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Edward Stephens

Edward Stephens

Monarch's ruby jubilee

THE sight of a Monarch Airlines aircraft at Birmingham International Airport is common place today, but 40 years ago this month the airline itself was just taking off. Read

Enjoy a taste of luxury and stay green

SOMEWHERE down in the forest something is stirring. Read

Award time for the high-flyers

AIRLINES operating from Birmingham International Airport have been given a pat on the back for being "good neighbours". Read

Striking Accord

THE latest Accord from Honda takes the new model up-market in a big way. Read

Insignia heralds new era

VAUXHALL is heralding the dawning of a new era for the company with the unveiling of its important new Insignia to replace the Vectra. Read

This sat-nav is Syrius-ly good value!

THERE was a time when you had to have a healthy bank balance to order to afford an in-car navigation system - but times have changed. Read

On top form

IT'S streamlined, sleek and sexy - and selling like hot cakes. Read

Family hatchback's new sexy makeover

AFTER being around for some six years we have all got used to the chunky shape of Peugeot's 307 family hatchback. Read

Stylish off-roader with power and comfort

IT'S hard to pigeonhole Nissan's Murano. It's one of those rare vehicles which really is all things to all men. Read

The lap of luxury

AS the temperature outside dropped below freezing I switched on the heated steering wheel and turned up the temperature on my heated leather seat. Read

It's gripping stuff

WHEN winter weather affects our travelling the thoughts of many motorists turn to four-wheel-drive vehicles. Read

C'mon, join Corsa craze

VAUXHALL'S c'mon puppets have done a great job in drawing attention to the new Corsa - but thanks to superb design work it's a car that almost sells itself. Read

Laguna is first among equals

JUST occasionally you can sit in a car and even before you have turned the ignition key you know you are going to like it. Read

Monarch airline appeal to trace its early fliers

AWARD-winning airline Monarch is celebrating 40 years of flying this year - and to mark the anniversary it's hunting for passengers who were on its first flight. Read

Touareg leaves rivals standing

VOLKSWAGEN has revealed full details of its range-topping Touareg luxury 4x4 - the R50 - which offers customers more power and equipment, and boasts one of the most powerful diesel engines available on the market. Read

BA successor is a high flier

LOW-COST airline Flybe has succeeded in Birmingham where British Airways failed. Read

Retro Cabrio wins in the style stakes

THERE is absolutely nothing else like it on the road - and that's its appeal. Read

A little luxury at right price

IF you want a budget priced car you have to be prepared to go without the luxuries of more expensive cars - or at least you had to. Read

Brum on the tourist map

TRAVELLERS tired of the tourist trail are to be urged "visit Birmingham". Read

The Italian Job

Minis score at Aston Villa, Italian style

ICONIC film The Italian Job came to life when the world's only complete set of original replica Minis from the 1969 movie hit the streets of Birmingham. Read

Author Profile

Edward Stephens is the Birmingham Mailýs Motoring and Travel Editor. In addition to producing a 28-page weekly motoring supplement and eight page travel supplement for the Mail he supplies motoring features to Trinity Mirrorýs ýDriving Forceý website for use in other newspapers in the group.

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