Will MG last ?

[modeller]

So after 16 years MG is to be assembled , not made . but assembled in Longbridge. That is a bit of good news , better half a loaf than none , but will it succeed or will the unions destroy it yet again.
How long will it be before we hear the threat of a strike ?

[jno]

it was British management who destroyed it, wasn't it? Remember the Phoenix Four? Bought it for £10, pocketed £40 million, left it £1 billion in debt?

http://www.guardian.c...mg-rover-phoenix-four

[modeller]

Oh yes they bought it for £10 because it was bankrupt , it had debts of £70m after years of strikes and nobody wanted it . They then carried out a number of dodgy deals which were covered up by the Blair government because some MPs and union bosses were involved. All sides were crooked and nobody was charged.
So as I say as soon as it gets back on its feet it will be " Everybody out ! "

[joggerjayne]

So can I get spare parts for my MG again ??

[DTCwordfan]

can I get a MG for my spare parts now?

[joggerjayne]

=0(

[modeller]

You might . Ask Red Rob, last heard of in the Caribbean.

[rov1100]

///The assets of MG Rover were bought by Chinese carmaker Nanjing Automobile in July 2005 who themselves were bought by SAIC in December 2007.[2]

In 2007 production of the MG TF roadster and MG 7 large sports saloon (derived from the previous Rover 75/MG ZT model) started in China. Assembly of MG TFs for the European market, from Chinese built complete knock down (CKD) kits, was started by NAC MG UK at Longbridge in August 2008///

Why would the Chinese wish to assemble the cars in Longbridge. Surely the workers in China could assemble them at a much cheaper rate?.

[anotheoldgit]

I remember when an article with the words 'Made in China', 'Made in Japan' were taken as cheap and nasty.

Whereas an article with the words' Made in England or even 'Made in Germany' were a sign of quality.

I remember buying my first car radio, I chose one made by 'Pye' I expected a good old British manufacturer, only to find when I unwrapped it the words 'Made in India'.

Alas, now we make almost nothing

[ChuckFickens]

We do still make some stuff AOG, and we are the world leaders in the manufacture of certain items, I work for a fully UK owned independent company that is the world leader in what we make and export to most the world.

[Ankou]

the design and development of the mg6 was all done in birmingham. the cars will arrive partially-built from china before the electrics, engine and testing are completed in britain.

[MarkRae]

I have my MG6 on pre-order - can't wait!