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MGUK http://www.mguk.org/feed/?f=6 Latest topics Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:19:24 GMT 10 MGUK http://illiweb.com/fa/empty.gif http://www.mguk.org/feed/?f=6 The New MG6 and what (who?) fits in the boot... http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/the-new-mg6-and-what-who-fits-in-the-boot-t345.htm patpending

]]> China News Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:19:24 GMT http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/the-new-mg6-and-what-who-fits-in-the-boot-t345.htm#2785 http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/the-new-mg6-and-what-who-fits-in-the-boot-t345.htm MG6 Turbo Prototype at Perkins http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/mg6-turbo-prototype-at-perkins-t342.htm richardk http://www.perkinsgarages.co.uk/news/2010/08/23/mg6-turbo-prototype-at-perkins/ MG6 Turbo Prototype at Perkins Perkins are delighted to invite you all to view a prototype of the exciting New 2011 MG 6 Turbo at our Rayne Dealership on the 10th, 11th and 12th of September 2010. This car is the first of the new generation British designed and engineered vehicles that will be produced by MG Birmingham. We have secured this car for 3 days as the country’s top selling dealer in 2010 and ... UK News Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:54:06 GMT http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/mg6-turbo-prototype-at-perkins-t342.htm#2775 http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/mg6-turbo-prototype-at-perkins-t342.htm had conversation with dealer (perkins of rayne) yesterday about mg6 http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/had-conversation-with-dealer-perkins-of-rayne-yesterday-about-mg6-t341.htm paynerover75 i was told that the following about the mg6. no deposits should be taken before the beginning of november. letters of intent to buy are being signed though. list price is expected to start at £14k until the vat rise where they will probably go up by £1k on all of the range. delivery beginning end nov/begining december for initial orders, cars will come from china. longbridge built cars will not be delivered until late jan/early feb. all petrols to be turbo's ( brother-in-law doesn't ... UK News Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:56:28 GMT http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/had-conversation-with-dealer-perkins-of-rayne-yesterday-about-mg6-t341.htm#2748 http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/had-conversation-with-dealer-perkins-of-rayne-yesterday-about-mg6-t341.htm The New MG3 http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/the-new-mg3-t320.htm Windy Some images, it is getting close to production: China News Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:52:26 GMT http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/the-new-mg3-t320.htm#2590 http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/the-new-mg3-t320.htm An MG is racing at the Hungaroring tomorrow - Mission Accomplished http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/an-mg-is-racing-at-the-hungaroring-tomorrow-mission-accomplished-t337.htm Windy 39 entries for 1000 KM of the Hungaroring A provisional entry list on the Le Mans Series website shows 39 entries for the fourth round of the Le Mans Series at the Hungaroring. Five LMP1’s, twelve LMP2’s, seven FLM’s, two GT1’s and thirteen GT2’s can be found on the list, seven more than the last race at the Autodromo do Algarve in Portimao, Portugal. The 1000 KM of the Hungaroring will take place on August 22, 2010 and will be a night race starting at 4 p.m. local time, finishing ... UK News Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:38:05 GMT http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/an-mg-is-racing-at-the-hungaroring-tomorrow-mission-accomplished-t337.htm#2737 http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/an-mg-is-racing-at-the-hungaroring-tomorrow-mission-accomplished-t337.htm "Rover cars steered back to success as MG Roewe" - Telegraph http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/rover-cars-steered-back-to-success-as-mg-roewe-telegraph-t340.htm patpending If you are tempted like Reggie Perrin to blow your nose on today's China business supplement in today's Daily Telegraph, stop first and read this article (not on the website). The report says that the British-designed Roewe 550 is becoming a common sight on the streets of Shanghai with over 47,000 sold in the first half of 2010 for prices from £12,600 to £18,900. Jin Yongsheng of Sinotrust Information and Consulting describes