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 the MG brand in China and asked for his … [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 models available to buy in the UK you … [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 really go out to market the marque and also … [Read more...]
MG UK car production ends
MG has pulled the plug on its Longbridge assembly operation. Production of the MG3 and GS suv will end and 25 line workers will be made redundant as the only other jobs in the West Midlands centre are 400 technical, reasearch and development, which will continue. Longbridge opened over 100 years ago and in its heyday covered 400 acres straddling two counties but it saw manufacturing … [Read more...]
Newslines 12 August
In time for the ‘66-plate’ September market, Peugeot announces that the popular Just Add Fuel® with Telematics is now extended to most of the Peugeot 308 and 308 SW models. Launched 12 months ago, initially on the 108 range and later on 208 and 2008 SUV, Just Add Fuel® with Telematics has proved extremely attractive to retail consumers. Construction of a third crossing over the … [Read more...]
Welsh family buy record number of new cars
A Welsh family has gone into the record books and bought four new cars within days of each other because they liked them so much. While shopping for a car with her parents, Danielle Shearing heard a radio advert for MG3 at Nathaniel Car Sales Ltd in Bridgend and with her parent decided to call in. After a test drive, Danielle Shearing, nee Dyer, began signing the paperwork for her new MG3 … [Read more...]
Trade lines 27 July
MG Motor UK’s design centre, based at Longbridge, Birmingham, has expanded and is continuing to develop its team of designers who play a key role in the MG models on the road today and the future. Director of Design, Anthony Williams-Kenny, is now back in the UK after being based in Shanghai for three years and will be focusing on MG Motor in the UK, as well as on a global level while … [Read more...]
Newslines 8 July
MG has introduced a series of offers across its range. The new GS SUV gets a deposit contibuion and special finance deal and there are other incentives on MG3 and MG6 models. The Western European passenger car market grew 6% year on year (y/y) in June to 1.39 million units, according to the latest IHS Automotive forecast. June's result brings the half-year to a close with volumes up 8.6% … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 June
Volkswagen will pay owners of its polluting diesel cars in the U.S. up to $7,000, and agree to fund a grant program to offset air pollution, under a $10 billion (£6.9 billion) settlement being negotiated for submission to a federal judge next week. VW will provide cash payments worth between $1,000 and $7,000, depending on the vehicle’s age and other factors, to compensate consumers, the people … [Read more...]