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Continental Tire the Americas (Continental) officially opened a new sustainably-designed facility in Fort Mill, S.C. March 21 with local and state officials, key building project representatives, and corporate social responsibility partners. The 90,000-square-foot building, which sits on 33 acres in northern Lancaster County, has a capacity for 350 employees and is designed and built for […]
Radar Tyres, part of the Omni group of companies, has launched the first Accessible Premium Winter and All Season tyreranges at the “Mission North” Dealer Event in Ivalo, Finland. The DIMAX WINTER and DIMAX ALLSEASON have been designed by Omni United in collaboration withrenowned design house GFG Style, led by legendary automotive designers Giorgetto and […]
The South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) plans to build on the gains achieved over the past year and reinforce its commitment to the local tyre manufacturing industry in 2024. Its multifaceted approach for 2024 encompasses key initiatives to combat illicit trade, foster local manufacturing, prepare for the future of the industry, address skills development, […]
The Yokohama Rubber Co. (YRC) revealed its intent to build a new consumer/light truck tyre plant at the Alianza Industrial Park in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico, following approval by the YRC board. The modern plant with an initial capital investment of $380 million will be built on a 150-acre site. Construction is expected to begin in the second […]
Every year around Easter, thousands of motorists get ready to take a well-earned break over the long weekend. Roads during the easter period are however notoriously dangerous and extra precautions need to be taken. It is therefore essential to have a safety check performed on your vehicle to identify potential hazards and prevent additional damage […]
THE TIRE COLOGNE, regarded as a leading trade fair of the tyre and wheel industry, will start once again only three months now: from 4 to 6 June 2024. Personal discussions, relevant decision makers, a high number of orders and an international public as well as the most important pioneering trends and themes of the […]
Following the two testing days on Thursday and Friday last week, the Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit, also known as Montmelò – from the name of the municipality in the province of Barcelona in which it is located, will host the second FIM Superbike World Championship round of the season, the first in Europe after the exciting Australian […]
According to Census 2022, 18,5 million adults in South Africa did not complete their secondary schooling, which means they do not have a matric certificate. This is a significant barrier to tertiary education, notes Angie Frederic, TEPA (Tyre, Equipment, Parts Association) Training Representative. She points out that sector-specific skills development is critical in giving this […]
Leading international OTR tyre manufacturer, Netherlands based Magna Tyres will again be returning as an exhibitor at this year’s Tire Cologne show at Koelmesse, Germany. As part of the company’s continually ongoing brand image momentum in the heavy tyre market sector. The Magna Tyres sales team will be showcasing a selected range of their popular […]
– Goodyear’s EfficientGrip Performance 2 has been chosen by Citroën to equip its new all-electric ë-C3. The approved fitment embodies Goodyear’s commitment to performance, efficiency, and the future of electric mobility. The new Citroën ë-C3 is the first all European designed and built affordable small car without any compromise on quality, experience and comfort. Goodyear […]
Toyo Tire Corporation revealed its consolidated business performance for the fiscal year 2023. According to the company, the full-year financial results include net sales of 552,825 million yen (approx. $3.6 billion) (an increase of 11.2% from the same period in FY2022); operating income of 76,899 million yen (approx. $513 million) (an increase of 74.6% from the […]
In 2023 Continental supplied tyres to all ten of the world’s highest-volume manufacturers of fully electric vehicles for the first time. In the previous year, that figure stood at nine out of ten. In the Asia-Pacific region (APAC), the premium tyre manufacturer is supplying the top five highest-volume manufacturers of electric vehicles with original equipment […]