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SENSING CORE: Motorsport-Proven Technology Elevates Safety and Efficiency
Offenbach, Germany – 20 October 2025 – Tested in the unforgiving environment of the Nürburgring, SENSING CORE, the sensorless tyre technology from Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (SRI), has proven its ability to deliver predictive safety alerts and optimise performance under extreme motorsport conditions. Deployed on the Falken Porsche 911 GT3 R during the full 2025 […]
Minimising Rolling Resistance: How Tyre Innovation Drives Efficiency and Sustainability
GQEBERHA, South Africa, September 11, 2025. In the relentless pursuit of cleaner mobility and greater efficiency, tyre technology plays a far more pivotal role than many drivers realise. Among the most pressing challenges for tyre developers today is minimising rolling resistance — a factor that directly influences fuel consumption, emissions, and the range of modern […]
Bridgestone Powers Lamborghini’s Fenomeno with Bespoke Tyre Technology
Brussels, August 18th, 2025 — Bridgestone, a global leader in premium tyres and sustainable mobility solutions, has been named the sole tyre partner for Lamborghini’s highly anticipated Fenomeno supercar. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the first vehicle entirely conceived by Lamborghini’s Sant’Agata Bolognese design department, the Fenomeno is a tribute to both Italian design mastery […]
Continental’s Cutting-Edge Tyre Testing: A Commitment to Excellence in Safety, Quality, and Performance
GQEBERHA, South Africa, March 19, 2025 – Continental, a global leader in tyre technology, leaves nothing to chance when it comes to the development and quality control of its tyres. With a relentless focus on performance, safety, and durability, the company subjects all of its tyre models to extensive and sophisticated testing procedures. These tests […]
Continental Celebrates 30 Years of Silica Innovation in Tyre Technology
Hanover, Germany, March 12, 2025 – Thirty years ago, Continental pioneered a revolution in tyre technology by incorporating silica into its tread compounds for the first time. This breakthrough significantly enhanced driving safety and energy efficiency, setting new industry standards. Since then, silica has largely replaced carbon black in tread compounds, contributing to reduced rolling […]
Continental SportContact 7: Setting the Benchmark for Ultra-High-Performance Tyres
GQEBERHA, South Africa, February 19, 2025 – Continental’s legacy of tyre innovation and expertise spans over 150 years, cementing its reputation as a global leader in tyre technology. Among its most remarkable achievements is the SportContact 7, the German manufacturer’s flagship ultra-high-performance (UHP) tyre, which has been consistently ranked as the segment leader in independent […]
Dunlop Tyres South Africa Unveils SP TOURING R1 L Tyres: A Local Innovation for African Roads
Dunlop Tyres South Africa has made an impressive leap in tyre technology with the launch of its latest innovation, the Dunlop SP TOURING R1 L. Designed specifically for 15-inch and smaller vehicles, these new-generation tyres are built to meet the unique challenges posed by local road conditions, setting a new standard for performance, safety, and […]
Goodyear Accelerates EV Innovation with Advanced Tyre Technologies
Johannesburg, South Africa, August 27, 2024 – For over 125 years, Goodyear has been at the forefront of tyre technology, consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation. As the automotive world pivots towards electric vehicles (EVs), Goodyear is once again leading the charge with its latest generation of tyres, meticulously designed to meet the unique demands […]
Goodyear Elevates Porsche 911 GT3 RS with Cutting-Edge Tyre Technology
Kariega, South Africa, April 4, 2024 – Goodyear is thrilled to continue its prestigious partnership with Porsche by certifying the Eagle F1 SuperSport R and SuperSport RS tyres for the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. These tyres represent the pinnacle of Goodyear’s ultra-ultra high performance (UUHP) range, specifically engineered to enhance the driving dynamics of Porsche’s […]
Sumitomo’s intelligent new sensor detects loose wheel nuts to reduce the risk of run away wheel accidents
Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI), the maker of Falken Tyres, continues to develop its SENSING CORE intelligent tyre technology with a new wheel detachment function set to reach production vehicles for the first time this year. SENSING CORE is a flexible, sensor-less analysis and monitoring system with many different applications, including tyre pressure and wear, uneven […]
FALKEN NEW WILDPEAK TYRE TAMES ON AND OFF ROAD TERRAINS
Street tyre technology provides superior on road performance for new all-terrain tyre range suitable for VW Amarok, Jeep Patriot, Toyota Land Cruiser and Land Rover Defender Offenbach, February 27th 2012: A new all terrain tyre that provides high levels of refinement and stability on road has been launched in Europe by Japanese tyre manufacturer FALKEN. […]
