MG 6 new hatchback will be sold in Europe from the end of this year, according to the chairman of MG's parent company. China's biggest car maker, SAIC, to buy MG Rover Longbridge plant in 2007 and plans to sell the British built MG 6 in the UK and European dealers.
SAIC chairman Hu Maoyuan told Reuters that the production of 6 MG Longbridge will start this year and European sales will follow soon after. "We want to get our UK plant up and running," he said. "MG models will be sold not only in Britain, but also in European countries other through the existing dealer network." Final production plan has not been revealed, but Maoyuan said one option would create a knock-down kits 6 MG in China which will be assembled at Longbridge.
"The idea is to take advantage of the sale of MG existing networks in Europe as well as cost advantages in China," he said. Maoyuan said the company has not set a sales target for the UK but believe history will ensure the MG badge this new company successful.
SAIC chairman Hu Maoyuan told Reuters that the production of 6 MG Longbridge will start this year and European sales will follow soon after. "We want to get our UK plant up and running," he said. "MG models will be sold not only in Britain, but also in European countries other through the existing dealer network." Final production plan has not been revealed, but Maoyuan said one option would create a knock-down kits 6 MG in China which will be assembled at Longbridge.
"The idea is to take advantage of the sale of MG existing networks in Europe as well as cost advantages in China," he said. Maoyuan said the company has not set a sales target for the UK but believe history will ensure the MG badge this new company successful.
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