Kia Drive Day, June 2024
by Gareth Herincx | Jun 10, 2024 | Features, From the Chair, News
A big thanks to the Kia UK PR team for putting on a drive day for the Group at the Bishopstrow Hotel and Spa in Warminster on June 5. The event gave members a chance to get up to speed with most of the Kia range, including the EV6 and EV6 GT, EV9, Sportage, Stonic and...This year’s Driving Day was the third and most successful at our new venue – the wonderful Haynes Motor Museum in Somerset.
by Gareth Herincx | Jun 10, 2024 | Driving Day, From the Chair, News
In all, 38 cars from 25 brands were available to drive at the event – a unique date in the automotive calendar. This year’s Driving Day was the third and most successful at our new venue – the wonderful Haynes Motor Museum in Somerset.In all, 38 cars...From the Chair: February 2024
by Gareth Herincx | Feb 5, 2024 | Electric Cars, From the Chair, News
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