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£2.7M MOVE BY SMTC STRENGTHENS MG’S LONGBRIDGE BASE03.03.09 MGMotor UK Limited and the SAIC Motor UK Technical Centre (SMTC UK) arenow sharing the Longbridge site as the engineering and R&D companyhas completed a move from its Leamington offices into new premises, onthe site of the MG factory on Lowhill Lane. The move was anobvious, sensible and inevitable rationalisation of SAIC groupcompanies within the UK, according to SMTC UK’s Director of BusinessDevelopment, Ian Horton, who said, “We are delighted to have moved toLongbridge to be closer to the product and to the HQ functions of MGUK. We were already working closely with MG and the new geographicalproximity of the companies can only be of benefit to the group and theMG brand. We now have a Technical Centre platform from which to growthe future of the Group’s engineering in the UK.” SMTC UK workson a wide range of engineering and research and development projectsfor the SAIC Motor group, including new models destined for theLongbridge line. Much of the work is commercially confidential but oneof SMTC UK’s first projects for MG is likely to be a remodelling of theexisting TF, following the successful launch of the MGTF LE500 earlierin 2008, into a limited edition derivative to mark MG’s 85thanniversary in 2009.Over 250 people have made the 25 mile movefrom Leamington to Longbridge following planning that had been progresssince last year. The move has benefited both MG UK and SMTC UK, withover £1m spent on an IT upgrade for the whole Longbridge site andlarger technical centre offices and workshops for SMTC UK engineers. Leaderof Birmingham City Council, Mike Whitby, said: “Today’s announcement isencouraging news for the city, particularly in the current economicclimate, and I am delighted to see jobs being brought into Longbridge. “Overthe last three and half years Birmingham City Council and MG haveworked together diligently to build relationships and secure thepositive outcomes. We will continue to give our support to makeLongbridge once again become renowned as a by-word for excellence, anda real centre of high-class manufacturing.”
NewsMG Motor UK was proud to be part of the Royal Windsor MG Heritage Festival success29.04.09 * * * *On Saturday April 25, Windsor town centre was brought to a standstill as hundreds of MGs descended on Windsor Great Park to take part in the Royal Windsor MG Heritage Festival and to celebrate 85 years of the MG marque.MG Motor UK was the main sponsor of the Festival and unveiled the latest two derivatives of the MG TF - the TF 135 and the limited edition 85th Anniversary model. Future details on the new models will be announced shortly.The 85th anniversary car led a 220 strong cavalcade, representing almost all of the models produced by MG since 1924, through the Quadrangle in Windsor Castle, past Prince Phillip and into Frogmore in the Great Park. The procession also included the 1.5 millionth MG to be produced, a unique TF made to celebrate the Queen’s Golden Jubilee in 2002. The watching crowd and participants alike enjoyed the spectacle of this memorable part of the day.The Duke of Edinburgh, who owned an MG TC in 1946, hosted the parade, and the proceeds went towards the Prince Philip Trust Fund for the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, now in its 25th year. Other activities including multi-start scenic road runs which enabled other MG owners to be involved in this fantastic event. The Prince Philip Fund helps the welfare of under privileged people and assists in training young people and encourages them to undertake voluntary work.As part of our participation in the event, MG Motor UK also donated a brand new MG TF LE500 to the Prince Phillip Trust Fund for auction to help raise further funds.Prince Phillip and Mr He Xiaoqing, MG Motor UK Ltd President took part in a tree planting ceremony in the castle grounds to provide a permanent reminder of the event. In due course, a commemorative plaque will also be placed in the area.Mr He Xiaoqing said "To be major sponsors of the Royal Windsor MG Heritage Festival, such a prestigious event, in MG’s 85th year was extremely exciting and a very proud moment for us. It has been an honour to be involved in such a wonderful event as only the third automotive marque to receive this accolade, which has raised money for The Prince Philip Trust Fund. It has also been the perfect celebration of MG enthusiasts’ commitment and ongoing enthusiasm for the brand. We are extremely grateful to the Rotary Club of Windsor & Eton and the MG Owners Club for organising the event and inviting us to take part.’’
L'actuelle TF, relancée l'année dernière, n'a pas été un grand succès, espérons que la MG6 soit produite à LongbridgeMG sera t il présent au salon de Londres en juillet ?Que des rumeurs pour le moment
Moi tant que je ne vois pas flotter des drapeaux MG, Roewe ou Rover dans les concessions... Je prends toutes les annonces de SAIC pour de la simple propagande et du pipo...
Je me contente de regarder les images et dire si je trouve ça joli ou pas quant à moi
NewsTwo new MGs launched this summer15.05.09 *Two new eye-catching convertible MG sports cars are joining the highly successful MG TF LE500 this summer - the keenly priced MG TF 135 and the unique MG TF 85th Anniversary, celebrating 85 years of the brand.The greatly anticipated MG TF 135 offers...• sports car fun• just £13,511 on the road.• top down drivingThe fantastic MG TF 85th Anniversary offers...• stunning looks• unique drive and handling with Bilstein suspension set up• new design alloys• £15,664 on the roadTest drive at your nearest MG dealership£2,000 for your old carDon’t forget if you have a ten-year-old car you could be eligible for £2,000 off any of the three brand new MG TF sports cars under the Government’s scrappage scheme.