Technology

Continental Hard at Work on CO2 Reduction

Hybrid systems cut CO2 emissions by up to 40 percent
Further drop in tire rolling resistance targeted
Tire pressure monitoring systems make for optimum performance
Commercial vehicle control units meet impending stringent exhaust limits

Nothing works in a modern car without electronics

... and that's good, because there are fewer accidents that way

One hundred years of Continental tyres with tread pattern

This year Continental is celebrating a centenary. In 1904 the company, which was then known as 'Continental Caoutchouc- und Gutta-Percha Compagnie', launched the first car tyre featuring a tread pattern

Consumers should not cut corners on safety

Tyre manufacturer Continental advises drivers against running their tyres right down to a tread depth of 1.6 millimetres. Not only is the risk of aquaplaning substantially higher when tyres are worn, braking distances on wet roads are also longer.

Low-slung speedster with impressive profile

A real head-turner: the new smart roadster, a high-quality fun car featuring safe, sporty handling.

Conti Developed Tyre For Ice Racing Series

The contestants of the Trophée Andros engage in exciting duals on round ice circuits. Conti has developed a tyre specifically for the event.

The 'intelligent' tyre

The tire of the future provides the valuable data needed for automotive control systems such as ESP and ABS to perform more effectively. The pay-off is enhanced safety, driving pleasure and comfort on the road.

TPMS: More puncture protection thanks to permanent air pressure control

The primary cause of a tire blow-out is a gradual loss of air often as the result of poor maintenance or control of tire inflation pressure. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System has been developed to deal with just this problem.

ContiSportContact 2

PURE PERFORMANCE. Driving the Passion. The ultimate driving performance on dry roads also gives you maximum grip in the wet. Come and share in the uncompromising design of the ContiSportContact 2.

ContiTrac 4x4

The ContiTrac is a premium tyre providing the driving comfort and safety required by today's generation of 4x4s and Light Trucks.

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Opening match

With the World Cup behind us, attached a note from Angela Graham, Starfish Communications, who had the opportunity to attend the opening match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Honda CR-Z proves hybrid can be sexy - and Audi A8 shows high-tech sells, too

It may be a hybrid, but Honda’s CR-Z is also a sexy, sassy and entertaining sports coupé. Eco-friendly has never been this much fun! We drive it on Mpumalanga’s twisty mountain passes

Engen Volkswagen Cup racing action to provide single-make thrills

THERE has been a long break for the Engen Volkswagen Cup competitors,but the holiday is over. The drivers in this formula last competedjust before the start of the World Cup and will now head to Phakisa Freeway in Welkom for the fifth round of the 2010 championship.

Chev’s bright Spark – and 25 years of BMW M3

Chevrolet seems to specialise in attractive, value-added vehicles that link ample levels of standard kit to good dynamics. This week, Spike is in Cape Town to try out the latest, more-for-less Chevy: the bright and cheerful Spark.

Merc’s SLS AMG superstar shines!

This week on RPM TV, we attend the launch of the long-awaited Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG supercar. The modern successor to the immortal, gull-winged 300SL, the two-seater mixes nostalgia with advanced technology and brutal performance.

Mito meets DS3 in premium hatch clash

This week on RPM TV, France meets Italy as the stylish, avant-garde Citroën DS3 crosses swords with the sporty, hot-blooded Alfa Romeo Mito Quadrifoglio Verde.

Korea’s new star rises on RPM

Here at RPM, we’ve been watching the rising fortunes of Kia Motors with interest. The Korean vehicle maker was initially stuck with ordinary, but well-priced vehicles, yet managed to create a strong and appreciative following.