ENEXT WEEK WINTER'S COMING
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• Thoughts of winter operation inevitably turn to the problems of diesel waxing, cold starting, iced-up screens and in-cab temperatures. We take a look at just some of the wide range of products that can make vehicle operation just a little smoother over the next few months, and at the preparations operators should be making.
• Toyota Coaster midibuses sell in vast numbers all over the world — except in Europe, where the quota system prohibits unrestricted import.
The proven Coaster technology, however, is available to British operators in the guise of the Gaetano Optimo, which is 60% Portuguese.
CM has tested an Optimo and found its purpose-designed PSV chassis makes for a far more civilised vehicle than some of its truck-derived competitors. It proved easy to drive and comfortable to ride in.
• After its debut in the Maestro, the joint Austin Rover/Perkins two-litre DI diesel engine is now available in the 200 series Freight Rover Sherpa. How does the engine cope with 2.8 tonnes — and has the changed installation made a difference to the direct injection noise? We drive the new diesel Sherpa, and ,i0e you the answers.