plans, and confirms its intention to renew the plans each year in order to have its employees rank among the Group’s main shareholders. Yves Chapot, General […]
The plant has seen a 4% improvement in energy efficiency year-on-year. Apollo Tyres’ Chennai, India plant has been given the 2024 Energy Management Insight Award from the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM), a global forum headquartered in Paris, France. The facility was awarded for incorporating key aspects of energy management system, along with measurable benefits such as […]
Continental has won the ETM Award 2024 “Best of New Transportation” in the renowned readers’ survey conducted by German publisher ETM among commercial vehicle professionals. In the “Tyres” category, readers of trade magazines “trans aktuell” and “Fernfahrer” and users of “eurotransport.de” handed the most votes to Continental’s product range. “This award provides a ringing endorsement […]
The 7th annual Festival of Motoring powered by WesBank has concluded another highly successful edition, leaving automotive enthusiasts and industry insiders buzzing with excitement. From 30 August to 1 September 2024, the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit was transformed into a motoring paradise, attracting 29,041 visitors from over 245 cities and towns. This year’s Festival of […]
– Retreading Business and Tyre & Rubber Recycling magazines, the organisers of the Recircle Awards, have announced a number of new initiatives to drive inclusivity and engagement across the tyre retreading and tyre recycling sectors as it seeks to evolve and expand its position as the key industry awards event recognising sustainability in the tyre […]
Continental has been recognized by US magazine Time and the global data and business intelligence platform Statista as one of the 500 most sustainable companies in the world for 2024. This assessment is based on a special methodology developed by Time and Statista. They evaluated a total of 5,000 companies based on their sustainability strategy […]
Dunlop Tyres SA is proud to announce its strategic partnership with the 2nd Annual Road Freight SME Summit, reaffirming its commitment to empowering local businesses. The Summit, scheduled for October 10-11, 2024, at The Focus Room, Johannesburg, brings together key stakeholders in South Africa’s transportation sector to foster growth, innovation, and collaboration among small and […]