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Top 21 finalists for the 2023 SA Car of the Year competition announced
The 2023 South African Car of the Year (COTY) competition, sponsored by Old Mutual Insure and presented by the South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ), is gearing up to crown the country’s ultimate vehicle champion at a gala event in June 2023. With a long-standing history dating back to 1986, this prestigious event showcases […]
Four specialised automotive events coming up August, September
In August/September of 2023, the automotive industry in South Africa will experience a compact schedule of highly focused events over a time span of two weeks, covering four industry verticals. Starting off with the Festival of Motoring, passionate car enthusiasts will once again be able to get behind the wheel or in the passenger seat […]
Yokohama Acquisition of Trelleborg to be Completed in Early 2023
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced that the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Trelleborg Wheel Systems Holding AB, which was announced on March 25, 2022, now is expected to be completed in the first half of 2023 rather than the originally planned second half of 2022. Yokohama said the reason for the delay is due to […]
Nokian Tyres’ innovation challenge finals held in Lapland to find next big solution for more sustainable tyres
Last year Nokian Tyres launched the FAST RACE, BIG CHANGE sustainable tyre innovation challenge. The purpose was to find new sustainable ideas and solutions from across the world and the industries to be put into production in future Nokian Tyres premium tyres. The challenge was open for all businesses, students and researchers, and gathered a […]
Apollo Tyres receives the prestigious ISO 20400 certification for Sustainable Procurement
First company in the Indian automotive sector to get this certification Apollo Tyres’ raw material procurement process was successfully validated by a third party recently for ISO 20400:2017 Sustainable Procurement standard. Apollo Tyres is the first company in the automotive sector in India to get ISO 20400. Commenting on this, Sunam Sarkar, President and Chief […]
Bridgestone South Africa Bridgestone Partners with Lamborghini
To Develop World-First Supercar Run-Flat All-Terrain Tyre for the Huracán Sterrato Bridgestone has been chosen as the sole and exclusive tyre partner for the new Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato, providing All-Terrain and Winter fitments for the world’s first all-terrain super sports car equipped with a V10 engine and all-wheel drive powertrain. Specifically designed for the unique […]
Point S poised for progress in 2023 following year of investment
Point S Tyre & Autocare, the UK’s leading independent tyre dealer and car maintenance network, says its members can expect a year of further network development and progress, building on the substantial investment made in 2022. Throughout last year, Point S invested considerably in its network of independent auto centres. Members benefitted from several initiatives […]
Bridgestone Bandag Achieves Record Year
Bridgestone announced it’s on pace to achieve its highest ever year-over-year growth in its Bandag business with a 9% increase over 2021. The company forecasts year-end sales of Bandag retreads will reach more than 7 million units in North America and anticipates continued growth in 2023 with a $60 million investment in its Abilene, Texas retread […]
Visitor Registration for Tyrexpo Asia 2023 now open
With the eagerly awaited Tyrexpo Asia 2023 Show now just under two months away with a full exhibitor listing from many countries around the world. Registration as a visitor for this prestigious event at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre in Singapore between the 8th to 10th of March is now open. As part of […]
GOODYEAR UNVEILS 90% SUSTAINABLE-MATERIAL DEMONSTRATION TYRE, APPROVED FOR ROAD USE
Goodyear Shares plans to produce and sell a tyre with up to 70% sustainable-material content in 2023. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has unveiled a demonstration tire comprised of 90% sustainable materials. This demonstration tyre has passed all applicable regulatory testing as well as Goodyear’s internal testing. This demonstration tyre also tested to have […]