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Huge storm batters South West

A MAJOR storm has battered southern parts of the UK, with winds of almost 100mph causing flooding and major travel disruption. The Met Office said wind reached more than 99mph on the Isle of Wight at 5am and the Environment Agency has issued 14 flood warnings for the South West, as well as 146 flood alerts for the rest of England and Wales. Both Severn bridges are closed, the A249 Sheppey Crossing in Kent is closed due to strong winds and there are 30mph speed limits on the Dartford Crossing in Kent There are also widespread reports of local roads in Cornwall, Dorset, Hampshire and Sussex blocked or closed due to fallen trees and flash flooding.

New Porsche 911 GT3 RS ready for work, play

So you want the daily commute to be as much fun as a track day, and to be as confident on the track as during the drive to and from work? Porsche has the car for you. The German automaker has readied the RS version of the 2010 911 GT3.

Marchionne details Chrysler's future products

The real product news from Chrysler wasn't on the stand at the Detroit auto show; it came from the mouth of CEO Sergio Marchionne. Marchionne ditched the standard industry maxim of not discussing future products during a series of interviews during the Detroit show. Here's a roundup of the details: -- The replacement for the Dodge Caliber arrives late this year.