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About Motor Press Guild

The California-based Motor Press Guild (MPG) is the largest automotive media association in North America. We are dedicated to upholding the highest ideals in automotive journalism with members consisting of print journalists, photographers, broadcasters and new media professionals, as well as public-relations representatives, consumer groups, and governmental bodies tied to the automotive industry.

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Signature Events

February

Dean Batchelor Awards

Established by the Motor Press Guild in 1995, the Dean Batchelor Award recognizes excellence in automotive journalism as exemplified by the man it is named after–Dean Batchelor. Our goal is to inspire automotive journalists to produce work of the highest professional caliber, and to acknowledge those who exemplify the exceptional standards of Dean Batchelor. The award ceremony is held in February.

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September

MPG Drive Day

MPG Drive Day is our  organization’s tent pole event. It’s a great way to safely evaluate the latest vehicles and get valuable networking time. In addition to ample seat time with dozens of vehicles, members also benefit from one-on-one time with OEM reps and valuable networking.  Drive Day is held annually each Fall. 

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your Career and Network with Top Journalists & Industry Professionals.

  • Exclusive invitations to OEM and industry-related events and presentations
  • Yearly Media Guide with contact information for over 4,000 industry professionals
  • Annual driving events
  • Members-only pricing on MPG events
  • Monthly members-only newsletter, “MilePost”
  • Discounts to select sponsors and preferred vendors
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MPG Drive Day: 9/17 Miles 4 Miles

August 15, 2019

The Motor Press Guild’s 2019 Drive Day event is the perfect combination of passion and compassion. This year’s drive event will benefit auto journalist and

Save The Date: 09/17/19 MPG Drive Day

April 13, 2019

As mentioned previously, the MPG Drive Day has been postponed to allow our traditional drive routes to be reconstructed after suffering greatly from both the

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
8:00 am - 4:00 pm		 MPG Drive Day-- September 17th, 2019
Calamigos Ranch, Malibu CA
  • Member Highlight

Ben Stewart

Journalist: Popular Mechanics, Autoweek

Ben’s been a member of MPG since the mid-1990s and served as its president from 2002-2003. “MPG has always a great way for automotive journalists and PR professionals to connect, brainstorm ideas and build lasting friendships. I’m proud to have served on the board and to be a member of the organization today.”

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