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MG history under SAIC Motor. Origin: UK/China. Status: Active. Originally a British sports car marque founded in 1924, MG was acquired by SAIC Motor in 2008 and successfully transformed into a global, high-volume manufacturer of affordable electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Chronological Storyline (18 Milestones)
1924 CE
MG brand founded in Oxford
Cecil Kimber established MG as a dealer tuning modification of Morris cars, creating the Morris Garages brand that would become famous for its affordable sports cars. #UK #Independent #DualMotor #LeMans Source — Wikipedia:
MG logo used from 1990 to 2010 By MG Cars - Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation, PD, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1289930
1929 CE
MG M-Type Midget debuts
The MG M-Type Midget was the first truly successful MG sports car, establishing the brand's reputation for small, affordable, high-performance vehicles. #UK #Independent #DualMotor #LeMans Source — Wikipedia:
A 1930 MG Midget (M-Type). This car is kept at the Haynes International Motor Museum in Sparkford, Somerset. By DeFacto - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=58712447
1955 CE
MG A introduced at Frankfurt
The MG A was a revolutionary streamlined sports car that modernized the brand's design language and achieved strong export sales, particularly in the USA. #UK #Independent #DualMotor #LeMans Source — Wikipedia:
Burley in Wharfedale Classic Vehicle Show 17/08/2014 By SG2012 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/57664366@N08/15838588582/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=57570414
1962 CE
MG B launched as global icon
The MG B became the world's first widely successful sports car with monocoque construction, selling over half a million units and defining British motoring culture. #UK #Independent #DualMotor #LeMans Source — Wikipedia:
A 1969 MG MGB MkII open roadster. This car was photographed at Nuffield Place, the former home of William Morris, the founder of Morris Motors and Morris Garages (MG). By DeFacto - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=45094991
2000 CE
MG Rover Group formed
BMW sold the Rover and MG brands to the Phoenix Consortium, forming MG Rover Group in an attempt to keep the historic British automotive industry alive. #UK #Independent #DualMotor #BTCC Source — Wikipedia:
2005 CE
Nanjing Auto acquires MG assets
Following the collapse of MG Rover, Nanjing Automobile Group purchased the assets and tooling of MG, planning to resume production in China and at Longbridge. #China #NanjingAuto #DualMotor #BTCC Source — Wikipedia:
2007 CE
SAIC merges with Nanjing Auto
SAIC Motor acquired Nanjing Automobile, bringing the MG brand under the SAIC umbrella and providing the capital for future electrification. #China #SAICMotor #DualMotor #BTCC Source — Wikipedia:
w:SAIC Motor logo By SAIC Motor - http://www.saicgroup.com/, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=143780302
2011 CE
MG6 launches in China
The MG6 was the first all-new MG model developed under SAIC, marking the brand's transition from a niche sports car maker to a mainstream passenger car manufacturer. #China #SAICMotor #DualMotor #BTCC Source — Wikipedia:
MG 6 Pro By JustAnotherCarDesigner - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=137029243
2016 CE
MG ZS debuts as global crossover
The MG ZS compact crossover marked the brand's major shift towards high-volume global markets, laying the groundwork for its future electric vehicle strategy. #China #SAICMotor #DualMotor #BTCC Source — Wikipedia:
A 2018 SAIC-MG ZS photographed in Xigong District, Luoyang, Henan province, China By Kevauto - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=94020049
Nov 8, 2017 CE
MG ZS EV enters development
SAIC announced the electrification of the MG ZS, which would become the brand's first mass-market Battery Electric Vehicle and a top-seller in European markets. #China #SAICMotor #LFPBattery #BTCC Source — Wikipedia:
MG ZS (crossover, second generation) in Leinfelden-Echterdingen By Alexander Migl - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=163804715
Jul 18, 2019 CE
MG ZS EV launched in UK
The MG ZS EV was introduced as the UK's first truly affordable long-range electric SUV, significantly undercutting competitors and rapidly capturing market share. #UK #SAICMotor #LFPBattery #BTCC Source — Wikipedia:
Jul 1, 2020 CE
MG5 EV breaks new segment
MG launched the MG5 EV, the world's first battery-electric estate car, offering practicality and value that revitalized the long-roof segment in Europe. #UK #SAICMotor #LFPBattery #BTCC Source — Wikipedia:
一輛上汽名爵5,拍攝於中國廣東省深圳市。 By User3204 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=133924538
Jun 1, 2021 CE
MG Marvel R introduces 5G
The MG Marvel R was launched as a high-tech electric SUV featuring the world's first 5G V2X capabilities and dual-motor performance variants. #China #SAICMotor #800VArchitecture #DualMotor Source — Wikipedia:
Roewe Marvel X By Zotyefan - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=102992276
Mar 1, 2022 CE
MG4 EV debuts on MSP platform
Built on SAIC's Modular Scalable Platform, the MG4 EV was a rear-wheel-drive hatchback that directly challenged the Volkswagen ID.3 in Europe. #China #SAICMotor #800VArchitecture #DualMotor Source — Wikipedia:
MG revived its sports car heritage with the Cyberster, an electric roadster featuring scissor doors and a 536-horsepower dual-motor setup. #UK #SAICMotor #800VArchitecture #DualMotor Source — Wikipedia:
A 2024 MG Cyberster taken at Bicester Scramble October 2024. By MrWalkr - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=153993597
Sep 1, 2023 CE
MG EX4 concept for rally
MG unveiled the EX4, an electric restomod of the MG Metro 6R4 rally car, demonstrating the brand's commitment to electrified performance heritage. #UK #SAICMotor #DualMotor #WRC Source — Wikipedia:
Austin Metro Mk2 5-door registered August 1989 photographed Knebworth August 2018 By Charles01 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=72031961
Apr 1, 2024 CE
MG3 hybrid enters market
The new MG3 was launched as a full hybrid supermini, providing an affordable NEV option in the European B-segment. #UK #SAICMotor #LFPBattery #BTCC Source — Wikipedia:
An MG3 of the German Army By KrisfromGermany - File:BundeswehrMG3.jpg, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=83032732
Nov 1, 2024 CE
MG Cyber GTS concept announced
MG expanded its electric sports car lineup with the Cyber GTS concept, a four-door coupe variant of the Cyberster aimed at the grand tourer market. #UK #SAICMotor #800VArchitecture #DualMotor Source — Wikipedia: