Continental has developed a successor to the proven WinterContact TS 860 and TS 850 P with the new WinterContact TS 870 and TS 870 P tyres.

Newly designed from the ground up, the new tyres offer excellent wet-weather properties while reducing rolling resistance by two percent and improving mileage by ten percent. The newly developed tread compound called, Cool Chili, with its blend of special resins, ensures better grip and shorter braking distances in the wet. The new compound also offers increased flexibility, improving the contact patch between the road and the tyre.

WinterContact TS 870

The new construction, compound and tread pattern of the TS 870 promise three percent shorter braking distances on ice and five percent better handling on snow as compared to the previous generation. The newly developed 3D interlocking sipes set at the best angle ensure improved grip on snow as the large snow pockets in the tread provides better adhesion between the compacted snow in the tyre and the snow on the road.

Further reduction in braking distance on slippery winter roads is achieved by increasing the number of tread blocks in the contact patch of the TS 870 by 10 percent. The V-shaped tread pattern with a wavy centre groove offers the tyre a distinct look, while the Hydro Grooves and the centre groove allow faster water displacement when driving in the rain.

The WinterContact TS 870 is available for models like the VW up!, VW Golf, Citroen C4, BMW 1 Series and 3 Series. Initially, the new tyre will be available in 19 sizes for 14 to 17-inch rims with aspect ratios from 45 to 65 and in widths from 175 to 225 millimetres.

WinterContact TS 870 P

Suitable for midsize cars and SUVs, the TS 870 P has been designed with drivers who fit wider tyres in mind. To help the large tyre displace water faster, Continental has moved away from the conventional V-shaped tread and instead features a stiffer construction with four large circumferential grooves running between the rows of tread blocks. This innovation results in better handling, shorter braking distances, and adequate protection against aquaplaning.

In comparison to its predecessor, the TS 870 P offers four percent improvement in wet braking and an eight percent improvement in aquaplaning while improving braking performance on ice by five percent and handling performance in dry and snow by six percent.

The WinterContact TS 870 P will be available for rim sizes 16 to 21-inch with aspect ratios from 35 to 65 and in widths from 205 to 255 millimetres for more than 52 passenger cars and SUVs. (TT)

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Ride-hailing major Uber has introduced an exclusive offer for its driver partners in London, giving electric vehicle drivers 50 percent off on Enso high-performance, ultra-efficient tyres.

These tyres are specifically engineered for popular electric vehicles like the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y. The driver partners can purchase the Enso tyres via the Uber Marketplace app, giving Uber EV drivers direct access to more affordable EV tyres. 

Enso, an Earthshot Prize Finalist, produces tyres that it claims increase EV range, reduce tyre pollution and last longer than standard alternatives, delivering both environmental and economic benefits to Uber drivers.

This partnership is Uber’s first collaboration with an Earthshot Prize Finalist and is part of a wider partnership with The Earthshot Prize, founded by HRH Prince William. 

Interestingly, London is Uber’s global capital of electrification, with nearly 40 percent of all Uber rides in the city now fully electric. Through its GBP 145 million Clean Air Fund, Uber continues to help drivers switch to EVs, which is now further enhanced by access to specially discounted Enso tyres.

Brit Grant, Head of Electrification, Uber UK, said, “We’re proud to partner with ENSO as part of our ongoing mission to make it as easy and affordable as possible for drivers to go electric in the UK. Uber drivers are already switching to electric vehicles five times faster than the general public, and initiatives like this help us keep up that momentum. By reducing running costs and cutting emissions, this partnership supports our commitment to a cleaner, greener future for cities like London.”

Gunnlaugur Erlendsson, CEO, Enso, said, “Enso is playing its part in reducing costs and environmental impact for Uber drivers today. This has been made possible through our partnership with Uber and The Earthshot Prize; a collaboration that brings together sustainability with scale and commercialisation to deliver real impact. Enso develops A-A rated tyres specifically for EVs like Tesla’s to give drivers more range on a single charge, pay less upfront for their tyres and replace them less often, all of which helps Uber drivers earn more per mile.”

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A new partnership between Pirelli and Aston Martin will integrate Pirelli's pioneering Cyber Tyre technology into the British ultra-luxury brand's future vehicles. This system represents a significant technological advancement as the first of its kind capable of gathering real-time data from sensors embedded directly within the tyre's tread. These sensors feed information to Pirelli's proprietary software and algorithms, which then communicate seamlessly with the vehicle's electronic architecture.

This integration, developed in cooperation with Bosch Engineering, allows the car's main dynamic control systems, including ESP, ABS and traction control, to receive and utilise a comprehensive set of precise tyre data that was previously unavailable. By processing this information, an electronic control unit can optimise the vehicle's dynamics, enhancing both performance and safety. The collaboration underscores a shared commitment to innovation in the ultra-luxury performance sector. The adoption of the Cyber Tyre system marks a notable step forward in Aston Martin's pursuit of class-leading capabilities, leveraging detailed, real-time insights to refine the driving experience.

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The latest data from the German rubber industry highlights severe challenges at the domestic location are compelling companies to fulfil local demand primarily through their foreign production facilities, according to the German Rubber Industry Association (wdk).

A recent business climate index indicates a slight improvement in industry sentiment for the second half of 2025. However, wdk President Michael Klein sharply contradicts this optimism, stating that the data reveals a far grimmer reality. He emphasises that critical performance indicators – including revenue, sales, employment and production – are all showing deeply negative results for the domestic market, underscoring a troubling exodus of manufacturing from its core German base.

Klein has acknowledged the federal government's pledge to launch an ‘autumn of reforms’ as a positive signal. Nevertheless, he insists these measures must urgently deliver tangible relief and cost reductions for industrial companies of all sizes. He argues that what is needed most is a decisive and rapid approach to the promised reduction in bureaucracy, stressing that only verifiable results, not further promises, will count towards improving the competitiveness of the German industrial location.

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Chinese tyre manufacturer Sailun Group has begun construction on a new USD-1-billion tyre facility in Egypt. The plant is situated within the Sokhna integrated industrial zone, part of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE). This investment, one of the largest Chinese industrial projects in Egypt, was officially launched at a ceremony attended by SCZONE General Authority Chairperson Walid Gamal El-Din.

The expansive 350,000-square-metre factory will be developed in three phases over a three-year period. The initial phase is scheduled to become operational in 2026, with a planned production capacity of three million passenger car tyres and 600,000 truck and bus tyres annually. This first stage is expected to generate 1,500 new jobs. Upon full completion, the facility's total output is projected to surpass ten million tyres each year.

As a global leader in tyre manufacturing with an extensive international sales network, Sailun Group will utilise this new factory as a strategic hub. The facility is designed to meet rising demand within the local Egyptian market while also creating substantial opportunities for export to regional and international markets.

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