New Launches
Show Report: CV Show 2012
What a cracking event the 2012 Commercial Vehicle Show turned out to be, thanks in no small part to Ford… Read More
Mitsubishi L200 4x4 Long-Term Test 1
We has just taken delivery of a Mitsubishi L200 4x4 Club Cab for long-term appraisal… Read More
Ford Transit ECOnetic Brief Test
We’ve been putting a SWB 100hp 2.2TDi Euro 5 Transit 280 ECOnetic through its paces… Read More
Renault Kangoo ZE 2011 European Launch
Renault is at the forefront of manufacturers offering a mass produced factory-built electric van… Read More
Fuso Canter 2011 European Launch
Fuso has completely revamped its range of light and heavy truck Canter chassis and chassis crew cabs… Read More
Iveco Daily 2011 European Launch
Iveco has introduced new, latest generation diesels to its Daily range, along with detail changes inside and out… Read More
Ford Transit 2011 European Launch
Ford takes the iconic Transit to the next stage with an all-new range of 2.2-litre Euro 5 diesels… Read More
Volkswagen Crafter 2011 UK Launch
VW’s large panel van has undergone a serious makeover with changes to the front-end styling and the cab interior, as well as new Euro 5 diesels… Read More
Ford Transit Connect Electric Brief Test
We spent a day with the battery-powered Connect to get a better idea of what it’s like to live with in its natural, urban environment. Read More
Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL Brief Test
Currently undergoing trials with selected fleet customers in the UK, we managed to get behind the wheel of a battery-powered Vito E-CELL… Read More
Drivers should prepare for the worst this winter
Drivers of all types of vehicles could be facing the worst road conditions in decades as predicted harsh winter weather combines with road maintenance budget cuts to cause havoc on UK roads warns The Fuelcard Company. It’s urging drivers to plan ahead by investing in winter tyres and ensuring they know how to drive safety in ice and snow, after last year’s bad weather caught out many unsuspecting road warriors.A recent poll found that 80 percent of local councils have experienced a road maintenance budget cut, prompting concerns that road conditions will deteriorate even further this winter. Around 20 per cent of councils said they have been prioritising short-term fixes over permanent long-term solutions — no change there, then.
“Severe weather conditions can arise when least expected and can be extremely dangerous for motorists,” said Jakes de Kock, sales and marketing director at The Fuelcard Company. “Throughout the winter the usual hazards of travelling treacherous routes are accentuated by bad driving conditions. Severe weather is not just about snow and ice, it includes darkness, rain, fog, strong winds, floods and dazzling sunshine too.“During winter months, motoring requires special care and a little preparation if drivers are to avoid a breakdown or accident. It is essential that drivers are prepared for such hazards before setting out on any journey. Regular maintenance of vehicles is also more important at this time of year as The AA reports the number of breakdowns nearly doubles during particularly cold spells which can cause valuable lost hours to business.”
Weekly car mag Auto Express has produced this video comparing winter and summer tyres.