Southern Group Happenings: March 2026
In March, Southern Group members drove a wide range of new models from the latest Chinese SUVs, updated supercars, EVs, and even a plug-in hybrid. Of all the things to drive in 2026. As well as some in-depth advice on the best small SUVs to buy. In new car news, there were big reveals for […]
2026 BMW iX xDrive60 M Sport – a luxuriously rapid EV with polarising design
It’s hard to believe that the BMW iX arrived five years ago. This behemoth was the brand’s first large electric SUV, one that introduced its somewhat controversial new design language. Of course, when the iX was revealed back in 2021, BMW fans had much to say about the way it looked. How do I know? […]
Southern Group Happenings: February 2026
After the first month of the year finally ended, February finally arrived with the usual flurry of activity from the SGMW membership. Equally busy was the automotive industry, with an array of new reveals to kick-start the year, including Mercedes killing off more of their four-cylinder AMG models and a potential ban on flush-fitting door […]
Southern Group Happenings: January 2026
Welcome to the first 2026 edition of the SGMW happenings, a month where motoring writers typically fail at their New Year’s resolutions within the first few hours. After some reported excess over the Christmas period, the SGMW members returned to work with an even more prolific output than usual, with a flurry of new features, […]
Southern Group Happenings: December 2025
Finally, the end is nigh. By which we mean that 2025 is coming to a close. A month that usually signals the arrival of many automotive-branded biscuits and other edible paraphernalia to the houses of motoring journalists, along with a varied array of other automotive themed festive gifts. SGMW Awards 2026: HAPPY START TO 2026 […]
2026 Isuzu D-Max V-Cross review: the true ‘do it all’ daily driver
Pickup trucks are the equivalent of the Swiss Army Knife when compared to a regular car. Whether you want to drive an off-road trail, carry all of the things, tow a boat, or carry the family, they are set up to do it all. The Isuzu D-Max V-Cross is a great example of this ‘do […]
HAPPY START TO 2026 FOR SGMW NEW YEAR HONOURS WINNERS
Happy New Year! What better way to kick-start 2026 than being honoured by the Southern Group of Motoring Writers. The group’s own new year honours pay tribute to star cars, which have most impressed members, and the PR office stalwarts who go the extra mile. Southern Group Happenings: November 2025 The SGMW annual awards, the […]
1974 Ford Escort Mexico review: driving the fast Ford that started it all
Arguably, the greatest Fords throughout history are the fast ones. Affordability mixed with compact dimensions, an agile and well-balanced chassis, a powerful engine, and sporty looks that were not a world away from the standard model – all trademarks of a fast Ford. SGMW latest: Southern Group Happenings: November 2025 But amongst all of the […]
Southern Group Happenings: November 2025
Welcome to the November edition of the Southern Group Happenings, the place where we run down what the group members get up to on a monthly basis. In the penultimate month of the year, our members have been their usual busy selves, churning out all manner of content, including an opinion piece on used car […]
Southern Group Happenings: October 2025
Last month was a scary one in a couple of ways. Firstly, the clocks went forward an hour, leaving large swathes of the nation short of sleep. Then there was Halloween, a night that, if we were to describe it in automotive terms, it would have to be driving around in a SsangYong Rodius. A […]