Michelin Tyres PLC has now been running its ‘Performance and Responsibility Michelin’ (PRM) programme for 10 years. Intended to ensure the company was offering support to employees, communities and the environment, the programme has supported many projects in the areas around its factories over the last 10 years. The projects that have been invested in […]
If you are looking for van tyres, Pirelli’s Chrono tyres are both comfortable and safe, whether you need them for long or short journeys. These tyres can put up with a lot and still deliver excellent performance throughout their life. Features include low noise levels, outstanding performance in both wet and dry conditions, and stronger […]
One of the two biggest months for car dealerships is here, and I expect sales teams across the country are rushed off their feet. September accounts for almost a fifth of the year’s total car sales, only behind March. A good strong month for car sales has wider implications for the economy as a whole as […]
An odd title, you may think, but despite the new EU tyre labels grades for rolling resistance and wet braking going from A to G, consumer tyres will never score a D for either category, or a G for wet braking. What does this mean for consumers? Well, if you are looking at two tyres, […]
Bridgestone tyres have long been known as a quality, premium tyre brand, and it has recently been announced that they have been chosen as original equipment for the newest luxury Cadillac due out next year. The top-line ‘Platinum’ version of the new 2013 Cadillac XTS with its 20 inch alloys is going to be fitted […]
We all want a bargain, but we also want to know that the product we are buying is of good quality for the money we are paying. Car tyres are no exception to this, but buying cheap car tyres does not need to be the same as buying poor quality tyres. By shopping around for […]
Do you find it a hassle to find time to have your car tyres replaced? When you work full time and want to spend your weekends with your family, it can be a struggle to fit in around many tyre fitters’ hours. A simple solution is to choose a mobile tyre fitting service instead, such […]
We have mentioned before on this blog that it is a legal requirement for car tyres to be completely reused or recycled into another product; no going in to landfill or burning allowed. However, in recent years, there has been an increase in the number of tyres being illegally exported to be used as fuel […]
If you are looking for 4×4 tyres but you only rarely do any light off-roading, then Continental tyres have produced the ContiCrossContact LX just for you. Designed for 80% on road use, they still deliver excellent traction during off road driving. The tread pattern has been designed to deliver optimum stability while driving, and shorter stopping […]
The soon to be launched electric Audi R8 e-tron has recently set the world record for a production vehicle featuring an electric drive system on the Nordschliefe at the Nurburgring. Widely considered the toughest test track in the world, the Nurburgring Nordschleife is an exceptionally challenging 12.92 mile track. The Audi R8 e-tron was driven […]