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Opportunities for SA business as 20 Turkish automotive manufacturers schedule talks
15th February 2021

A delegation of 20 leading Turkish manufacturers of automotive parts and spares will seek to improve trade with South African importers, wholesalers and retailers, when they participate in the... 


The Ego super bike
Italy’s Energica electric superbikes make their debut in SA
29th January 2021 By: Irma Venter

The Electronia group has signed an exclusive deal with Italy’s Energica Motor Company (EMC) to become the official local agent for its Energica electric superbikes.  Electronia is an electrical,... 


Turkish automotive sector set for virtual trade meetings with South African importers
28th January 2021

Delegates from Turkey’s leading automotive parts manufacturers for passenger and commercial vehicles, trucks, trailers and buses are to embark on a round of virtual business-to-business meetings... 


DAMAGE CONTROL
The Tyre Damage Monitoring System uses algorithms to detect and predict failures before they become catastrophic
New real-time monitoring system enhances safety
4th December 2020

Automotive and truck parts manufacturer Bridgestone in collaboration with technology company Microsoft has developed a unique and innovative monitoring system to detect tyre damage issues in... 


Sumitomo Rubber boss to assume CEO position at Metair
4th December 2020 By: Irma Venter

Metair has appointed Riaz Haffejee to replace outgoing CEO Theo Loock, with effect from February 1.  Metair is an international manufacturer, distributor and retailer of energy storage solutions... 


Lubin Ozoux
New CEO announced for Sumitomo Rubber South Africa 
1st December 2020 By: Irma Venter

Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA), the manufacturer of Dunlop, Sumitomo and Falken tyres for the African continent, has announced the appointment of Lubin Ozoux as its new CEO and executive... 


CSIR and asphalt industry construct test road using local fillers, recycled tyres
27th November 2020 By: Irma Venter

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and private company Much Asphalt have successfully constructed a section of road using locally available micro-fillers and recycled tyres.... 


SVI Engineering unveils armoured Land Cruiser for civilian or military use
SVI Engineering unveils armoured Land Cruiser for civilian or military use
26th November 2020 By: Irma Venter

Starting from a cool R1.6-million (excluding VAT), it is now possible to drive around in your own armoured Land Cruiser. Specialist manufacturer of armoured products, SVI Engineering, says its new... 


‘Vehicle dealerships will still play an important role in future mobility environment’
24th November 2020

A lively panel discussion at the recent Hypermobility 2020 virtual conference concluded that vehicle dealerships will still have important roles to play in the rapidly changing global mobility... 


Brabus armoured G-Class now available in South Africa
Brabus armoured G-Class now available in South Africa
16th November 2020 By: Irma Venter

Local vehicle armouring specialist, SVI Engineering, has been appointed as the  official distributor of Brabus Automotive armoured products in Africa, starting with the Invicto Mercedes-Benz... 


Riaz Haffejee
Metair appoints Sumitomo Rubber boss as new CEO
11th November 2020 By: Irma Venter

Metair has appointed Riaz Haffejee to replace outgoing CEO Theo Loock, with effect from February 1.  Metair is an international manufacturer, distributor and retailer of energy storage solutions... 


Experience peace of mind this holiday with Ford’s complimentary vehicle check
6th November 2020

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) is proud to offer a complimentary and comprehensive pre-holiday vehicle check-up to all its customers to ensure this holiday period carries the... 


South Africa urged to take the lead in adopting TIR system
6th November 2020 By: Irma Venter

South Africa should take the lead in adopting the Transport Internationaux Routiers (TIR) system in sub-Saharan Africa, says the International Road Transport Union (IRU). TIR is a United Nations... 


Goodyear launches new OTR tyre for Long Haul Fleets
Goodyear launches new OTR tyre for Long Haul Fleets
4th November 2020

The RH-4A+ is Goodyear’s best haulage tyre for long hours to removal in hard rock underfoot conditions The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announces its newest addition to its off-highway large... 


