The tire industry has advanced a lot technologically since the pneumatic rubber tire was invented in the late 19th century, even though the basic concept of an air-filled tire has remained vastly the ...

Nokian provided flights from Austin, Texas, to Ivalo, Finland, and accommodation so Ars could visit its test facility. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. IVALO, Finland—In 1987, fictional ...

There are no shortage of debatable topics amongst Canadians during this alarmingly frigid time of year. Whether it’s prospects for the playoff season or an argument about win-lose ratios on a Roll Up ...

Studded tires are unmatched in snow and ice, but it’s their very capability in such conditions that makes them brutal on dry roads. For a while, companies have been trying to figure out how to deliver ...

Radical winter tires automatically deploy retractable studs for traction on icy roads Over a decade ago, Finnish tire brand Nokian showed off a radical concept for a winter tire that could deploy ...

When MotorTrend traveled to Lapland in northern Finland nine years ago, to Nokian Tyres’ Arctic test center, engineers were whispering about efforts to achieve what they thought was impossible: a ...

Nokian’s new Hakkapeliitta 01 tires have metal studs that automatically extend and retract based on the weather. Nokian’s new Hakkapeliitta 01 tires have metal studs that automatically extend and ...

Highly anticipated: On a frozen Finnish test track, a sensorless innovation is changing how cars connect with ice. Nokian Tyres, a company that's spent decades building tread patterns for the planet's ...

In the interim, Nokian continued to offer its distinct lineup of Hakkapeliitta winter tires, including the Hakkapeliitta 10 and LT3 studded tire fitments for passenger cars, SUVs, trucks, hybrids, and ...

New Hakkapeliitta 01 is the world’s first production winter tire that automatically adjusts to changes in temperature by extending or retracting its studs. Nokian Tyres launched the first winter tire ...