The Motor Press Guild (MPG) is the largest professional
automotive media association in North America. Based in
Los Angeles
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non-profit
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association consists of professionals in motoring
journalism
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and
news media
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History
Some of the fir ...
. Its purpose is to promote education and the exchange of information within the motoring press.
Members
The Guild's members include staff and freelance journalists, photographers, broadcasters, and other media professionals, alongside
public relations
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representatives from vehicle manufacturers, industry suppliers, aftermarket companies, consumer groups, governmental agencies, and motoring-related organizations. As of
ear
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the Guild has approximately 750 members working across various regions of the United States.
Activities
The Motor Press Guild presents the Dean Batchelor Award, an annual accolade that recognizes outstanding achievements in automotive journalism.
In addition to the award, MPG publishes the MPG Membership Roster & Media Guide, a comprehensive annual publication that serves as a key resource for professionals within the automotive field. This guide contains an extensive directory of industry contacts, including media representatives, manufacturers, suppliers, and other relevant organizations, and is widely consulted by members of the motoring press and related industries.
See also
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Center for Automotive Research
The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) is a nonprofit research organization based in Ann Arbor, Michigan that conducts research, forecasts trends, develops new methodologies, and advises on public policy.
History Office for the Study of Automot ...
References
External links
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Automotive industry in the United States
Communications and media organizations based in the United States
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