Continental Cross Contact Extreme E tyre: capable of mastering even the most exceptional challenges
Continental Cross Contact Extreme E tyre: capable of mastering even the most exceptional challenges
28th October 2020

Continental is a founding partner of the Extreme E race series and, from 2021, will be a premium sponsor. The technology company will equip all the electric racers with tyres for what will be very... 


Informal economy has the power to transform Africa
20th October 2020

If your response to vendors plying their trade on South African streets is one of pity and despair, you need a lesson on the power of Africa’s informal economy, according to author, entrepreneur... 


Construction of the road using the new materials
CSIR and asphalt industry construct test road using local fillers, recycled tyres
16th October 2020 By: Irma Venter

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and private company Much Asphalt have successfully constructed a section of road using locally available micro-fillers and recycled tyres.... 


Isuzu delays D-Max bakkie launch to 2022 amid Covid uncertainty
16th October 2020 By: Irma Venter

Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSA) has postponed the launch of its new-generation D-Max bakkie from 2021 to the first half of 2022, says IMSA technical operations senior VP Dominic Rimmer. “Our... 


10 maintenance tips for lockdown
9th October 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

With many countries currently in some form of forced lockdown, a number of businesses have been forced to shut down their operations for an uncertain time period. Many organisations can lock their... 


Continental Tires bundles sustainability activities in new department
Continental Tires bundles sustainability activities in new department
6th October 2020

For many years, Continental’s Tire business area has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the area of sustainability and has now bundled all activities and projects in a newly created department... 


The new generation D-Max bakkie from Isuzu
Covid-19 pushes out launch of new D-Max to 2022 
23rd September 2020 By: Irma Venter

Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSA) has postponed the launch of its new generation D-Max bakkie from 2021, to the first half of 2022, says IMSA technical operations senior VP Dominic Rimmer. “Our next... 


Upcycling of waste to produce ‘greener’ hydrogen
Upcycling of waste to produce ‘greener’ hydrogen
18th September 2020

Global renewable energy company SG H2 Energy, part of the Solena Group, is ramping up the “green” factor in the production of greener than green hydrogen by using the biogenic fraction of municipal... 


The new wheel and tyre facility at Ford's Silverton plant
Ford improves efficiency at Silverton plant with new wheel and tyre facility
11th September 2020 By: Irma Venter

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has upgraded the wheel and tyre facility at its Silverton assembly plant, in Pretoria. The plant produces the Ranger pickup and Everest sports-utility... 


BREATHING EASY
The Samson Eco Hoppers installed at Kenya’s Port of Mombasa have significantly improved port facilities and minimised the environmental impact of bulk handling operations at the harbour
Equipment reduces dust in bulk materials handling
11th September 2020

Materials handling equipment specialist BLT WORLD’s Samson travelling Eco-Hoppers have an effective dust control system that minimises the escape of dust during the grab discharge cycle in bulk... 


Bridgestone to close PE factory, Brits plant to remain open
11th September 2020 By: Irma Venter

Bridgestone Southern Africa (BSAF) has started the process of closing its bias tyre manufacturing plant in Port Elizabeth.  The company says this move is in line with the recently announced mid- to... 


The green standard for material handlers
4th September 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Babcock has seen a steady stream of SENNEBOGEN modular material handling machinery delivered throughout South Africa over the past 12 months, as customers increasingly realise the benefits of these... 


Green tyres turn climate change corner for good
Green tyres turn climate change corner for good
31st August 2020

The time of cruise control in the middle lane of environmental choices is over as solutions that make sense for the planet and business prove their worth. One such case saw Wits University in the... 


BHP recycling tyres in Queensland
3rd August 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner BHP on Monday announced that up to 30 new jobs would be created in Queensland’s Bowen Basin as a result of a new partnership with Novum Energy to recycle mining truck tyres for... 


REBOUNDING DEMAND
Demand for Sumitomo Dunlop’s tyres is increasing since the restrictions of lockdown have eased
Lower human activity limiting tyre sales
24th July 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Every business is going to face the consequences of lower human activity and, thereby, commercial activity, as South Africans consume less or differently, owing to Covid-19, says automotive tyre... 


