Southern Group happenings: July 2024
The month of July 2024 was, as usual, a packed month of automotive goings on for the Southern Group of Motoring Writers. Here, we run through the automotive highlights from last month. SGMW car launch watch: the Ford Capri returns and Audi numbers confusion Of all the reveals and news that arrived last month, there was […]
Southern Group gearing up for the 2024 Heritage Day
The month of August is always an important one for the Southern Group of Motoring Writers social calendar, as it’s when the group’s annual Heritage Day is held. This event is one of the most popular on the SGMW’s calendar, and is an opportunity for members to show off their classic cars and catch up […]
Southern Group happenings: June 2024
For most of us, the month of June usually signals that summer is here, or not, as the case may be in the UK. For the members of the Southern Group, the arrival of warmer weather and longer days usually means a greater array of car launches and media events. Kick-starting the month was the […]
SGMW Honda UK press garage drive day
Last month, the Southern Group was invited to visit the Honda press garage in Bracknell for a drive day. The day’s itinerary promised members the chance to drive a selection of the brand’s latest crop of performance, hybrid, and electric models, along with a selection of models from its heritage fleet on the surrounding country […]
Behind the wheel of a real F1 car
A Formula One car is like a predator, a highly evolved species that is perfectly engineered for its environment. Living at 200mph+, these rarified creatures not only accelerate with brutal efficiency but are also capable of generating G-forces akin to that of a fighter jet. They are the ultimate expression of science and engineering forged […]
Southern Group happenings: May 2024
As the month of May came and went, members of the Southern Group were kept busy with the usual influx of new car reveals and first drives, all while enjoying the bank holidays and warmer or possibly stormy weather conditions. Last month, it seemed that motoring PRs were busier than ever, revealing an array of […]
Southern Group happenings: April 2024
As summer fast approaches, it’s been another busy month for the Southern Group. Again, our members have been busy delivering a varied array of drives, news, and features, along with hundreds of social media posts detailing what they’ve been up to. In April, it was with great sadness that we announced the passing of Ray […]
SGMW Sue Baker Memorial Karting GP: annual karting event speeds into 2024 to raise money for WOMAC
The Southern Group of Motoring Writers’ (SGMW) annual Sue Baker Memorial Karting Grand Prix made a triumphant return, with the 2024 race proving to be a close fought one brimming with excitement. Since its inception, the SGMW Karting GP has raised over £30,000 for charity. For last year’s race, the event was renamed in honour […]
Ray Potter, a wonderful warm character, sadly missed
David Ward pays tribute to retired SGMW member Ray Potter, a friend, colleague and fellow SGMW stalwart, for more than 40 years, who has sadly died. Indefatigable, ace raconteur, amusing, wonderful and warm are my words for summing up Ray Potter whom I have known as a motoring journalist colleague and friend for well over […]
Southern Group happenings: March 2024
In the month of March, the SGMW members were again prolifically busy as usual. With a litany of new car reveals, drive reviews, and features being produced throughout the month. As usual, the automotive industry was busier than ever, with an array of new models breaking cover. Among the new car highlights were the rather […]