2026 SGMW Heritage Day: a scorching day of brilliant classics and newcomers
If there’s one event where members of the Southern Group of Motoring Writers are likely to actually turn up in their own cars, instead of in a new, shiny test car, it’s the annual Heritage Day at Beaulieu. For the 2026 event – the ninth held by the Southern Group – a record-equalling 20 manufacturers […]
Volvo XC90 V8 review: a V8-powered shrine to longevity
The first-generation Volvo XC90 is one of those cars that you hardly notice on the road. It is, after all, a large family SUV that has plenty of practical appeal that’s all very normal. Pick the XC90 V8, though, and this otherwise normal SUV becomes a whole lot more interesting. Latest: 2025 SGMW Sue Baker […]
2024 Southern Group Heritage Day: test drives, laughter, catching up, and the love bug
As is now the Southern Group tradition, the month of August sees the group join forces with automotive PRs for its annual Heritage Day – and this year’s event was a memorable one. An excellent turnout of 20 members made the trip to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu in Hampshire. On the day, a […]