Published: | in Motor Shows | Comments Off on The Geneva Motor Show 2012
2012’s Geneva Motor Show is half way through, and is showcasing the biggest debuts for concept cars, production cars and the latest eco developments. From the ostentatious 80s throwback looks of the Lamborghini Aventador J, to the signature boxy lines of the Bentley EXP 9 F (complete with a James Bond-esque leather-clad fold-out picnic area), the […]
Published: | in F1, Racing tyres, Tyre News | Comments Off on Tyres for the Australian Grand Prix
The Australian Grand Prix opens today, at Albert Park in Melbourne, the first of three rounds of the 2012 F1 season. Official tyre suppliers Pirelli have confirmed the compound allocations of their dry-weather P Zero tyres, and teams have been provided with five sets of medium and soft tyres. Six sets of the harder compound […]
Published: | in Tyre safety | Comments Off on Ford Joins TyreSafe
Ford is the latest company to join TyreSafe, the leading organisation to promote tyre safety in the UK. Ford has a well-established Corporate Social Responsibility programme, and its support of the TyreSafe campaign aims to help drivers educate themselves in the ways of tyre safety. Tyre maintenance should be an integral part of owning a […]
Published: | in Horsebox tyres | Comments Off on Horsebox Tyres
When you need specialist tyres, for example for a horsebox or trailer, it’s best to use a trusted, reliable tyre supplier to fit and check your tyres. It’s so important to have well-fitted, safe tyres on larger vehicles, or if you are towing a secondary vehicle, as a blowout or accident can be far more dangerous. […]
Published: | in Michelin tyres | Comments Off on Michelin Primacy HP
The Michelin Primacy HP is part of the most popular tyre range for high performance cars, offering longevity and a shorter braking distance on wet roads. The Primacy HP’s tread combines two innovative elements, Elasto Sport and Full Silica, which provide excellent grip and braking in wet conditions, up to 2 metres shorter than its […]
Published: | in Tyre News, Tyre safety | Comments Off on New Eco Labelling for Tyres
As of November 2012, your car’s tyres will join the ranks of household appliances and be required to carry an eco-label showing their impact on the environment. The labels provide information on each tyre’s performance, fuel efficiency, noise and safety. Primarily a ‘green measure’, the labelling is also a way to ensure drivers are aware […]
As round 3 of the World Rally Championship 2012 draws to a close in Mexico, here’s a look at the fantastic location of Guanajuato and what it offers the drivers this year. Mexico provides the first gravel event, as well as rocky terrain, high altitudes and temperatures to challenge the rally vehicles and their teams. […]
Published: | in Tyre safety, Tyre Tips | Comments Off on Can 20p save you £2,500?
We have a magic trick for you: how can a 20p piece save you up to £2,500? First, take a 20p piece, insert it into the tread of your car’s tyres and check to see whether the outer rim of the coin is covered or not. If it is, your tyres are within the 1.6mm […]
Published: | in Bridgestone Tyres | Comments Off on Bridgestone Potenza Range Expanded
Bridgestone have expanded their Potenza range with the all new Adrenalin RE002. As you would expect from the premium tyre brand, this tyre raises the standard. This is a real tyre for driving enthusiasts, a sports tyre designed by Takahiro Ito. Takahiro was a senior tyre developer and originally from Bridgestone’s motorsports division. Using all of his […]
As the UK begins to experience fibre optic Internet speeds our reliance on the Internet will increase. Many people now use the Internet to buy their weekly shopping. The Internet is also used to research products that people are considering purchasing. This information really helps us make an informed choice on products and services that […]