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Volkswagen unveils new made-in-SA Amarok bakkie
22nd July 2022 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen has lifted the veil on its new Amarok bakkie, set to replace the current Amarok after 12 years in the marketplace, early next year. The current Amarok was launched in South Africa in... 


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The real value comes from measuring the increases in mine production and reduced downtime when using a Bridgestone product
Demand outstrips tyre supply
15th July 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

The African mining market’s demand for tyre solutions provider Bridgestone Southern Africa’s product has increased substantially and is exceeding supply, owing to global tyre supply constraints,... 


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Proactive maintenance ensures max efficiency
15th July 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

With about 45% to 60% of the repair and maintenance costs associated with a tracked machine involving the undercarriage, an effective preventative maintenance programme is essential to ensure... 


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Poor road conditions, truck shortage boosting Serco’s repair business
14th July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Truck bodies and trailers manufacturing company Serco says the poor condition of some roads in South Africa, as well as a shortage of new trucks, is boosting its repair business. "The damage... 


Premier African Minerals plans lithium shipments to China by March 2023
11th July 2022 By: Reuters

Premier African Minerals will start shipping spodumene concentrate from its Zulu lithium mine in Zimbabwe to China by March 2023 after signing an offtake deal with Suzhou TA&A Ultra Clean... 


‘Calls for petrol price deregulation uninformed’
8th July 2022 By: Irma Venter

Increasing calls from the public for the petrol price to be deregulated speak of ignorance, warns Fuel Retailers Association (FRA) CEO Reggie Sibiya. “As fuel prices continue to rise, there is... 


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Volkswagen reveals its new made-in-South-Africa Amarok
7th July 2022 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen on Thursday lifted the veil on its new Amarok bakkie, set to replace the current Amarok after 12 years in the marketplace early next year. The current Amarok was launched in South Africa... 


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Bridgestone Southern Africa appoints Carl Martins as mining services executive manager
6th July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Tyre and mobility multinational Bridgestone Southern Africa has appointed Carl Martins as Mining Services executive manager with effect from July 1. His priority will be to ensure Bridgestone... 


AfriSam's composite cements lead in sustainability drive
21st June 2022

Leading the market in reducing clinker content in its composite cements, AfriSam has been a trailblazer in cutting carbon emissions in one of the economy’s most energy-intensive sectors. Hannes... 


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Calls for petrol price deregulation display lack of knowledge – FRA
17th June 2022 By: Irma Venter

Increasing calls from the public for the petrol price to be deregulated speak of ignorance, warns Fuel Retailers Association (FRA) CEO Reggie Sibiya. “As fuel prices continue to rise, there is... 


So you bought your first EV? Now, how do you look after it?
17th June 2022 By: Irma Venter

The continuing global mobility move away from fossil fuels means that more of us will drive battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sooner than we probably may imagine. Experts have spoken about... 


Local youth programme gets global stamp of approval
15th June 2022

As South Africa marks Youth Day, a ground-breaking programme working with high-school learners across the country has been honoured by the World Economic Forum.  The Primestars Step Up 2 a Green... 


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Resources Watch
15th June 2022

This week: Circular economy prompting steel, oil, carbon recovery from end-of-life mine truck tyres; Increased efficiency cuts carbon, advances net-zero path, research finds; and, JSE recounts... 


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Circular economy prompting steel, oil, carbon recovery from end-of-life mine truck tyres
6th June 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Highest and best use of ultra-large end-of-life mine truck tyres is being brought about by a change to the model in which resources are mined, made into products, and then become waste. Just one of... 


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The Dunlop Sure Truck Tyre Insurance provides fleet owners with peace of mind that s/he will be covered, should a tyre be lost for any unforeseen reason
Truck tyre insurance a local first
3rd June 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Dunlop Tyres manufacturer and distributor Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA) says it is the first tyre manufacturer in South Africa to launch truck tyre insurance. As of April, the company... 


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‘Worst first’ road repair strategy no solution amid rapid deterioration
27th May 2022 By: Irma Venter

A lack of preventive maintenance is by far the biggest contributor to the deterioration of the South African road network, says South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) engineering... 


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‘Worst first’ road repair strategy no solution amid rapid deterioration
27th May 2022 By: Irma Venter

A lack of preventive maintenance is by far the biggest contributor to the deterioration of the South African road network, says South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) engineering... 


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New tyre launched for agricultural market
26th May 2022

A new tyre developed for use in the agricultural market, is now available in Southern Africa. Firestone recently launched its new, high-performance Maxi Traction Harvest tyre. The new tyre was... 


SA vehicle, component exports rose 18.1% to R207.5bn in 2021
20th May 2022 By: Irma Venter

The value of new-vehicle and automotive component exports from South Africa increased by R31.8-billion, or 18.1%, to a record R207.5-billion in 2021, up from R175.7-billion in 2020. Last year’s... 


Bridgestone enters South African agricultural tyre market
9th May 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Auto and truck parts manufacturer Bridgestone has launched its range of ultra-high-performance tyres designed for South Africa’s agricultural sector. Bridgestone Southern Africa agriculture manager... 


