One of the things that differentiate two-wheel (2WD) from four-wheel drive (4WD) is the fact that the terrain has a much larger impact on the former. Sure, driving through snow, rain and mud is difficult even for a 4WD, however, when it comes to the preparations necessary to pull it off with 2WDs, 4WDs pale in comparison. While this issue is by far ... Continue to the full article
Archives for January 2018
The immediate aftermath of Brexit on the motoring industry
We are now two months removed from the UK public voting to leave the European Union — full details of the landmark decision can be found in this BBC News article. But just how much has the motoring industry been affected by the vote on Thursday June 23rd though? To find out, used vans specialist Van Monster has investigated the immediate ... Continue to the full article
Why Vans Just Don’t Cut it Anymore
Other than a starring role in movies when the intelligence squad seems to need a fictional landscaping company's van to do surveillance from, vans really don't have the function that they used to. They are seen as the go-to for professions like HVAC technicians, electricians, plumbers, landscapers and more, but will they continue to be in the ... Continue to the full article
It’s expansion for the electric vehicle industry
The electric vehicle (EV) industry celebrated incredible progress in 2017, averaging over 4,000 new registrations per month, and by December, over 132,000 units. Considering only 3,500 electric vehicles were registered in the entire year of 2013, the industry has witnessed significant growth over the past few years - with the popularity growth ... Continue to the full article
The British Boom in Campervan Holidays
For many decades, the tiny island we know as Great Britain managed to avoid campervan holidays, being a small landmass with great infrastructure, and the lack of vast expanses negated the need for a holiday on wheels. When you look at countries like Australia and USA, it is clear they have a long relationship with motorhomes and taking self-driving ... Continue to the full article