Saturday, 17th May 2008

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Drivers face summer of delays

Drivers face delays

Motorists in Stourbridge are facing a summer of discontent after a series of road-clogging works were announced. 

Red route must stay say Tories

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The new Tory leader of Wolverhampton City Council is being called on by members of his own party to reverse his policy to scrap the controversial Stafford Road red route.

MGs to roll again at Longbridge

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The first new MG sports cars to be made at Longbridge in three years will go on sale in September, it was revealed today.

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Winning formula for scrapbook

Motor enthusiasts and people interested in a rummage through the memories and memorabilia of one of the world’s best-loved sports commentators will find a lot to interest them in a book penned by a Worcestershire man.

Enthusiasts gear up for Catton

Enthusiasts from across the Midlands are preparing their vehicles for the 10th Classic Car and Transport Show, which takes place in front of Catton Hall, just off the A38 at Alrewas, between Lichfield and Burton, over the Bank Holiday weekend. 

Full throttle at classic bike show

Motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the UK headed for Stafford’s County Showground over the weekend. Former world champion racers Giacomo Agostini and Kork Ballington were the guests of honour at the event.

Number on M6 Toll slows down

The number of drivers using the M6 Toll has plummeted by almost 10 per cent in the first three months of 2008. About 4,000 fewer drivers per day used the motorway between January and March, compared to the same period in 2007.

Sat nav driving you round the bend?

First there was road rage, now there is increasing evidence that drivers in the UK are suffering from “sat nav rage”, says Motoring Editor Peter Carroll.

Safety bid at accident blackspot

A busy dual carriageway through Darlaston could be reduced to a single lane both ways, spelling potential traffic misery for motorists. The announcement follows fears there will be a serious accident on Moxley Road.

Thieves steal luxury cars

Top-of-the-range sports cars worth a total of £350,000 have been stolen from a Black Country dealership. They were taken from Extreme UK Ltd in Lye, Stourbridge, overnight.