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Consumer electronics have been sporting energy efficiency ratings since 1994. Cars got them more recently. Starting in November, standardized labels grading tires will also be mandatory across the European Union.
In addition to rating energy efficiency, they also cite noise levels and traction on wet surfaces. Drive It! takes a look at the various factors that go into good - or bad - tires.
spot it! Whats new at the Essen Tire Fair | drive it
spot it! Whats new at the Essen Tire Fair | drive it
Why tires and suspension are key to winning races | drive it
Why tires and suspension are key to winning races | drive it
drive it!: The Motor Magazine | drive it!
drive it!: The Motor Magazine | drive it!
drive it!: The Motor Magazine | drive it!
drive it!: The Motor Magazine | drive it!
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine | Drive it!
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine | Drive it!
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine | Drive it!
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine | Drive it!
drive it!: The Motor Magazine | drive it!
drive it!: The Motor Magazine | drive it!
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine | Drive it!
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine | Drive it!
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine | Drive it!
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine | Drive it!
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine | drive it!
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine | drive it!
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine | Drive it!
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine | Drive it!
drive it!: The Motor Magazine | drive it!
drive it!: The Motor Magazine | drive it!
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine | Drive it!
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine | Drive it!
test it!: Seat Alhambra Four-Wheel Drive | drive it!
test it!: Seat Alhambra Four-Wheel Drive | drive it!
Drive it! from 11.09.2012 | Drive it!
Drive it! from 11.09.2012 | Drive it!
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine | drive it!
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine | drive it!
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine | Drive it!
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine | Drive it!
Drive it! from 05.06.2012 | Drive it!
Drive it! from 05.06.2012 | Drive it!
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine | Drive it!
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine | Drive it!
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine 10.07.2012 | Drive it!
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine 10.07.2012 | Drive it!
Inside it! All-wheel drive in Mercedes commercial vehicles | Drive it!
Inside it! All-wheel drive in Mercedes commercial vehicles | Drive it!
Audi Sound Plus: Drive it, hear it, like it!
Audi Sound Plus: Drive it, hear it, like it!
Present it! Mercedes G-Class | Drive it!
Present it! Mercedes G-Class | Drive it!
Picture it!: Nissan Leaf | Drive it!
Picture it!: Nissan Leaf | Drive it!
present it! Audi A5 | drive it!
present it! Audi A5 | drive it!
present it! The Mini Coupe | drive it!
present it! The Mini Coupe | drive it!
examine it! LA Auto Show | drive it!
examine it! LA Auto Show | drive it!
Test it! The Fiat Freemont | drive it!
Test it! The Fiat Freemont | drive it!
test it! Lexus CT 200h | drive it!
test it! Lexus CT 200h | drive it!
Present it!: Porsche 911 Cabriolet | Drive it!
Present it!: Porsche 911 Cabriolet | Drive it!
Present it! Seat Toledo | Drive it!
Present it! Seat Toledo | Drive it!
admire it! Bentley GTC | drive it!
admire it! Bentley GTC | drive it!
Present it! Mercedes E 300 Bluetec- Hybrid | Drive it!
Present it! Mercedes E 300 Bluetec- Hybrid | Drive it!
Examine it!: Ford Eco Driving Event | Drive it!
Examine it!: Ford Eco Driving Event | Drive it!
examine it! VW at the Expo in Shanghai | drive it
examine it! VW at the Expo in Shanghai | drive it
admire it! The Audi R15 Plus | drive it
admire it! The Audi R15 Plus | drive it
Present it!: Bentley Continental GT V8 | Drive it!
Present it!: Bentley Continental GT V8 | Drive it!
compare it!  Renault Fluence vs. Skoda Octavia | drive it!
compare it! Renault Fluence vs. Skoda Octavia | drive it!
Compare it!: Mercedes SLK - BMW Z4 - Audi TT | drive it!
Compare it!: Mercedes SLK - BMW Z4 - Audi TT | drive it!
Spot it! The Caravan Salon 2012 | Drive it!
Spot it! The Caravan Salon 2012 | Drive it!
Compare it: Porsche Panamera S Hybrid - Mercedes S- Class S 250 CDI BE | drive it!
Compare it: Porsche Panamera S Hybrid - Mercedes S- Class S 250 CDI BE | drive it!
Present it! The new Roadster - the first two-seat convertible in Mini’s history | drive it!
Present it! The new Roadster - the first two-seat convertible in Mini’s history | drive it!
Compare it!: Smart Plugs in to the Electronic Future | Drive it!
Compare it!: Smart Plugs in to the Electronic Future | Drive it!
Present it!: Golf GTI Convertible | Drive it!
Present it!: Golf GTI Convertible | Drive it!
Start it: VW CC | drive it!
Start it: VW CC | drive it!
inside it: Automotive Nanotechnology | drive it
inside it: Automotive Nanotechnology | drive it
Test it!: Suzuki Splash | Drive it!
Test it!: Suzuki Splash | Drive it!
spot it!: Romaniacs 2011 | drive it!
spot it!: Romaniacs 2011 | drive it!
compare it!: Porsche Cayman R - BMW M1 | drive it!
compare it!: Porsche Cayman R - BMW M1 | drive it!
spot it! The Caravan Salon 2011 | drive it!
spot it! The Caravan Salon 2011 | drive it!