Tyre News

Hankook has adapted its Ventus S1 evo 3 for the specific requirements of two new electric Audi models, and is now suppling this tyre – the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ev – as original equipment for the Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron. Depending on model and equipment level, these compact SUVs will leave the factory on 19- to 21-inch tyres.

The Aston Martin DBX707’s engine generates 707 horsepower and 900Nm of torque, making it the world’s most powerful SUV. To use that power on the road, the model needs high-quality tyres. For its original tyres, Aston enlisted long-term partner Pirelli. The Italian manufacturer will supply specially tuned P Zero and Scorpion Zero All Season ultra-high performance tyres to the DBX707. Pirelli has supplied tyres to many previous Aston models, including the DBS, Vantage, and original DBX models. It is a leading tyre brand in the global performance and luxury car segment.

The Volkswagen campervan is going electric, and just like its split-screen ancestor the T1 and many other models in between, the new ID. Buzz will roll on Continental tyres. Depending on specification and market, VW will fit Continental EcoContact 6 Q tyres in sizes 235/55 R19 105T XL, 255/50 R19 107T XL, 235/50 R20 104T XL or 265/45 R20 108T XL.

ITV Sport host Laura Woods and ex-England Lioness turned broadcaster Karen Carney MBE have joined Continental Tyres ahead of the England Lionesses’ attempt to win the European Women’s Football Championships, hosted by England this summer. Conti is a long-term supporter of international women’s football, and has been delivering fan packs to encourage the nation’s football fever, as well as promoting the tyre brand’s association with the sport.

Safer, more comfortable, better performance. These three qualities are what Pirelli says drivers can now expect from its Scorpion range of SUV tyres following a recent revamp, which the tyre maker undertook to address anticipated global growth in SUV sales over the coming years.

Vredestein says it will debut a new tyre specifically developed for electric vehicles (EVs) later this year and has shared a few details about this upcoming all-season product. Apollo Tyres, which manufactures the Vredestein brand, is currently evaluating the tyre through computer simulation and at proving grounds around the world following a “major new research and development programme” that includes close collaboration with leading car makers.