: While all-seasons were catching up, the tests in this timeframe emphasized that for extreme ice and snow, dedicated winter tires still held a "stopping distance" advantage that could be life-saving. The Rise of the "Affordable" SUV
October is traditionally the "changing of the guard" for tires in Europe. This 2022 issue arrived just as released its massive annual tire tests. The Findings : The 2022 testing cycle highlighted the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. and the Michelin CrossClimate 2 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Download AUTOBILD4113102022 zip
: Though more prominent in 2023, the seeds of the Chinese EV expansion (like brands MG and NIO ) were already being sown in 2022, with Auto Bild being among the first to give Western readers a professional look at these new competitors. : While all-seasons were catching up, the tests
as top-tier performers, blurring the lines for drivers who want to avoid the biannual swap. The Findings : The 2022 testing cycle highlighted
In late 2022, the automotive market was grappling with high prices and supply chain woes. Issue 41 focused heavily on value-driven performance.
: This period saw the VW Golf and Tesla Model Y dominating headlines, but Auto Bild's deep dives often included the "last screw" disassembly of high-mileage cars to see how they actually held up over 100,000 kilometers.