MCMURTY SET NEW TRACK RECORD BY OVER FOUR SECONDS AT ‘HOME CIRCUIT’ CASTLE COMBE THE McMurtry team thought it was about time to answer the question asked by a lot of Castle Combe locals in person and online such as “how fast is it around...
Launching the all-new Ariel Nomad 2, ARIEL Motor Company, based in Crewkerne, Somerset is a low-volume producer of ultra-lightweight road, track, and off-road cars. Ariel’s second-generation Nomad is appropriately called “Nomad 2.” Now in its fourth...
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...
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...
The Western Group is delighted to report that one of its longest standing and biggest supporters, Alun Parry, has been selected for this year’s Newspress Lifetime Achievement Award. Newspress has also been a backer for many WGMW events and is to be commended for its...
“Covid cars” – models made during the pandemic with irregular specifications – are causing valuation issues as they start to appear on the used market, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association. Marcus Blakemore, chair of the trade body’s Industry Trends Committee,...
It’s green for go The green flash on UK number plates is going to appear on more pure battery vehicles cars this year than ever before and some of the cars behind the plates are not run of the mill models but bursting with performance. potential. British...
The Government must do more to get people to adopt EVs, says a Lords Committee. “If it fails to heed our recommendations the UK won’t reap the significant benefits of better air quality and will lag in the slow lane for tackling climate change,” said Baroness...
This time next year the world could be a very different place. Donald Trump might well have just been inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, while Sir Keir Starmer could still be enjoying a honeymoon period as our new Prime Minister. However, as 2023...
Today marked the end of the road for the popular MINI Clubman at Plant Oxford, 55 years after its debut which has included 1.1 M versions in two series. With its unique styling and signature rear split barn-doors, the MINI Clubman remains instantly recognisable around...
Discounted business registrations meant Britain’s millionth battery electric car reached the road in January 2024, while the new car market grew 8.2% for the month, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The first month of the year saw 142,876...
The Group began its 40th anniversary celebrations with the 2023 Driving Day held at the Haynes Motor Museum, in the heart of Western Group territory on 15th June. With cars from BMW, Ford, Genesis, Honda, Kia, Mazda, MINI, Suzuki, VW and Volvo, there was plenty to...
…Even before any entries have been sent WGMW chairman John Kendall has been selected as a judge and industry Friend of the Group Denis Chick will sit alongside him and five other judges, from the world of PR, print and photographic media. John is currently...
We certainly didn’t have it easy trying to run the Western Group Driving Day for the first time since before the pandemic… But by all measures, I think we can claim a success. Not only did we need to revive an event that has been valued by our PR colleagues for...
The Western Group of Motoring Writers Driving Day will continue as planned on Wednesday 14th September. The unexpected death of Her Majesty the Queen last Thursday caused us to discuss whether it was appropriate to continue with the arrangements, given that the date...
One of the Western Group’s newest members Mark Smyth won no less than two trophies at the Newspress Awards, staged at Bicester Heritage on Thursday 21st Jul. Mark was called up to the stage by the Voice of Strictly Come Dancing and the Voice of the Balls in the...
