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Porsche 911 GT3 R racer rockets to America

The potent Porsche 911 GT3 R is bringing its vaunted blend of 480 hp and lightweight construction to the United States. But here’s the rub--only three are en route. The race car replaced the 911 GT3 Cup S in Porsche’s motorsports line and has become a staple of European competition.

Ford caps orders on '11 Shelby Mustang GT500

Time is running out to get a 2011 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500. More than 3,300 orders have been placed for the instant icon--arguably the best ‘Stang ever--and Ford is capping orders for this model year at 5,500. Do the math: That means 2,200 or fewer remain.

Cycle-rail journeys 'almost triple'

MASSIVE increases to public transport network spending have led to the near-tripling of the number of ‘cycle-rail’ journeys taken since 2009, according to government statistics. An update on the coalition’s ‘door to door action plan’, published close to the New Year, details how huge increases in funding for secure cycle parking facilities and public transport integration have led to increased usage. The government is using the data to encourage more people to take up ‘greener’ ways of getting to work.