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Yet another crossover enters the fray in the shape of the Alfa Romeo Tonale, which in UK spec is exclusively available as a mild hybrid or plug-in hybrid model. Continental tells us that it is supplying tyres for vehicles equipped with 18-inch rims, as well as a 17-inch tyre for markets where that rim size is offered. Alfa Romeo will fit the Continental EcoContact 6 to Tonale models built at its Pomigliano d’Arco plant in Naples, Italy in sizes 215/60 R 17 96V and 235/50 R 18 97V.

Tyre maker Pirelli is one of the partners in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship film to be produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman in collaboration with F1 Group and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.

Aston Martin aims to “create the world’s most thrilling and highly desirable electric performance cars” and says its upcoming BEV models will feature P Zero tyres and Pirelli Cyber Tyre. But it is not planning to depart the combustion engine stage quietly, and in celebration of its 110th anniversary has revealed the Michelin-equipped V12 Valour.

The Goodwood Estate today announced a multi-year partnership with Pirelli that makes the Italian tyre brand the new exclusive tyre partner to the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The deal with Pirelli replaces the five-year agreement with Michelin that concluded in 2022.

BMW M has chosen Pirelli P Zero Elect tyres for the BMW i4 M50, the high-performance division’s first all-electric car. Pirelli is supplying this original equipment tyre in the front axle size 255/35R20 97Y XL P-ZERO(*) elt and the rear axle 285/30R20 99Y XL P-ZERO(*) elt.

The first entirely electric Škoda to wear the brand’s go-fast vRS badge has now arrived in UK showrooms. The Škoda Enyaq Coupé iV vRS delivers up to 299PS and a maximum torque of 460 Nm, enabling the car to complete the 0-62mph sprint in just 6.5 seconds and achieve a top speed of 111mph. Enyaq Coupé iV vRS models are equipped with black 20-inch Taurus wheels as standard or optional 21-inch Vision wheels with an anthracite finish. Three brands of original equipment tyre are available.

Pirelli P Zero Elect tyres have been chosen as original equipment (OE) for the limited-edition Polestar 2 BST Edition 270. The car will be fitted with 245/35 R21 UHP tyres developed specifically for electric vehicles.

For the first time in the model’s six-decade history, Porsche is fitting its 911 with off-road tyres as original equipment. It will equip the new Porsche 911 Dakar with Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus tyres in 245/45 ZR 19 (front) and 295/40 ZR 20 (rear).

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