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Four all-season SUV tyres gain top Auto Bild test recommendation
1 Oct 2025
The all-season tyre is one of the biggest successes of recent years, growing from almost nothing in the early 2000s to occupy a sizeable chunk of the UK tyre market. Today, the best of the bunch represent a viable alternative to standard summer tyres, particularly in the colder months. In its 2025 all-season test, Auto Bild allrad looks at 11 brands of SUV tyres, declaring four of these to be ‘exemplary’ – including one of the most affordable candidates.
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Pirelli co-starring with Brad Pitt in F1 film
26 Jul 2023
Tyre maker Pirelli is one of the partners in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship film to be produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman in collaboration with F1 Group and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.
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Hankook sponsoring Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance open day
21 Jul 2023
Hankook Tyre UK is sponsoring the Open Day taking place on Friday 4 August to celebrate 20 years of the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance. Entry to the event at Chester House Estate in Northamptonshire is free and the Open Day will feature stalls, activities, music and entertainment as well as a chance to get better acquainted with the service’s helicopter, provided it isn’t called out on mission.
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Bridgestone issues tyre checklist ahead of Great British Getaway
25 Jul 2023
With the school holidays approaching and the Great British public preparing for a summer getaway, Bridgestone is making a tyre safety plea to anyone considering a UK staycation. The road safety experts are issuing some simple advice as thousands of caravans and camper vans and are expected to be seen again on roads, many of which may well have been inactive over the past few months. Bridgestone believes that vehicles such as caravans or trailer tents should be thoroughly inspected prior to re-use during a Great British Getaway, with a spike in usage expected in the coming weeks.
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Do it myself? No thanks! European motorists are increasingly likely to rely on breakdown services to fit a spare tyre
21 Jul 2023
Motorists’ relationship with their cars has become increasingly distant, with a new survey commissioned by Apollo Tyres showing the majority of European motorists would not attempt to deal with a tyre puncture at the roadside themselves. Just 46 per cent say they would use the car’s supplied spare tyre or inflation kit, compared to 32 per cent that say they would instead call on a vehicle breakdown service for assistance, and 16 per cent who would seek help from a family member, friend or colleague.
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Continental debuts new generation all-season tyre
18 Jul 2023
Six years after launching its first all-season tyre for Europe, Continental has introduced a second-generation tyre that offers increased mileage and good market coverage. Deliveries to dealers and garages across the UK began this month, and a range of 99 dimensions for 15- to 21-inch rim diameters will soon be available.
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SportContact 7 tyres for Brabus 930
18 Jul 2023
Brabus is equipping the most powerful car in its range with Continental tyres. The tuning firm has selected Continental SportContact 7 tyres as exclusive fitment for the Brabus 930 and will fit these in the front wheel size 275/35 ZR 21 and rear dimension 335/25 ZR 22.
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