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Van firm LDV facing the end

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Crisis-hit Birmingham vanmaker LDV faced the end this afternoon as buyers Weststar pulled out of the take-over deal that had been set to save the business.

Jobs fear at car dealership

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More than 60 people have been made redundant at a Black Country car dealership that has gone into administration.

Mini mania at huge event

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It was more than just a mini adventure as thousands of fans flocked to Himley Park to celebrate 50 years of an iconic British car.

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Flying start for international rally

An inaugural international rallying event has been hailed as a credit to the organisers from Wolverhampton and South Staffs Car Club. The club successfully staged the first Bulldog International Rally of North Wales at the weekend.

Last chance to save LDV

Van-maker LDV was on the brink today with its management buyout team still unable to secure a £5 million bridging loan from the Government to see the company through the next few weeks.

Dealership opens despite crunch

A new £7 million car dealership finally opened its doors in Wolverhampton today. In spite of the recession, the Benham BMW showroom has created 30 jobs and was officially launched by the firm’s longest-serving staff members.

Jaguar to get £27m hand-out

Jaguar Land Rover is to get up to £27million of taxpayers’ cash to boost the production of an all new car, it was revealed today

Road safety boost in £850k windfall

Ministers have handed Staffordshire an £850,000 windfall to boost road safety. Transport bosses at the authority received news of the Government grant yesterday as part of a £3.6 million of extra funding for road safety projects.

Big rally challenge for club organisers

Members of Wolverhampton and South Staffs Car Club face one of their biggest organisational challenges ever when they stage their showcase annual rally in March - seven months ahead of its regular position in the calendar year.

National award for Hagley car club

Hagley Car Club has received a prestigious national award for the second year running. The Norrie Galbraith Memorial Trophy is awarded by the sport’s national body, the Hillclimb & Sprint Association, to the club which hosts the ‘best organised round’ of the British Hill Climb Championship.

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