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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Agriculture Banana': children play with tires in the mud of a farm in MT and the video goes viral

A rural producer in Brazil crafted a playful activity for children using old tires, which was filmed and went viral with over 23 million views.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The owner of Neumen clarified his statements about tire prices and sent a message to Milei

Roberto Méndez, CEO of Neumen, clarified his previous statements about excessive tire prices during Alberto Fernández's government and criticized current import policies under President Milei.

Feb 25 • 19:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The revelation of a businessman about the excessive prices charged for tires

Roberto Méndez, CEO of Neumen, admitted to charging excessive prices for tires during stricter import restrictions, triggering public outrage and comments from President Milei.

Feb 25 • 15:41 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Old tires are not always disposed of for free: what drivers need to know

In Lithuania, laws require tire sellers to accept used tires from customers in the same quantity as new tires purchased, with specific guidelines on disposal.

Feb 24 • 20:25 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

Freight of R$ 2 million, 120 meters long and 380 tires: how the super truck that stopped Dutra in SP works

A special transportation operation disrupted sections of the Presidente Dutra Highway in São Paulo for the passage of a super truck carrying a giant transformer destined for a renewable energy project in Saudi Arabia.

Feb 24 • 05:00 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)
Crime & Justice

Police seize medications, cigarettes, and tires without invoices with convoy on highway in the interior of SP

Police in São Paulo seized a convoy of vehicles transporting illegal goods from Paraguay, including medications, cigarettes, and electronic items.

Feb 21 • 20:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Swiss painter Peter Stämpfli, a European exponent of pop art, dies at 88

Peter Stämpfli, a pioneering Swiss pop artist known for his distinctive works featuring tires, has passed away at the age of 88.

Feb 21 • 15:27 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Legal entities will be able to hand over used tires for free

During the environmental campaign "Give Tires a Second Life," legal entities in Latvia can dispose of their used passenger vehicle tires at no cost.

Feb 20 • 08:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

FATE: why was the plant decided to close a day before the CGT strike?

The Argentine tire manufacturer FATE has decided to close its plant shortly before a major strike due to significant operational issues and uncompetitive costs.

Feb 19 • 21:34 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

This is how they unloaded tires to make a blockade in Moreno

Protesters in Moreno used tires to block a major roadway during a general strike in Argentina.

Feb 19 • 20:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What is the tax picture behind the Fate crisis

The article explores the tax challenges faced by Fate, a long-established Argentine company, due to conflicting taxation at various government levels that hinder its competitiveness against imported tires.

Feb 19 • 19:29 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Tires: brand by brand, what are their prices and how cheap are the imported ones

The price of tires in Argentina has sharply decreased due to increased imports, with average prices falling 34% alongside a significant reduction in sector employment.

Feb 19 • 17:38 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The origin of Fate: the Polish immigrant who was a street vendor, made rubber raincoats, and founded an empire

The article tells the story of Leiser Madanes, a Polish immigrant who started as a street vendor in Argentina and ultimately built a successful business producing rubber products, including raincoats and tires.

Feb 19 • 06:00 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The price of tires, a key factor behind the surprising closure of Fate

The closure of the Fate tire company in Argentina is attributed to the significant price difference between local and imported tires, influenced by recent economic policies.

Feb 18 • 20:22 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Rejects the claim that he has failed to respond to the pollution

Einar Þorsteinsson, the leader of the Progress Party, refutes accusations that he has not acted against pollution in the capital region, arguing that opposition parties have unrealistic solutions.

Feb 18 • 13:30 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

More people are upset about the lack of street cleaning than about studded tires

Icelandic representatives agree on the pollution problem but disagree on the best solution regarding street cleaning and studded tires.

Feb 17 • 15:40 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Car on fire in Oslo - more explosions are coming

A car has caught fire in Oslo, with reports of explosions from the tires and flames threatening nearby structures.

Feb 16 • 15:18 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

In Tutzing: Unknowns puncture the tires of several cars

Several cars in Tutzing have been deliberately damaged, with the police reporting that the tires of three vehicles were punctured overnight.

Feb 15 • 13:13 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Yeri Mua reports that her truck's tires were punctured after passing through a toll booth in Mexico City: "Things that wouldn't happen in my town"

Influencer Yeri Mua claims her vehicle's tires were punctured by a device at a toll booth in Mexico City after another driver avoided payment.

Feb 14 • 19:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck without a license plate, with worn tires and non-functioning tachograph seized in Governador Valadares

A truck was seized in Governador Valadares for lacking a front license plate, having worn tires, and a non-functioning tachograph during a police operation.

Feb 13 • 22:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Without headlights and plates and with bald tires, truck seized on road in RN

A truck without plates, headlights, and with bald tires was seized by the Federal Highway Police in Brazil.

Feb 13 • 21:33 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Due to team mistakes, Sesk has had several punctured tires in the Sweden rally stages

Latvian rally driver Mārtiņš Sesks encountered multiple punctured tires due to a team decision regarding tire pressure during the World Rally Championship in Sweden.

Feb 13 • 15:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Protesters slash bus tires and block access to Parque Dom Pedro 2nd terminal in downtown SP

Protesters blocked access to the Parque Dom Pedro 2nd terminal in downtown São Paulo, slashing bus tires and attempting to prevent vehicles from leaving, as part of an organized protest against the current union leadership ahead of upcoming elections.

