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UK Budget 2011: the outcome for motorists

UK chancellor George Osborne announced the 2011 budget today - which includes fuel duty cuts and changes to car tax that will affect every motorist in the land. 2011 Budget changes to fuel duty The Government will cut 1p in fuel duty, effective from 6.00pm tonight. Osborne said the fuel tax cut was designed to offset rising fuel prices, which have burdened every driver with higher bills. And the current inflation-linked 'fuel price escalator', established by the previous Government, has been abolished. Further fuel duty rises in line with inflation have been deferred until 1 January 2012. The planned 1 April 2012 fuel duty rise will be deferred to 1 August 2012.

Mazda MX-5 GT Concept (2012) first official pictures

Mazda's Goodwood Festival of Speed stand will be headlined by the MX-5 GT Concept - an uprated road-legal special, producing 205bhp. Showcased by Mazda in order to gauge public reaction to a track day-friendly MX-5, it'll be joined on the stand by the Takeri concept and new CX-5 crossover. What's so special about the Mazda MX-5 GT Concept?

The 12 best cars at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show

Despite a recession and government crackdowns on spending and corruption, China’s auto industry is charging ahead, pedal to the metal. For many brands, China represents a market where growth is the norm not the exception, with the world’s top brands building cars specifically for the country’s seemingly insatiable appetite for vehicles. MSN Cars trolled through the show’s seven massive floors to bring you the best new concepts and production cars.