Drivers Ed: Learning Fundamentals Without Fluff in an Open Wheel Race Car
Modern traction control and braking systems have their roots in motorsports, but now make even the most mundane commuter car an easier and safer driving experience. As the Features Editor at...
View ArticleGoodyear Goes Gymkhana in New Control Freak Ad Video
When it came to launching its newest tire, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season, Goodyear decided to think outside the box in order to prove just how well this tire performed. Innocent people were...
View ArticleBurn Rubber on the Red Carpet with Pirelli PZERO Shoes
Can tires be sexy? Hell, yeah – and Pirelli proves it with the PZERO line of sexy shoes. Taking fashion and lifestyle in a new direction, Pirelli’s PZERO line features an iconic motorcycle boot and...
View ArticleToyo Proxes RR DOT Competition Tire Announced
Joining Toyo Tires’ extensive lineup of high-performance rubber is its newest Proxes RR DOT competition tire, designed for optimal dry track performance. The biggest selling point about the new Proxes...
View ArticleBest All Season, Winter Tires List Released by Consumer Reports
As the seasons begin to change and the temperatures drop, many motorists will be on the hunt for winter tires, or even just a set of new all-seasons. Well in advance of the snow, Consumer Reports has...
View ArticleHow Low Rolling Resistance Tires Work: Michelin Explains Video
Tires can make a world of difference on how efficient your vehicle is. But many car owners don’t exactly understand why or how, and undoubtedly tire shops won’t take the time to educate you; they’ll...
View ArticleToyo Tires Takes on Mayan Doomsday in New Contest
Toyo Tires won’t just be showing off four customized rides and its collection of products at the 2012 SEMA Show, a custom two-door 4×4 vehicle will also be on display in Las Vegas – a giveaway vehicle...
View ArticleWhy You Need Winter Tires
With the temperatures dropping and snow falling, winter tires can’t be ignored as an important part of staying safe in slippery conditions. Despite the name, all-season tires are not appropriate for...
View ArticleYokohama Tire Giving Away 2012 LA Auto Show Tickets
Yokohama Tire is giving away over 400 tickets to the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show through a promotion on its Facebook page. The LA Auto Show ticket contest will run through November 25th and is...
View ArticleHow to Drive on Snow and Ice: Winter Driving Safety Tips
Snow and ice on the road can make for a slippery drive home, and the snowflakes falling from the sky can limit your visibility, so it’s no wonder that there’s a definite increase in insurance claims...
View ArticleDrivers Not Prepared for Winter Weather: Survey
This winter season, are you worried about the driving habits of other drivers, or the weather affecting your car’s driving characteristics? The latest survey from Goodyear is exposing the fact that a...
View ArticleWhich Winter Tires are the Best?
The winter season is underway, and many drivers still aren’t sure which tires are right for them. Fortunately, Consumer Reports has gone and tested just about every winter-tire available, and have...
View ArticleTGIF[R-S]: Can You Drive a Rear-Wheel Drive Sports Car All Year Long?
In the warm weather there’s no doubt that the Scion FR-S is a great daily driver, but now in the colder winter, is that fact still true? Will the car be as fun in the snow? Or will it be too much fun;...
View ArticleNokian Tyres Sets New 208.6 MPH Top Speed on Ice Record
Winter is something the Finns do well. Apparently, they also do it fast. Finnish tire company Nokian Tyres has just bettered its own world record top speed for driving on ice, raising the bar to an...
View ArticleNitto Goes Mainstream With a Performance All-Season Tire That Can Handle Winter
Nitto Tires makes its presence known in the enthusiast community, interacting with motorsport fans and weekend warriors. However, the company now feels it’s time to break ground with consumers by...
View Article2013 J.D. Power Tire Study Shows More Favor Michelin
Michelin came out on top in three of four categories in J.D. Power’s 2013 U.S. Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study. The brand scored the best customer satisfaction ratings out of 1,000...
View ArticleCooper Tires Weather-Master S/T 2 Winter Tire Review
A five minute test drive isn’t going to tell you much about a car. Likewise, a quick spin through a snow-covered slalom course isn’t going to reveal all the advantages (or disadvantages) of a winter...
View ArticleTGIF[R-S]: New Tires, Faster Car
“The car just comes alive with a nice set of tires.” Those are the words of Toyota VP Bob Carter, which were ringing in my ear after a chat I had with him at the Detroit Auto Show in January. Eager to...
View ArticleCooper Zeon RS3-S Ultra High Performance Tire Review
The name Cooper might not bring up mental pictures of high-speed racing like Formula One or NASCAR, but the company certainly knows what it’s doing when it comes to a high-performance street tire....
View ArticleNitto NT421Q Tire Released for CUVs, SUVs
Nitto Tire has released its new NT421Q CUV and SUV tire line, bringing a new all-season ultra high-performance tire to the market. The NT421Q is currently available in 31 sizes with three more coming...
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