London - The British government said Thursday it will offer cash incentives to motorists who buy electric cars.

Under measures due to come into force in 2011 drivers will receive a subsidy of between 2,000 to 5,000 pounds (7,500 dollars) if they switch to electric vehicles.

The green scheme, expected to cost 250 million pounds, is designed to help the environment and inject life into Britain's struggling car industry.

Electric cars will soon be a "real option" for motorists, Transport Minister Geoff Hoon said in announcing the plans.

London, April 16: Dan Aykroyd has reportedly vowed to make Sigourney Weaver join the cast reunion for the new Ghostbusters movie, which is slated for a 2011 release.

While other original castmembers from the cult 1980s films including Bill Murray, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson have all reportedly signed up for the sequel, it is believed that Weaver - who starred in the first two films - would be unwilling to reprise her role as Dana Barrett.

However, Aykroyd, who co-wrote and starred in the originals, is sure he will be able to convince Weaver to star in the highly-anticipated third installment.

London, April 16 : Robbie Williams has reportedly roped in top publicist Murray Chalmers to polish his image.

The Brit pop singer was said to have collaborated with the industry legend, who has previously worked with Radiohead, Lily Allen and Pet Shop Boys.

The former Take That member, who is presently working on material for his eight studio album, had allegedly swapped his publicity team-of-five-years to team up with Chalmers.

London, April 16 : Amy Winehouse and Snoop Dogg were unable to finish a pair of collaborated tracks during a recording, thanks to their frequent dope-smoking breaks, say sources.

The two were said to have teamed up in Los Angeles last year but were allegedly far from producing a "finished product" by the end of the session.

London, Apr 16 : Hollywood heartthrob Robert Pattinson's security has been trebled to protect him from besotted fans.

The 22-year-old actor had to call on extra security while filming Twilight sequel New Moon - as crowds inundated the set in Canada.

Pattinson is apparently deeply embarrassed and more than a little scared by the whole thing.

"It''s got to the point where security measures have had to be trebled to keep these people off the set," the Sun quoted a source as saying.

London, Apr 16 : The clothing company being sued by Woody Allen argues that it couldn''t have tarnished his reputation by using his image, as the director has already ruined it by having an affair with his stepdaughter.

The Oscar-winning film director has dragged clothing firm American Apparel to court for using a still from his 1977 film Annie Hall, in which he is dressed as a Hassidic Jew, without his permission.

He wants at least 10 million dollars from the firm.