Year Gone By -- Top Summer Tires In 2014

Yes I know it's winter here in Canada, that's what windows are for.

This article is especially for all of you who may not be living in the dreaded winter season currently. Besides when they talk about summer tires here in Canada they really mean 3 season tires, which are good for all 4 seasons in most countries.
Enough talking, here are the top picks by price category:

Best tire in the $100-$150 range (P205/55R16 sample)

• Dunlop Signature II (touring) – High-mileage tread designed for comfort
• Continental PureContact (performance) - A high-mileage, DWS rating*, low-rolling resistance tire with a “V” rating
• Pirelli P7 A/S Plus (performance) - Comfort biased, good handling, low-rolling resistance with a “V” rating
• Toyo Extensa A/S (touring) – High-mileage tread, good handling

Best tire in the $150-$200 range (P205/55R16 sample)

• Toyo Proxes 4+ (performance) - A fairly high-mileage performance tire with a “V” rating
• Michelin Pilot A/S 3 (performance) - Good low-temp and wet grip, excellent dry, strong lateral grip
• Michelin Premier(touring) – High-mileage tread, good wet traction, EverGrip Technology**
• Yokohama Ascend (touring) - Eco low-rolling resistance technology, high mileage and quiet tire
• Bridgestone Turanza Serenity + (touring) - Quiet, comfort biased, good handling

Best tire: $225+ (P225/45R17 sample)

• Michelin Pilot Super Sport (summer performance) - Fairly high-mileage ultra-high performance, good wet traction
• Michelin Pilot A/S 3 (all-season performance) - Good low-temp and wet grip, excellent dry, strong lateral grip
• Bridgestone Potenza RE97 AS (all-season performance) - Quiet, comfort biased, superior handling
• Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 (summer performance) - Ultra-high performance, decent wet traction

As you can see most "summer" tires picks have A/S (all-season) after the product name. These tires can be driven under light winter weather conditions. Here in Canada it has been said (as a guideline) that an A/S tire will start loosing it's grip at temperatures below 7 degrees C (44 degrees F). For most countries on Earth these tires can be left on the car throughout the year.

Curtsy of  Auto123.com, the full article on the web-site can be found by following this link: http://www.auto123.com/en/news/top-2014-summer-tires/58814/

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL

2016 Toyota 4Runner

Exterior Changes:
A bigger newly designed grille with new LED lights, fog lights, as well as new look bumpers.
There will be three trim levels: Base SR5, Trail Off-road and Limited Edition.


Interior Changes:
The new 2016 Toyota 4Runner will also be refreshed with a new infotainment system and a new navigation system displayed on a beautiful 7-inch screen.
Other new features include new leather interior, 8 speaker audio system, all new 8-way steering wheel to conquer any terrain and with comfortable seating for up to eight.

Engine & Transmission Choices:
Main engine is a 4L V6 VVTi engine which will be able to produce up to 270 hp and 250 pound feet of torque. (Rumored as well is a V8 engine option.) There will be both manual and automatic transmission choices available, propulsion delivered by either 2WD or 4WD option.

The 2016 Toyota 4Runner is expected to be on the market before fall of 2016, rumor has it that the price will vary from $33,000 to $48,000 US

Sources:
http://newcrossoversuv2015.com/2016-toyota-4runner-review/
http://carboncube.org/2016-toyota-4runner/
http://www.newcarannouncements.com/2016-toyota-4runner-redesign/

2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S = 0-60 mph time of 3.7 sec.

Bond, James Bond. Just kidding, but you will need that stash of British Pounds from MI6 to purchase, the estimated price is $150,000 US. (Lottery winnings)
Here is what is known thus far about the Mercedes-AMG GT S: (information from Mercedes)

• Handbuilt AMG 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine - the world's first sports car engine with the turbos inside the V of the engine and dry sump lubrication
• 0-60 mph (98 km/h) time of 3.7 seconds (preliminary); 193 mph top speed (310 kph)
• 7-speed dual-clutch transmission with electronically controlled limited slip differential
• AMG Dynamic Exhaust System with electronically controlled variable vane
• AMG Dynamic suspension
• AMG DYNAMIC SELECT with multiple driver selectable suspension and steering modes
• AMG Performance steering wheel with shift paddles
• High-quality Nappa leather
• Numerous trim options, including silver chrome, matte carbon fiber, high-gloss carbon fiber, black diamond and matte silver fiberglass
• Advanced safety technologies, including COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, Adaptive Braking technology, ATTENTION ASSIST, PARKTRONIC, Rearview Camera, and the PRE-SAFE® system
• Optional Lane Keeping Assist and Blind Spot Assist

YouTube VIDEO:

Picture Gallery and more details on Mercedes website: http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/future/model/model-All_New_2016_C190_AMG_GT#module=future-gallery&submodule=future-gallery-0&gallery=UNIQUE-GALLERY-ID|0|6
Car & Driver first drive of the 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S: http://www.caranddriver.com/mercedes-amg/gt-gt-s