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Bill McCarthy

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May 18, 2025

The couple getting married

A love story - Black Country couple recreate parents’ wedding after drone proposal

News|6 hours ago

May 17, 2025

AT35 takes Isuzu pick-up to the limit

May 14, 2025

Chic Austral's style, performance and practicality

May 8, 2025

Kodiaq a green option without compromise

April 24, 2025

Formentor sporty, dynamic and practical

April 15, 2025

Kia takes on the best with EV9

April 10, 2025

A3 still a premium diesel option

March 29, 2025

Octavia vRS a family friendly firecracker

March 28, 2025

Sealion making waves for BYD

March 18, 2025

Sleek ID.7 tourer the best EV yet from VW

March 7, 2025

Compact Volvo delivers style and peformance

March 6, 2025

Off-road capability and onroad style with Rexton

February 14, 2025

Latest Skoda Superb worthy of the name

February 8, 2025

Golf still simply the best selling VW after 50 years

February 5, 2025

New Mazda CX-80 flagship a premium challenger

February 3, 2025

Slick Audi estate has electric pace

January 30, 2025

Taking it to the Max with revamped Isuzu pick-up

January 24, 2025

Actyon stations for new KGM SUV

January 15, 2025

Honda e:Ny1

January 6, 2025

Stylish hybrid highlights Honda know-how

December 12, 2024

Electric pace and quality of Hyundai IONIQ 6

Reviews|Dec 12, 2024

December 10, 2024

EV first for Kia that looks the part

Reviews|Dec 10, 2024

Forester still has plenty to offer - but there's more to come

Reviews|Dec 10, 2024

December 5, 2024

Making a smart choice for a compact SUV

Reviews|Dec 5, 2024

November 26, 2024

Torres EV brings premium quality from KGM

Reviews|Nov 26, 2024

BYD’S Atto 3 hits all the right notes

Reviews|Nov 26, 2024

November 20, 2024

Subaru Crosstrek a new model that scores on or off-road

Reviews|Nov 20, 2024

November 19, 2024

Stylish new Lexus SUV appeals to younger buyers

Reviews|Nov 19, 2024

New MG3 Hybrid a fine car worthy of the iconic badge

Reviews|Nov 19, 2024

November 12, 2024

All new Renault Captur raises the bar again

Reviews|Nov 12, 2024

November 7, 2024

Toyota at the top of its game with revamped Hilux

Reviews|Nov 7, 2024

October 21, 2024

Omoda's impressive new kid on the block

Features|Oct 21, 2024

Subaru Outback a winner both on and offroad

Reviews|Oct 21, 2024

October 17, 2024

Revised Nissan Juke looks the part

Reviews|Oct 17, 2024

September 26, 2024

E-Class act from Mercedes

Features|Sep 26, 2024

September 18, 2024

Easy as ABC for new BYD Dolphin

Reviews|Sep 18, 2024

September 7, 2024

Sporty SEAT Arona offers great value

Reviews|Sep 7, 2024

September 4, 2024

'I'm a pensioner and agree with the winter fuel allowance cut – here's why'

Cost of living|Sep 4, 2024

August 25, 2024

Ingenious Mazda looks like a winner

Reviews|Aug 25, 2024

August 17, 2024

We ate at the Birmingham street food restaurant visited by Prince William and Kate and we've got a bid of advice

Dining out|Aug 17, 2024

August 15, 2024

Suzuki a bargain with a premium touch

Reviews|Aug 15, 2024

August 9, 2024

KGM newcomer has so much to offer

Reviews|Aug 9, 2024

August 6, 2024

My onward journey away from the danger of diabetes

Health|Aug 6, 2024

August 1, 2024

Sleek VW Passat bucks SUV trend

Reviews|Aug 1, 2024

July 14, 2024

New Mini Countryman is bigger and even better

Reviews|Jul 14, 2024

June 28, 2024

Audi's compact SUV is a real firecracker

Reviews|Jun 28, 2024

June 11, 2024

'I'm a pensioner and I'm furious at Tory tax on my earnings'

Opinions|Jun 11, 2024

June 7, 2024

Volvo plug-in hybrid still a sensible choice

Reviews|Jun 7, 2024

May 20, 2024

Stunning new Lexus EV offers pace and practicality

Reviews|May 20, 2024

May 7, 2024

I was told I was about to get diabetes – so I decided to act and have become a changed man

Health|May 7, 2024