The Chinese owners of MG who closed the Longbridge finishing facility last year have confirmed they plan to import new cars to Europe in 2019. SAIC Motor, China's largest automaker by sales volume, will set up its first car manufacturing plant in India as Chinese carmakers push into overseas markets. The automaker will bring its MG brand to India and … [Read more...]
Newslines 9 June
A new top of the range MG3 Style+ is now available until 30 June for an initial deposit of just £189, followed by 60 monthly payments of £189. The impressive finance offer launched by MG Motor UK is interest free, with no balloon payment at the end of the agreement and the MG3 Style+ features an upgraded interior that now comes with a leather trim as … [Read more...]
Newslines 24 April
SAIC Motor said it will begin sales of MG cars in mainland Europe at the end of 2019. MG cars have been sold in the UK since 2011 but SAIC delayed plans to launch in the rest of Europe after UK sales remained slow but now MG's rollout will include the majority of European markets and will focus on SUVs, subcompact hatchbacks and compact hatchbacks. A … [Read more...]
New MG dealer in Wales
MG Motor UK has appointed OC Davies to its national dealer network. Based in Carmarthen, the family-run business has more than 45 years’ experience in the motor industry, selling new and used cars across three sites in Wales. As well as new car sales, OC Davies will offer a full service package to its customers and will open an MOT centre in … [Read more...]
Welsh dealership wins MG British award
Nathaniel MG of Bridgend is Britain’s top dealership for the brand. MG Motor UK has announced the winners of its 2017 Annual Dealer Awards as part of the company’s national conference, celebrated outstanding achievement from across the network. Nathaniel MG took home the prestigious Dealer of the Year accolade, alongside being named Top MG3 Selling … [Read more...]
Brecon Motors win national award
A Welsh MG dealer has been recognised for the service and sales excellence at the prestigious Car Dealer Magazine Awards. Brecon Motors, which has been serving the motorists of Wales since the early 1900s, received nominations for the Service & Repair Outlet and Used Car Sales Team categories. Jonathan Williams, Managing Director at Brecon Motors, … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 November
Jaguar will unveil its new all electric model based on the F-Pace at the LA motor show today. Insiders say it is smaller than the SUV with a more rakish roofline similar to the Evoque Coupe and will get AWD transmission and might be related to the next Land Rover Defender platform. A new smaller MG SUV to undercut the GS model will be revealed in China … [Read more...]
Wayne’s world puts customer at its core
When a global car-maker wants to know how it can be successful, it turns to Welsh car salesman Wayne Griffiths. His Nathaniel Car Sales, Bridgend is the most successful MG dealership in the UK selling scores of models as new or used, and he hosts dealer meetings for some of the 65 other MG franchise holders. He has been courted by bosses of … [Read more...]
New car lines: DS, MG, Skoda
On sale in the UK from 1 November 2016, DS 4 Crossback Terre Rouge is a highly specified Limited Edition with a fashion inspired body colour, matt Tourmaline Orange, cutting-edge technological features and BlueHDi 180 diesel engine. DS 4 Crossback Terre Rouge showcases the style, technology and attention to detail typical of the DS brand and with only 17 … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: MG GS Exclusive Auto
Few new cars I have driven turned heads and raised questions in the way of the latest MG GS just tested. “What is it?” was the common query and when told it was an MG there seemed to follow something along the lines of “I didn’t know they still made cars.” Therein lies the opportunity and the obstacle. The ‘opportunity’ for MG to raise its game and … [Read more...]
