Those who think of the environment in the context of road traffic today cannot ignore “energy-saving tires” or “eco tires”. But what exactly do we mean by that? What are low-friction tires actually? These "green" tires have completely different names: low-friction tires, environmentally friendly ...
Continue reading "The best anti-aquaplaning tires - rain tires!
Rainy weather and cold, wet roads can make driving a lot more difficult, even without snowfall, and in the worst case result in accidents due to aquaplaning. The right tire is essential to get over wet roads safely. We'll clarify ...
Continue reading "Tip: Headlights that are too weak? This helps!
Usually you only notice in bad weather and in the dark season whether the car headlights are still working properly. If it is too weak, there are a few simple ways and means to get it brighter again. Scintillating headlights are in ...
Continue reading "Autumn is just around the corner, as a driver you have to watch out for it!
The dark season begins with autumn. But not only does it get light later and dark earlier, the weather conditions with rain and storm also increase. And if you are on the road as a driver during this time, then ...
Continue reading "Objection to fines: facts & practical tips
Recently updated on September 22, 2023 at 07:39 a.m. If a fine is served for a traffic offense, the recipient is often very annoyed. Finally, the document is accompanied by a fine procedure and fines. However, because many decisions are contestable...
Continue reading "How does the rolling resistance arise? What is that?
When a tire moves, what is known as rolling resistance arises. This has a considerable influence on the efficiency of the tire and therefore on fuel consumption. It needs energy for any form of movement. This applies to both the initiation of the movement and ...
Continue reading "Would you like to sell your used car online? It's that easy…
Recently updated on September 22, 2023 at 07:40 a.m. [Advertisement] Online used car dealers are implementing nationwide car purchases! Some people will remember how buying a car worked 25 years ago: an advertisement was placed in the local daily newspaper that...
Continue reading "Adventure & all-wheel drive 2021: LIONTRON® shows new products!
A brand new TEKNE Graelion 4 x 4 with 7,5 t carries the LIONTRON booth at this year's ABENTEUER & ALLRAD. Under the slogan "Strong like a Lion", LIONTRON, market leader in LiFePO4 batteries, will travel from October 21 to 24, 2021 to the off-road ...
Continue reading "ITS World Congress 2021 - Real-time collision warning!
Visitors to the ITS World Congress 2021 will experience first hand how a collision warning system from Continental, as a digital guardian angel, will ensure efficient protection of endangered road users in the future. The system, which was developed in cooperation with the technology company Continental, Deutsche Telekom, Vitronic Dr. Ing.Stein image processing ...
Continue reading "Info: What you should know about tire approval!
Most of them have little knowledge of the concept of tire approval and suspect a lengthy and cumbersome process behind it. Actually, however, it is only an indication that defines the tires permitted for the respective vehicle. However, there are exceptional cases in which ...
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