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Hankook Winter i*cept evo 4: 15% More Mileage and Lower Rolling Resistance for the 2026–27 Winter Season

24.06.2026

Hankook has launched the Winter i*cept evo 4, the fourth generation of its flagship winter tyre line, targeting both passenger cars and SUVs. The new model claims 15% greater mileage than its predecessor — the Winter i*cept evo 3 — alongside measurable reductions in rolling resistance and rolling noise. The range covers 168 sizes from […]

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Energy UHP summer tyre for electric vehicles

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Energy: A/A EU Label UHP Summer Tyre Optimized for EVs

22.06.2026

Michelin has added an electric-vehicle-focused model to its Pilot Sport line: the Pilot Sport 5 Energy. The ultra-high-performance summer tyre carries an A/A EU label — the top rating for both wet grip and rolling resistance — across its full size range, a combination Michelin states is still rare for a UHP tyre. Key differences […]

Continental EcoContact 7 Is Now Standard Fit on the New Electric Renault Twingo

17.06.2026

Renault’s latest all-electric Twingo will be fitted exclusively with Continental’s EcoContact 7 as original equipment, Continental confirmed this week. The global approval covers all markets where the compact electric car is sold, in a single size: 205/45 R18 90H XL FR. Why this size, why this tyre? A 205/45 R18 is a notably wide, large-diameter […]

Continental EcoContact 7 Renault EV

Continental EcoContact 7 Adapted for Renault EVs: Rolling Resistance 35% Lower Than EU Label’s A-Rating, 30 km Extra Range

16.06.2026

Continental and Renault Group have announced a partnership aimed at reducing rolling resistance in electric vehicles. The two companies co-developed a tyre based on the Continental EcoContact 7 that achieves up to 35% lower rolling resistance than what is required for the EU tyre label’s top A rating — and, according to Continental, adds around […]

Continental EcoContact 7 Renault EV

Continental EcoContact 7 Adapted for Renault EVs: Rolling Resistance 35% Lower Than EU Label’s A-Rating, 30 km Extra Range

16.06.2026

Continental and Renault Group have announced a partnership aimed at reducing rolling resistance in electric vehicles. The two companies co-developed a tyre based on the Continental EcoContact 7 that achieves up to 35% lower rolling resistance than what is required for the EU tyre label’s top A rating — and, according to Continental, adds around […]

Motor Summer Tyre Test 2026: Nokian Powerproof 2 Wins 8-Tyre SUV Shootout (235/55 R18)

22.04.2026

Motor magazine tested 8 summer tyres in size 235/55 R18 using a Skoda Kodiaq (second generation) at a proving ground near Madrid, Spain. The test was conducted in late autumn 2025 under warm summer conditions. The lineup covered a wide price spectrum — from premium brands to budget alternatives — with prices ranging from 303 […]

Best Summer Tyres for 2026: What the Test Data Actually Says

07.04.2026

A data-driven look at the best summer tyres for 2026, based on the official Reifenlab ranking, stored test results, and plus/minus summaries from professional tests.

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