The SUV premium tyre Nokian Z SUV is rated “very recommendable” („vorbildlich“) by the German car magazine „Auto Bild allrad“ in its latest SUV summer tyre test. In all three test categories wet, dry and off road it gets the mark 2. The “strengths” of Nokian Z SUV: “low rolling resistance, balanced driving behaviour, amazing in the sand”. In rolling resistance it gets the top mark, making the Z SUV especially easy for the driver’s pocket as a low rolling resistance saves fuel. Further excellent judgements are: „traction sand 1-“, „wet circle 2+“ and „noise in the dry 2+“. „The Finnish Nokian performs outstandingly in the sand.“ “Very recommendable” is the best mark. The version for passenger cars, the ultra high speed tyre Nokian Z G2, also got a very good test result with the “ADAC judgement” “very recommendable” in the UHP summer tyre test 2009 of the German automobile association ADAC (UHP = Ultra High Performance).

Firm wet grip with the high-performing, comfortable summer tyre Nokian Z SUV for SUV

The tyre manufacturer Nokian Tyres from Finland offers a modern and competitive program range of SUV premium summer tyres. Its latest member Nokian Z SUV has a firm grip in the wet and is high-performing and comfortable – the result of the efficient product development, according to the specialist from the north. Nokian Tyres has fashioned its newest SUV summer tyre for power, sturdiness and comfort. Large and powerful urban SUVs demand tough durability and faultless performance from tyres. Drivers want the same. The three foremost properties of a SUV’s summer tyres are grip in the wet, durability and driving comfort according to a driver survey commissioned by Nokian Tyres.

The Nokian Z SUV, tailored for the demanding conditions, responds to the motorist’s wishes: it rolls quickly, handles easily and precisely and is light, but still strong. Being big and impressive, but elegant and fast, this specialised product has low noise levels and enjoys extreme conditions.

The tyre was designed for high speed categories for European motorists who demand safety and quality. The broad size range covers V- (240 km/h), W- (270 km/h) and Y-(300 km/h) speed categories with alternatives from 17 to 22 inches.

Roads in poor condition with holes and an uneven surface, with suddenly changing conditions and wet are home territory for the summer tyres developed by Nokian. That is why their plus points come into their own effortlessly in excellent conditions and on smooth asphalt.

Nokian HT SUV – a strong summer tyre for demanding SUV driving on asphalt and sand with off-road claws

Nokian’s family of tyres has grown with the addition of a hard-wearing and high-performing summer tyre intended for urban SUVs – the Nokian HT SUV. It offers high safety and strong stability with immediate, precise steering reactions and is designed for European consumers who appreciate quality. Although the Nokian HT SUV is at its best on asphalt, it also functions excellently off the main roads: with an SUV you can slip away from the smooth main road onto the twisty small roads; tracks that are covered in sand and gravel and difficult to drive on. For driving on sandy roads and other soft surfaces, there are off-road claws moulded into the shoulder area, bevels and straight cornered protectors. The off-road claws grip the surface of the road which makes traction and braking more efficient.

The wide range of sizes available for the T and H speed categories of this further member of the summer product family, the Nokian HT SUV tyre, covers all of the most popular SUVs sold in Europe.

Source: http://www.nokiantyres.com/release?id=16969495

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The automotive industry has started the year on a positive note with a significant increase in the number of new vehicles sold during January.

Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows that 74,864 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles were sold in January, up 11.6 per cent (or 7,785 vehicles) on the same month in 2009.

“This is a strong result and provides the market with a confidence boost heading into 2010,” FCAI Chief Executive Andrew McKellar said.

“Business purchases remained strong in January with some buyers taking delivery of vehicles ordered last year under the Federal Government’s business tax break,” he said.

“New car affordability is better than ever and has been further enhanced by the tariff cut on many imported vehicles,” he said.

“New car buyers have effectively been handed a ‘tax cut’ and many brands have moved quickly to reduce prices or increase vehicle specifications,” Mr McKellar said.

“As a result, it is expected that this will encourage private buyers to return to the marketplace in greater numbers throughout the year,” he said.

Toyota retained the top selling position with a market share of 19.5 per cent; followed by Holden with 14 per cent and then Ford with nine per cent.

Source: http://www.fcai.com.au/news/all/all/236/strong-start-to-the-year-for-new-car-sales-

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Lead by the 2010 LaCrosse, Buick sales overall rose 17.7 percent in January, compared to the same month last year. The LaCrosse luxury sedan saw a 139 percent sales increase from January 2009.

The LaCrosse continues to attract new customers to Buick, with 18 percent of vehicle trade-ins coming from people with non-U.S. makes. The vehicle is also attracting younger buyers, with more than one-third of LaCrosse buyers being younger than 55 years old, and 46 percent with household incomes above $75,000. Redesigned from the ground up, the 2010 LaCrosse offers all-wheel drive, a suite of advanced personal technologies and safety features and a luxurious interior.

The Enclave, Buick’s luxury crossover, also posted strong results with a 5.6 percent increase in sales compared to January of 2009. The LaCrosse and Enclave were recently named a best buy by Consumer Guide’s 2010 Best Buy and Recommended Award. In addition, the LaCrosse and Enclave were named Sedan of the Year and Three-Row SUV/Crossover of the Year by MotherProof.com.

“We are pleased to see the LaCrosse and Enclave sales have increased 139 and 5.6 percent compared to last January,” said Brian Sweeney, general manager of Buick GMC.

Source: http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/news/news_detail.brand_buick.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2010/Feb/0202_buick_sales

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Audi SUVs are collecting top honors: readers of OFF ROAD magazine have selected the Audi Q5 as the off-road vehicle of the year in the SUV category. The Audi Q7 took third place in the luxury SUV category. The awards were presented last night in Munich.

In the survey of readers, the Audi Q5 took first place in the SUV category. Hans-Joachim Radde, Head of Marketing Germany at AUDI AG, accepted the prize and remarked: “The Audi Q5 combines dynamics and sportiness with a highly variable interior. It’s an all-round talent for recreation and family. And in the long run, that’s what customers in this segment want.”

The Audi Q7 also found favor among the magazine’s readers, taking third place in the luxury SUV category. “Sports, recreation and business – that’s what the Audi Q7 stands for. And with the 3.0 TDI clean diesel, it already meets the strict Euro 6 limits that will come into effect in 2014,” Radde said.

Almost 25,000 OFF ROAD readers cast their votes this year, selecting from 97 models in eight categories. The automotive trade journal has held its reader survey since 1982.

Source: http://www.audiusanews.com/newsrelease.do?id=1668

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