CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
28 stories
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

During technical inspections on roads, a part of vehicles has the minimum allowable tire tread depth

In the 2025/2026 winter season, over 8,200 vehicles were inspected for compliance with winter tire requirements in Latvia, revealing concerning levels of tire wear.

Mar 2 • 08:33 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Do not rush to change winter tires for summer tires

The Latvian Road Traffic Safety Directorate advises motorists not to hasten the switch from winter to summer tires, citing ongoing vehicle inspections revealing safety issues with winter tire compliance.

Mar 2 • 07:13 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

UP: School bus floor broken, student falls and is crushed by tire, RTO-RI suspended

A tragic incident in Uttar Pradesh resulted in the death of a young student due to negligence over a school bus's safety and maintenance.

Mar 2 • 06:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Tuomas doesn't care about the guidelines and uses winter tires even in summer – Here's how he justifies it

A Finnish man named Tuomas is using winter tires year-round, disregarding recommendations against summer use due to concerns over tire wear and driving safety.

Mar 1 • 07:09 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

By the numbers... This is how to decode the safety and performance of your car tire

The article explains how to understand the critical information printed on car tires, which is essential for ensuring safety and performance.

Feb 28 • 04:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Test of summer tires for Yeti and Octavia Scout: The most expensive in the middle of the field, the cheapest completely failed

A recent test of summer tires shows a wide range of performance among different brands, emphasizing the importance of quality for safety and cost-effectiveness.

Feb 25 • 11:26 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Traffic accident involving a heavier vehicle in Alta

A traffic accident occurred in Alta involving a heavier vehicle and a passenger car, where a tire detached and struck the car.

Feb 25 • 07:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Did you know this rule related to studded tires?

In Finland, there are specific regulations regarding the use of studded winter tires that many drivers may not be aware of, particularly concerning the spacing of the studs.

Feb 24 • 11:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Improvised bunk bed and vehicle without a tire: group caught traveling irregularly in a truck's cargo area on BR-282

Six workers were caught traveling in unsafe conditions in the cargo area of a truck in Santa Catarina, Brazil, raising concerns about labor safety and road regulations.

Feb 23 • 22:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Studded or non-studded? Accident statistics reveal a surprising safety difference

A report highlights a notable safety difference between studded and non-studded winter tires in Finland, despite overall improvements in winter traffic safety.

Feb 22 • 14:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus loses control, destroys guardrail and ends up across the median of a highway in SP coast; VIDEO

An intermunicipal bus lost control after a tire burst, crashed into a guardrail, and ended up obstructing traffic on a highway in São Vicente, São Paulo.

Feb 19 • 17:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The condition of the car tires that claimed the lives of four young people was like this

The article discusses the dangers posed by worn-out winter tires, highlighting a tragic accident that resulted in the deaths of four young individuals due to poor tire conditions.

Feb 19 • 10:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Victim filmed bus with a tire before accident that left 7 dead on BR-153: ‘May God protect us’

A tragic bus accident on BR-153, which killed seven people, was foreshadowed by a victim's video showing the bus traveling with faulty tires just hours before the incident.

Feb 18 • 22:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tire repairman dies after bus falls on him during maintenance, family reports

A tire repairman died following an incident where a bus fell on him during maintenance in Goiânia, Brazil, according to his family.

Feb 17 • 13:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus with rural workers overturns after tire burst and 6 people die in accident on BR-153

A bus transporting rural workers overturned after a tire burst, resulting in six fatalities on the BR-153 highway in Brazil.

Feb 16 • 10:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The destroyed asphalt increases tire blowouts on the access highways to Madrid: 'They're not potholes, they're sinkholes'

The deteriorating asphalt on several highways leading to and from Madrid has caused a rise in tire blowouts, alarming drivers and assistance services.

Feb 15 • 23:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

District of Fürstenfeldbruck: Driving without lights and air, but with alcohol

A driver in Fürstenfeldbruck was caught driving under the influence with a flat tire and no headlights, resulting in a blood alcohol content of 1.5.

Feb 15 • 12:45 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The tire of a truck driving on the Via Baltica caught fire

A truck caught fire on the A8 road in Lithuania, but the driver successfully extinguished the fire without needing additional assistance.

Feb 13 • 08:17 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Man Convicted for Tire Detachment Accident Arrested for Suspicion of Unlicensed Driving During Probation

A man previously convicted for causing an accident due to a detached tire was arrested for driving without a license while on probation.

Feb 12 • 11:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Mumbai's first 'Musical Road', the tune of 'Jai Ho' will play from tire friction

Mumbai has launched India’s first musical road which plays the tune of 'Jai Ho' when vehicles travel over it at a certain speed.

Feb 11 • 17:21 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

1 dead, 1 injured in crash on Anthony Henday Drive during tire change

A fatal crash on Anthony Henday Drive left one person dead and another injured while changing a tire.

Feb 9 • 17:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

Mass accident on German highway: 28 cars collided due to a blown tire

A major traffic accident on a German highway involved 28 vehicles after a truck's tire blew, luckily resulting in no injuries.

Feb 7 • 13:50 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Accident with 28 Vehicles on A9 Due to Tire Damage

A truck tire failure on the A9 highway in Germany led to a major accident involving 28 vehicles, with no injuries reported.

Feb 7 • 12:51 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Ignoring these details turns wintering into a nightmare: What you must check on your car before the trip?

Thorough vehicle checks are essential for anyone embarking on a journey or deserving vacation, starting with tire pressure which directly affects fuel consumption and handling.

Jan 13 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Juan José Ebenezer, mechanic: "If you get a flat tire and keep driving, you go from fixing a flat to having to change the entire tire"

Mechanic Juan José Ebenezer warns drivers about the dangers of ignoring flat tires and how it can lead to more severe issues.

Jan 12 • 04:53 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Are they safe and what does the police say about them? Here is everything you need to know about popular 'booties' for tires

The article discusses the rising popularity of textile snow chains, known as 'booties,' for winter driving and addresses concerns regarding their safety and legality as winter conditions approach.

Jan 8 • 14:00 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

Speeding, flat tire blamed as driver faces prosecution in Anthony Joshua crash

British boxing champion Anthony Joshua remains hospitalized after a fatal car accident in Nigeria, with investigations highlighting speeding and a flat tire as contributing factors, possibly leading to the driver's prosecution for reckless driving.

Dec 31 • 16:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Every marking on a tire is important. Here's what R means and what DOT means

The article explains the meanings of tire markings, focusing on the significance of the 'R' and 'DOT' codes, which provide essential information about tire specifications and suitability for vehicles.

Dec 31 • 08:00 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

📡

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.