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Lollipop ladies/men/people - delete as appropriate - celebrate their 60th anniversary this year. But government cuts means this familiar and friendly sight is fast becoming an endangered species.

As consumer watchdog Passenger Focus publishes the findings of its annual survey on what bus users think of services, motoring writer Maria McCarthy asks: are you a bus user, bus snob - or a bit of both?

They are the vehicles that take your breath away – but for all the wrong reasons. Motoring journalist Rob Griffin picks out six of the ugliest cars ever made.

Volvo's V70 isn't just practical, it's good to drive. In fact, I'm tempted to say it's the ultimate family car, writes car reviewer Tim Barnes-Clay.

Audi's slogan is Vorsprung durch Technik, meaning "Advancement through Technology". The Q3 is testament to this ethos, says car reviewer Tim Barnes-Clay.

A speeding conviction could lead to a huge rise in the cost of motorbike insurance, on top of the minimum £60 fine and three points on your licence.

New MOT rules mean your car is more likely to fail. Are these changes fair, asks motoring writer Maria McCarthy.

Has petrol had its day? If you look at recent sales figures both for diesel fuel and diesel-engine vehicles, it doesn’t seem such an unreasonable question.

Would you park in a disabled bay when you have no right? Motoring writer Maria McCarthy explains why selfish parking of this sort gets her goat.

A motorbike that once belonged to Steve McQueen is to go under the hammer later this month. What better time to revisit our favourite biker movies.