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Auto Bild votes Michelin & Pirelli its top cold weather tyre makers

After conducting no less than six all-season and winter tyre tests in recent months, Auto Bild is well positioned to identify and acknowledge the tyre makers who have consistently produced safe, well-performing tyres. It has now done so, naming Pirelli its star amongst the all-season tyre makers for 2024/25 and Michelin the leading manufacturer of winter tyres. Continental and Goodyear also secure a podium place for both categories.

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  4. Conti seals hat-trick in Auto Express winter tyre test reflecting British climate
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Continental now offering WinterContact 8 S

A new product for high-performance vehicles has joined the Continental winter tyre portfolio. From launch, the Continental WinterContact 8S will be available in fitments for 19- to 22-inch rim diameters and rated up to W, for speeds as high as 168 mph (270 km/h). All dimensions are EU tyre label ‘B’ rated for rolling resistance.

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Multiple OE tyre suppliers for BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé

BMW Group has debuted the second generation of its BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé, a car that, according to the manufacturer, sets “a new standard in the premium compact segment.” Order books are now open in the UK, with prices starting at £34,915 on the road. A range of summer and several winter tyres are approved for UK deliveries.

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No compromise in the cold – Sportauto tests all-season tyres

When Sportauto tested examined five brands of size 215/40 R18 summer tyres earlier this year, it tested them alongside an all-season model. This premium all-season product struggled against the summer tyres in temperatures well above the 20-degree mark, leading the motoring publication to conclude that “the all-season tyre is just a compromise” in summer conditions, especially when paired with sport cars such as the Hyundai i20 N it used for testing. Sportauto still holds this opinion, but it has now decided to test six of these “compromise” tyres – again in size 215/40 R18 – to answer a couple of important questions.

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  1. Auto Bild Allrad tests 10 all-season tyres for SUVs
  2. Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear & Michelin tyres shine in Autozurnal test
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Finding the best A/T tyre – Promobil tests 7 products

With rugged tread pattern and bold sidewall lettering, an all-terrain (A/T) tyre is a hench addition to any 4×4 or pick-up. They’re also an increasingly popular option for campervans. But does true off-road muscle lurk behind this aggressive appearance? To answer this question, specialist motorhome publication Promobil put seven size 255/55 R18 tyres A/T tyres to the test.

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  1. Conti seals hat-trick in Auto Express winter tyre test reflecting British climate
  2. Bridgestone’s Blizzak LM005 wins Auto Express winter tyre test
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  4. Conti SportContact 7 ‘sets benchmark’ in Tyre Reviews UUHP tyre test
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Continental names Vedanayagam as head of marketing, Americas

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Continental Tire the Americas has appointed Ashok Vedanayagam as head of marketing for Passenger and Truck Tires for the region covering North and South America. In this role, Vedanayagam is responsible for a broad portfolio including product management, marketing communications, public relations, e-business, market intelligence, pricing, and strategic planning for the Americas.

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Auto Bild Allrad tests 10 all-season tyres for SUVs

All-season tyres are becoming increasingly popular, especially among drivers of four-wheel drive vehicles who seek a reliable, weather-independent solution for their everyday journeys. But not every all-season tyre lives up to its promises. Auto Bild Allrad has tested ten tyre models in size 245/45 R18 to determine how they perform under various conditions, including snow, wet roads, and dry surfaces.

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  2. Performance at an ‘astonishing level’ – Auto Bild Allrad tests all-season SUV tyres
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  4. Tyre Reviews recommends 5 all-season tyres as Goodyear wins test
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Continental adds aftermarket features to LODC simulation tool

The latest upgrade to the Continental LODC simulation tool will provide aftermarket users with a product that more closely meets their requirements. In addition to simulating the impact of VECTO, a feature carried over from the previous incarnation, the new version broadens its scope to cover additional factors that play a major role for the aftermarket, such as lowering operating costs and reducing fuel consumption. These precise simulations thus aid fleet customers optimise their tyre strategies and in turn achieve substantial savings.

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  1. New version of ContiConnect Lite App: ‘gateway into digital tyre management’
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Conti OE on new Lynk & Co 02

On 11 October Lynk & Co unveiled its first electric vehicle for the European market, the Lynk & Co 02. The debut marks the first global launch of a new model for Lynk & Co. And what’s more the new car came out on Continental tyres.

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Lodge Tyre, Kirkby Tyres, Pirelli win the headline NTDA Tyre Industry Awards 2024

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The NTDA announced its 2024 Tyre Industry Awards winners on the evening of 10 October during the association’s sold-out 95th Annual Dinner, sponsored by long-term partner Maritime Cargo Services, in Milton Keynes. The awards ceremony was sponsored for the 10th consecutive year by tyre manufacturer Sailun, and co-hosted, by international ventriloquist, comedian and TV personality Paul Zerdin. The big winners on the night were Lodge Tyre Company, which scooped the overall retailer and staff training and development prizes, and Kirkby Tyres, which prevailed in both the wholesaler and truck and agri tyre distributor categories. Tyrepress, attending the dinner, published the winners as they were announced on X, formerly Twitter.

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Thai government approves US$400 million investment in Continental tyre plant

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The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has approved an additional US$400 million investment by Continental Tyres (Thailand) Co. Ltd. in the firm’s Rayong production base. According to BOI, the funds are for the expansion of tyre production in the country, boosting output to 7.8 million tyres per year. Of course, BOI officials also noted that such an investment consolidates “Thailand’s status as the World’s second largest tyre production base”.

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4 automotive suppliers among ‘World’s Most Sustainable Companies’, Continental 2nd

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Earlier this year, Time magazine and Statista recognised the top 500 most sustainable companies in the world, 2024. Shortly afterwards, we reported how Pirelli, Continental and Hankook were rated as the top three tyremakers in the list. However, four automotive suppliers could also be found in the ranking, of which Continental AG came out 2nd.

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From satisfactory to exemplary – Auto Bild rates winter tyre finalists

Whether VW Golf, Vauxhall Astra, Ford Focus, Skoda Octavia, or Audi A3, nearly all compact car base models come with 205/55 R16 tyres. This tyre size dominates Europe’s aftermarket sales, and its popularity has led to a wide range of available products. However, this extensive selection can make it difficult to choose the best replacement tyre.

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West Mercia Police completes tyre training at ContiAcademy

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Continental Tyres’ training school, the ContiAcademy, recently ran a workshop on tyre safety and performance for officers from West Mercia Police. 13 delegates from the force completed a mix of theory-based and practical training at the Lutterworth facility, aiming to understand the safety-critical role tyres play in vehicles. Modules looked in depth at the fundamentals of tyre design, engineering and physics. Steve Howat, technical services general manager at Continental Tyres, called the force’s decision to work with the company to deliver this vital training as “an endorsement of our commitment and capabilities at the ContiAcademy.” The training comes ahead of October’s Tyre Safety Month, with both Conti and the force registered supporters of road safety organisation TyreSafe.

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  1. Continental responds to TyreSafe survey van tyre findings with safety awareness tips
  2. Tyresafe’s growing membership and growing influence
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Continental tyres OE on new smart #3 Brabus

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The new smart #3 Brabus edition is begin factory equipped with EcoContact 6 Q tyres from Continental. Specifically, the SUV coupé is being fitted with 245/40 R20 99V XL tyres as original equipment. The smart #3 is the second model produced by the joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and the Chinese manufacturer Geely.

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