TYRES / AUTO PARTS

In his first European public appearance as President and COO of DENSO, the Fortune 500 advanced automotive technology supplier, Shinnosuke Hayashi has revealed the company’s  business plans to invest €63 billion (¥10 trillion) in research and development over the next ten years in line with its pursuit of zero emissions ...

Bridgestone on Tuesday announced it will be supplying teams at the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC) with tyres developed using 63% recycled and renewable materials. The tyres, which are custom-designed to meet the unique challenges of the 3,000 kilometer across Australia, mark the first use of the company’s new ENLITEN® ...

Import substitution in the local automotive industry is crucial for the growth of the South African economy. Stoney Steenkamp, Managing Director of Hudson Rubber Company, a Hammanskraal-based Rubber and Plastics manufacturer which has been in operation for 64 years, says while the perception is changing regarding locally produced automotive components, ...

German automotive supplier Continental has slightly dampened its outlook for this year, citing declines in North American and European markets for replacement tyres. For the year, sales are now expected to be around €41.5 billion ($45.5 billion) to €44.5 billion, compared to the previous estimate of €42 billion to €45 ...

  Over the last couple of years, the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) has been actively campaigning for the implementation of Periodic Testing in the interests of ensuring amongst others, the safe operation of vehicles on our roads, and a reduction in the unacceptably high level of accidents on South ...

Dunlop Tyres South Africa will once again feature prominently at the ultimate automotive extravaganza, the Festival of Motoring, powered by WesBank, which takes place from August 25th to 27th, 2023, at the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit. The brand will be showcasing its extensive range including passenger car, light truck, SUV and ...

The South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) and National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) have added their support to the call by the Tyre, Equipment, Parts Association (TEPA), for stronger measures to curb the illicit trade of tyres which is threatening the sustainability of the industry and placing consumers ...

If your car is acting up, something could be wrong and without getting it checked out, a minor problem could become a major one. Some components react to weather, which is why your radiator may need a bit of extra TLC in winter. Vishal Premlall, national director of the Tyre, ...

Bouncing, vibrations and jolts are not part of a normal driving experience. So, if your car has earned the nickname “shake, rattle and roll”, it may be time to have its shock absorbers checked. Vishal Premlall, national director of the Tyres Equipment Parts Association (TEPA), a proud association of the ...

Winpart/AutoFast by CFAO, Nigeria’s fast-growing distributor of automotive maintenance spare parts and accessories, is delighted to announce the highly-anticipated opening of its flagship office in Nigeria. The new Winpart/AutoFast office, located at Plot 1437, Sanusi Fafunwa, Victoria Island, Lagos, marks a significant milestone for the company as it expands its ...