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New 'Green Travel Districts' for Birmingham to entice drivers out of cars
Economic Development
Eleven areas in the city to receive special designated status as part of a major shake-up to encourage people out of their cars.
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Jaguar Land Rover strike threat after unions turn down 14% rise
Economic Development
Three-year pay deal rejected amid concerns over cuts to pensions, starter rates and bonus payments
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Jon Griffin: Bringing back the glitz and glamour of the Motor Show
Opinion
The British Motor Show was an institution for decades. Post-recession, it deserves another outing.
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Colliers International retained to market Fort Dunlop
Fort Dunlop
Agency will work to fill vacant space at former tyre factory following sale during the summer
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Comment: XE saloon could be Jaguar's most important car ever
Economic Development
Enda Mullen assess the impact of the car-maker's new compact executive saloon as the Midland firm gears up to take on the German masters
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British Car Auctions resurrects plans for former P&O site in Perry Barr
Economic Development
National chain wants to create 200 jobs by building 20-acre auction centre and resubmits planning application five years after vision was first unveiled
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Tandem on right road to growth with Pro Rider Mobility deal
Economic Development
Bike and sports equipment group acquires mobility scooter and trolley firm in buyout worth up to £3.5 million
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Viva Vauxhall! (and a Vauxhall Viva to come as well…)
Opinion
Vauxhall’s Ƶ quality and work practices now compare with anywhere in Europe, and the adaptability and skill level of Vauxhall’s Ƶ workforce is a major asset for the firm
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GM via Vauxhall is creating 550 new jobs in the Ƶ
Opinion
Vauxhall has a line-up of well designed, styled and engineered cars, with decent quality levels. The Adam, Mokka, Astra and Insignia - soon to be joined by the Viva city car.
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Jaguar's XE saloon set for September unveiling
Manufacturing
The Castle Bromwich-based car-maker has pledged to deliver “a true driver’s car” and a vehicle that “redefines the concept of the sports saloon”
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Fort Dunlop sold by Urban Splash
Fort Dunlop
Former tyre factory north of Birmingham acquired from company which brought derelict site back to life as office complex
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Guhring unveils plans for new headquarters in Birmingham
Castle Bromwich
Manufacturer to build new 50,000 sq ft plant after outgrowing current Castle Bromwich base
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Another glimpse of the XE saloon: 'The most important car Jaguar will ever make'
Manufacturing
The latest XE teaser picture shows it with transparent body panels, exposing the sub-frame and crash structures and gives a much clearer indication of what the new car will actually look like
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Former Spitfire test pilot and Battle of France survivor dies
Economic Development
Wing Commander Peter Ayerst, believed to be the last remaining survivor of the Battle of France has died at the age of 93.
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Bournville lags behind rivals, Cadbury boss admits
Economic Development
But the £75 million investment announced by American owners Mondelez International in January can pave the way for a ‘world-class’ future for the plant for another 100 years, says the man at the helm
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Fraction of lost Dunlop Motorsport jobs in city to be created in France and Germany
Manufacturing
Erdington MP Jack Dromey’s revelation comes as industry insider claimed firm never had any intention of staying in Birmingham, despite talks
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XE Saloon: The most important car Jaguar will ever make?
Economic Development
Analysts predict the Jaguar XE will be the start of a product offensive as the firm seeks to quadruple its sales and it is almost certain to be followed by an SUV crossover
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Wildlife trusts reveal fears over HS2
Economic Development
The Ƶ’s 47 wildlife trusts warned in a joint submission that HS2 “will damage and destroy more wildlife habitat and populations of wild species than will be replaced.”
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Tributes paid to former Birmingham Lord Mayor Ken Barton
Economic Development
The popular politician, who was mayor of Birmingham from 1981 to 1982, passed away on Saturday after a long battle with prostate cancer
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A council whitewash over the bus lane ticket enforcement fiasco
Opinion
An independent expert on traffic enforcement had decided that the bus lane enforcement locations responsible for issuing the vast majority of £60 fines since September had 'inadequate' warning signs.
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New Jaguars set to roll off Land Rover line
Manufacturing
For decades Castle Bromwich has been the home of Jaguar and Solihull has been the home of Land Rover, but it is all set to change, Enda Mullen reveals
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Drivers take on council over £60 bus lane fines
Economic Development
Around 20 cases were heard at the Traffic Penalty Tribunal which aims to establish whether adequate signage has been used to warn drivers of restricted routes.
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Unions threaten legal action over Dunlop Motorsport closure
Manufacturing
Unions representing 300-strong workforce at  Erdington factory warn US-based parent company Goodyear to consult workforce on alternatives to closure or face court action
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David Cameron to urge Dunlop Motorsport to keep production in Ƶ
Manufacturing
Birmingham-based company has announced plans to transfer operations to mainland Europe, at a cost of nearly 250 jobs.
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