Western Group member saves virgin
There was an enforced split between saints and sinners when DD2018 clashed with the Guild Classic –
Gary strikes gold – Again!
Fifty PRs and 40 cars gathered at Castle Combe Circuit for DD2018 – supported by Suzuki, Vauxhall, Newspress and Volkswagen –
Kia put the Western Group to the test
How far can you go on a driving day? –
#DD2018 Starts engines
Registration is now available for the 2018 Driving Day at Castle Combe on 6 June –
Castle Combe action days
The Wessex Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre will benefit from this year’s action days at Castle Combe Circuit –
Bristol student wins McLaren prize
First year mechanical engineering student Sam Legge is winner of the UK STEM Award automotive technology category –
Womac smashes fundraising target again
WOMAC supporters came together to help raise support and cancer awareness at Women On the Move Against Cancer’s annual fundraising party, and smashed their target –
From the chair: March 2018
In an age when information is efficiently disseminated via the Internet and product reveals have become theatrical productions in their own right, I really don’t see the point of modern motor shows. With the Geneva show kicking off the European season, I’m tempted to...Newspress award judges announced
Eight experts renowned and highly respected in their fields will form the judging panel and time’s running out to enter –
From the chair: February 2018
I’ve long held the tongue in cheek view that, once a manufacturer wheels out a range of heritage vehicles on a product launch, it’s game over for the newer, shiny stuff. Why? If your head isn’t turned by a slice of well-preserved nostalgia you might want to...From the chair: January 2018
From a professional perspective I won’t be sad to see the back of 2017. No doubt such a bold, albeit negative, statement isn’t exactly what you’ve settled down to read, but I feel it’s worth saying. Before I put you right off your remaining mince pie, let me...
Newspress Awards flower in March
Bringing together the best-of-the-best in automotive media and PR, the Newspress Awards proudly retains its independence and impartiality –
Talk of hydrogen power is all hot air, for now
A lack of will by Government means a poor inheritance for our children, says Leigh Robinson –
Long days and warm sun – Planning underway for DD2108
Yes, six months from today on 6 June we’ll be hosting DD2018, the must-attend motoring PR event, at Castle Combe Circuit, near Chippenham, says group chairman Iain Dooley –
From the chair: December 2017
I write this post-Budget, or ‘Autumn Statement’ in new money. If there’s one thing the Government – any government – fails to understand it’s the issues motorists and businesses have to deal with on a regular basis. Watching from the sidelines this year, I saw...Change at the top of the Western Group of Motoring Writers
New face in the driving seat of The Western Group –
