Toyota Prius

Civil Engineering Guildford based, Land & Water Services Ltd has recently ordered three Toyota Prius T3 hatchbacks for their project managers, as they aim to reduce the impact of their fleet on the environment. They currently operate a mixed-badge car fleet and are in the process of also reducing the number of 4x4s used by its site managers.

The Toyota Prius has a CO2 emissions figure if just 89g/km and returns 72mpg on the combined fuel cycle making it an ideal environmentally friendly car. One of their company car drivers, Environmental Scientist Cat Clowes, has already travelled over 200,000 miles in her Prius and reports that it is still driving well. The Toyota Prius hatchbacks are expected to travel around 30,000 miles a year and were placed on a four-year contract hire arrangement with Arval, one of the car finance partners on the site. Group Procurement Manager, Simon Greenaway said,”Prius was also selected for the cost benefits it offers to the company and our employees, including the tax advantages”.

Some of the key features on the Prius T3 include automatic air conditioning, head-up display and Touch Tracer controls, seven airbags, smart entry and start, driver’s electric lumbar support, electric heated mirrors, six-speaker CD player,15-inch alloy wheels, front fog lamps and electric windows all round.

Snow chains

Snow chains are compulsory for vehicles on most Alpine roads, however with the current UK weather conditions, many drivers may also be considering fitting them to get around, even on minor roads.

When fitting snow chains to your car you should always fit them to the driving wheels only and for 4×4 vehicles, usually the front wheels. They are hard to fit on slopes and it is best to fit them at designated chain fitting bays. It is also important to buy snow chains that comply with European legislation and from a reputable supplier.

Try www.top-gear.net/ who offer a wide range of products and advice on driving on snow, as a starting point.

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