The Group publishes a quarterly newsletter, which is sent to Associate and Full Group Members. Issues from 2021 and prior are available to read below.
2021
Winter: Chairman’s Message, increased in cycle accidents, proposed changes to the Highway Code, towing
Autumn: Chairman’s Message, speedo accuracy, science of being seen, theft of catalytic convertors
Summer: Chairman’s Message, Licence dilemma, Members’ survey summary, new whiplash claims procedure
Spring: Chairman’s Message, Build your own kit car, Further comment on Autonomous Vehicles, a picture paints a thousand words
2020
Winter: Chairman’s Message, Autonomous vehicles, SMART Motorways
Autumn: Chairman’s Message, Sick car syndrome, Who is better? Young or old?
Summer: Chairman’s Message, UK Accident Statistics, Ice driving
Spring: Chairman’s Message, EV Efficiency, Is left foot braking OK?
2019
December: Chairman’s message, Chief Observer’s message, EV Efficiency
August: Chief Observer’s message, speed limiters, demise of the manual gearbox?
June: Chief Observer’s message, tyre choices, Masters in an EV
March: Chief Observer on bends, EVs on ice, Surrey’s most dangerous roads
2018
December: Christmas Message, New President, Report on the AGM
August: Observer David McCarthy remembered, Road-trains: are they the future? Things to think about when choosing your next car.
June: Ergonomics (driving position), Automatic transmissions, Smart traffic lights.
March: Chief Observer on speed, Advanced Driving in an all-electric Nissan Leaf, Associate experiences.
2017
November: New speeding penalties, Off-siding and straight-lining, Skills day and Thruxton reviewed.
August: Driving HGVs at Dunsfold, Steering and suspension geometry, J-turns and defensive driving experience.
June: Overseas driving tips, Controls, gadgets and gismos, Advanced Driving in an all-electric BMW i3.
March: Winter driving tips, Engines, torque and power, Advanced Driving in a hybrid.
2016
November: winter driving tips, run-flat tyres and smart motorways.
May: IAM re-branding , driverless cars, mobility scooters, keeping older drivers on the road and keeping younger passengers safe.
February: lines and signs, shared space and the myths of multi-tasking whilst driving.
Older
2014: Autumn
2010: Winter