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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 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
WHAT WE DO
Our PR Driving Day at Castle Combe Circuit
Every year the Western Group of Motoring Writers invites PRs from various companies to our special event at Castle Combe. Many cars are available to drive from many manufacturers, its a great day and has been held for many years.
The 2020 event normally held in June was cancelled due to Coronavirus.
WGMW News and Views
Monthly News from our Chairman and views and opinions from our writers
First drives in the updated Mazda MX-5 and Mazda 2 Hybrid for the Western Group members invited to the `Mazda range day` at Bicester Heritage
We`re celebrating our 40th anniversary this year - flick through some amazing archive pictures in a special gallery on our website... https://www.thewesterngroup.co.uk/images-from-the-last-40-years/
To the Cotswolds with #Vauxhall for the UK press launch of the all-new Astra Electric and Astra Sports Tourer Electric, plus the updated Corsa and Corsa Electric
We`ve been getting up to speed with the impressive Kia range at the lovely Manor House Hotel in Castle Combe, Wiltshire
A big thanks to all the PRs who brought their cars to our special 40th anniversary Driving Day. Provisional date for 2024`s event is Thursday, June 13 👍
PRs in other brands` cars 😎
We`re at Haynes Motor Museum in Somerset welcoming PRs and their cars at our 40th anniversary Driving Day
John Kendall (WGMW Chairman), Kieron Fennelly (Deputy Chairman) and Steve Grant (Secretary) - all unanimously re-elected for another year at our AGM, along with John Kerswill (Treasurer)
We`re spending the day with the #Genesis team, and we`re spoilt for choice 👍
We`ve had a top day getting up to speed with the #Kia range - thanks to the @kiaukpr team for making it happen 👍
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#kia #kiapicanto #kianiro #kiaev6 #kiasportage #kiasorento
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Kim Henson | WGMW Member
Future Classics
Future Classics: 1 Ford Sierra & Cosworth
They were good in their time and they will be even better when they mature, but we are not talking about members of the Western Group, rather the cars which our own Kim Henson has singled out as worthy of mention as he reflects on the models which have appeared during the life of the WGMW –
