The new BMW 5 series may look conservative, but it’s outstandingly capable says motoring editor Peter Carroll.
Drivers of gas-guzzling cars could be forced to fork out more for parking permits, as costs set to rise in one Black Country borough.
VW’s forthcoming Sharan will be surprisingly economical for a big, practical MPV writes Brian Vertigan.
The renewal letter for your car insurance is one of the worst things that can land in your letterbox. Even worse is if you’re taking it out for the first time.
A vintage Morris Minor 1000 has been bought by the same Black Country garage which sold it as a new car – 42 years ago.
Motoring editor Peter Carroll checks out the new addition to the burgeoning ‘crossover’ market, the Hyundai ix35.
The 9-5 saloon replacement has brought Saab back from the brink of oblivion, says motoring editor Peter Carroll.
He could be forgiven for taking it steady in his retirement but a 76-year-old from Walsall is still committed to motorbikes.
It has a top speed of just over 70mph and would be hard pushed to out-accelerate a Citroen 2CV. But in its day nothing could touch Vauxhall’s Prince Henry.
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