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Photo: Bridgestone.it AutoGearhead : Gee... it's getting cold outside!! I will try to warm your room with this article :) In previous article, we have talk about winter driving safety tips , now we'll talk about winter tires . Winter tires have a conception of the aggressive tread that gives a better grip while throwing the snow and slush, which gives more stability during braking and better management of vehicles. The compound of winter tires is relatively mild. The rubber of all-season tire begins to lose elasticity and harden at temperatures around -8 ° C to -10 ° C, reducing traction. At -15 ° C, this type of tires have lost its elasticity, while a winter tire will harden to about -40 ° C – it retains its elasticity for a very long time. Taken from www.cars.about.com , Aaron Gold has shared information about winter tires frequently asked questions. Q: What makes snow tires different from regular tires? A: Snow tires (also known as winter tires) have tread patter...

 The Audi A1 Samurai Blue AutoGearhead: Audi has unveiled a unique A1 at the Tokyo Motor Show : Glistening in the colors of the Japanese national soccer team, the Audi A1 SAMURAI BLUE shows Audi’s respect for the Japanese national soccer team. Audi plans to sell the SAMURAI BLUE as a one-off model and donate a part of the profit for a charity. “Blue Samurai” is the nickname for Japan’s national soccer team. Blue and white are the colors of the soccer jerseys for both men and women. The Japanese men are the reigning Asian champions, while the women have been even more successful in the world soccer arena: this year they won the championship title in the World Soccer Cup held in Germany. Blue and white are also the colors of the Audi A1 SAMURAI BLUE, accentuated by the red of the Japanese flag. The 18-inch wheels with their exclusive polygonal design are likewise painted red. The interior equipment is black, with contrasting stitching in blue and corresponding colorful acc...