Featuring an all-new tread pattern and a next generation compound, the Blizzak DM-V2 tire from Bridgestone gives drivers more control when driving in ice, snow, slush and other winter conditions. Bridgestone recently announced the July 2015 launch of the Blizzak DM-V2, the company’s newest winter tire for CUVs, SUVs and pickup trucks. The Blizzak DM-V2 […]
It used to be pretty easy for anyone who was even slightly mechanically inclined to swap out their own wheels and tires. If you had your winter tires on a set of steel wheels, all a good DIY’er needed was a decent jack, a good wrench and an hour or so to change out the […]
When I first reviewed Toyo’s flagship winter tire, I had not yet had the chance to drive it. I found the collection of winter technology interesting, not to mention that owners were talking about it in glowing terms I usually only hear from owners of top-tier winter tires like Nokian, Michelin or Bridgestone. While Toyo […]
While it may seem like a way to save time and money, using snow tires year-round can have unintended consequences and may put you at risk for unexpected expenses or worse. What are the possible perils? You wouldn’t be the first person tempted to leave winter tires on your vehicle all year long. However, because of how […]
Do you know if yours are still safe to use? Here are 3 quick ways to find out if it’s time to replace your tires. Worn tires are a risk to drivers, especially at high speeds and in poor weather. Even though tires are the main contact points that hold a vehicle safely to the road […]
To understand what goes on inside Pit Road, we spoke to two Team Penske mechanics—Travis Law, chief mechanic for 3-time Indy 500 champ Helio Castroneves, and Trevor Lacasse, on the team of defending champ Juan Pablo Montoya—who will be in the thick of things at the race’s 100th running on Sunday. For more, listen to […]
Well, it sounds like you can add one more to the list, because Apple seems to be secretly trying to find ways into the electric car charging business. Electric car charging is kind of a shambles right now. Some models use the CHAdeMO plug standard; others use the SAE-developed J1772 design. Tesla uses its own […]
Despite selling 652,000 units globally, Lexus has struggled to gain momentum in the European luxury market, which is worth around 750,000 cars yearly. Part of Lexus’ future strategy is to take advantage of the move against diesel-powered cars in city centers, with Uyttenhoven noting “300 European cities now have some law concerning access.” Due to […]
And although only pre-production cars were on the assembly line at the time, the facility was brimming with potential energy. Finally, after what seems like the longest gestation in automotive history, the plant has produced the first production 2017 Acura NSX. Back in March, we got a glimpse behind the curtain of Acura’s brand new […]
In the ensuing months, nearly every other major automaker worldwide has come under increased scrutiny regarding real-world vehicle emissions and fuel economy—and some of what’s been discovered seems a little bit shady. It seems Volkswagen wasn’t alone in trying to outsmart regulators. When Volkswagen’s emissions-cheating software was discovered in September of 2015, it rocked the auto […]
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