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Bill McCarthy

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December 12, 2024

Electric pace and quality of Hyundai IONIQ 6

December 10, 2024

EV first for Kia that looks the part

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

December 5, 2024

Making a smart choice for a compact SUV

November 26, 2024

Torres EV brings premium quality from KGM

BYD’S Atto 3 hits all the right notes

November 20, 2024

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

November 19, 2024

Stylish new Lexus SUV appeals to younger buyers

New MG3 Hybrid a fine car worthy of the iconic badge

November 12, 2024

All new Renault Captur raises the bar again

November 7, 2024

Toyota at the top of its game with revamped Hilux

October 21, 2024

Omoda's impressive new kid on the block

Features|Oct 21

Subaru Outback a winner both on and offroad

October 17, 2024

Revised Nissan Juke looks the part

September 26, 2024

E-Class act from Mercedes

Features|Sep 26

September 18, 2024

Easy as ABC for new BYD Dolphin

September 7, 2024

Sporty SEAT Arona offers great value

September 4, 2024

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

Cost of living|Sep 4

August 25, 2024

Ingenious Mazda looks like a winner

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

August 15, 2024

Suzuki a bargain with a premium touch

August 9, 2024

KGM newcomer has so much to offer

August 6, 2024

My onward journey away from the danger of diabetes

August 1, 2024

Sleek VW Passat bucks SUV trend

July 14, 2024

New Mini Countryman is bigger and even better

June 28, 2024

Audi's compact SUV is a real firecracker

June 11, 2024

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

Opinions|Jun 11

June 7, 2024

Volvo plug-in hybrid still a sensible choice

May 20, 2024

Stunning new Lexus EV offers pace and practicality

May 7, 2024

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

May 6, 2024

Less is more as Suzuki scores with new Swift

April 29, 2024

Classy Kodiaq now bigger and better than ever

April 7, 2024

Crossover raises the bar for Toyota

Mazda updates range and cuts prices

April 4, 2024

White van man image transformed

March 21, 2024

Audi's awesome RS7 packs a punch

March 10, 2024

Muscular Jazz Crosstar ticks the right boxes

February 27, 2024

Arctic a cool premium off-road option

February 26, 2024

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

Birmingham entertainment|Feb 26

February 23, 2024

Upmarket Mazda bucks the trend with diesel

February 20, 2024

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

Business|Feb 20

February 13, 2024

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

Brierley Hill|Feb 13

February 9, 2024

Refurbished restaurant reopens after sudden closure

Birmingham entertainment|Feb 9

February 6, 2024

Business as usual as Brierley Hill Market gets a makeover

Brierley Hill|Feb 6

February 4, 2024

Solterra joins the electric SUV party

Sporty Swift still makes an impact

Sporty MG takes on the supercars

January 23, 2024

Sporty Leon a family-friendly option

January 18, 2024

Students put town on the map with art exhibition

January 17, 2024

Puss in Boots panto takes to the stage