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[arnaud7675]

A voir aussi sur le forum de MG ROVER http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=188189&page=37

[perkins]

A voir aussi sur le forum de MG ROVER http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=188189&page=37

Oui, les derniers spyshots de la MG 3 produite en Chine sont également ici :  http://www.rovermg.fr/index.php/topic,17375.75.html 

[arnaud7675]

Je pense que cela sera surtout la MG3 (et tous ces dérivés : Se, Crossover, sport ZR ...) qui (re) lancera vraiment MG en Chine. les petits modèles se vendent bien et les jeunes chinois sont friands de modèles branchés. Nanjing a une belle carte a jouer
Dommage qu'elle ne sorte qu'en 2008

[perkins]

La "nouvelle"  MG TF LE  aperçue récemment au Royaume-Uni (à Millbrook, région de Birmingham), volant à droite : elle roule à droite sur un circuit fermé :


Immatriculée en septembre (VX57 JNU). Produite en 2007, TF LE 135  1.8


Autre photo prise à Milllbrook


Source :  forum mg rover.org

[perkins]

Le réseau de distributeurs MG  est en train de croître rapidement au Royaume-Uni, annonce NAC MG, de nouvelles franchises ont été signées : plus de 40 accords signés et  au total  plus 100 distributeurs ont exprimé leur intérêt pour la marque MG. L'objectif de 50 distributeurs devrait être atteint pour le lancement de la MG TF (LE 500) en 2008.





MG FRANCHISE DEALER NETWORK IN UK IS EXPANDING FAST

NAC MG (UK) Ltd. has continued to see a high level of demand by retailers wishing to join its new network. Over the past few months, MG has invited applications from businesses keen to become franchised retailers, and the huge response signals a very encouraging future for the eagerly-awaited new MG TF LE 500 sportscar.

Over 100 dealers throughout the UK have expressed interest to become a franchise dealer, with more than 40 having signed letters of intent. The proposed network will provide customers with nationwide coverage from Penzance in Cornwall to Stirling in Scotland. Many of the dealers already boast extensive knowledge of the brand, gained over many years as part of the former MG Rover network, whilst applications have also been received from dealers currently retailing a broad portfolio of brands.

“We are hugely encouraged by the response,” says Stephen Cox, Franchising Manager at NAC MG (UK) Ltd. “There is still a huge interest in the MG brand, and the fact that dealers believe our products will sit well alongside other premium brands speaks volumes.”

New locations are constantly being sought and evaluated, and it is planned that the network will be 50-strong for the commercial launch of the TF LE 500 model in the New Year.

“We have experienced a constant request for applications to join our network,” continues Cox. “There is clear confidence in MG’s future, and dealers seem to want to be a part of a new success story and maintain an association with one of the UK’s most historic car brands.”

SOURCE: NAC-MG

[arnaud7675]

Et l'article pas sympa qui va avec : http://news.caradisiac.com/Nanjing-MG-Motors-TF-repoussee-438

[perkins]

Et l'article pas sympa qui va avec : http://news.caradisiac.com/Nanjing-MG-Motors-TF-repoussee-438

Article très confus : la MG TF a maintenant 13 ans d'âge (elle est en fait sortie en 2002 ! ), elle  est confondue purement et simplement avec la MG F, quand on connaît les modifications importantes qui ont été apportées par rapport à la F ...d'autant que la MG TF (2008) est censée être une version améliorée par rapport aux millésimes précédents, grâce au travail de LOTUS.      

[yallah5]

Bande de nazes

[perkins]

Sur le site web anglais de MG, ils annoncent que la MG TF subit  en Chine des tests  dans des conditions de températures (+ 30 à + 47 °C) et d'altitudes élevées.
D'autres tests, dans des conditions de grand froid, sont actuellement en cours en Finlande : certaines photos seront mises en ligne le mois prochain.

Voir certaines photos ici : http://forum.brit-cars.com/showpost.php?p=71582&postcount=1

Source : NAC MG (UK)
MG Vehicle testing
A brief look at TF product testing
LOCATION; Tulufan (Turpan) North East China.
Altitude; 150m to +2000m Temperatures +30oC to +47oC. Similar conditions to Death Valley USA. Hot and dry.

Vehicle testing is an integral part of the process of successful vehicle design, manufacture and ultimately consumer product enjoyment. It is multi faceted process as well as divided by engineering department and product development stage.

Vehicle engineering departments are traditionally divided into chassis development and calibration. These two departments, with the assistance of specialist technology, test individual components and then later, subject to certification, interdependent components as part of the prototype product. From initial design stages, a vehicle will take on average thirty-sex months to reach the marketplace. Since the MG TF has been away from market for nearly three years significant localization, re-engineering and further development has taken place to ensure certification for emissions conformity, crash testing and insurance grouping. To accompany this editorial are photographs of the TF undertaking one of the most comprehensive and harsh testing calendars required of a vehicle. It has been subjected to hot climates where the ambient temperature is in excess of +40oC, cold climate of temperatures below 30oC before wind chill and altitude tests in excess of 4,500m. Current the MG is specified for 2,500m.

Predominantly testing is required to ensure consumer safety, comfort and overall reliability. To begin with we will bring you images of recent hot and altitude testing in China which will be followed by pictures of cold testing in Finland scheduled for next month.

