German giant Continental recently confirmed its intention to sell its ContiTech division, specialized in plastics and rubber components
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Although this article appears at the start of summer — a season typically focused on summer tires — our topic is actually the sale and installation of winter tires. For most tire retailers, the summer tire season is already behind them. In fact, it’s already difficult for a tire dealer to get a set of common summer tires, even for a good customer, unless there’s still ample inventory in local distribution centres.
According to a recent press release, global tire manufacturer NEXEN TIRE announced the opening of a dedicated winter testing centre in Ivalo, Finland, within the UTAC Group's facilities. This new strategic infrastructure marks a key milestone in enhancing the company’s research and development capabilities while reinforcing its position in the global winter tire market.
It’s indisputable that electric vehicles (EVs) produce no direct tailpipe emissions since they have no exhaust. Some argue that EVs generate more brake dust, but this claim doesn’t hold up because EVs use regenerative braking, significantly reducing brake-pad wear. However, their higher weight and greater torque lead to increased tire wear.