Stretching out in a Caddy
There is life after the announced death of the VW Camper as Glen Smale set out to prove at the aptly named Goodwood Revival –
Group goes that extra mile for charities
The Western Group has just handed over donations to two prominent motoring charities –
Back from the brink and into a karma world
Dirty politics filled the air in September 1983 and we all came closer to oblivion than we might have guessed in a grim month recalled by Simon Hacker –
West is affordably best
An attractive and uniquely rewarding experience awaits those who venture west for events with a variety of automotive themes and you are encouraged to enjoy this snap-shot of Walton’s World –
Continental Lift
This was an unusual opportunity to experience whether a company’s after-sales was as good as its product and Bentley passed with flying colours, says a sunburned Steve Belasco –
Serene Sorento soothes La Sarthe’s strain
A week with a car can tell you a lot, but a Continental adventure along motorways, country roads, back roads and a bit of farming speaks volumes, says Le Mans veteran Glen Smale –
What was hot and not in the summer of ’83
A – Q and all things between and after provide Simon Hacker with some chilling memories of summer 1983, and he’s left shaken not stirred by a Bond theme-song –
Fitting into the perfect car for a vintage fair
Vintage fair fan and group member Liz Turner turned to a modern take on an old favourite when wanted to turn old clothes into cash –
The PR Driving Day 2013
After a cold and drizzly day at Castle Combe with Ford, there was considerable relief that the sun broke through for the driving day at the race circuit where BMW’s representative won the individual award and McLaren raced off with the Car of the Day trophy and a special prize from the group –
Alien Invader
The elephant had apparently starred in several films but it didn’t know much about marketing strategy, says Liz Turner as she gives a revealing Independence Day insight into motoring PR in the United States –
From Webers to web, kim has it covered
Highly respected Western Group member and classics connoisseur Kim Henson has launched his own website –
A song, space and a TV series from June 1983
Sting promises to hunt down his ex while the Conservatives rocket back into No. 10 – leaving many wishing Mrs T was strapped to a real rocket as Simon Hacker ponders the highs and lows of June ’83 –
Thank You, Suzuki!
Unseasonably chilly and grey weather is overcome by Suzuki’s warm hospitality and a special anniversary cake –
On your marks, get set, grow
A new-look Western Group Driving Day is being planned to mark its 25th anniversary and the Group has made some changes that we hope will make it even more appealing to everyone as this unique day continues to grow in stature –
WGMW members experience the dragon’s fire
The UK launch of the Ford Fiesta ST took place on the WGMW patch and included a rare glimpse behind the scenes at the Bridgend Engine Plant where its powerful 1.6 EcoBoost is built, a coastal road route and base at St David’s hotel, Cardiff –
Let’s dance? Depends on your politics
May 1983 was all about dancing around your wheel-clamped car while bracing yourself for another five years of Mrs Thatcher, as Simon Hacker recalls –
