Clampdown on motorway offenders
Motorway police are launching a new safety initiative aimed at cutting down on inappropriate lane use.
Satnav warning following court case
Motorists are being urged by a road safety charity to concentrate at all times following the case of a driver who killed a cyclist while she was altering her satnav.
Came the deluge
As forecast, the heat on Monday was followed by brief but heavy thunder storms.
Britain sizzles: Ten tips for driving
Driving in a heat wave can be dangerous – which is why DriveSafe has some simple tips for coping with this summer’s soaring temperatures.
Women drive motorway speed limit to the limit
The Government’s decision to abandon plans to raise the motorway speed limit to 80mph has been welcomed by Birmingham-based road safety charity DriveSafe.
Birmingham Friends of the Earth launch Let’s Get Moving campaign
Campaigners from Birmingham Friends of the Earth will launch their new campaign Let’s Get Moving today with a stunt outside Birmingham Town Hall.
Road rage
When is a law not a law? When it’s a motoring law, argues Dave Woodhall.
Local motoring hero given recognition with help from Wolves Uni
Local entrepreneur recognised by the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
‘Appy Days’ for motorists as Coventry firm helps to banish the parking blues
The age-old dilemma of trying to find your vehicle when parking in unfamiliar places or multi-storey car parks is now a thing of the past thanks to a Coventry innovation specialist
Innovative designs from industrious students at annual University Degree Show
A prototype arctic research vehicle and a supercharged low emissions racing car are amongst the innovative designs being showcased by students
Drivesafe welcomes young-driver safety proposals
Birmingham-based motoring safety charity DriveSafe has welcomed new Government proposals to improve the safety of young drivers.
A case of fewer is more
Laurence Inman has a radical plan to make roads safer – but you won’t like it.
A bit of Longbridge history up for sale – if you’re feeling flush
Eclectic auction will offer a 2004 MG X-Power SV Coupé, together with everything from a Ferrari to a Buick with royal connections
Driven to despair
On the day when the Office for National Statistics revealed that in the 2011 Census, driving was the most common form of commuting to work Laurence Inman so wishes it could all be different
Laurence Inman’s scoop of the year
Doomed, we are. All doomed. Read on to find out why.
Coventry students design ‘world’s smallest car’ for Top Gear
Talented students on Coventry University’s globally-renowned automotive and transport design course worked with the BBC’s Top Gear show to design the smallest car in the world, as driven by Jeremy Clarkson
The art of the underpass
Alan Clawley shares some views of Birmingham’s semi-subterranean pedestrian history.
Getting appy under the bonnet with Bournville College
If you’re one of those motorists who don’t know their crank sensor from their coil pack there’s a device that could help remove a fear of simple car fixes
Road deaths up – DriveSafe urges action
The Government should be doing more to help young drivers and cyclists stay safe, according to motoring safety charity DriveSafe.
Petrol sales down
Petrol sales in the UK continued their steady decline during the first half of this year, the AA confirms from new government statistics.
Charity launches new safety guide for motorists
A Birmingham-based motoring safety charity has published a new handbook that aims to increase driver confidence, comfort and courtesy.
In the Summertime…
…don’t drink if you’re driving is the warning from local police.
The cars are the stars at Coventry’s free motoring extravaganza next month
Petrolheads in the West Midlands are in for a treat on Saturday 9th June as the range of modern and classic cars set to feature at Coventry Car Day grows ever more impressive.
Coventry-built Microcab up for illustrious international design award
A hydrogen fuel cell vehicle which was conceived and manufactured in Coventry has been shortlisted for a prestigious international transport design award.
Former Ford president confirmed for Bugatti Lecture at Coventry Car Day
The former president of one of the world’s largest and most successful motor companies will give a free talk at Coventry University next month as part of Coventry Car Day.
Coventry to celebrate car heritage with a free motoring extravaganza
Coventry will be going car crazy this summer with a celebration of the city’s motoring heritage
Runway and road contractors announced
VolkerFitzpatrick and Colas named preferred joint venture contractors for the A45 Transport Corridor Improvement Scheme and the Runway Extension at Birmingham Airport
New HQ For Traffic Cops
Policing some of the busiest roads in the country has been made easier thanks to the opening of a new purpose-built headquarters.
New grants to open doors for West Midlands SMEs in the low carbon vehicle sector
The Niche Innovation Scheme is offering small and medium enterprises in the region a selection of research and development grants…
The Electric Highway
Electric car drivers can now travel from Birmingham to Liverpool and Manchester without fear of running out of power