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China’s Roewe arriving in Europe by next year

China’s Roewe arriving in Europe by next year

China’s Roewe label, a division of the Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (SAIC), is reported to be launching across Europe as early as next year. The Chinese brand will be initially offering two sedan models based on licensed designs from British marque Rover, which will be sold through a...

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US built MGs on-track despite CEO bailing

US built MGs on-track despite CEO bailing

Oklahoma Global Motors, the American side of a joint-venture determined to manufacture MG cars in the US, will continue with its plans despite the resignation of its CEO... March 12, 2007 by 


 
Tiff over MG's reborn TF

Tiff over MG's reborn TF

We reported earlier that China’s Nanjing Automobile Group was restarting production of the born-again TF roadster at MG’s original plant in Longbridge, England... February 8, 2007 by 


 
Shanghai Auto developing Rover based model in the UK

Shanghai Auto developing Rover based model in the UK

A new generation of Chinese-branded vehicles will be fully developed in the UK near the former home of the now defunct Rover brand. AutoExpress magazine has reported that a... February 2, 2007 by 


 
Nanjing Auto restarting MG production in UK

Nanjing Auto restarting MG production in UK

China’s Nanjing Automobile Group, the new owner of the MG brand, is planning to start production of the iconic label in England within weeks. Reuters is reporting that... January 30, 2007 by 


 
MG is now "Modern Gentleman"

MG is now "Modern Gentleman"

MG’s new Chinese owner, Nanjing Automobile Group, has decided to change the meaning of the famous initials to help promote the brand in its new home. It's believed the... January 8, 2007 by  8


 
More trouble for China’s Nanjing Auto

More trouble for China’s Nanjing Auto

Despite buying the MG name and plant in Birmingham last year, Nanjing Auto does not own the rights to sell cars as MGs in Europe. That’s the extraordinary claim made by... December 11, 2006 by 


 
Ford’s purchase of Rover name may quell SAIC’s plans

Ford’s purchase of Rover name may quell SAIC’s plans

Ford’s recent purchase of the Rover nameplate from BMW is likely to disappoint Chinese car maker, SAIC Motor Corp, who owns the technology for the Rover 75 and 25... September 20, 2006 by  1


 
Ford buys Rover name

Ford buys Rover name

We had to check it wasn’t April Fool’s day when we read this announcement. After all the talk about Ford’s Way Forward, it seemed strange that they would... September 18, 2006 by 


 
First MG, now Rover

First MG, now Rover

First MG was bought out by Chinese automaker Nanjing and now the Rover brand has been bought by another Chinese company, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporate (SAIC). Since... August 17, 2006 by 


 
MG to create five models

MG to create five models

In a recent interview, head of MG Cars’ North American and European division, Duke T. Hale, has confirmed that the reformed MG group now owned by China’s Nanjing... August 17, 2006 by 


 
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Lotus helps Nanjing relaunch the MG

Nanjing Automobile Corporation, the Chinese automaker that own the rights to the MG brand, has plans to manufacture the MG TF sports car and the larger ZT to be launched in... July 24, 2006 by  3


 
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Oklahoma, here we come

Earlier this week we reported the announcement that Nanjing Automobile Group is to manufacture MG cars in the US. Nanjing has now planned a conference in Oklahoma to make... July 12, 2006 by 


 
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MG strikes back

It appears the closure of British mark, MG Rover back in 2005 was not the end for the iconic brand. Chinese automaker Nanjing Automobile Group, who purchased the company for... July 10, 2006 by  1


 
 
 

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