TYRES / AUTO PARTS

The World Engine Remanufacturers’ Council (WERC), of which the Automotive Remanufacturers’ Association (ARA) is the residing President, is one of the newest organisations to join other global association leaders to support the critical global right to repair movement by signing the new right to repair position statement which was released ...

Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (PTY) LTD (SRSA) is set to inject new life into its Dunlop tyre manufacturing plant in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, as the production facility marks its golden anniversary this year. The company has lined up a series of exciting investments that will see the plant improve local production ...

A large manufacturer of automotive engines has significantly improved the reliability of its CNC machining centres by adopting NSK sealed spindle bearings that prevent the ingress of cutting fluid. The result is a sizeable reduction in costs associated with replacement bearings, maintenance labour and production downtime, saving the plant almost ...

Bridgestone Corporation said on Monday that the Bridgestone motorsport initiatives have been awarded the prestigious Three-Star of Environmental Accreditation from FIA, the not-for-profit world governing body of motor sport. The FIA Environmental Accreditation is a programme aimed to help motor sport and mobility stakeholders worldwide to measure and enhance their ...

With top ratings in the disciplines of braking, handling and driving safety in the wet, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was able to hold its own against its competitors and take the joint test victory in the Auto Zeitung’s 2023 summer tyre test. The UHP summer tyre in 19 inch also ...

OTRACO Southern Africa, a leader in off-the-road (OTR) tyre management solutions and a subsidiary of Bridgestone Southern Africa, has been accredited a B-BBEE Level 1 supplier. André Bode, OTRACO’s Managing Director, says that the accreditation is an important milestone in further enhancing the company’s ability to deliver specialist tyre management ...

Bridgestone Corporation has expressed what it described as its deepest sympathy to all the people affected by the earthquake that struck near the Turkish-Syrian border on February 6, 2023, wishing a speedy and full recovery for the people and communities. Bridgestone also announced the donation of  one million Euros through ...

Dunlop Tyres has launched its new Dunlop Westville tyre centre, bringing tyre safety education, expert advice, technology-driven service, local employment and industry expertise to the market. This new venture sees the iconic tyre brand combining its technical and training expertise with a digitally powered retail environment to deliver a high-end ...

Rapidly securing its place as the leading online tyre retailer in South Africa during its first year of operation, Blackcircles ZA is now looking to improve its reach and value, with a focus on providing a seamless shopping experience and competitive prices. Launched in December 2021, the platform houses an ...

For the average South African, battery-powered equipment is like alcohol-free beer; weak and expensive. But according to Johan Kruger, National Sales Manager for Husqvarna South Africa, nothing could be further from the truth. “Battery power is transforming the way people work and tools that employs this technology such as chainsaws, ...