Australia's Easy Reading New Car News Home | News | Road Tests The Chinese version of the new MG GS was shown at the Shanghai Motor Show in April 2015. NEWS INDEX:   MG MG prepares for an SUV 8th May, 2015 MG Motor UK has confirmed that the MG GS will be launched in the UK in late 2016. This marks the debut into the medium SUV segment for MG ..... more MG 6 rated at 4 stars ahead of local release 13th August, 2013 Because there is little reason to respect Chinese made vehicles, it should be anticipated that a cheap price is likely to be the only attraction in favour of the MG 6 ..... more MG's new super-mini 23rd April, 2013 MG 3 is a distinctive statement of modern British style designed to target young and style conscious buyers, wanting something that’s fun to drive and own ..... more MG to make an SUV? 14th April, 2013 It’s the latest result of a massive investment in the brand by MG’s owner, the giant SAIC Motor group, and previews MG’s first production urban SUV ..... more LE 50 ... a new MG B 9th July, 2012 In the UK, Frontline Developments has done something very special to celebrate the 50 year MG B milestone — it’s built a 2012 version of the MG B GT ..... more MG 6 Magnette 10th August, 2011 The Magnette revives the name of one of the most famous saloon cars to bear the famous MG octagon badge. For drivers looking for a four-door saloon with impeccable road manners along with an involving, distinctive sporty character, the latest MG offers the perfect recipe ..... more MG 6 production begins 17th April, 2011 Customer car number 1 came off the final assembly line in the Car Assembly Building at the firm’s plant in Birmingham on Wednesday 13th April 2011 ..... more First new MG in 15 years is close 31st December, 2010 The MG 6 is the first all-new MG for the UK market in 15 years and will lead the way to a whole new range of MG models in the coming years from MG Motor UK in Birmingham ..... more Big Bucks for MG B 15th June, 2010 An example of one of Britain’s most enjoyed sports cars, the MGB tourer, has claimed super car status after being sold at auction, in England, for £141,922 ..... more Top of page Two New MG TFs for 2009 18th May, 2009 Two new MGs are being launched to join the MG TF LE500; the affordable MG TF 135 and a unique model is being produced to mark the 85th Anniversary of the brand ..... more MG Live (UK Event) 13th February, 2009 The UK's MG Car Club, has announced MG Live!, the new name for its traditional Silverstone International meeting ..... more NAC MG UK Ltd Changes Its Name To MG Motor UK Ltd 21st January, 2009 The change was made to reinforce the presence and image of the MG brand within the parent company’s name ..... more Top of page New Launch Date Announced For MG TF LE500, Following False Starts 8th May, 2008 Following a false start, the new Chinese-owned MG has announced that production of their TF LE500 sports car will commence at their Longbridge plant in Birmingham (England) at the beginning of August ..... more Top of page MG Club of South Australia at National Motor Museum 6th November, 2007 The MG Club of South Australia Inc has opened a display at the National Motor Museum in Birdwood, South Australia ..... more MG 7 Series Launched in China 1st October, 2007 Nanjing MG has launched the MG 7 series in China ..... more MG TF Wows The Crowds At Silverstone International 26th June, 2007 The Longbridge built sports car took pride of place at the 57th annual MG Car Club celebration, which is the world’s largest gathering of MG cars spanning over 80 years of the marque’s history ..... more British MG Production Resumes 30th May, 2007 In a ceremony yesterday, the media and VIP contingents from both the UK and China witnessed the return of MG production to the Longbridge factory, the long-time home of this historic marque ..... more China's MG 10th April, 2007 On 27th March, 2007, Nanjing revealed its new MG models to the Chinese public ..... more UK MG Owners Looking Forward To The Marque's Return 18th February, 2007 After many in depth conversations with Nanjing Automobile Corporation (NAC) a ‘trusted partnership’ has grown between the UK based MG Owners Club and NAC where the Club has been able to advise on MG’s rich heritage ..... more Production of MG cars to resume at Longbridge 31st January, 2007 Nanjing Automobile (Group) Corporation (NAC), the Chinese car maker which purchased certain assets of the former MG Rover Group, has announced that production of MG cars is to resume at the Longbridge plant in the West Midlands, UK ..... more Top of page The Last Rover 5th November, 2005 The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust has discovered the mystery surrounding the very last car built at the MG Rover Longbridge plant in Birmingham ..... more MG Rover Sold To Nanjing Automotive 1st August, 2005 The joint administrators from PricewaterhouseCoopers have announced the sale of the assets of both MG Rover Group and its engine producer, Powertrain Limited to Nanjing Automobile (Group) Corporation ..... more MG Revival Breakthrough 13th May, 2005 Chapman Automotive Limited is in the final stages of putting together a bid to purchase assets related to MG from the administrators of MG Rover Group Limited and Powertrain Limited ..... more MG Rover Comes To The End Of The Road 16th April, 2005 Statement from the Directors of Phoenix Venture Holdings ..... more Disaster At MG Rover 15th April, 2005 A statement dated today by the British Department of Trade and Industry indicates survival of the MG Rover Group is unlikely ..... more Will We Ever See The Rover 75 Coupe? 