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Fiat Bravo Xtreme concept...

Fiat decided to unveil a new concept based on the current Bravo model at the Sao Paulo Motor Show in Brazil. We talk about the Bravo Xtreme Concept, a prototype powered by a 1.4-liter T-Jet engine capable to deliver 253 horsepower and 332Nm of torque. Fiat Bravo Xtreme Concept Besides the more powerful engine, the Italian model comes with quite a lot aesthetic tweaks including new front and rear bumpers, side skirts, LED...

Pirelli Cyber Tyre – an i...

Pirelli developed an intelligent tire, which monitors numerous parameters in real time. This will begin on the market later this year and monitors valuable information such as temperature, pressure, load and average number of revolutions made. Pirelli Cyber Tyre Pirelli tire manufacturers have created a special tire in collaboration with an American company called Schrader Electronics. They are to bring into production...

Mercedes Shooting Break C...

Mercedes introduced the images of a new concept, entitled Shooting Break. It prefigures a future version of the wagon version of Mercedes-Benz CLS. Germans from Mercedes-Benz presented a new concept car, this time based on CLS. Unlike the Fascination Concept, this model is much closer to the production of estate version that is based on the next generation CLS. Mercedes Shooting Break Concept Moreover, this concept...

Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa Conc...

Zagato designers have said that they will present a new Alfa Romeo concept at Villa D’Este Concorso d’Eleganza, where Alfa Romeo will celebrate its centenary. While the Italians from Alfa Romeo are preparing to celebrate its centenary, fellows from Zagato announced that they will present a concept in world premiere at Villa D’Este Concorso d’Eleganza. Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa Concept The model will be called Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa...

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Friction-Reducing Tires Can Increase Fuel Economy

Posted on Aug 6, 2026 in Technology | 1 comment

Proving through the last 100 years as the most efficient method of moving automobiles, tires have gone through several evolutions that has allowed a lighter, more reliable component on modern vehicles. As auto manufacturers stride to meet new federal standards in fuel economy, the multi-direction quest for greater gas savings has led to next advancement in tire...