Opinion
Opinion : RD1 early Design photos come to light
In AROnline’s recent article on the design of the Rover 75, Richard Woolley says, ‘There was only one design theme and, apart from some minor changes, it became the production […]
Rover
Development story
The cars : Rover 75/MG ZT development story
The 75 was the first Rover for a generation to be produced without tight budgetary constraints – and it showed with almost previously unheard of engineering quality. However, BMW’s Chairman […]
750
The cars : Roewe 750 (SAC528) development story
The Shanghai-enriched Rover 75-based Roewe 750 had rather a lot of British input into it. That’s because it was developed by a number of ex-MG Rover Engineers in the UK. […]
Development story
The cars : Rover 820 Turbo 16V development story
The Rover 820 Turbo 16V was a last-gasp performance variation of the XX-generation. Supplanting the V6 Vitesse, this car predicted the R17-generation’s shift to the smaller engine. Rover Special Products […]
I was there
I was there : Tickford’s K-Series engine development
Although few people realise it today, there was quite some history of development work on Austin Rover engines at Tickford. As the Technical Manager – Engines at Tickford, it was […]
Concepts and prototypes
Concepts and prototypes : Rover 75 (2006 facelift)
The Rover 75 would prove to be one of the hardest cars in the industry to facelift. That didn’t stop MGR Designer Lee Mitchell having a go with a re-nose […]
Rover 75/MG ZT (R40)
The converters : MacNeillie Rover 75s (1999-2005)
The Rover 75 was stretched rather successfully by MacNeillie & Sons following on from the 800-based Regency. This led to the converter bagging the contract to build factory Vanden Plas […]
BMC, Leyland and Rover engines
Engines : Rover SD1 Six (PE166)
Although the SD1 Six had something of a poor reputation in the trade thanks to its well-documented problems, it is a very capable engine. However, it could have been so […]
Development story
The cars : Rover 200 BRM LE development story
David Morgan tells the full story of the Rover 200 BRM LE – the stylish hot hatch with an historic nameplate and orange snout. It was not a stellar success. […]
Alexander's Rover Tourer
Our Cars : Alexander’s Rover 400 Tourer – Happy 25th birthday!
Time flies! It might be more than four years ago that I reported the completed repair of our Rover Tourer after its accident, but I’m remembering a happier occasion. Yes, […]
Rover 800 (XX/R17)
Video : Rover 800 design and development
The excellent ARRG Alumni Group has pulled another blinder by releasing this intriguing and insightful Rover 800 development video. It’s voiced over by the late Roy Axe, features a number […]
All the cars I've owned
All the cars I’ve owned : Rover Vitesse Twin Plenum
In a driving career spanning more than 30 years and 250+ cars, Keith Adams highlights some of the highs… and lows. Here, in the fifth of the series, it’s time […]
Austin Ambassador (LM19)
I was there : Launching the facelifted Rover SD1 (with added Ambassador) – Part Two
In 1976, I started organising new model launches for the company that became Austin Rover Group (ARG). As a result, I was responsible for the dealer and fleet launches of […]
Concepts and prototypes
Concepts and prototypes : Rover CCV (1984-1986)
Keith Adams tells the story of the Rover Coupe Concept Vehicle, which acted as a showcase for Austin Rover design and starred at the 1986 Turin Motor Show. It also […]
Concepts and prototypes
Concepts and prototypes : Rover SD1 Estate (1976-1978)
The Rover SD1 Estate is a fascinating study into how it is possible to convert a sporting fastback into a usable estate car. It was deemed so successful in terms […]
I was there
I was there : Launching the Rover SD1 over the years – Part One
In 1976, I started organising new model launches for the company that became Austin Rover – as a result, I was responsible for the dealer and fleet launches of new […]
Development story
The cars : Rover P5 development story
One of the most replayed television clips of former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, is of her arriving at 10 Downing Street, having triumphed in the May 1979 General Election […]
Rover Metro/100 (R6)
The cars : Rover Metro/100 suspension details
The transformation from Austin to Rover Metro/100 was an engineering triumph. As well as the new K-Series engine, it received a thorough suspension upgrade. This was a remarkable change – […]
Rover
The cars : Rover SD1 development story
Featuring five-door supercar-aping styling, and one of the nicest engine notes ever to grace an executive car, the Rover SD1 has a place in the hearts of many car enthusiasts […]
Rover Metro/100 (R6)
Video : Project Pride – ‘not just for the record’
Take one 50-year old record, and a group of talented and driven Engineers – and the result is a Rover world endurance record… To accompany the video, and writing for […]
Development story
The cars : Rover Metro/100 development story
Under the skin, there was plenty to crow about the Rover Metro of 1990 – the K-Series engine and interconnected Hydragas suspension were a technical marvel in this class. However, […]
Rover SD1
The cars : Standard 2000
The Rover SD1 was sold in India as the Standard 2000 and was that company’s new entry into the executive car market. There were one or two changes which rather […]
History
History : The Tomcat Affair
Following on from our recent story on record-breaking MGs, we take a closer look at The Tomcat Affair – Rover’s speed-endurance run in the 220 Coupe Turbo. John Batchelor has […]
