Tyre News

A recent survey has found that only six per cent of UK motorists can correctly identify a tyre’s load rating. Worse still, we’re only half as good at accomplishing this task as the Germans are. Thankfully, younger drivers offer hope that this may change in future.

The first entirely electric Škoda to wear the brand’s go-fast vRS badge has now arrived in UK showrooms. The Škoda Enyaq Coupé iV vRS delivers up to 299PS and a maximum torque of 460 Nm, enabling the car to complete the 0-62mph sprint in just 6.5 seconds and achieve a top speed of 111mph. Enyaq Coupé iV vRS models are equipped with black 20-inch Taurus wheels as standard or optional 21-inch Vision wheels with an anthracite finish. Three brands of original equipment tyre are available.

BMW M has chosen Pirelli P Zero Elect tyres for the BMW i4 M50, the high-performance division’s first all-electric car. Pirelli is supplying this original equipment tyre in the front axle size 255/35R20 97Y XL P-ZERO(*) elt and the rear axle 285/30R20 99Y XL P-ZERO(*) elt.

With all the new technology these days, there is simply no reason for anyone to go to a bricks-and-mortar insurance agency and wait for them to try and save you money while trying to maximize the amount of cash that they get on commission. An online comparison site does that all for you.

The UK’s varied winter climate means drivers can face a wide variety of driving conditions, including the prospect of treacherous ice and snow in the lowest temperatures. Whether commuting in darkness or taking a winter road trip, ensuring your tyres are up to the task is vital. To help you make sure your tyres are up to the task, leading brand Falken Tyres shared its top tips with WhatTyre.

This year began with the sad news that Ken Block passed away after a snowmobile accident on 2 January. The world-renowned rally driver served as brand ambassador for Toyo Tire Group for the past seven years, and the tyre maker has published a memorial message paying tribute to Block and his accomplishments.