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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
Future Classics: Honda NSX
With all the current and quite understandable hype over the forthcoming Honda NSX, it’s appropriate to look back nearly a quarter of a century, to the original model bearing the NSX name, says historian and classic car authority Kim Henson –
Future Classics: Toyota MR2
Kim Henson takes a close look at another ‘modern classic’ introduced since the Western Group of Motoring Writers was established and which represent one of the 12 most significant future classics launched in that time and this month it comes from the “conservative” Toyota brand –
Future Classics: Mazda MX-5
The Mazda MX-5 is the world’s most successful open top two seater vehicle and that’s some accolade when you think about it, says Kim Henson –