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New government plans could restrict speeds across huge chunks of Britain's m-ways.  Drivers could face permanent 60mph limits on up to 250 miles of the UK motorway network. According to government documents, these could be…

Roads are so treacherous that drivers should stay put – even if it means postponing ChristmasDon’t travel, say police forces and the AA, even if it means postponing Christmas. Ice-locked roads and the prospect of…

Last-ditch talks over Saab's future go on but Swedish govt says the make's survival chances are 'very slim'.   Dutch supercar builder Spyker is continuing talks in its bid to take control of Saab from…

Dutch supercar maker has made a last-ditch rescue bid to buy ailing Swedish car maker from General Motors. Is Saab about to close? At the end of last week its owner General Motors said it…

Road Safety minister clears way for more in-town speed restrictions – to just 20mphThe government has announced today new plans to encourage local councils to impose 20mph limits over many more streets. Many cities and…

Latest version of petrol/electric hybrid can be charged using your home supply so that it runs further on its batteries Toyota has announced a new version of its petrol/electric hybrid car, the Prius, that can…

Help us pick the next 'face' of motors.co.uk by voting for the photo that appeals mostWere you at the Oracle shopping Centre, Reading a couple of weekends ago? If you were, there’s a chance that…

A new report shows stiffer penalties aren't deterring illegal use of hand-held mobiles, despite tougher penalties, more drivers are using hand-held phones than before. According to the BBC, the Transport Research Laboratory found that 2.8%…

Young Qatari scoops exclusive plate at auction in latest burst of £250k plate-buying spreeA 24-years-old man has just paid a staggering £100,216 to own the personalised registration plate 6 O. Ghanim al-Hadaifi, a member of…