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Blog : Is the MG3 the new beginning?
Keith Adams After months – nay, years – of waiting and speculating about every aspect of its make-up, the MG3 has been revealed in European market form. Well, we say Euro-market form, but really that means the UK, as currently we’re the only EU market that you can buy a new, British-engineered MG in (yes, [...]
May 4, 2013
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News : European spec MG3 shown at Auto Shanghai
MG unveiled the European version of the MG3 supermini. It’s said to be inspired by the MG Zero concept car, although it’s little more than a light refresh of the original MG3, which was unveiled at the 2010 Beijing auto show. Both the original and the latest Euro MG3 are the work of the design [...]
April 21, 2013
· Keith Adams · 88 Comments
Blog : To MGB or not to MGB – that is the question!
Mike Humble Ever said those fatal words “yeah, I can do that, no problem” and wished you hadn’t? It’s something we all say, all get burnt with and never ever seem to learn from. A very good friend of mine, who also supplied me with Project Partridge – aka the 800 Vitesse coupé, is a real Brit car [...]
April 12, 2013
· Mike Humble · 11 Comments
News : Plato takes two BTCC wins at Brands Hatch
Words: Simon Thompson Photographs: BTCC Media Office Triple Eight Race Engineering-run MG KX Momentum Racing kicked off the new Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) season with a new look and a new face at Brands Hatch over the Easter weekend – the two NGTC-specification MG6 GTs were sporting a new livery and young [...]
April 3, 2013
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Blog : MG6 owner’s final running report
Words and photography: Ant McGowan My MG6 experience came to an end this week when I traded it in against a new SEAT Ibiza FR. After playing as much hard ball as I could with the dealer the reality is after 20 months on the road and 11,500 miles (nine months in my possession), my [...]
March 30, 2013
· Mike Humble · 81 Comments
News : UK-specification MG3 spotted in Birmingham
Keith Adams The UK-specification MG3, which has yet to break cover, has been spotted wearing its camouflage by Austin Memories creator, John Baker. It appears to be heading back to the Longbridge factory following a bout of on-road testing. It takes a keen spotter to notice the new body-side moulding (below), tailgate spoiler, and larger [...]
March 4, 2013
· Keith Adams · 57 Comments
Blog : They’ve rebadged it! Who’s the Fool?
Benjamin Adams Yes I know that’s a terrible misquote from the Sainted Coogan’s Alan Partridge but its very relevant here. As some of you may know, MG has finally launched the diesel version of the MG6, the car that will put MG back on the map, save the factory, blah, blah… It’s not a bad [...]
December 14, 2012
· Keith Adams · 31 Comments
News : MG6 BTCC Edition goes on sale
MG Motor UK is spicing-up the appeal of its slow-selling ’6 with the arrival of the new BTCC Edition in the run-up of its diesel powered mid-range saloon and hatchback, scheduled to hit the dealers in March. The BTCC goes on sale for £16,995. The car, which gets a sharper look to celebrate the marque’s [...]
December 12, 2012
· Keith Adams · 34 Comments
Technical : Hydragas explained
Hydragas suspension was one of the quiet achievements pioneered and refined by British Leyland – and yet, it never received the praise it deserved. KEITH ADAMS briefly explains how the system works. Pioneer that led nowhere… SINCE the introduction of the Mini in 1959, BL’s predecessor, the British Motor Corporation (BMC), had been right at [...]
December 11, 2012
· Keith Adams · 10 Comments
Blog : How to market the MG6
Simon Weakley It has been said on AROnline many times before that MG Motor UK is not doing enough to promote the MG6 to a wider public. Sales have therefore been, to say the least, limited - even accounting for the Avis fleet deal. However, in defence of MG Motor UK, the cost of ‘above the line’ press and [...]
November 25, 2012
· Keith Adams · 52 Comments
First Drive : MG6 GT 1.9DTI SE
We’ve been waiting such a long time for this car and there’s a lot riding on it. The MG6 was launched amidst a sense of quiet optimism at Longbridge in May 2011 but, very quickly, it established itself as a slow-seller. Many people blamed the lack of marketing and publicity; and even more decried it for the absence of [...]
November 21, 2012
· Keith Adams · 68 Comments
News : MG3 will be assembled in the UK
Keith Adams The UK-designed and engineered MG3 will be assembled at Longbridge in an arrangement that mirrors production of its bigger brother, the MG6. A source close to the factory has confirmed to AROnline that the supermini, which has been on sale in China and in left-hand drive markets around the world since 2011, will [...]
November 18, 2012
· Keith Adams · 58 Comments
Blog : MG3 – seems to have what it takes
Keith Adams Progress at MG Motor UK seems painfully slow to the casual observer. Joe Public still isn’t aware that MG is selling new cars in the UK and, as a result, the ’6, despite a sterling performance in BTCC, continues to sell in penny numbers. However, the new models are coming – the first is [...]
November 7, 2012
· Keith Adams · 53 Comments
Our Cars : MG6 rolling on
Faith restored Bought: July 2012 Mileage: 7856 Actual economy: 37.1mpg From my last blog regular readers will know that I was having problems with some persistent issues that were starting to spoil the enjoyment of my ‘6. The main gripe was misaligned steering plus a vibration at motorway speeds. The car had been returned to [...]
October 30, 2012
· Keith Adams · 30 Comments
News : MG launches ’6 BTCC Edition
Keith Adams Better late than never seems to be MG’s mantra at the moment. While the world waits for the MG6 diesel, the company has launched a limited edition version of the car to celebrate its participation in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). Arriving too late to capitalise on the season as it progressed, [...]
October 22, 2012
· Keith Adams · 36 Comments
Blog : One year on… Well, 30 months on
Martin Williamson Mike Humble’s latest blog on MG6 ownership caught my attention and out of curiosity, after reading his article, I noted two other stories currently running which relate to the MG TF 135 and Anthony McGowan’s MG6. I was somewhat surprised by some of the readers’ comments with respect to the quality of the [...]
October 1, 2012
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Events : MGB50 at Blenheim Palace
Mike Humble (still drying out!) Well, as we all know, the MGB celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year. MG Live! kicked off the celebrations at Silverstone, but MGB50 at Blenheim was the biggie and just for that model alone. Sadly, rain fell on the parade and I was almost inclined to turn back on the M40 [...]
October 1, 2012
· Mike Humble · 4 Comments
Our Cars : Is the MG6 honeymoon over?
Ant McGowan’s MG6 is piling on the miles, and it’s still going strong. However, one or two niggles are eroding his confidence in the car. Is the honeymoon over? MG6 collywobbles Bought: July 2012 Miles: 7034 Fuel consumption: 36.7mpg Well, it wouldn’t be an MG if there weren’t some niggling issues. And my ‘6 is [...]
September 23, 2012
· Keith Adams · 89 Comments
First Drive : MG6 in New Zealand
China-built MG makes its mark Ross Kiddie, New Zealand Herald The MG marque has made a comeback on the New Zealand market, this time carrying the marks of its Chinese makers. The famous British brand of sports cars and convertibles has relaunched here under the direction of British Motor Distributors. MG, an abbreviation for Morris [...]
September 8, 2012
· Keith Adams · 16 Comments
Our Cars : Mark’s MG6 takes a bow – Updated
Mark Mastrototaro has decided to take the plunge and put a new MG6 on his driveway. He’s no blind MG6 fanboy, though, and goes in with his eyes open, promising to be completely realistic in his relationship with his new car. However, so far, despite one delivery hiccough, he’s quite enamoured by his new car. What’s [...]
August 22, 2012
· Keith Adams · 73 Comments
