Welcome to the home of the Western Group
The Western Group of Motoring Writers was formed in 1983 to represent the views of its members when communicating with the motor industry. We’re also on hand to help out manufacturers with test drives and new model launches in our region.
A GALLERY OF IMAGES
The Latest : This years Western Group Driving Day 2026
This year’s Western Group Driving Day was a huge success, sadly we had wet weather in the morning but it did not dampen the enthusiasm.
In all, 44 cars were available to drive at the event, held again at the Stanton Manor Hotel near Chippenham, Wiltshire.
WGMW News and Views
Monthly News from our Chairman and views and opinions from our writers
A SELECTION OF IMAGES
The 40th Anniversary of the Western Group of Motoring Writers, images from driving days and other events over the last 40 years
Kim Henson | WGMW Member
Future Classics
From the Chair: February 2021
Journalists and PRs in the motoring world share their love of cars and that has been severely tested over the last 12 months. Jobs…
Future Classics: 12 Smart Roadster
For the final car to feature in his year-long series covering ‘collectable’ models introduced during the three decades since the Western Group of Motoring Writers was formed, Kim Henson takes a close look at another modern classic, the diminutive but sporty 21st century smart Roadster –
Future Classics: 11 Suzuki Vitara (1st Generation)
For his penultimate pick of the future classics, Kim Henson highlights a model which took on that cult status almost from first turning a wheel on or off road –