Expensive new registration taxes take effect this month hitting the highest polluting cars. The Lamborghini Aventador has the highest level of CO2 emissions at 394 g/km but 74 car models over 14 makes will pay the top road tax rate of £2,070, says the Motorway.co.uk car valuation site. The iconic MG badge will take pride of place following a significant £500,000 investment in the company’s … [Read more...]
Seven-year warranty with new MG ZS SUV
After secret development testing in Wales, MG Motor UK this week launched their compact ZS SUV with a seven-year warranty. Let’s hope it’s up to scratch, no doubt the price is soothing starting at £12,495 and rising up to £17,495. With SUV sales of all sizes booming the new MG ZS is the right vehicle at the right time for MG Motor UK. Matthew Cheyne, Head of Sales and Marketing told the … [Read more...]
Pentraeth put MG on North Wales map
North Wales Pentraeth Group is putting MG on the map with the opening its showroom after three decades serving the local community. Ken Jones, Managing Director of Pentraeth Group, said, “Since 1980 we’ve built a reputation for delivering a wealth of experience and a personal approach from the second customers set foot in our showroom. We’re really excited to become part of the MG franchise and … [Read more...]
MG India plant to open in two years
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 begin assembly operations in 2019, it … [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 standard,16” ‘Diamond’ alloy wheels, cruise … [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 Detroit judge sentenced Volkswagen to … [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 April. Morlais Davies, OC Davies’ Director, … [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 Dealer. Part of the network since 2015, … [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, said, “It’s a real privilege to be … [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 on Friday. The car has been designed … [Read more...]