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Tire Testing Showdown: Winter vs. All-Season
Should you put winter tires on your car this season, or will you be fine leaving on the all-season tires? We drove two identical Chevy Equinoxes—one with winter tires, and one with all-season—through the Minnesota snows to find out.
Found : on 21/12/11.
Can All-Season Tires Really Handle the Snow?
The question comes up year as the snow starts to fall: Should you put winter tires on your car, or are all-seasons fine? We drove up to Northern Minnesota to get some hard, cold data.
Found : on 21/12/11.
How To Refill Nitrogen-Filled Tires
Does any company make an aerosol can of nitrogen similar to "Fix a Flat"?
Found : on 8/12/11.
Wheelies and tire hops make 'smagic' in Smage Bros. stunt show
Phil Smage and his kid brother Pat will spend the better part of this weekend popping wheelies, jumping between obstacles and bunny-hopping the rear tires of their trials bikes over a friend, who’ll be lying prostate, trusting they won’t mess up. The Smage Bros., as they’re know. . .
Found : on 9/12/11.
Ferrari to produce limited production 599 GTB 60F1
Ferrari has decided to send the 599 out with a bang. To celebrate it’s 60th anniversary of their first Formula 1 victory Ferrari has decided to release a limited edition 599 dubbed the 599 GTB 60F1. The 60F1 includes the addition of a heavily modified suspension, lower center of gravity, an. . .
Found : on 7/12/11.
Giving the test drive a new spin
Kicking the tires, turning on the air conditioner and a two-mile cruise aren't enough. Nowadays, you need to figure out the navigation system, sync up your smartphone and give the vehicle a 30- to 40-minute tryout.A quick spin around the block won't cut it anymore.
Found : on 13/11/11.
The test drive, updated
Kicking the tires, turning on the air conditioner and a two-mile cruise aren't enough. Nowadays, you need to figure out the navigation system, sync up your smartphone and give the vehicle a 30- to 40-minute tryout.A quick spin around the block won't cut it anymore.
Found : on 13/11/11.
Toyota Motor Group Sets EV Lap Record at Nürburgring
By Jeff Cobb The TMG EV P001 blitzing the Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit. A new electric vehicle lap record was set yesterday by Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) at the 20.8 km. (12.9 mile) Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany. Jochen Krumbach drove the all-electric TMG EV P001 on . . .
Found : on 30/8/11.
Goodyear Announces Self-Inflating Tire Technology
Goodyear has announced that it is developing a self-inflating tire. In a press release, the Akron-based tire giant trumpeted what it is calling its Air Maintenance Technology, which incorporates pressure gauges and a miniaturized pump inside of each tire to ensure proper inflation at all tim. . .
Found : on 16/8/11.
Goodyear working on self-inflating tires
The so-called Air Maintenance Technology could help boost vehicle fuel economy and reduce emissions. The auto industry's efforts to increase fuel economy and reduce emissions may pay off with the development of self-inflating tires.
Found : on 18/8/11.
5 Car Tune Up Exercises ? Regular Car Tuning
However, it is not only the visual aspect that is tuned. Functional tuning involves changes and maintenance to improve the performance of the car as a whole. Many parts will need functional tune up e.g. car engine, tires, transmission system, … Continue reading →
Found : on 26/7/11.
Automakers sell more cars without spare tires
Replacing the extra wheel with a run-flat tire or flat repair kit reduces weight, increases gas mileage and lowers costs. Those alternatives have drawbacks for drivers. Yet better technology has made flats less likely to occur, and motorists are relying more on roadside assistance services when t. . .
Found : on 20/6/11.
Chevy takes the 2012 ZR1 to The Ring
In order to see what some of the new modifications, including new tires and a performance traction management system (PTM), to the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will do in a track situation. So they did what all other manufacturers seem to do and sent a ZR1 to Germany to the famed Nürburgring. Back. . .
Found : on 13/6/11.
Motorz TV – Season 5 Presented by AMP Research
Motorz TV, the hit do-it-yourself automotive program, adds a title sponsor for the upcoming Season 5 in long time supporter AMP Research. Currently shooting their 5th Season, Motorz has covered a myriad of topics from car care, tires, all the way to suspension lifts and performance modifications . . .
Found : on 20/5/11.
Radical SR3 RS Limited revealed
Radical SR3 RS celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, and to mark the occassion has launched a limited edition of its extreme track beast. The Radical SR3 RS Limited features oversized vented disc brakes hidden behind center-lock wheels, a high-downforce rear diffuser, trackday exhaust silenc. . .
Found : on 22/4/11.
An armored Volkswagen Bora for Mexico
Armored cars are usually based on more exclusive models, like Audi S8, BMW X5, 7-Series… etc, so an armored Volkswagen Bora(Jetta) does sound a bit strange at first, especially considering, it costs about $70,000 to convert the car. But in Mexico, where security is big issue, everything is . . .
Found : on 20/4/11.
Nokian Tires sets a new world record on Ice with an Audi RS6 (Video)
Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible is no longer the fastest car on ice. The new world record for fastest car on ice belongs to Audi RS6 that was using Nokian Tyres. Test driver Janne Laitinen reached 331,610 km/h (206,05 mph) on the Gulf of Bothnia in Oulu, Finland. The RS6 was equipped . . .
Found : on 14/3/11.
Brabus 700 Biturbo based on Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
All this rides on new 20 and 21-inch rims wrapped with either Pirelli or Yokohama tires. The Brabus 700 Biturbo is fitted with a twin-turbo system, taking the power on the V8 engine to 700 hp as the same already suggests. The B63 bi-turbo system features a left-turning charger attached to the lef. . .
Found : on 8/3/11.
Lastest Brabus auctions
brabus eBay auctions you should keep an eye on: Mercedes-Benz 190 Brabus burning tires and doing donuts
Found : on 11/2/11.
2012 Hyundai Genesis facelift revealed
The updated Hyundai Genesis now comes with the powerful V8 powertrain, exterior design improvements and chassis refinement. A new 5.0-liter direct injection V8 engine with 429 hp is now available exclusively with the 5.0 R-Spec model, which includes unique 19-inch machined-finish alloy wheels, op. . .