Feb 12 • 15:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unionists deflate bus tires and prevent vehicles from leaving the Parque Dom Pedro Terminal in downtown SP

Unionists deflated bus tires and blocked buses from departing at the Parque Dom Pedro Terminal in São Paulo, leading to disturbances and a response from local law enforcement.

Feb 12 • 15:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Hole on BR-365 causes damage in succession and punctures tires of 13 vehicles in a few minutes in Uberlândia

A pothole on BR-365 in Uberlândia has damaged the tires of at least 13 vehicles, prompting warnings for drivers to exercise caution.

Feb 12 • 13:41 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

ICE accuses Honduran alien of ramming law enforcement vehicle before agent shoots out tires

ICE reports that a Honduran man attempted to evade arrest by ramming a law enforcement vehicle in New Jersey, prompting an agent to shoot out his tires.

Feb 12 • 12:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police rebellion in Argentina involves burning tires and demands for better salaries

Police officers in Rosario, Argentina, protested for better salaries and mental health support, escalating tensions after clashes with colleagues during previous demonstrations.

Feb 11 • 21:37 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: Three vehicles collide on the A5 highway. There are suggestions about summer tires on one of the cars.

A collision involving three vehicles occurred on the A5 highway in the Mārupes region, prompting an investigation by the State Police.

Feb 11 • 10:32 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The ice track eagerly wears out tires but teaches how to cope in dangerous situations

In Estonia, drivers need to be prepared for losing control on icy roads, and practicing on an ice track can help them regain control in such situations.

Feb 11 • 01:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

They punctured tires and snatched cash: How a gang operated in Attica

A criminal gang operating in Attica was dismantled after police tracked their scheme of targeting individuals immediately after cash withdrawals.

Feb 9 • 18:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

60,000 used tires were recycled in Galápagos, more than 20,000 tires were managed in 2025

Galápagos successfully recycled 60,000 used tires as part of the Galápagos Free of Used Tires 2026 program, with over 20,000 tires processed in 2025 alone.

Feb 8 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sefa seizes a cargo of tires valued at R$ 260 thousand during port inspection in Santarém

A cargo of 182 tires, valued at R$ 260,963.52, was seized by Sefa during a port inspection in Santarém, Brazil, due to issues with tax records from the sender.

Feb 8 • 14:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Golden Tires, Glass Handlebars. Sports Inspire Glass Designers

Glass designers are drawing inspiration from sports, creating innovative products such as golden tires and glass handlebars.

Feb 8 • 10:50 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Giant's New Initiative: Birch Bark in Tires

Nokian Tyres collaborates with Swedish startup Reselo to create a tire partially made from birch bark, demonstrating both environmental benefits and improved performance.

Feb 8 • 09:18 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

It's not just the clothes: imported tires have already won the battle

The dominance of imported tires has drastically reduced local production in Argentina, particularly affecting the long-established FATE company.

Feb 7 • 14:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Irregularly discarded tires cause fire on the banks of highway MT-449

About 50 tires discarded improperly caught fire along highway MT-449 in Lucas do Rio Verde, leading to an environmental pollution classification due to the illegal disposal.

Feb 6 • 19:34 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Punctured Tires in Lillestrøm - He is Now Convicted

A man in his 30s was convicted for puncturing the tires of multiple vehicles in Lillestrøm, with the court ruling that he was not mentally fit for compulsory psychiatric care despite committing 72 acts of vandalism.

Feb 5 • 04:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Ex-Army officer reveals unique training plan for historic North Pole solo ski

Ex-Army officer Harpreet Chandi MBE is preparing to become the first woman to ski solo and unsupported to the North Pole by implementing an extreme training regimen that includes dragging tires in Derby.

Feb 3 • 17:13 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Villains in the outskirts of Vilnius stole tires from three cars

Thieves in Vilnius removed and stole tires from three vehicles, resulting in a loss of approximately 4,000 euros, with the incident reported to local police.

Feb 3 • 06:43 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Wheels with tires stolen from cars in Vilnius – losses amount to about 4,000 euros

Between January 25 and February 2, rims with tires were stolen from three cars in a parking lot on Molėtų road in Vilnius, resulting in an estimated loss of 4,000 euros.

Feb 3 • 05:53 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

One device is not working at gas stations due to the cold weather

Residents are questioning if there are still gas stations in Vilnius where they can safely and quickly check their tires during winter, as many reported issues with air compressors not functioning properly.

Feb 2 • 13:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

"Traitors": Vandals damaged farmers' tractors who attended the meeting with Mitsotakis at the blockade of Nikaia, see images

Vandals targeted tractors belonging to farmers who attended a meeting with Prime Minister Mitsotakis, spray-painting the word 'traitor' and slashing tires.

Jan 14 • 08:09 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Blockades: Tractors vandalized after meeting with Mitsotakis – 'Traitor' written, tires deflated

After a meeting with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the tractors of two farmers were vandalized with 'traitor' spray-painted on them and their tires deflated.

Jan 14 • 07:32 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
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Mandatory use of anti-slip chains in Grevena, Kastoria, Kozani, and Florina

The use of anti-slip chains or other similar anti-slip means is mandatory for all vehicles lacking special winter tires in the regions of Grevena, Kastoria, Kozani, and Florina.

Jan 10 • 10:48 UTC

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