Consistent grip at low temperatures is possible due to an optimised polymer blend and silica tread compound that helps maintain flexibility in the cold.
Category: Automotive
Benz gets OE Kumho tyres
Kumho, which became the first Korean tyre supplier for Mercedes-Benz in 2007, will supply its Solus KL21 tyres for the Benz’s G-Class
Latest Chevy Spark EV fits Bridgestone tyres
BRIDGESTONE Group has announced that its Bridgestone-brand Ecopia EP150 tyres will be original equipment (OE) on the all-new 2014 Chevy Spark Electric Vehicle (EV)..
Porsche 918 Spyder to be fitted with Michelin tyres
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyre’s dual thermal and electric powertrain, combines sportiness and lower fuel consumption. It also exhibits less rolling resistance and enhanced safety on wet surfaces.
UK auto group road tests universal spare tyre
The tyre is a simple 17-inch five-lug works with a set of adaptors in 10 different sizes, which enables the tyre to be used in most vehicles.
World’s first fully active, regenerative suspension for automobiles develop
GenShock-technology is a fully active system for passenger cars which will combine dynamics, safety, and comfort characteristics with minimum energy consumption
BMW gets into the green supercar battle
BMW AG’s rechargeable i8 sports car is joining the list of green supercars. Ludwig Willisch, BMW’s North American CEO, said in a statement, “This is the supercar of the future: It has the driving performance of an M3, but gets more than 80 miles per gallon.”
Michelin pulls out tyres for sidewall defect
According to the manufacturer, about 100,000 affected tyres may have a perforated sidewall, following a report from a retailer that some of the tyres have punctures and deflate quickly.
Michelin’s patents adopt global RFID standard
The company said, it will license free of charge any of its patents that would overlap with the adoption of such standards.
Mitsubishi announces no car recall in the Philippines
The statement has been noted amidst a recent recall of some 650,000 small cars in Japan. The company furthered that 70 vehicles affected by the recall were sold overseas, including Singapore.