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Continental EcoContact 7 Is Now Standard Fit on the New Electric Renault Twingo

17.06.2026

Renault’s latest all-electric Twingo will be fitted exclusively with Continental’s EcoContact 7 as original equipment, Continental confirmed this week. The global approval covers all markets where the compact electric car is sold, in a single size: 205/45 R18 90H XL FR. Why this size, why this tyre? A 205/45 R18 is a notably wide, large-diameter […]

Continental EcoContact 7 Renault EV

Continental EcoContact 7 Adapted for Renault EVs: Rolling Resistance 35% Lower Than EU Label’s A-Rating, 30 km Extra Range

16.06.2026

Continental and Renault Group have announced a partnership aimed at reducing rolling resistance in electric vehicles. The two companies co-developed a tyre based on the Continental EcoContact 7 that achieves up to 35% lower rolling resistance than what is required for the EU tyre label’s top A rating — and, according to Continental, adds around […]

Continental EcoContact 7 Renault EV

Continental EcoContact 7 Adapted for Renault EVs: Rolling Resistance 35% Lower Than EU Label’s A-Rating, 30 km Extra Range

16.06.2026

Continental and Renault Group have announced a partnership aimed at reducing rolling resistance in electric vehicles. The two companies co-developed a tyre based on the Continental EcoContact 7 that achieves up to 35% lower rolling resistance than what is required for the EU tyre label’s top A rating — and, according to Continental, adds around […]

Motor Summer Tyre Test 2026: Nokian Powerproof 2 Wins 8-Tyre SUV Shootout (235/55 R18)

22.04.2026

Motor magazine tested 8 summer tyres in size 235/55 R18 using a Skoda Kodiaq (second generation) at a proving ground near Madrid, Spain. The test was conducted in late autumn 2025 under warm summer conditions. The lineup covered a wide price spectrum — from premium brands to budget alternatives — with prices ranging from 303 […]

Best Summer Tyres for 2026: What the Test Data Actually Says

07.04.2026

A data-driven look at the best summer tyres for 2026, based on the official Reifenlab ranking, stored test results, and plus/minus summaries from professional tests.

Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test 2026 (235/55 R18): Continental PremiumContact 7 Edges Out Falken and Nokian in Tight Five-Way Battle

25.03.2026

Die Reifentester tested 5 summer tyres in size 235/55 R 18 on an Audi Q3 and VW Tiguan at the Bridgestone proving ground in Aprilia, Italy. An additional Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was included as a direct summer-vs-all-season comparison. The result: all five summer tyres earned a “good” rating, but with very different character […]

Laufenn S Fit 2 summer tyre 2026 - front view

Laufenn S Fit 2: A-Grade Wet Grip in 90% of Sizes and Brand’s First OE Fitment

23.03.2026

Laufenn, Hankook’s associate brand, has launched the S Fit 2 summer tyre — its first model to be used as original equipment by European car manufacturers. The new summer tyre is available in 94 sizes from 15 to 20 inches, with a dedicated S Fit 2 SUV variant covering sizes from 16 to 20 inches. […]

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