Michelin’s new Uptis design is slated to hit the streets in 2024. Research and development has led to significant differences in its design compared to the earlier Tweel project. Speed has been ...

The new airless Uptis tyre from French manufacturer Michelin is made from rubber and fibreglass and has been hailed as a potential game-changer. Yet it has still not gone on general sale.

Punctures are a pain, but they may soon be a thing of the past The post Will airless tires transform the automotive industry?

Get the latest car news, reviews, and features.

The Japanese company, which vies with France’s Michelin to be the world’s largest tyre supplier, has developed an air-free version it says can support a 1-tonne vehicle driving at 60km an hour, a big ...