it as an "impressive performance" and says that Roewe ... China News Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:14:15 GMT http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/rover-cars-steered-back-to-success-as-mg-roewe-telegraph-t340.htm#2747 http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/rover-cars-steered-back-to-success-as-mg-roewe-telegraph-t340.htm SAIC H1 2010 profits up 300% http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/saic-h1-2010-profits-up-300-t338.htm patpending MGE reports that SAIC's half-year results are announced on 26 August. Based on a July filing with the Shanghai Stock Exchange, a massive rise in SAIC's H1 profit is expected - "up 300%?" - and sales up 44% to 1.77m vehicles.]]> China News Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:39:06 GMT http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/saic-h1-2010-profits-up-300-t338.htm#2742 http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/saic-h1-2010-profits-up-300-t338.htm Future Models for MG Birmingham - MG Motor http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/future-models-for-mg-birmingham-mg-motor-t339.htm patpending From an article with Doug Wallace (MG Motor's new PR man) in MGE... - Further batches of MG TFs may be built if there is demand - MG6 fastback - immediate position: gearing up for launch - MG6 4-door saloon - fairly shortly after. Both MG6s are 1.8Ts - diesel to follow about 12 months after "Further on, bur with no timetable or introduction programme as yet": - new small car based on the Zero concept [MG3?] - a model that will fit between the small car and the MG6 [MG5?] - ... UK News Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:48:44 GMT http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/future-models-for-mg-birmingham-mg-motor-t339.htm#2743 http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/future-models-for-mg-birmingham-mg-motor-t339.htm Meteor Shower 2 http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/meteor-shower-2-t278.htm Windy Fans of the teen soap will be delighted to see it returning for a second series with a slightly changed name but complete with the MG cars. The new series will include some changes in the cast, no word on if the MG6 will put in an appearence yet but they have only recently started filming. The series will start one year on from the start of the previous series - to coincide with the persid meteor shower... "Meteor Rain 2" the public idol Zhang Han "amnesia" Zheng Shuang ... China News Thu, 25 Mar 2010 23:17:36 GMT http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/meteor-shower-2-t278.htm#2362 http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/meteor-shower-2-t278.htm The LDV story & the Luxuary Maxus http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/the-ldv-story-the-luxuary-maxus-t336.htm Windy The rebirth of the Maxus light commercial vehicle in China Earlier this year, SAIC acquired LDV from the United Kingdom in a very low-key purchase, perhaps the industry that are not too many. LDV is a British company specializing in the production of vans and light bus, the largest annual producton numbers before the bankruptcy of 13,000. Today we have exposed the formerly Maxus's van, which was born in 2005. LDV Maxus is the United Kingdom and South Korea's GM Daewoo Motor last 5 years, ... China News Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:38:04 GMT http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/the-ldv-story-the-luxuary-maxus-t336.htm#2728 http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/the-ldv-story-the-luxuary-maxus-t336.htm SAIC & General Motors http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/saic-general-motors-t335.htm Windy This isn't about MG-Roewe, but the second quote is an interesting read about SAIC and one day we may see some connections between the two. GM Plans High-Tech Engines With China Partner General Motors Co. will team up with its Chinese partner to develop powertrain technologies geared at making cars more fuel-efficient, as the global race to prepare for tougher fuel-economy requirements heats up. The move aims to boost the fuel economy of small gasoline engines by tapping such technology ... China News Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:59:00 GMT http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/saic-general-motors-t335.htm#2727 http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/saic-general-motors-t335.htm MG5 CGI images - sheduled for Guangzhou http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/mg5-cgi-images-sheduled-for-guangzhou-t329.htm Windy Computer Generated Images of the MG5 released Sina Auto News Roewe 350 are listed, sold on word of mouth and got some good results. At the same time, SAIC also accelerating the pace of development of the follow-up model to Roewe 350, code-named AP11, platform, currently planned are the four products AP11 (sedan), AP12 (Hatchback), AP13 (SUV), AP14 (Tourer). According to SAIC's program, AP12 will be placed under the MG brand, launched new sport models MG5, which is to be launched after the ... China News Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:48:39 GMT http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/mg5-cgi-images-sheduled-for-guangzhou-t329.htm#2649 http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/mg5-cgi-images-sheduled-for-guangzhou-t329.htm German car sales thread http://www.mguk.org/world-news-f5/german-car-sales-thread-t76.htm patpending ...due to €2,500 bounty on scrapping old ones. All the big winners are small imports benefiting from German taxpayer euros. e.g. Hyundai i30, 4,399 sold in February 2009 (+810% over February 2008), Škodia Fabia (9,190, +168%) Suzuki Swift (3,263, +328%), Mitsubishi Colt (2,924, +268%). Even the VW Polo (8,889, +52%) has been produced as an end-of-run special of IIRC 40,000 units - in Spain. Where is the Fiesta made? The Ka has done well, new models are Polish... World News Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:06:14 GMT http://www.mguk.org/world-news-f5/german-car-sales-thread-t76.htm#389 http://www.mguk.org/world-news-f5/german-car-sales-thread-t76.htm Fifth Gear long term test of the MG TF LE500 http://www.mguk.org/mg-tf-f19/fifth-gear-long-term-test-of-the-mg-tf-le500-t66.htm Windy The Fifth Gear long term test of the MG TF LE500 can be found here. Car: MG TF LE500 Mileage so far: 1734 miles Highlights It's a sweet handling car. The mid-engine layout makes for beautifully balanced handling while rear-wheel drive means the TF is a lot of fun to drive. The TF's suspension is surprisingly compliant, despite sitting on 16-inch alloys. Many previous TF's were fitted with a Sports Handling Pack which stiffened up the ride to the point where it became uncomfortable ... MG TF Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:35:41 GMT http://www.mguk.org/mg-tf-f19/fifth-gear-long-term-test-of-the-mg-tf-le500-t66.htm#317 http://www.mguk.org/mg-tf-f19/fifth-gear-long-term-test-of-the-mg-tf-le500-t66.htm MG6 First Drive at Goodwood http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/mg6-first-drive-at-goodwood-t325.htm patpending MG6 FIRST DRIVE at GOODWOOD - IMPRESSIONS by PATPENDING PART 1 - GOODWOOD The first day of July dawned on England, bathing Surrey and Sussex in glorious sunshine. I had been presented by MG Motor with a pair of tickets to the Goodwood Moving Motor Show, where I hoped to drive the MG6! Driving my MG to Goodwood in the early morning, trundling through the leafy villages of russet brick and tile between Guildford and Chichester, I felt a bit like I was driving through an episode ... UK News Fri, 02 Jul 2010 22:13:01 GMT http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/mg6-first-drive-at-goodwood-t325.htm#2627 http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/mg6-first-drive-at-goodwood-t325.htm 2010 - Sales Figures http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/2010-sales-figures-t254.htm Windy The 10,000th Roewe 350 emerging from the lines at the Nanjing Pukou base. What did you do in school today? The January sales figures should be the first to include the MG6. The news from the dealers is very encouraging with 10,000 orders to the end of January, a two month waiting list and the factory working flat out. Dealers overwhelmed by MG6 orders, became the latest new car sales - "The New King" With the unique Fast-Back design, a long brand ... China News Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:10:49 GMT http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/2010-sales-figures-t254.htm#2134 http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/2010-sales-figures-t254.htm Police Cars http://www.mguk.org/roewe-550-f18/police-cars-t172.htm Windy

Roewe 550]]> Roewe 550 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:23:28 GMT http://www.mguk.org/roewe-550-f18/police-cars-t172.htm#1401 http://www.mguk.org/roewe-550-f18/police-cars-t172.htm The 2010 China Rally Championship http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/the-2010-china-rally-championship-t272.htm patpending

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January 2010: Without a drive - at the moment

Due the economical situatio Jussi is without a contract for any rallies or teams.

]]> China News Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:35:05 GMT http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/the-2010-china-rally-championship-t272.htm#2299 http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/the-2010-china-rally-championship-t272.htm SAIC's spending plans http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/saic-s-spending-plans-t332.htm Windy To make several own brands with only 10 billion Yuan in financing - it is a masterpiece In its published bulletin said: SAIC 2010 non-public offering of A shares plans, planning to issue A shares to raise the total amount does not exceed 10 billion yuan into its own brand passenger cars, commercial construction, the dual clutch gearbox parts and so on. Such financing allocated to independent brands, SAIC is a masterpiece. Although we still need to raise funds, but to make a great independent ... China News Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:05:53 GMT http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/saic-s-spending-plans-t332.htm#2677 http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/saic-s-spending-plans-t332.htm UK Arts at the 2010 Shanghai Expo http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/uk-arts-at-the-2010-shanghai-expo-t331.htm Windy Following on from richardk's post: http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/news-from-mg-motor-uk-ltd-t8-150.htm#2669 Drama / Architecture / MG6 - MG model of UK arts 2010 Shanghai World Expo is the world's attention this year to most international events, all countries in order to show visitors around the world are also spared no effort in their own style, venue construction called beautiful, infinitely creative, in which the British Exhibition "seed Temple" is definitely the most ... China News Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:13:55 GMT http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/uk-arts-at-the-2010-shanghai-expo-t331.htm#2675 http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/uk-arts-at-the-2010-shanghai-expo-t331.htm NAC makes a profit http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/nac-makes-a-profit-t330.htm Windy Note: Within Shanghai Auto, NAC is treated as a seperate buisiness to other operations. NAC being based in and paying tax to Nanjing rather than Shanghai. NAC in June enters profitability Southern News reporter Zhu Qi, June in the Southern Steam (NAC) production base, the SAIC Roewe 350 sales breakthrough of 6000 monthly rate, after many loss years Nanjing Automotive Cooporation has moved to profitability. This is after more than two years in the integration of SAIC, NAC for the first ... China News Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:14:09 GMT http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/nac-makes-a-profit-t330.htm#2674 http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/nac-makes-a-profit-t330.htm Lingang to Longbridge (MG Birmingham) Rally http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/lingang-to-longbridge-mg-birmingham-rally-t267.htm patpending I see from MG Enthusiast that an intrepid band of drivers will be driving an MGA, an MGB, and four MGB GTs from the MG6 factory in Shanghai to Longbridge where they will have pictures taken with the MG6 also. The route will include China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Switzerland. Speaking personally, I wouldn't want to go to Iran at the moment although a nation of Hillman Hunter drivers may have a lot in common with us! The can be no ambiguity that the route ... China News Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:30:52 GMT http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/lingang-to-longbridge-mg-birmingham-rally-t267.htm#2243 http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/lingang-to-longbridge-mg-birmingham-rally-t267.htm The Roewe 350 wins the latest round of C-NCAP crash tests with a double five star score! http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/the-roewe-350-wins-the-latest-round-of-c-ncap-crash-tests-with-a-double-five-star-score-t327.htm Windy C-NCAP results of the five-star security the Roewe 350 dominates C-NCAP crash tests, safety performance of vehicles is a comprehensive test. Recently, the 2010 C-NCAP evaluation of the second batch of test vehicles has been completed, China Automotive Technology and Research Center on July 7 at 2010 held in Tianjin, C-NCAP results of the second conference criticized the price. SAIC Roewe 350 from the 7 cars under 15,000 yuan on test took the second place in the test ranks. In order to ... China News Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:57:59 GMT http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/the-roewe-350-wins-the-latest-round-of-c-ncap-crash-tests-with-a-double-five-star-score-t327.htm#2641 http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/the-roewe-350-wins-the-latest-round-of-c-ncap-crash-tests-with-a-double-five-star-score-t327.htm MG to enter Israel http://www.mguk.org/world-news-f5/mg-to-enter-israel-t36.htm Windy Reports are circulating in the Israeli media of the MG TF sports car and the MG 550 sedan being lined up for a demonstration / Auto Show in the first quater of the year with plans for them to go on sale in the third or fourth quaters. As in Chile, the MG brand is taking the lead. Reference: http://finance.sina.com.cn/roll/20090215/18472674748.shtml World News Sun, 15 Feb 2009 23:57:18 GMT http://www.mguk.org/world-news-f5/mg-to-enter-israel-t36.htm#120 http://www.mguk.org/world-news-f5/mg-to-enter-israel-t36.htm China braced for 30% drop in property prices http://www.mguk.org/other-china-news-f24/china-braced-for-30-drop-in-property-prices-t326.htm patpending http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/china-business/7875713/Chinas-property-market-braced-for-30pc-drop.html

China views soaring house prices as a threat to social stability, since workers are shut out of the market. The price-to-earnings ratio is 13 in Beijing and Shanghai, four times Western levels.

]]> Other China News Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:52:30 GMT http://www.mguk.org/other-china-news-f24/china-braced-for-30-drop-in-property-prices-t326.htm#2636 http://www.mguk.org/other-china-news-f24/china-braced-for-30-drop-in-property-prices-t326.htm Trading halted for Shanghai-listed shares http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/trading-halted-for-shanghai-listed-shares-t322.htm Windy Again! - the sign of a growing business. SAIC Motor Halts Shares Pending Sale of New Stock June 19 (Bloomberg) -- SAIC Motor Corp., China’s largest domestic carmaker, said trading in its Shanghai-listed shares will be halted June 21 pending an announcement about a share placement to be reviewed by its board within a week. China, which surpassed the U.S. as the world’s largest vehicle market last year, is encouraging domestic automakers to develop their own brands and alternative-energy ... China News Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:36:46 GMT http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/trading-halted-for-shanghai-listed-shares-t322.htm#2603 http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/trading-halted-for-shanghai-listed-shares-t322.htm Goodwood Moving Motor Show http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/goodwood-moving-motor-show-t324.htm docjunior2008
Unfortunately, I won some, but won't be able to attend. Planning on framing my tickets, because at the end of the day, im proud that I got the opportunity to go.

Doc]]> UK News Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:09:45 GMT http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/goodwood-moving-motor-show-t324.htm#2615 http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/goodwood-moving-motor-show-t324.htm MG Live http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/mg-live-t323.htm Windy MG Live! Global car fans enthusiastically listen to England's heartbeat This event is a Visual and spiritual impact. With a deafening roar of the engine Squall, hyper-100 cars running in the same field, 4000 car MG classic vehicle contest, the passionate rendition belongs only to the MG of 85 years of glory and honour. This is a field of the history of the world's largest car fans Carnival. In the smoke billowing from the wheels to the Silverstone Circuit cackle, 10 million global manic ... China News Wed, 23 Jun 2010 07:44:35 GMT http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/mg-live-t323.htm#2604 http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/mg-live-t323.htm Kunming Yunnei Power Co. Ltd. http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/kunming-yunnei-power-co-ltd-t319.htm Windy Kunming Yunnei Power Co. Ltd. Yunnei Power is a diesel engine manufacturer based in Kunming, south west China. website: http://www.yunneidongli.com/ or if you prefer english: http://www.yunneidongli.com/gsgk1.asp There have recently been suggestions that SAIC is about to buy Yunnei Power to obtain its diesel engine technology, however Yunnei has denied these rumours. Maybe someday a merger will take place but with Yunnei being a healthy Chinese company it seems unlikely that it ... China News Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:37:33 GMT http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/kunming-yunnei-power-co-ltd-t319.htm#2585 http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/kunming-yunnei-power-co-ltd-t319.htm BTCC http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/btcc-t321.htm Windy From the Touring Car Times website: MG considering BTCC return in 2011 MG could be back in the British Touring Car Championship next year according to Motorsport News. The now Chinese owned manufacturer is currently talking to teams about running two cars next year. "We have had approaches on many different levels of motorsport – from people in grassroots series to established BTCC teams – who want to race the MG6," said MG Motor UK marketing director Guy Jones ... UK News Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:48:39 GMT http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/btcc-t321.htm#2601 http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/btcc-t321.htm Video - Longbridge design studio http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/video-longbridge-design-studio-t318.htm Windy Video link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/birmingham/10317764.stm New £5m MG design studio unveiled at Longbridge site A £5m design studio and technical centre for MG models has opened at the former Longbridge site in Birmingham. The MG Motor UK complex will become the company's global design headquarters and employ 300 designers and engineers. The firm said it is a "very significant day and a major new investment in UK automotive engineering and design". Cars ... UK News Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:24:17 GMT http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/video-longbridge-design-studio-t318.htm#2583 http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/video-longbridge-design-studio-t318.htm MG preparing to enter Brazil? http://www.mguk.org/world-news-f5/mg-preparing-to-enter-brazil-t198.htm Windy Some spy photos have appeared of what appears to be a slightly disgused MG 550 being tested in São Paulo alongside some other Chinese cars known to be due to go on sale around the end of 2009. In Brazil, the mark Roewe is totally unknown, but MG already is known for its English Heritage and tradition. Thus, as in Chile, 550 should arive here as MG and perhaps a price greater than expected due to bearing the badge. Quote and photos from http://www.noticiasautomotivas.com.br/leitor-flagra-mg-550-ao-lado-de-modelos-da-chery-no-interior-de-sao-paulo/ World News Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:42:47 GMT http://www.mguk.org/world-news-f5/mg-preparing-to-enter-brazil-t198.htm#1561 http://www.mguk.org/world-news-f5/mg-preparing-to-enter-brazil-t198.htm AP12 - Another new car expected this year! http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/ap12-another-new-car-expected-this-year-t317.htm Windy This release should conincide with the launch of the MG350 in Chile. Could the early launch of a hatchback version indicate a UK version of the MG 350 before the end of next year? AP12: The Roewe 350 hatchback to be launched this December (unconfirmed) Recently, one from the relevant departments within the automotive industry information, SAIC Roewe brand will have a vehicle, code-named AP12 listed in December, the news aroused the concern of journalists. This 2 box car ... China News Sat, 29 May 2010 10:50:33 GMT http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/ap12-another-new-car-expected-this-year-t317.htm#2565 http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/ap12-another-new-car-expected-this-year-t317.htm Roewe W5 SUV spotted http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/roewe-w5-suv-spotted-t316.htm patpending Thanks to shrwcar for spotting this and letting me show it off here: China News Sat, 29 May 2010 09:24:25 GMT http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/roewe-w5-suv-spotted-t316.htm#2564 http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/roewe-w5-suv-spotted-t316.htm New model registrations http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/new-model-registrations-t315.htm Windy Two new Shanghai Motor vehicles have been added to the official government list of approved vehicles under the codes: CSA6471 - thought to be the new Roewe SUV, thought to be based on the Ssangyong Kyron. CSA7153 - thought to be the new MG3 using the NSE engine from the Roewe 350. Cars tend to enter production two to three months after registration which may indicate the MG3 being on sale a little earlier than expected and an end to the long wait for the SUV due to the problems at Ssangyong. It ... China News Fri, 28 May 2010 09:23:43 GMT http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/new-model-registrations-t315.htm#2558 http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/new-model-registrations-t315.htm Video:Roewe 350 - Construction http://www.mguk.org/ap11-roewe-n1-roewe-350-f25/videoroewe-350-construction-t314.htm Windy AP11 - Roewe N1, Roewe 350 Fri, 28 May 2010 00:49:00 GMT http://www.mguk.org/ap11-roewe-n1-roewe-350-f25/videoroewe-350-construction-t314.htm#2557 http://www.mguk.org/ap11-roewe-n1-roewe-350-f25/videoroewe-350-construction-t314.htm Video:Roewe - In a time when technology dominates our mind... http://www.mguk.org/ap11-roewe-n1-roewe-350-f25/videoroewe-in-a-time-when-technology-dominates-our-mind-t313.htm Windy AP11 - Roewe N1, Roewe 350 Fri, 28 May 2010 00:46:19 GMT http://www.mguk.org/ap11-roewe-n1-roewe-350-f25/videoroewe-in-a-time-when-technology-dominates-our-mind-t313.htm#2556 http://www.mguk.org/ap11-roewe-n1-roewe-350-f25/videoroewe-in-a-time-when-technology-dominates-our-mind-t313.htm Video:Roewe 350 - All I want is a cup of coffee http://www.mguk.org/ap11-roewe-n1-roewe-350-f25/videoroewe-350-all-i-want-is-a-cup-of-coffee-t312.htm Windy AP11 - Roewe N1, Roewe 350 Fri, 28 May 2010 00:41:21 GMT http://www.mguk.org/ap11-roewe-n1-roewe-350-f25/videoroewe-350-all-i-want-is-a-cup-of-coffee-t312.htm#2555 http://www.mguk.org/ap11-roewe-n1-roewe-350-f25/videoroewe-350-all-i-want-is-a-cup-of-coffee-t312.htm The MG6 arrives in Chile, MG 350 to follow... http://www.mguk.org/world-news-f5/the-mg6-arrives-in-chile-mg-350-to-follow-t311.htm Windy http://www.mgmotors.cl/frames/home_6.asp World News Wed, 26 May 2010 20:04:12 GMT http://www.mguk.org/world-news-f5/the-mg6-arrives-in-chile-mg-350-to-follow-t311.htm#2545 http://www.mguk.org/world-news-f5/the-mg6-arrives-in-chile-mg-350-to-follow-t311.htm SAIC AGM http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/saic-agm-t310.htm Windy Shanghai Automotive Group Co., Ltd. 2009 Annual General Meeting May 25, Shanghai Automotive Group Co., Ltd. 2009 Annual General Meeting in Shanghai Automotive training institute. At the Training Centre, the meeting considered the company's 2009 annual report of the Board of 10 motion. We attended the whole meeting and to take this opportunity to our concerns and conducted exchanges with senior management. Management body of the shares to make a brief summary remarks. Basic conclusions: ... China News Wed, 26 May 2010 11:14:39 GMT http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/saic-agm-t310.htm#2542 http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/saic-agm-t310.htm Roewe 350 - SUCCESS http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/roewe-350-success-t309.htm Windy It may not of caught the attention of the German car magazines, but for the Chinese the star of the Beijing Auto show was... Roewe 350 orders for the first month from listing breakthrough 10,000 2010-05-25 People had not expected that Roewe 350 will gather so generous splendor at the Beijing auto show, not only in one fell swoop include Sina, Sohu, Netease, easy car network "The best mid-size car" award (Sina Sohu and Netese are the big three auto publications), "Award ... China News Tue, 25 May 2010 09:37:24 GMT http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/roewe-350-success-t309.htm#2539 http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/roewe-350-success-t309.htm The Beijing Auto Show - It's just a Zero and nothing more http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/the-beijing-auto-show-it-s-just-a-zero-and-nothing-more-t296.htm Windy The Beijing Auto Show is now underway, Sohu have a nice opening video here: http://auto.sohu.com/20100423/n271702340.shtml Wonder if that ship is full of MG6's heading for the UK? Ohh - and one of the LEDs has failed - at the very end of the video, although the grill is very nicely lit, the badge remains without backlighting!!! China News Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:12:55 GMT http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/the-beijing-auto-show-it-s-just-a-zero-and-nothing-more-t296.htm#2452 http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/the-beijing-auto-show-it-s-just-a-zero-and-nothing-more-t296.htm "Breaking down the Wall" - Europeans and Chinese together on a team-building course http://www.mguk.org/other-china-news-f24/breaking-down-the-wall-europeans-and-chinese-together-on-a-team-building-course-t308.htm patpending http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/china-business/7756538/Breaking-down-the-wall-with-China.html By the end of the allotted time China and Europe are working brilliantly together, but the opening exchanges, everyone agrees, are a salutary illustration of the kind of "dialogue of the deaf" that often afflicts the Western interactions with China. "I was quite uncomfortable with the way some of the Europeans were behaving," reflected Darren Steele, a 34-year-old IT engineer ... Other China News Mon, 24 May 2010 15:21:30 GMT http://www.mguk.org/other-china-news-f24/breaking-down-the-wall-europeans-and-chinese-together-on-a-team-building-course-t308.htm#2537 http://www.mguk.org/other-china-news-f24/breaking-down-the-wall-europeans-and-chinese-together-on-a-team-building-course-t308.htm Shanghai Expo - UK Pavilion http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/shanghai-expo-uk-pavilion-t307.htm Windy Not the best translation, but I didn't want to spoil it by turning it into English! I assume that is a real photo of the pavilion, even though it doesn't look very real... Shanghai Expo - UK Pavilion This is "China's candy" gift - the British like to call their own country Pavilion is a gift given to China. Tang Zhi was gently walking through an undulating path into the open park lawn, among the seeds th pavilion like a sweet candy Temple, lying quietly in the middle. Even ... China News Tue, 18 May 2010 12:44:27 GMT http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/shanghai-expo-uk-pavilion-t307.htm#2526 http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/shanghai-expo-uk-pavilion-t307.htm Pawley36 - Hi from the US! http://www.mguk.org/members-visitors-f7/pawley36-hi-from-the-us-t305.htm Pawley36 I am Pawley36 from Texas and own a 1980 MGB. She is thrill and joy to drive. I am quite elated to hear of the possibility of an MG plant being built in Oklahoma. "Ya'll" please come on over. I most certainly will purchase and MG, having just emailed MG UK about if it is possible to purchase one and have it sent here. Maybe it may be better to wait. Your MG's are works of art and ultimate beauty. I also wonder of the possibility of owning an MG dealership.]]> Members & Visitors Sat, 08 May 2010 04:42:02 GMT http://www.mguk.org/members-visitors-f7/pawley36-hi-from-the-us-t305.htm#2511 http://www.mguk.org/members-visitors-f7/pawley36-hi-from-the-us-t305.htm The real MG3 - photos http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/the-real-mg3-photos-t303.htm Windy A story from before the Beijing Show, the front is only a little different to the MG Zero show car but the big difference is the rear lights - the Zero's are much better, although once you get used to them they do improve and are a very distinctive feature: Today's no camouflage really making the exposure, as we interpret according to the analysis before the spy, the former face is completely transformed into a similar style models with MG6, narrow grille set with the Guangzhou ... China News Thu, 06 May 2010 14:58:58 GMT http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/the-real-mg3-photos-t303.htm#2505 http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/the-real-mg3-photos-t303.htm MG6 on TV http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/mg6-on-tv-t302.htm Windy Tonights edition of Midlands Today featured the MG6. Quentin Wilson: "I didn't quite know what to expect, but one thing's for sure: I didn't expect it to be THIS GOOD!" If you get there before it is updated: http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/check/england/realmedia/midlandstoday/midlandstoday?size=16x9&bgc=C0C0C0&nbram=1&bbram=1&nbwm=1&bbwm=1 After the intro, and the quote above, Jump to 4:30 UK News Wed, 05 May 2010 19:37:18 GMT http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/mg6-on-tv-t302.htm#2503 http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/mg6-on-tv-t302.htm Jiangsu New Energy Automobile Industry Development Plan http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/jiangsu-new-energy-automobile-industry-development-plan-t301.htm Windy New energy news from the Nanjing Daily, the most interesting MG related item being the development by the Nanjing Automobile Group of a strong mix plug-in hybrid car based on the AP11 (Roewe 350 chassis). A strong hybrid being one that is recharged from the electrical grid but also includes a traditional engine for when the batteries run flat or for when full power is required, expected fossil fuel use being 50% of an old energy car. New energy vehicles in 2012 to 5% of total vehicle production ... China News Wed, 05 May 2010 09:27:50 GMT http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/jiangsu-new-energy-automobile-industry-development-plan-t301.htm#2500 http://www.mguk.org/china-news-f3/jiangsu-new-energy-automobile-industry-development-plan-t301.htm Finally seen one http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/finally-seen-one-t268.htm richardk Finally saw a new TF 59 plate on the road...looking nice in XPG or whatever they call it these days - looked nice even on a foggy morning UK News Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:29:45 GMT http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/finally-seen-one-t268.htm#2254 http://www.mguk.org/uk-news-f1/finally-seen-one-t268.htm Shanghai Expo - "A worthy symbol of today's China" http://www.mguk.org/other-china-news-f24/shanghai-expo-a-worthy-symbol-of-today-s-china-t299.htm patpending http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/7653619/The-Shanghai-Expo-is-a-worthy-symbol-of-todays-China.html Eight years of hard work have transformed the Expo site along the Huangpu River into a dazzling display of what is best in the architecture, art, science and technology of the world's nations. Two million young people have come forward to act as volunteers, and many are opening their homes to foreign guests so they can understand the lives and thinking of ordinary Chinese ... Other China News Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:53:43 GMT http://www.mguk.org/other-china-news-f24/shanghai-expo-a-worthy-symbol-of-today-s-china-t299.htm#2492 http://www.mguk.org/other-china-news-f24/shanghai-expo-a-worthy-symbol-of-today-s-china-t299.htm