
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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