The meanest ever parking...

The meanest ever parking meter is on its way. The clock starts as soon as you drive up, it knows when you have overstayed and photographs your number plate to send a ticket to your home. "It will increase revenue for cities by up to five times," said inventor Fred Mitschele of Vancouver, Canada, who"s opening a London office.

It might look familiar...

It might look familiar, but these are the best shots yet of the next-generation Porsche 911, codenamed the 998, that will replace the current car in 2011. As with every iteration of the iconic 911, styling changes are subtle although there are some interesting features on this test mule that will whet the appetite of 911 fans.