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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
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

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

150mph biker films himself speeding on head-cam

A man has escaped a jail sentence after he filmed himself riding his motorbike at speeds of 150mph – and posted it on YouTube.

150mph biker films himself speeding on head-cam

Tiff Needell to host track show at Top Gear Live

Former Top Gear presenter and famous racing driver, Tiff Needell, will be the host of this year’s all-new indoor track show at Top Gear Live in Birmingham.

Tiff Needell to host track show at Top Gear Live

Car harnesses for dogs get the vote

A poll by breakdown cover firm, GEM Motoring Assist reveals that more than 60 per cent of UK drivers believe it should be compulsory to restrain dogs in cars when driving.

Car harnesses for dogs get the vote

VW campers shown off at BusFreeze event

Thousands of campervan devotees converged on Staffordshire from all over the UK to show off their beloved Volkswagen homes on wheels.

VW campers shown off at BusFreeze event

Fiat consolidates green credentials with 500 TwinAir

It’s been available in the UK for exactly a year, and Fiat’s two-cylinder 500 TwinAir continues to scoop top awards.

Fiat consolidates green credentials with 500 TwinAir

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