In a conversation with Mercedes-Benz MD Ian Jones and other journalists at the M-B press conference last week, it was agreed that the only ultimate barrier to driverless road vehicles was legislation, rather than technology: certainly, the practical systems are a step closer with this demonstration of smart sat-nav and cruise control. Colin Barnett was impressed, but felt that it was a step towards 'even more state surveillance'.

One of the VOSA test stations due to be closed has been given a reprieve: the Steeton test station in Bradford will remain open for at least six months, after the local MP campaigned to postpone its closure.

The RHA is backing a proposed scheme to reward new car buyers for scrapping an old car - and reckons that the scheme could be extended to commercial vehicles.

Here's a great set of links from Hemmings Auto Blogs - including a tiny engine, a high-school restoration of the world's oddest saloon, a tracked motorbike (which is not a Kettenkrad) and this fantastic Plymouth Roadrunner van:




Oh, the Heminity! Thankfully, it's just a Photoshop job.