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Martin Ward

Position: Manufacturer Relationship Manager

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A popular figure in the automotive industry, celebrated in the Business Car Power list Top 10. An unrivalled understanding of the entire automotive manufacturing process. Providing independent and tailored advice to help automotive and related businesses identify and achieve their goals.

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05/11/2013

Vauxhall Zafira Tourer 1.6 CDTi

European Press Launch, Vienna Although we have driven the Zafira Tourer many times before, this was our first opportunity to drive one of General Motors next generation of engines – the 1.6 CDTi. The Zafira Tourer has been chosen as the first model to receive this new diesel unit. Then more models in the Vauxhall range will be offered over the coming months. GM says that they have an engine...

23/10/2013

BMW X5

UK Press Event, Goodwood We had a brief look around Goodwood House, the evening before we drove the X5. We had a quick insight into the history of the place, it was all very interesting but way too complicated to try and explain. But contrary to popular belief, the Head of the Family is The Duke of Richmond and not the Earl of March, who is the Duke’s son. Explaining about the X5 is probably...

16/10/2013

Skoda Rapid Spaceback

Press and Fleet Launch, Verona Sometimes manufacturers pick some really nice locations to launch a new car, although the locations can be very difficult to get to. Verona was one of those, due to having hardly any direct flights. Therefore on the way out it was Manchester-Munich-Verona, and coming back was via Frankfurt, but needs must and we had to get there, one way or another. The Rapid...

09/10/2013

Mazda3

European Press Launch, Barcelona I think it is fair to say that the current Mazda3, which is the second-generation, is a bit dull looking. It’s equally fair to say that it looked old-fashioned and out of date on the day it was launched. Therefore it was never going to be a big success or sell in any large numbers. Although having said that, the 1st and 2nd Generation Mazda3 has managed to sell 3...

02/10/2013

Nissan Note

UK Press Launch, Eton Nissan chose Dorney Lake in Eton (the place where the Olympic Rowing was held last year), to launch the all-new Note. So why Eton, and why have a rowing theme? Well Eton is Note spelled backwards, and the rowers face backwards, a little cheesy maybe, but a good place to hold an event. Until you get alongside the long lake, you can’t imagine just how long the distance is that...

25/09/2013

MG3

UK Press Launch, Bognor Regis - 25 September 2013 When we got the invite to go to Bognor Regis for the launch of the MG we all thought “what an odd place to choose…” Then we found out it was being held at Butlins, and immediately thought they had gone completely mad, but most of us turned up anyway. A few didn’t, but then maybe they thought going to Butlins was too much for them to bear. The...