10th April, 2005 Financial difficulties may take MG and Rover to the end of the road. Price Waterhouse Coopers have been appointed as Administrators of the company that manufactures both these iconic British marques ..... more German Driving Experts Prefer MG 21st March, 2005 Specialist driver training centres in Germany will teach advanced handling skills using MG cars ..... more Sprintex Supercharge the MG ZT V8 14th March, 2005 Sprintex will show a supercharged MG sedan at the 2005 Adelaide Motor Show. The MG ZT 360 is a supercharged V8 developed by Sprintex Superchargers for sale in Australia ..... more MG TF Continues To Be The Best All-Round Sports Car 8th February, 2005 The UK’s best-selling sports car – the MG TF – is now smoother riding and even better equipped for all-round driving performance and pleasure. The Australian release will be in the latter part of 2005 ..... more MG ZR 160 Arrives in Australia 4th February, 2005 Following the arrival of the mid size MG ZS 180 late last year, MG Rover Australia have announced today that the much anticipated MG ZR 160 hot hatch will be launched later this month ..... more MG Rover Australia Tsunami Relief 28th January, 2005 Like many corporations around the world, staff of MG Rover Australia were deeply affected by the devastation caused by the tsunami that crippled South East Asia on the 26th December, 2004. As a fund-raiser, a 1949 MG TC is being raffled on 10th February ..... more MG TF Spark (Limited Edition) 5th January, 2005 Following the success of the limited edition MG TF 80th Anniversary and the Coupe model series last year, MG Rover Australia has introduced the limited edition MG TF Spark model to their current TF range ..... more Top of page MG Rover Finalising Joint Venture 24th November, 2004 MG Rover is in the final stages of signing a joint venture deal with the Chinese vehicle manufacturer Shanghai Automotive Industries Corporation ..... more MG GT Concept 16th November, 2004 You would expect the MG TF’s brother to be faster, more rugged and undeniably more handsome and so it is - the MG GT concept ..... more MG ZS 180 8th October, 2004 The MG ZS 180 is now available from $39,990 following its release at Sydney's Motor Show. This 2.5 litre V6 sports saloon rockets 0/100 km/h in 7.4 seconds ..... more MG ZT 6th September, 2004 The Australian launch of the MG ZT in 2002 reawakened MG’s long tradition of building sports saloons. The MG ZT was the fastest and most dynamic of a range of sporting saloons from MG that first appeared in 1926 with the launch of the 4-seat MG 14/28 Super Sports ..... more MG ZT 260 23rd July, 2004 A new Rover 75 also means a new MG and this MG is like no MG before it. The ZT 260 is a $90,000 rear drive V8 muscle car ...... more MG Rover Sell Their Parts Business 11th July, 2004 MG Rover sell their parts business to Cat ...... more MG ZT220S 6th July, 2004 MG Rover Australia is set to expand the MG ZT model range with the addition of the supercharged MG ZT220S. This dynamic model is now available ...... more MG TF coupe 11th June, 2004 There's just 30 MG TF coupes available. They are priced at $52,240 for the TF 120 and $54,750 for the TF 160 ...... more Proton and MG Rover announce collaboration! 19th February, 2004 Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Berhad (PROTON) entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Phoenix Venture Holdings Limited (PVH) on 18th February 2004. PVH is a company registered in Birmingham, England. Through its subsidiaries, including MG Rover Group Limited, it is primarily involved in the business of engineering, research and development, manufacturing and selling of motor vehicles and related products, including accessories, engine, spare parts and other components. The LOI envisages PROTON and PVH working together to pursue exploratory/feasibility studies concerning potential collaborations. MG Rover is to import two exotic cars 10th February, 2004 The Noble M12 GTO-3R and the Pagani Zonda supercars are coming to Australia with MG Rover behind the wheel ..... more MG TF 80th Anniversary Edition here now! 22nd January, 2004 Celebrating it's 80th year, MG has introduced a limited edition TF. There's 2 models, around $50,000 to $53,000, to choose from. There's just 30 examples for Australia. Each is Pearl Black Metallic with a red top ..... more Top of page About | Car Clubs | Great Drives | Home | News | Road Ramblings | Road Tests | Subscribe | Top Drive ©   2004 - 2015   All rights reserved.   Next Car Pty. Ltd.