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Fines for middle-lane hogs from this Friday

Motoring Research New fixed penalties for careless driving – including needlessly hogging the middle-lane of the motorway – come into force on Friday 16 August. According to the AA, almost a third of British motorists could be at risk of picking up a £100 fine and three penalty points for this under the new rules. So it has come up with some top tips for driving on the motorway, to help us all out.

BMW wants to sell 1,000 of its fire-breathing hybrids in the U.S.

It's literally a grand strategy: BMW is aiming to sell 1,000 of its new hybrids based on the 7-series and the X6 in their first year in the United States. The two hybrids will be revealed in production trim at the Frankfurt auto show this month. They use eco-technology to boost fuel economy and performance.

Automakers tease ads for Super Bowl 2013

Automakers are reaching out to celebrities, fans and even YouTube sensations for 2013 Super Bowl advertisements. CBS has reportedly sold out its ad inventory for the Feb. 3 broadcast of Super Bowl XLVII at prices averaging $3.7 - $3.8 million.