Founder of the Southern Group of Motoring Writers and currently the vice-chairman, David Ward continues to write daily on all motoring matters for the Northcliffe UK Media Group and for its parent, Associated Newspapers with its worldwide syndication system which involves editorial coverage of new car releases, road tests, industry background research and current technology developments, plus regular interviews with key industry figures. Having covered the motor industry as an editorial specialist now for over 40 years, David has a wealth of background knowledge and so is regularly called upon to use that information for all kinds of outlets, ranging from motoring publications to individual car manufacturers and research institutions like universities involved in the industry.