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Government bid to cut driving options

PLANS DESIGNED to reduce petrol prices at motorway service stations and a freeze on the cost of the MoT test have been announced by the Government. A crackdown on whiplash injury fraud is also part of the driver-friendly package to be introduced from next year. Justice Secretary Chris Grayling said t he statutory maximum price of the MoT test for a car will be frozen at £54.85 until 2015 - potentially saving up to £50 million for drivers every year.

Fancy being the new Jeremy Clarkson?

VW are running a competition to find the best 'Peoples Reviewer' - The next JC? (image copyright Top Gear) But Cars UK aren’t looking for car testers at the moment (although you will be able to submit guest reviews on your car before long), but Volkswagen are – for the new VW Tiguan. They’re running a competition to find the best amateur car reviewer in the UK, which we find quite fascinating.

Rolls-Royce Phantom app launches

No, the Rolls-Royce Phantom app doesn't call a chauffer to bring 'round the Rolls, nor does it summon the butler to fetch some Grey Poupon. The free app, available for the iPhone, the iPod Touch or the iPad's app store as of Thursday, allows Rolls-Royce coveters and clients alike to customize their own virtual version of luxury dynamo. Users can create individualized virtual versions of the car, applying any mix of trims and colors.