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November 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Stylish new Lexus SUV appeals to younger buyers

Stylish new Lexus SUV appeals to younger buyers

Supporting image for story: New MG3 Hybrid a fine car worthy of the iconic badge

New MG3 Hybrid a fine car worthy of the iconic badge

November 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: All new Renault Captur raises the bar again

All new Renault Captur raises the bar again

November 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Toyota at the top of its game with revamped Hilux

Toyota at the top of its game with revamped Hilux

October 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Omoda's impressive new kid on the block

Omoda's impressive new kid on the block

Supporting image for story: Subaru Outback a winner both on and offroad

Subaru Outback a winner both on and offroad

October 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Revised Nissan Juke looks the part

Revised Nissan Juke looks the part

September 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: E-Class act from Mercedes

E-Class act from Mercedes

September 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Easy as ABC for new BYD Dolphin

Easy as ABC for new BYD Dolphin

September 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Sporty SEAT Arona offers great value

Sporty SEAT Arona offers great value

September 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I'm a pensioner and agree with the winter fuel allowance cut – here's why'

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

August 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Ingenious Mazda looks like a winner

Ingenious Mazda looks like a winner

August 17, 2024

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

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

August 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Suzuki a bargain with a premium touch

Suzuki a bargain with a premium touch

August 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: KGM newcomer has so much to offer

KGM newcomer has so much to offer

August 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: My onward journey away from the danger of diabetes

My onward journey away from the danger of diabetes

August 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Sleek VW Passat bucks SUV trend

Sleek VW Passat bucks SUV trend

July 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: New Mini Countryman is bigger and even better

New Mini Countryman is bigger and even better

June 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Audi's compact SUV is a real firecracker

Audi's compact SUV is a real firecracker

June 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I'm a pensioner and I'm furious at Tory tax on my earnings'

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

June 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Volvo plug-in hybrid still a sensible choice

Volvo plug-in hybrid still a sensible choice

May 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Stunning new Lexus EV offers pace and practicality

Stunning new Lexus EV offers pace and practicality

May 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: I was told I was about to get diabetes – so I decided to act and have become a changed man

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

May 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Less is more as Suzuki scores with new Swift

Less is more as Suzuki scores with new Swift

April 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Classy Kodiaq now bigger and better than ever

Classy Kodiaq now bigger and better than ever

April 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Crossover raises the bar for Toyota

Crossover raises the bar for Toyota

Supporting image for story: Mazda updates range and cuts prices

Mazda updates range and cuts prices

April 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: White van man image transformed

White van man image transformed

March 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Audi's awesome RS7 packs a punch

Audi's awesome RS7 packs a punch

March 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Muscular Jazz Crosstar ticks the right boxes

Muscular Jazz Crosstar ticks the right boxes

February 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Arctic a cool premium off-road option

Arctic a cool premium off-road option

February 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: A breakfast date at Albert’s where the themed menu was simply ‘wunderbar’

A breakfast date at Albert’s where the themed menu was simply ‘wunderbar’

February 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Upmarket Mazda bucks the trend with diesel

Upmarket Mazda bucks the trend with diesel

February 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Popular Midland pub and restaurant opens at beauty spot after four month closure

Popular Midland pub and restaurant opens at beauty spot after four month closure

February 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Business as usual say Brierley Hill Market traders as major revamp works take place

Business as usual say Brierley Hill Market traders as major revamp works take place

February 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Refurbished restaurant reopens after sudden closure

Refurbished restaurant reopens after sudden closure

February 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Business as usual as Brierley Hill Market gets a makeover

Business as usual as Brierley Hill Market gets a makeover

February 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Solterra joins the electric SUV party

Solterra joins the electric SUV party

Supporting image for story: Sporty Swift still makes an impact

Sporty Swift still makes an impact

Supporting image for story: Sporty MG takes on the supercars

Sporty MG takes on the supercars

January 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Sporty Leon a family-friendly option

Sporty Leon a family-friendly option

January 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Students put town on the map with art exhibition

Students put town on the map with art exhibition

January 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Puss in Boots panto takes to the stage

Puss in Boots panto takes to the stage

January 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: X3 SUV still the one to beat

X3 SUV still the one to beat

December 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: Amarok an impressive workhorse with premium quality

Amarok an impressive workhorse with premium quality

December 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Pricey, but the Type R delivers in spades

Pricey, but the Type R delivers in spades

December 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: PCC's plan to move police HQ from Brierley Hill 'nonsensical' say councillors

PCC's plan to move police HQ from Brierley Hill 'nonsensical' say councillors

December 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: Sophisticated touches for rugged Subaru

Sophisticated touches for rugged Subaru

December 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Stables to host Christmas carols and crafting event again

Stables to host Christmas carols and crafting event again

November 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: Market's quiet festive event for children with autism

Market's quiet festive event for children with autism

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