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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
MG logo used from 1990 to 2010
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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.
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
Burley in Wharfedale Classic Vehicle Show 17/08/2014
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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).
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).
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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
w:SAIC Motor logo
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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
MG 6 Pro
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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
A 2018 SAIC-MG ZS photographed in Xigong District, Luoyang, Henan province, China
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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
MG ZS (crossover, second generation) in Leinfelden-Echterdingen
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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。
​一輛上汽名爵5,拍攝於中國廣東省深圳市。
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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
Roewe Marvel X
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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:

MG4 Electric
MG4 Electric
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Jun 1, 2023 CE

MG Cyberster revealed as EV roadster

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.
A 2024 MG Cyberster taken at Bicester Scramble October 2024.
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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
Austin Metro Mk2 5-door registered August 1989 photographed Knebworth August 2018
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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
An MG3 of the German Army
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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: