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Who invented the winter tyre?
17 Dec 2024
When seeking out the company which first marketed a tyre intended for winter conditions, it makes sense to start your search in a region that’s no stranger to snow and ice. Finland fits the bill nicely, and Nokian Tyres has long occupied the superlative first place in the winter tyre world with its Kelirengas – literally ‘weather tyre’. But was it really first?
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Continental invests 9 million euros on Texas test centre
10 Jun 2019
Continental opened its new Advanced Indoor Evaluation Center in Ulvade, Texas on 5 June 2019. The firm has spent 9 million euros on the new test centre. In January 2019, Continental announced that it had begun outside driverless tyre testing at its Ulvade centre.
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Falken tyres on new Jeep Gladiator
10 Jun 2019
Falken tyres will be original equipment (OE) on the 2020 Jeep Gladiator mid-sized pickup truck.
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Rotalla all-season, winter tyres get their European debut
10 Jun 2019
Rotalla’s new all-season tyre range received its European debut at the Autopromotec show in Bologna, Italy at the end of May. Alongside the all-season debut, the firm's latest winter high performance pattern (the S130) was also exhibited.
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Michelin airless solution promises no more flat tyres, ever
5 Jun 2019
A new wheel technology promises to put an end to punctures, spare tyres and that dreadful can of repair foam lurking in the bowels of your car’s boot. Those with a relaxed approach to tyre maintenance can also look forward to being unshackled from regular tyre pressure checks, or from pangs of guilt when neglecting said safety regimen. The technology goes by the name of Michelin Uptis Prototype, and Michelin stresses that Uptis is more than merely a concept.
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Nexen N’Fera Primus – performance tyre with comfort & mileage focus
28 May 2019
Anyone who works with tyres will eventually find themselves glancing at the wheels of parked cars when walking down the street. This occupational hazard is one that is best kept secret from loved ones, but at least it keeps the protagonist up to date with the latest products.
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Goodyear releases Eagle F1 SuperSport supercar tyre range
25 Apr 2019
At the same time as the Asymmetric 5 launch, Goodyear released its Eagle F1 SuperSport range, which is unashamedly pitched at the fastest cars around. The range is comprised of three tyres for the three main sub-sections of what is called the UUHP segment – the Eagle F1 SuperSport, the SuperSport R and the SuperSport RS.
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