TYRES / AUTO PARTS

Following the highly successful launch last year at Automechanika of the Blow the Whistle Compliance Forum, aimed at stamping out the trade in illegal automotive parts in South Africa, a number of industry associations in the local and import sectors have come together to form the Tyre Silo Forum. Spearheaded ...

At leading international trade fairs such as IAA Mobility, Continental has been presenting innovative technologies that set new standards. One topic of focus is sustainability. As early as 2021, the tyre manufacturer focused on the use of silica from agricultural waste, polyester from recycled PET and other renewable and recyclable ...

Rimac has upgraded the vehicle battery warranty of its Nevera hypercar to 8 years and unlimited miles. The warranty is complimentary for all new buyers, and will also be applied to all cars delivered so far, giving Nevera owners an additional seven years of warranty cover for the advanced liquid-cooled ...

Bridgestone Corporation on Thursday announced that it will supply BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23 tyres as original equipment for the new European road sports MT-09 released by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Yamaha Motor’s new MT-09 version has been developed under The Knight Horse concept, further refining the ride quality of The Rodeo ...

A 2021 road safety report by South African tyre manufacturers reveals that 41percent of road accidents happen because of a burst tyre. A further 15 percent of accidents are caused by smooth tyres. TEPA (Tyres, Equipment, Parts Association) vice chairperson Les Richardson says these stats are a symptom of a ...

The festive season is a time of togetherness and celebration, a time when we travel to see family or to go on holiday. But before setting out on the long journey home or on holiday, motorists should take the time to ensure their vehicles are safe. Particular attention should be ...

Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced the strengthening of its collaboration with Michelin, the French multinational tyre manufacturing company, focusing on digital innovation across Michelin’s manufacturing processes. With more than three decades of collaborative history, this new step signifies a strategic ...

Thousands of holidaymakers are already making their way to coastal and other destinations on the country’s national roads. TEPA (Tyres, Equipment, Parts Association) vice chairperson Les Richardson reminds motorists that such roads are regulated differently to suburban roads, so it is important to be aware of things like minimum speeds, ...

The car is packed and fuelled, the kids miraculously compliant and the weather perfect for long-distance driving. Suddenly a strange noise breaks the mood. The family SUV is not feeling the festive spirit. It is a scenario many South Africans know well. Last-minute mechanical issues ahead of summer road trips ...

Hunter Engineering’s newly updated vehicle information database is now available for Hunter WinAlign® alignment users. Effective Nov. 1, the release covers new models – those not yet in existence at the time of the previous release this past spring – as well as model year updates, covering OEM changes to ...