Afrisam and the environment – an ongoing partnership
Afrisam and the environment – an ongoing partnership
7th July 2020

AfriSam is synonymous with environmentally conscious manufacturing processes, honouring their values of ‘People, Planet and Performance’. As a leading supplier of construction materials, AfriSam... 


STEMulator landscape
STEMulator seeks to get more schoolgoing children interested in STEM careers
30th June 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Visual education platform STEMulator has embarked on a campaign to create awareness of its offering and inviting contributors to the platform either to enhance its content or to help take the... 


Double award for Continental tyres made from dandelion rubber
Double award for Continental tyres made from dandelion rubber
29th June 2020

The Urban Taraxagum bicycle tyre from Continental is impressive on two fronts: the tyre made from dandelion rubber has won the prestigious Red Dot Design award, and was recently awarded the E-Bike... 


Increased double-cab sales, brand digitalisation high on new Isuzu SA boss’s to-do list
26th June 2020 By: Irma Venter

Isuzu Motors South Africa (Isuzu SA) has a new captain at the helm. Describing himself as a plaasjapie from Alexandria, in the Eastern Cape, Billy Tom (50) has been appointed CEO and MD from July... 


Billy Tom
Isuzu SA’s new boss targets double cab sales, brand digitalisation
8th June 2020 By: Irma Venter

Isuzu Motors South Africa (Isuzu SA) has a new captain at the helm. Describing himself as a plaasjapie from Alexandria, in the Eastern Cape, Billy Tom (50) has been appointed CEO and MD from July... 


Waste-derived fuels viable to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, says Interwaste
3rd June 2020 By: Donna Slater

For energy to be sustainable in South Africa, not only by increasing capacity, but also by ensuring the country is able to meet carbon tax objectives, the energy industry needs to look beyond the... 


Alternative fuels key to relieving South Africa’s energy pressures
3rd June 2020

Interwaste weighs in on the role of waste management, in particular mining waste, as a source of relief on South Africa’s fossil fuels and the creation of alternative fuels for industry use. 


United Steel condemns unnecessary protest at old Metso steel mill
2nd June 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

International metals and minerals company United Steel, a division of United Heavy Industries, has disassociated itself from allegations that jobs are up for sale at its steel mill, and condemned... 


Sustainable access flooring made from old tyres now available from KBAC
Sustainable access flooring made from old tyres now available from KBAC
29th May 2020

KBAC Flooring’s Raised Flooring division now has the capacity to provide a unique form of “green” raised flooring which uses rubber crumb cradles made from recycled truck and car tyres. In addition... 


130 L Wheelie Bin Double Hood
Company calls for households to instil recycling habits during lockdown
21st May 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

With many South Africans working from home, the lockdown is an opportune time for households to set up recycling systems and; for those with children, to involve them, especially from a young age,... 


Aussie’s new Scud 40 GT
6th May 2020

Australian Pump Industries was the first company to build a 4,000 psi engine drive pressure cleaner in Australia.  They introduced a new concept in pressure cleaners and changed the way people... 


Lockdown tips for your car
14th April 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As the nation enters the second half of the countrywide Lockdown period, many people are sharing their experiences on social media and noting that they are getting “three weeks to the litre out of... 


The Goodyear reCharge concept tyre
Concept tyre regenerates automatically
1st April 2020

A revolutionary self-regenerating concept tyre has been unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show. According to Goodyear, its reCharge concept is designed to adapt and change to meet the... 


NEW TYRES
The performance standards, wear characteristics and manufacturing requirements of tyres used on electric vehicles are different to those used on internal combustion engine vehicles
Tyre manufacturer building retail markets to secure growth
27th March 2020 By: Schalk Burger

With export and original equipment demand in the automotive industry in Africa growing year on year, it is critical for companies to expand their reach into high-growth markets in Africa to secure... 


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