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Bill McCarthy

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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

May 6, 2024

Less is more as Suzuki scores with new Swift

Reviews|May 6, 2024

April 29, 2024

Classy Kodiaq now bigger and better than ever

Reviews|Apr 29, 2024

April 7, 2024

Crossover raises the bar for Toyota

Reviews|Apr 7, 2024

Mazda updates range and cuts prices

Reviews|Apr 7, 2024

April 4, 2024

White van man image transformed

Reviews|Apr 4, 2024

March 21, 2024

Audi's awesome RS7 packs a punch

Reviews|Mar 21, 2024

March 10, 2024

Muscular Jazz Crosstar ticks the right boxes

Reviews|Mar 10, 2024

February 27, 2024

Arctic a cool premium off-road option

Reviews|Feb 27, 2024

February 26, 2024

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

Birmingham entertainment|Feb 26, 2024

February 23, 2024

Upmarket Mazda bucks the trend with diesel

Reviews|Feb 23, 2024

February 20, 2024

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

Business|Feb 20, 2024

February 13, 2024

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

Brierley Hill|Feb 13, 2024

February 9, 2024

Refurbished restaurant reopens after sudden closure

Birmingham entertainment|Feb 9, 2024

February 6, 2024

Business as usual as Brierley Hill Market gets a makeover

Brierley Hill|Feb 6, 2024

February 4, 2024

Solterra joins the electric SUV party

Reviews|Feb 4, 2024

Sporty Swift still makes an impact

Reviews|Feb 4, 2024

Sporty MG takes on the supercars

Reviews|Feb 4, 2024

January 23, 2024

Sporty Leon a family-friendly option

Reviews|Jan 23, 2024