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Ford and GM reliability ratings dip in Consumer Reports survey

Consumers rated Ford's new Explorer, Fiesta and Focus models at less-than-average reliability during their first year, according to Consumer Reports' annual auto survey. Poor reception of the new models bumped Ford's overall reliability rank from the 10th spot in 2010 to the 20th this year among the 28 major nameplates included in the survey. Findings are based on responses from 1.3 million vehicle owners or lessees who subscribe to the magazine.

Mayor warning over London cycling protests

SAFETY protests sparked by the deaths of six cyclists on the streets of the capital risk scaring people off switching from cars to bikes altogether, London mayor Boris Johnson will warn today. Mr Johnson will urge "more careful" language, suggesting pro-cycling campaigners could jeopardise the push to boost bike use by concentrating on recent fatalities when overall numbers were not up. Mr Johnson - addressing a safety summit bringing together cycle and haulage groups - will hail a £913 million investment in safety measures but urge people not to expect instant results.

Win a Seiko Sportura watch worth £395!

For a decade, Seiko’s Sportura range has acknowledged the link between great timepieces and great cars, with watches inspired by motoring and motorsport. And now you could win one of these fine watches, by answering one simple question: who is the reigning F1 World Champion? Click here to answer the question (it's multiple choice, so it's easy) and enter our competition Like the instrument panel of a sports car, Sportura dials are instantly legible; all have a jet-black background with orange or red hands, and a sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating.