Beat the tax man!


10.12.09

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On January 1st the standard rate of VAT increases once again to 17.5%. If you want to beat the tax man and make big savings, you need to register your brand new MG TF before that date.
• Save £288 on the new TF 135
• Secure one of the very last 85th anniversary editions with a saving of £335
• Just the job for winter, enjoy the top of the range LE 500 with body coloured hard top at £344 off the January 1st price.
Click here to find your local dealer or arrange a Test Drive now.

Back In The Fold


16.12.09

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MG Enthusiast Editor-at-Large Andrew Roberts returns to TF ownership with a new 135 and is hugely impressed.
While I have gained something of a reputation among those who know me of being a dedicated MG person, I have never been a one-eyed individual in terms of the MG marque. Indeed, as a motoring writer I have been fortunate to have driven all kinds of cars from Rolls- Royces to budget-price family buys. My ownership experience includes the original Minis that I loved, MG’s arch rival the Mazda MX-5 which I really couldn’t get on with and a BMW MINI Cooper that could not be faulted but never really inspired me, good as it was. T-types, Midgets, MGBs and an MG ZR have all numbered among the octagon contingent, while in the long-gone happy days of company vehicles an MG Maestro Efi and Turbo featured at someone else’s expense.
So where does the MGF/TF figure in my ownership experience? The first of these, and undoubtedly the best, was the 1995 1.8i while the last of the quintet was a late MGR TF135 that was frankly disappointing and showed obvious signs of Longbridge cost cutting. Latest was certainly not best and the prospect of my returning to MG ownership seemed remote. Although I attended the relaunch of MG at Longbridge, I couldn’t envisage future MG ownership. If I am honest I did wonder about quality issues under Chinese ownership and whether the reborn TF could rekindle the magic of the first MGF. But at least the marque was very much alive and the commitment appeared to be there...
More can be read here.
To order a printed copy of this test drive report, click here to send us a message. Please clearly state "Requst for TF 135 Test Drive Report" at the beginning of your message along with your full postal details.

MPH Prize Draw Winners Announced


22.12.09

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The much anticipated MPH prize draw took place today at MG headquarters in Longbridge, and the MG Customer Relations Manager, Keith Harris, pulled out the lucky winners’ entries from the prize draw bowl by our very own Christmas tree.
The winners will be notified by telephone and the prizes will be on their way shortly.
Thank you again for those who visited our stand and talked to us at the MPH shows at Earls Court and the NEC in November. May we all at Longbridge take the opportunity to wish you a very MGerry Christmas and a wonderful new year!
With our fun-packed event schedule planned for 2010, we look forward to seeing you all around the country in 2010.

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The MG Softshell Jacket – the perfect jacket to help keep out the cold


14.01.10

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The windbreaker jacket is breathable and shower proof with soft shell outer and fleece lining. With MG logo embroidered on the left, the jacket features zippered front pockets, a large inside pocket, Velcro cuffs and adjustable drawstring. The ladies version finishes with a chic fitted cut.
As a versatile piece of outdoor clothing, this high quality MG jacket delivers warmth in style and relays the true MG spirit in the winter months.
Find your nearest dealer here to order your very own MG Softshell Jacket. (SRP - £75)
Other items of exciting official MG merchandise available at your local dealer are:
• Ladies fitted t-shirts in White, Black & Grey
• Gents t-shirts in White, Black & Grey
• Ladies fitted polo shirt in White, Black & Grey
• Gents polo shirts in White, Black & Grey
• Baseball caps in Grey and Black
• Collectable key rings

TF on Ice


18.01.10

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New TF customers, Simon and Julie Davies from Chester, recently confirmed the TF’s versatility as an all weather car and, to prove their point, provided photographic evidence to MG Motor.
Rumours had it that some other daring TF owners also embraced the snow and ice and took their cars out for some serious winter fun!
“......never mind track days, my new TF goes just as well on ice!! (even with the top down!!)”, claimed Simon.

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Simon and Julie’s model shown:
TF 85th Anniversary - from £13,995 OTR* with government scrappage allowance**.

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Other models in the TF range available are:
The great value for money TF 135 from £11,799 OTR
The flagship TF LE500 from £14,399 OTR
Find your nearest official MG dealer here,
or
Order your brochure or request a test drive.

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* On the road price includes delivery to dealer, number plates, 12 months road fund licence, first registration fee of £55 and VAT at 17.5%
** Terms and conditions apply.

MG set to star at Shanghai World Expo 2010


21.01.10

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MG’s brand new model the MG6 has been appointed the official Business Car of Choice to the UK Pavilion at Shanghai World Expo 2010.
Guy Jones, MG Motor UK Sales and Marketing Director said, “It’s an honour for our cars to be involved in this prestigious global event and providing services to the UK pavilion. World Expo 2010 will be the ideal platform to showcase the MG brand and the new MG6 model to a worldwide audience.”
World Expo
Expo 2010 will be held in Shanghai, China between May and October 2010, and is a scheduled World Expo in the grand tradition of international fairs and expositions. By hosting this extraordinary event, Shanghai hopes to build a powerful and lasting pilot example of sustainable and harmonious urban living. The event is expected to attract 70 million visitors from all over the world.
The UK Pavilion
The UK Pavilion at the Expo, hosted by The Foreign and Commonwealth Office alongside a number of influential founder sponsors, will provide the perfect opportunity to highlight British creativity, diversity and innovation, and its contribution to dealing with global challenges such as sustainable development.
Useful links
1) MG Motor UK Ltd official website
www.mgmotor.co.uk
2) Shanghai World Expo 2010 official website:
www.en.expo2010.cn
3) The UK Pavilion at Expo 2010 Official Website:
www.ukshanghaiexpo.com
Find out more about the MG TF range available for sale in the UK here.
The MG6 will be launched in the UK in late 2010; Sign up to our e-newsletter to be the first to hear about exciting MG news and product launches. .

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More TF on Ice!


22.01.10

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Not to be outdone by the TF85 owners’ photos shown earlier this week, TF135 owner Art Jacks from Shrewsbury sent in his latest photo of his TF embracing the freshly arrived snow just south of Church Stretton in Shropshire.
The competition is on!

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Art’s model shown:
The great value for money TF 135 from £11,799 OTR* with government scrappage allowance**.
Other models in the TF range available are:
TF 85th Anniversary - from £13,995 OTR
The flagship TF LE500 - from £14,399 OTR

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Find your nearest official MG dealer here,
or
Order your brochure or request a test drive.

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* On the road price includes delivery to dealer, number plates, 12 months road fund licence, first registration fee of £55 and VAT at 17.5%
** Terms and conditions apply.

MGLive! 2010 dates announced


27.01.10

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IT'S THE NEWS Worldwide MG enthusiasts have been waiting for: MGLive! 2010 dates have now been confirmed. The MG Car Club's annual Silverstone event will take place on Friday 4th, Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th June. Prebooking sales will commence from early February.
Furthermore, the MG Car Club is thrilled to announce that the MGLive! 2010 racing programme will take place on Silverstone’s full Grand Prix circuit.
MGLive!, the MG Car Club’s annual Silverstone celebration, has been staged at the iconic Northamptonshire circuit since 1950 – and is set to celebrate 60 glorious years in 2010.
The MG Car Club, which has raced on Silverstone’s International circuit since the early 90s, will now make the exciting transition to the full 3.2 mile Grand Prix track. The switch will allow MG Car Club competitors to experience the thrill of Stowe and Abbey – famous corners which will now echo to the sound of MGs from across nine decades.
The announcement is sure to be greeted with immense enthusiasm by the MG Car Club’s large racing contingent and is expected to capture the imagination of the UK’s buoyant club motorsport scene.
MGLive! is the jewel in the crown of the club’s racing calendar. Aside from the Silverstone dates, the MG Car Club’s race programme is also scheduled to visit Brands Hatch, Oulton Park, Cadwell Park and Snetterton.
MG Car Club Vice President Ron Gammons said:
“This announcement is an enormous accolade for the MG Car Club and needless to say we’re extremely excited. The feedback from our race championship co‐ordinators has been very positive indeed and having spoken to some of the club’s racers, they are elated to have the opportunity to compete on Great Britain’s premier race track.”
MG Car Club Chairman John Day said:
“This is the perfect way for the MG Car Club to commemorate our 60th consecutive Silverstone event. Motorsport is an integral component of the MG Car Club and it’s a testament to our professional team that Silverstone has afforded the club such an exclusive opportunity. 2010 is shaping up to be one of great progression and success for the MG Car Club.”

Recruitment News


28.01.10

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A unique opportunity has arisen to join the MG UK team to play a key role in managing the PR function and delivering key events as PR and Events Manager.
More information and application can be found here.

Hurry, Scrappage deal ending soon


01.02.10

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The Government Scrappage Scheme continues to run until the end of February but with funds running short, it is important to act fast if you want to take advantage of the £2,000 saving. Here are some points to remember about the Scrappage Scheme:

• You can own a brand new TF from only £11,799 OTR*
• Cars can be ordered in February for delivery in March on a new 10 plate
• Vehicles registered before 29th February 2000 are eligible after 12 months continual ownership
• The car you wish to scrap must have MOT, tax and insurance valid until you collect your new car or, if these expire between order and March delivery, you must be prepared to allow the dealer to scrap the car at that point.
Please also be aware that on the road prices for all cars will be subject to change at the end of March when the new rates of vehicle excise duty come into force.
Great big fun with an even tinier price for one final month.

MG ready for a longer Scrap!


04.02.10

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Today the Government announced that the end date for the Scrappage Scheme will be held over until March 31st 2010. This is not an extension with no additional funding available.
Very soon, each manufacturer will receive an allocation of the remaining funding. This means that once MG has used our allowance we will need to close our scheme and that could be well before the end of March.
The best way to secure your new TF for March registration is to contact your local dealer and arrange your deal as soon as possible. As long as the criteria are met, you can order today and still benefit from the upcoming 10 plate.
Once the allocation is in place, orders will be taken on a first come, first served basis so click here to find your local dealer or here to check your eligibility and ensure that you don’t miss out on the fantastic £2000 saving on all MG TF.
For details of the Secretary of State’s comments regarding the change in the end date for the Scheme and the allocation of funding to individual manufacturers click here.

MG apprenticeship scheme


12.02.10

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MG Motor is proud to announce the launch of its first ever apprenticeship scheme. We are looking for three ambitious 16 or 17 year olds to join us during our most exciting year since our re launch in 2007.
Click on the apprenticeship opportunities below for more information.
Business Sales & Marketing Apprentice
Project Management Apprentice
Business Purchasing and Logistics Apprentice

Wanted – MG Road Names Suggestions


16.02.10

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MG Motor UK is currently undertaking further development of the famous Longbridge Birmingham factory site.
As part of this process, access roads on the site are being re-named to reflect the heritage of the MG brand. We want MG owners, MG club members & fans to participate and help us choose the new names; in total there are five roads involved and if you would like to make a suggestion please do so via the ‘contact us’ section of our website. Selected participants will be asked to visit MG Motor and be photographed alongside ‘their’ newly designated street sign.
The deadline for suggestions is Friday 26th February 2010.

See the MG TF 135 at one of our spring Roadshows


17.02.10

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Britain’s best value sports car goes out to the people
From the 15th February until the 21st March, MG will be taking its latest range of cars out to meet the people at some of the biggest shopping centres in the country.
The new MG TF135 sports cars are stylish, dynamic, practical and economical, but their most striking feature is the price, from only £13,799 OTR (or just £11,799 on the government scrappage scheme until the end of March). So if you thought MG style and performance was unaffordable, then think again and come and see us at:-
1. Merry Hill in the West Midlands on 15th & 21st February
2. St Davids Centre, Cardiff from 15th to the 21st February
3. West Quay Shopping Centre, Southampton from 15th to the 21st February
4. The Meadows in Chelmsford on the 27th and 28th February
5. Metro Centre, Gateshead on the 6th and 7th March
6. High Cross Centre, Leicester on the 11th & 12th of March
7. Bluewater near Dartford from the 19th to the 21st March
A sports car for the price of an ‘ordinary’ car
The MG TF 135 is designed to appeal to motorists who want sports car style and performance at the price of an ‘ordinary’ car. There has never been a better time to buy, because if you have a qualifying car, you could trade this in for a new MG sports car and be eligible for a £2,000 discount, until the end of March 2010 thanks to the government’s scrappage scheme.
Can’t Wait … Or Not Near A Centre? You can always find your nearest dealer here or request a test drive online here.

Scrappage – it’s the Final Countdown


25.02.10

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As temperatures in Birmingham soar to a barmy 9 degrees, we know the winter is finally over and with the new 10 plate registration less than a week away, there’s no doubt that British TF time has arrived.
Always a bargain from only £13,799 OTR, there is one last chance to take advantage of the Government Scrappage scheme as it enters its final phase and get your TF from an amazing £11,799 OTR for the TF 135.
The Government today announced that the scheme has entered its final phase （Click here for details）, which means that each manufacturer now only has a set number of additional orders it can take.
Get down to your MG dealer today where qualifying customers (click here for scheme terms and conditions) can place an order today to secure Scrappage funding and March delivery. The remaining deals are available on a first come, first served basis so act fast and don’t miss out!

New Angel of the North!


05.03.10

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This week sees the new MGTF roll into Toon (Oh, alright, technically, roll into Gateshead.)
The Spring roadshow continues this weekend as the new MG TF takes pride of place at the Metro Centre in Gateshead (Click here for directions and opening times).
Following hugely successful events in Cardiff, Dudley, Southampton and Chelmsford, the TF will be available for viewing at the Metro Centre on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th of March. The MG staff, supplied this time by our Silverlink dealer (Click here for details), will be available to answer any questions about the cars, arrange test drives and even show an early image of the new MG6.
With the new 10 Registration now available and the Scrappage scheme entering its final few days, come down and see us at the Metro centre and make sure that you don’t miss out on your chance to check out the new TF while you leave your family to get on with the shopping! From only £11,799 OTR with Scrappage discount and the winter fading into memory, this really is the time to make your TF dream a reality.
The next stop of TF’s roadshow will be at the High Cross Centre in Leicester on the 11th and 12th of March.

The MG Spring roadshow is coming to Leicester!


09.03.10

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The MG Spring roadshow continues this week as the new MG TF takes pride of place at the Highcross in Leicester (Click here for directions and opening times).
Following hugely successful events in Cardiff, Dudley, Southampton, Chelmsford and Newcastle, the TF will be available for viewing at the Highcross on Thursday 11th and Friday 12th of March. The MG staff, supplied this time by our Luffield dealer (Click here for details), will be available to answer any questions about the cars, arrange test drives and even show an early image of the new MG6.
With the new 10 Registration now available and the Scrappage scheme entering its final few days, come down and see us at the Highcross and make sure that you don’t miss out on your chance to check out the new TF while you leave your family to get on with the shopping! From only £11,799 OTR with Scrappage discount and the winter fading into memory, this really is the time to make your TF dream a reality.
The next stop of TF’s roadshow will be at the Bluewater near Dartford on the 19th and 21st of March.

richardk wrote:http://www.mgmotor.co.uk/news-events/news/mg-spring-roadshow-leicester/

The MG Spring roadshow is coming to Leicester!


09.03.10

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The MG Spring roadshow continues this week as the new MG TF takes pride of place at the Highcross in Leicester (Click here for directions and opening times).
Following hugely successful events in Cardiff, Dudley, Southampton, Chelmsford and Newcastle, the TF will be available for viewing at the Highcross on Thursday 11th and Friday 12th of March. The MG staff, supplied this time by our Luffield dealer (Click here for details), will be available to answer any questions about the cars, arrange test drives and even show an early image of the new MG6.
With the new 10 Registration now available and the Scrappage scheme entering its final few days, come down and see us at the Highcross and make sure that you don’t miss out on your chance to check out the new TF while you leave your family to get on with the shopping! From only £11,799 OTR with Scrappage discount and the winter fading into memory, this really is the time to make your TF dream a reality.
The next stop of TF’s roadshow will be at the Bluewater near Dartford on the 19th and 21st of March.