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18 months of roadworks misery on M6

Motorists face more than 18 months of hold-ups during work to open a fourth lane of the M6 on a 10-mile stretch of the motorway from this June, it can be revealed today.

18 months of roadworks misery on M6

Classic Cars on display at Weston Park show

From Jaguars to Jeeps, Cadillacs to Corvettes, more than 1,500 classic cars were today on display at Weston Park.

Classic Cars on display at Weston Park show

World sales of JLR 4x4s race to all-time record

West Midlands car maker Jaguar Land Rover is celebrating more good news after international sales of its 4x4s accelerated to an all-time record.

World sales of JLR 4x4s race to all-time record
Range Rover shows off its softer side

The first soft top Range Rover has been unveiled by bosses at Jaguar Land Rover.

Range Rover shows off its softer side

Opposition to loss of traffic notices in local newspapers

Concerns have been raised about proposals to remove the requirement for traffic orders to be published in local newspapers. The Express & Star has called on local MPs to support its opposition to plans to let councils stop placing public notices on changes to road regulations in papers.

Opposition to loss of traffic notices in local newspapers

Aston Martin supercar in production

West Midlands-based luxury sports car maker Aston Martin has started production of its £330,000 Zagato supercar, due to hit top showrooms later this year.

Aston Martin supercar in production

Brendan Cole’s perfect weekend

Strictly Come Dancing star Brendan Cole will hit the dancefloor in Birmingham with his dynamic show, Live and Unjudged on January 23. Here the Strictly bad boy shares his perfect weekend . . .

Brendan Cole’s perfect weekend

UK car production is showing rise

The number of cars built by West Midlands-based Land Rover increased 33 per cent last year, new figures reveal.

UK car production is showing rise

Unveiled sports car is tribute to region

A new concept sports car to be manufactured from components made in and around the West Midlands was being launched in India today.

Unveiled sports car is tribute to region

Motocross boost for teenage rider Thomas

A Staffordshire business has come to the aid of a teenage motocross rider by sponsoring his new bike.

Motocross boost for teenage rider Thomas

Suzuki making Swift progress with a hot little hatch

Suzuki’s swiftest Swift proved a big hit with youngish owners looking for an affordable (to buy and insure) warm hatch.

Suzuki making Swift progress with a hot little hatch

Midlands speed cameras to go digital in £1.2m plan

Speed cameras in the West Midlands will be replaced with digital ones in a £1.2 million project so that running out of film is no longer a problem.

Midlands speed cameras to go digital in £1.2m plan

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