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Latest updates from tyre manufacturers and car makers

Definitely feels like snow is on its way. So very timely for the IAM's Peter Rodger to issue his tips on safe driving in the snow.
The ABI has published an A-to-Z of insurers and their policies on winter tyres, so if you're getting them fitted, read on.
Road safety charity the IAM offers weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. This week, he is advising on driving on ice.
BMW Winter Tyre Packages start at £700 for a complete set of 195/55R16 87H tyres, steel rims and wheel covers for a BMW 1 Series
BMW drivers can now specify a journey time cutting sat nav system which shows real-time traffic jams and traffic flow.
Winter tyres or complete sets with wheels and tyres, are now available to order from Audi dealers as the UK prepares for the possibility of another harsh winter.
Now is the time to make sure that you're set for Winter.
Mercedes-Benz is the latest manufacturer to introduce its own winter tyres scheme, providing full wheel and tyre sets.
We had a chance to test some winter tyres on the surfaces they are designed for - are they worth the extra money?
Tyre safety organisation TyreSafe has compiled a list of seven tips to help ensure you make it through the winter safely.
Winter Tyres Tested On Video

The silver car has Winter Tyres fitted; the black car doesn't. Can you tell the difference?

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I like driving my BMW 320d Touring. But it's not good in snow. Which car in the same price range is better in the snow/ice and Veras good to drive ?
I have a Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI with summer tyres fitted. Tyre size 205/55/R16. I have a set of snow chains that fit. I'm planning to get a set of winter...
I have owned Volkswagen Passat estates for the last 15 years. They have all been good in the snow. My current model is a 2-litre TDi fitted with Contisport...
I have followed your column for many years and often follow advice given. I work in the deep country of North Yorkshire at ancient heritage sites often...
My Mercedes-Benz E320 is insured by Mercedes-Benz Insurance. Following your advice recently I contacted them to inform them I was fitting winter tyres....
More was less After local price checks compared to Kwik Fit etc. Watford Audi supplied and fitted a set of winter tyres to my A3 for the best price. They...
I am buying a Range Rover Evoque Pure for delivery 3 Jan. I would like to fit winter tyres on this vehicle, but I have been told that to do so could invalidate...
I have been searching for a set of winter tyres for my Nissan Note. The tyre size is 185/55 R16 (only 4 studs). There seems to be little choice. Could...
My X-Trail is fitted with 215/60/17/H Dunlop ST 20 Grandtrek on rear and Bridgestone Dueller HP Sport on front (which need replacing soon). I am considering...
I have a Honda Jazz. My summer tyres are Dunlop SP2030 185/55 R16s on original Honda alloy wheels, and my winter tyres are Nokian WR D3 175/65 R15 (Directional)...
There is thread on 'Motoring Discussions' concerning what constitutes a 'legal' winter tyre for use in Germany. There seems to be a lot of ambiguity...
Please can you tell me if I can put the winter tyres I purchased for my Ford Galaxy (2010 model)on the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer I recently purchased,...

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