Three quarters of Canadian motorists (76 per cent) believe extreme winter weather events related to Canada’s changing climate have made winter tires more ...

If you are planning to drive on most highways in B.C., you’ll need winter tires starting Wednesday. They are mandatory on routes with mountain passes from Oct. 1 to April 30. “Temperatures of 7 C or ...

For nearly a decade, a Phoenix, Arizona-based outfit has been working on a smart replacement for the giant rubber tires that go on heavy mining vehicles – think haul trucks, excavators, and bulldozers ...

Unlike cars or trucks, locomotives rely on smooth steel wheels riding on smooth steel rails—despite generating thousands of tons of force. This video unpacks the fascinating physics and engineering ...

Trains are capable of immense power, with modern locomotives delivering over 50 tons of tractive effort. But how do they do this without tires? In this video, we explore the unique design of steel ...

We take a closer look at winter tires and how they can help you drive safer Winter tires have come a long way over the last couple of decades, from being more like mud tires to becoming something ...

Owners of high-performance sports cars and crossovers often find winter driving challenging as snow, ice, and freezing temperatures dangerously hamper the effectiveness of their high-performance tires ...

Editor’s note: This article was last updated on Feb. 16, 2023. It has been reviewed by Cars.com Senior News Editor Jennifer Harrington and is still accurate. For drivers, a winter wonderland can mean ...

You've changed the oil this winter, topped off the fuel tank and filled the windshield fluid reservoir; now check your tires. "About 46% of crashes involving bad weather take place in the winter, so ...