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Cyclist relives horror of tanker crash

A cyclist who was run over by a petrol tanker yelled "stop, stop" and thought he was going to die as he was dragged under the vehicle, a court heard. James Moore said he still has to sleep with the television on to block out the memory of last February's crash.

Sorry, chaps, women are better parkers

It is a stereotype that has spawned countless jokes and become a truth universally acknowledged by men across the land – women are the least proficient gender when it comes to parking a car.

Motorists face record fuel prices as refinery goes into administration

Motorists are bracing for record fuel prices after London's biggest oil refinery went bust yesterday, putting about 1,000 jobs at risk.

Record exports drive rise in UK car production

The number of cars built in the UK increased by 5.8 per cent to more than 1.3 million last year, with record exports driving the growth.

Michelin sees 50% increase in sales of cold weather tyres

Michelin is reporting a substantial increase in sales of cold weather tyres this winter, despite the unusually mild weather enjoyed by most parts of the UK in the final three months of last year.

Insurance companies cashing in on crash victims

MPs have demanded that car insurers end "sharp practices" which have pushed up the cost of motor cover.

Hammersmith flyover in West London closed to traffic on December 23 2011 when defects were found in the cables that support the road

Race against clock to fix vital transport artery for Olympics

Experts fear London's Hammersmith Flyover could be closed for months due to defects

Slump – what slump? Rolls sales rocket as super-rich drive in style

A record number of Rolls-Royces was sold worldwide last year, the latest indicator that the super-rich remain insulated from global economic strife.

An artist's impression of the line connecting London with Britain's second city

Green light for high-speed rail stalls car lobby

Go-ahead for Britain's first major railway project for more than a century will be matched by retreat on promises to motorists

Summit to tackle satnav wrong turns

The problems that satnavs can cause are to be thrashed out at a Government summit.

Report warns 80mph speed limit is bad for... everything

Proposals to increase the maximum speed limit will cost lives, harm the environment and produce few of the economic benefits claimed by the Government, a report warns.

Woman sues Honda over hybrid claims

A woman who expected her high-tech hybrid to be a high-mileage machine wants car maker Honda to pay for not delivering the 50mpg it promised.

Panel to examine new law against drug-driving

An expert panel is to advise the Government on introducing a new offence of drug-driving, ministers confirmed yesterday.

Carillion wins motorway job

The Government has awarded Carillion a £105m contract to manage part of the M6 motorway.

Buyers worldwide fire up Bentley sales

The luxury car maker Bentley saw sales leap last year, driven by strong demand for its latest Continental model from America and China.

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Fat Cat Britain

Whitehall mandarins share £100m bonuses
Rupert Cornwell: Mass invasion of the alien swamp monsters

Mass invasion of the alien swamp monsters

Out of America: The US loves movies about bizarre creatures wreaking havoc. Now it's got them for real
Is Facebook floating on a tech bubble?

Is Facebook floating on a tech bubble?

The social network site's expected $100bn market launch raises fears of another dotcom fiasco for investors
Artistic tendencies: How long have you felt this way, Darth?

Artistic tendencies: How long have you felt this way, Darth?

As a film chronicles Freud and Jung's battle of wits, Phil Boucher puts 10 artistic moments on the couch
Acting dynasties: There's no business like family business

Acting dynasties

There's no business like family business
Stan Lee: Creator of the Hulk and Spider-Man is a £4bn Marvel

Laura Sneddon meets Stan Lee

Creator of the Hulk and Spider-Man is a £4bn Marvel
Sell-out! When entrepreneurs give up control – for a price

Sell-out!

When entrepreneurs give up control – for a price
Patrick Cockburn: The death of the American dream in Afghanistan

The death of the American dream in Afghanistan

Patrick Cockburn: A devastating leaked Nato report shows the extent of US failure, as the Taliban prepare for the occupying forces to leave
Mum on the road... in a 44-ton lorry

Mum on the road... in a 44-ton lorry

Being a delivery driver saves on childcare, says one of Britain's growing number of female truckers
Nigel Farage: 'Politicians govern through fear'

Nigel Farage: 'Politicians govern through fear'

The UKIP leader reveals his love for Enoch Powell, his admiration for the brutality of the City, and how he survived that air crash.

Could the Lord’s Resistance Army's horrific practices soon end?

For the past 25 years, children in central Africa have fled their homes in the twilight hours to avoid capture (and worse).
Claws célèbre: Shellfish is perfect for that special night in, says Bill Granger

Claws célèbre: Bill Granger's shellfish recipes

Seafood is sexy, not-for-every-night-of-the-week food, says the Australian chef.
'Rock and roll will never die': The world’s hottest bands answer the doomsaying cultural commentators

'Rock and roll will never die'

The world’s hottest bands answer the doomsaying cultural commentators.
The Super Bowl: The greatest show on turf

The Super Bowl: The greatest show on turf

Forget the game – it's about so much more than that
The $18bn family feud that is a real-life Australian soap opera

The $18bn family feud

A messy court case has shed light on Australia's richest and most secretive family