Report backs Scottish pay-as-you-drive

SCRAPPING FUEL DUTY and car tax in Scotland and replacing them with a pay-as-you-drive system has been suggested by an independent think tank. The scheme would help reduce emissions, cut congestion and increase fairness, Reform Scotland said. The organisation has produced a report on the idea, calling for the Scottish Government to launch a feasibility study on a national and local scheme in which central government would "price" motorways and trunk roads and local authorities would "price" local roads.

Ferrari 458 dedicated to F1 driver Niki Lauda

In the aftermath of Formula One-inspired Hollywood blockbuster film Rush, one Ferrari owner has dedicated a very special 458 Italia to three-time F1 world champion and former Maranello driver Niki Lauda. It’s a real treat, too, as the mid-engined supercar combines cutting edge design and technology with a stunning 1970s-inspired retro livery created by Ferrari’s Tailor Made customisation programme. Please click on the image above to read more on the Niki Lauda Ferrari 458 Italia…

2015 Ford Mustang front end spy shots

The 2015, or 2014.5 depending on who you ask, Ford Mustang will go on sale next April, on the car's 50th anniversary. It will most likely arrive with four-, six- and eight-cylinder engines and for the first time an independent rear suspension. We've already seen a few spy shots of the next Mustang testing, but these pictures supplied by someone on the inside give us our first good look at the front end.