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2021 saw several new export records, soaring imports from India – Naamsa
6th May 2022 By: Irma Venter

The value of new-vehicle and automotive component exports from South Africa increased by R31.8-billion, or 18.1%, to a record R207.5-billion in 2021, up from R175.7-billion in 2020. Last year’s... 


You can be the next forklift champion!
6th May 2022

In an effort to promote the importance of Forklift Operation and operators in the Supply chain and Logistics industry, Lifting Africa and LEEASA (Lifting Equipment Engineering Association of SA) is... 


Titan Global Wheel and Goodyear Agricultural go ‘off the road’ to Nampo
4th May 2022

At this year’s Nampo Harvest Festival, Titan Global Wheel will demonstrate an exciting range of Goodyear Agricultural tyres for farmers that reduce both ground pressure and tyre maintenance. Having... 


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Artificial intelligence for South African consumers
22nd April 2022

A number of new artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) innovations have recently been launched in South Africa. Products unveiled by Hong Kong-based consumer electronics and smart manufacturing... 


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So you bought your first EV – how do you now look after it?
22nd April 2022 By: Irma Venter

The continuing global mobility movement away from fossil fuels means that more of us will drive battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sooner than we probably may imagine. Experts have spoken about... 


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Indaba’s ESG focus resonates with tyre recycler
22nd April 2022

The main theme of the Investing in African Mining Indaba – to be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from May 9 to 12 – is environmental, social and governance (ESG), which... 


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Michelin Tyres South Africa achieves Level 1 BBBEE certification
19th April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Tyre manufacturer and mobility company Michelin Tyre Company South Africa has attained Level 1 broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) certification, which is the result of its four-year... 


TWK lifts interim profit to R247m
12th April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Diversified agriculture and forestry company TWK Investments achieved 30.6% increase in revenue to R4.88-billion for the six months ended February 28, compared with revenue of R3.74-billion... 


Excise essential guide
8th April 2022 By: Riaan de Lange

The main challenge in international trade is the interchangeable and indiscriminate use of terminology. Take the instance of excise duty – or is it excise tax or excise levy? If you are of the... 


Coffee and hydrogen the key to green steel - UNSW
18th March 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) has released three research papers showcasing that waste coffee grounds and hydrogen could be used in the fabrication of green steel. Under its Sustainable... 


Agreement signed for petrochem product offtake
18th March 2022

Sustainable chemicals manufacturer Bolder Industries announced in January a landmark 20-year strategic marketing agreement with independent petroleum marketer Tauber Oil for exclusive offtake of... 


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New equipment released
11th March 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Construction equipment distributor Capital Equipment Group’s (CEG’s) subsidiaries, Shamrock Handling Concepts and Criterion Equipment, launched products for the construction industry last year.... 


New tyre models launching later this year
25th February 2022 By: Claire O'Reilly

Two models from the SPVAN01 tyre range, manufactured by global tyre and rubber company Sumitomo Rubber, are set to be launched later this yea 


Hopes that website will shape future of online tyre sales
25th February 2022

Tapping into the enormous growth in e-commerce in South Africa, Blackcircles.co.za has been launched with the hope that it will become the benchmark for the best online tyre retail customer... 


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Safety a critical aspect for materials handling
11th February 2022

Forklift dealer Criterion Equipment considers the safe operation of forklift trucks as one of the most critical aspects in materials handling in manufacturing, warehousing and distribution centres,... 


Probe into alleged tyre-industry price fixing begins
11th February 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Competition Tribunal at the end of January started online hearings into alleged price fixing in the domestic tyre industry.   


Black Massey – Something special for a high horsepower tractor
3rd February 2022

Dieter Schroder, owner of DT Farming Trust in Winterton, along with son-in-law Ross Braithwaite, were looking for something a little more special when they were in the market for a new tractor for... 


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Competition Tribunal starts hearing on alleged price fixing in the tyre industry
31st January 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Competition Tribunal on Monday started online hearings into alleged price-fixing in the domestic tyre industry. The respondents are Apollo Tyres South Africa; Goodyear South Africa; Continental... 


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Online tyre retailer launched in South Africa
26th January 2022 By: Darren Parker

Multinational online tyre retailer Blackcircles has launched its service in South Africa. Following a soft launch in December, the company kicked off full promotion in early January. The company... 


Zikalala condemns the proliferation of counterfeit goods
13th January 2022 By: Yvonne Silaule

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala says the proliferation of counterfeit goods is tantamount to economic sabotage as it takes market share away from legitimate businesses and has negative... 


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Unlocking the value of vehicle data
10th December 2021

Many players in the auto industry have overlooked the immense opportunities to monetise vehicle data, especially considering how other industries are generating huge value from data, says KeyTec... 


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New Ranger to spark big rise in production and exports from Ford’s Silverton plant
3rd December 2021 By: Irma Venter

Ford South Africa (SA) is on schedule with its R15.8-billion expansion programme to significantly boost its exports from the Silverton plant in Pretoria as from next year, says Ford Motor Company... 


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New Ranger to spark big rise in production and exports from Ford’s Silverton plant
3rd December 2021 By: Irma Venter

Ford South Africa (SA) is on schedule with its R15.8-billion expansion programme to significantly boost its exports from the Silverton plant in Pretoria as from next year, says Ford Motor Company... 


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