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Hankook Dynapro HP2: A high performance summer tyre for SUVs
Hankook launches the Dynapro HP2, an on-road summer tyre for luxury and power SUVs. Bringing together comfort and safety, this tyre delivers high performance in terms of rolling resistance (fuel consumption), noise levels and wet grip.
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GoodYear EfficientGrip Compact: A safe, economical summer tyre for city cars
The Compact completes Goodyear’s EfficientGrip range, alongside the EfficientGrip Performance and the EfficientGrip SUV. Designed for city and compact cars, this fuel saving tyre with a reduced rolling resistance and longer tyre life, delivers shorter braking distances on wet and dry roads.
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Nokian zLine, Line and eLine: The Finnish tyre manufacturer launches three new summer tyres
Finnish Nokian Tyres has just unveiled Line, its new summer tyre range. Line offers three tyre models: Nokian zLine, a sporty tyre for fast driving, Nokian Line, the wet road expert, and Nokian eLine, an eco-friendly tyre for small cars.
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Michelin’s Pilot Sport Cup 2 to exclusively equip the SLS AMG Coupe Black Series
Michelin chose the Geneva Motor Show to present a preview of its new ultra-sporty tyre: The Pilot Sport Cup 2, which will exclusively equip the absolutely stunning Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe Black Series. This ultra-high performance tyre is the result of a close cooperation between Michelin and the tuner AMG.
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Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE002: Tests at the Ascari race track
Bridgestone invited us to the Ascari racetrack in Andalusia to test the Adrenalin RE002, its new sport tyre for city and compact cars. Tests were conducted in heavy rain, which gave us the chance to appreciate the qualities of this tyre in adverse conditions.
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Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE002: Sport tyre for city and compact cars
Bridgestone has launched a new sport tyre for compact cars. Mostly for urban use, the Potenza Adrenalin RE002 has been developed with driving sensations, safety and sporty handling in mind.
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Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance: Track test
Goodyear invited us to its test track at Mireval, near Montpellier, to test the EfficientGrip Performance and compare it with some of its competitors on the wet.
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It’s time to put your winter tyres away
A good rule of thumb is to remove your winter tyres when the clocks change in spring. But, before fitting your summer tyres, check them for any signs of wear; it’s perhaps time to change them. In any case, don’t forget to adjust the tyre pressure. As for your winter tyres, make sure they are stored properly to find them in good condition for next winter.
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Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance: A touring tyre with a BA label rating
The performance ratings shown on the label of Goodyear’s new touring tyre, from the Efficient Grip range, are excellent: A for wet grip and B for rolling resistance, a guarantee for fuel savings and reduced CO2 emissions. Available in 39 sizes, this tyre is suitable for compact cars, saloons and family cars.
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Michelin tyres specifically designed for the Citroën Hybrid Air
Combining a hybrid powertrain - petrol and compressed air - the Hybrid Air prototype developed by PSA Peugeot Citroën consumes less than 3l of fuel per 100 km and only emits 69g per km of CO2. The “Tall & Narrow” tyres, supplied by Michelin, make a significant contribution to this performance.
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Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R: A sleekly designed ultra-high performance tyre
At the Geneva Motor Show, Vredestein’s Ultrac Vorti R was one of the most impressive new tyres to be unveiled. With its Giugiaro design and ultra-sporty character, the Dutch company’s latest addition has solid arguments to seduce luxury sports car owners: Porsche 911, Lamborghini Gallardo, Audi R8…
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Dunlop Sport BluResponse: A touring tyre with a high label rating
Dunlop chose the Geneva Motor Show to present the Sport BluResponse, its new summer tyre for passenger cars. With a BA label rating, it offers excellent wet grip performance as well as a low rolling resistance, synonymous with fuel savings and reduced C0² emissions.
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