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MYSTERIOUS: Nokian - What They Never Told You

Get a grip — this world-first winter tyre can automatically deploy studs when it detects freezing road conditions

Nokian's new tire tech can automatically deploy studs when the mercury drops below freezing for improved traction without the fuss of swapping rubber.

This Tire Changes Grip Depending On The Weather

This Tire Changes Grip Depending On The Weather

Studded snow tires are an important feature for any car driving in the coldest conditions. The best option has long been Nokian's Hakkapelitta. It grips well on ice, stops well in slippery conditions, and can plow through deep snow.

If You Want to Use One Tire All Year, It Should Be This One

If You Want to Use One Tire All Year, It Should Be This One

If you live in a place where it snows, you should have a set of winter tires for your car. But we understand if you don't want to go to the tire shop twice a year to get your tires swapped out. That's what all-weather tires are for. Unlike all-seasons,…

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The Nokian Surpass Is a Cheap All-Season Tire Worth Buying: Review

Nokian isn’t a very big brand. The Finnish tire maker, known best for its peerless winter rubber, can’t hold a candle to behemoths like Michelin or Pirelli in terms of volume or range of products. Yet its new performance-oriented all-seasons can compete with the big dogs.

2024 BMW iX xDrive50 Long-Term Review: Extreme Cold, Software Woes

Winter has well and truly arrived in New York. With temperatures hovering below zero for the past week and a fair bit of snow persisting on the ground and ice on the roads, conditions have been perfect for testing out our BMW iX's new all-weather tires.

I Put Studded Winter Tires on My Daily Driver. It Paid Off Immediately

In September, I sold my Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, which left me without an all-wheel drive, winter-capable machine. My only other car, a 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata, has been my daily driver since, spending a good chunk of its time on the streets of New York City. Instead of storing it…

Nokian's New Ultra High Performance Tire Doesn't Care About Snow

There's some fresh news in the world of tires, and it might surprise some of you. Nokian, best known for its line of snow tires, has a new ultra-high-performance all-season tire in the mix. It's called the Surpass AS01, and it has "tenacious grip" according to the Finland-based company. It's…

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BMW iX Long-Term Review: Better Tires For Winter, Same Range

BMW iX Long-Term Review: Better Tires For Winter, Same Range

We're now entering our second year of iX ownership, which means the beginning of our second winter with the car. Last year, we got through the winter without issue, but the car just never felt particularly comfortable in low-grip conditions. So, that's been high on my list of things to…

SUV Winter Tire Test Shows Why AWD Doesn't Help With Turns And Stops

SUV Winter Tire Test Shows Why AWD Doesn't Help With Turns And Stops

Michelin, Continental, and Nokian are evaluated against six other brands for grip in snow, water, and dry conditions.

Romania quietly catches up with richer neighbours, helped by EU cash

Romania quietly catches up with richer neighbours, helped by EU cash

Romania's economy is set to outpace its stagnating neighbours this year, helped by European Union funding, currency stability and foreign investment driven in part by reshoring from Russia and Ukraine.

Extreme Winter Tire Test Compares Studless Ice Tires In All Conditions

Extreme Winter Tire Test Compares Studless Ice Tires In All Conditions

Ice tires with studs and moderate winter tires are also evaluated for comparison.

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