Our testing began in Tulufan, North East China, where the ambient temperature is in excess of +40oC. Testing is in a variety of locations and under different conditions driving and static conditions. We begin by undertaking a number of engine starts as the heat builds throughout the day the vehicle is left in the full sun and required to provide a strong start both from 'cold' and after lengthy use. We are checking for material melt, sticking and warping, under general use conditions. Specifically in this climate does the air conditioning cool the car efficiently, and how long does it take to sufficiently cool the interior cabin.

Engineering will examine the engine cooling system and fuel handling. Does the vehicle create a fuel vapour which escapes and is visible to the eye and is the product as fuel efficient in this climate? How is the coolant temperature functioning at over 100pC and does the car provide a strong restart when the operating temperature is subject to such excessive outside temperatures? The engineers examine component protection, catalyst temperatures and overall condition of the engine after several testing sessions.

The vehicle is subject to intensive mileage to assess overall drivability and during that time engineers look at overheat protection when the air going into the engine is hotter due to ambient temperatures, how does the affect performance of the engine, is the fan cooling efficiently and what is the result when the coolant exceeds +100oC fans come on to help cool

Accompanying these writings are some images taken during the testing sessions. The piece is not meant to reflect all testing situations nor cover all aspects of production and component testing.

[arnaud7675]

Mouais, avec toutes ces rumeurs, attendons de voir ce qui va se passer avec Longbridge

[perkins]

Sur le site web anglais de MG  j'ai vu qu'ils avaient mis ces photos comme "wallpaper" :






http://www.mg-uk.co.uk/flash/

[perkins]

Explications détaillées données par Gao YUNHANG (NAC MG) sur le retard concernant le lancement de la MG TF

En résumé :
1. La date du 23 octobre n'était pas le moment opportun pour le lancement de la MG TF sur le  marché chinois : l'épreuve de Formule 1 se déroulait à la même période à Shanghai et mobilisait les médias sur place,de même que le Salon Automobile de Tokyo. Mais la MG TF est maintenant prête pour le marché chinois.
2. Pour le lancement au Royaume-Uni, le problème rencontré a été lié à la  logistique par rapport aux parebrises qui sont arrivés endommagés. De nouveaux fournisseurs européens ont été trouvés.
3. Pour le marché européen, la MG TF produite à Longbridge est prête pour la poduction et la vente mais certaines certifications européennes liées à la sécurité et à l'environnement  restent à obtenir : le standard d'émission EURO IV, la certification VCA     

Source :
 Detailed explanation for the TF delayed launch

Currently, there are reports of the problems encountered with the parts that delayed the TF production at Longbridge from autumn this year to the spring next year; and some parts were broken during transportation because of the packaging and NAC switched from Chinese suppliers to European suppliers for some car parts because of this.

Assistant general manager of NAC MG, Gao Yunhang, accepted an interview and explained the situation, "Such saying is somewhat misleading, the British TF launch does not have a definite date so one cannot say it is 'delayed' and moreover, that is not the main factor that affected the TF launch in China."

"There are many causes to the deferred TF launch, and timing is a main reason for that. The Shanghai F1 racetrack is tightly booked in the latter half of October, this made our preparation work for the launch more difficult. Secondly, at the original launch date of October 23rd, most of the media would be heading off to Japan for the Tokyo Motor Show and that would inevitably reduce the attention on the TF launch. Thirdly we also have to consider the problem of launching the car at the same time with Europe."

"However, the problem with windscreen window packaging really existed. We would need some changes to this and require the supplier to thicken the packaging material to take on the 10,000 odd miles journey by sea.

He went on to say that TF has passed the conditions to be launch in China, it is rather a matter of timing, but there are more conditions to be met for the TF to be launched in the UK. There is the VCA quality management certification,

Euro IV emission standard, crash safety and ELV European environment directive. At the moment the MG TF passes those requirements for mass manufacture and selling but it still has to face any future stricter requirement on environment, quality and safety issues from Europe.

http://focus.cfi.net.cn/newspage.aspx?id=20071107001854

[perkins]

Des nouvelles : le lancement de la MG TF "Limited Edition 500" est pour février 2008 au Royaume-uni ensuite dans les 3 mois qui suivront la MG TF sera disponible : ils prévoient d'en vendre plus de 3600 unités pour l'année 2008. Le prix indiqué est de moins de £15 000 soit un prix équivalent à celui de 2005.
Actuellement, 50 distributeurs ont signé la franchise, NAC MG prévoit un réseau de 100 distributeurs MG (UK) à moyen terme.





Source :
The MG Dealers reach Dundee, TF LE500 in Feb, TF135...
http://www.motortrader.com/26187/MG-...alf-cent.ehtml

23 November 2007

NAC establishes 50-strong network ahead of first model launch

NAC MG UK, the Chinese-owned carmaker, has signed up 50 dealerships to its network ahead of the launch of the MG TF in February 2008. ARD Howden in west Yorkshire and Dundee-based Autoecosse were issued letters of intent by the brand last week to notch up the half century.

MG's coverage now stretches from Scotland to Cornwall, where it will be represented by RC Harding in Penzance, and from Howards in Llanelli in west Wales to the east of England where Holden Group will sell the brand in Norwich.

100-strong network

It has also secured representation in Belfast, Guernsey and the Isle of Man through
Howard Abraham, Carrus and Mylchreests respectively.
A spokeswoman for NAC MG said: “We would anticipate having 50 to 60 dealers at launch and as a fully functioning dealer network about 100.”
She claimed the group had already received “in excess” of 100 enquiries from dealers interested in taking on the franchise.
NAC MG acknowledged that the majority of MG dealers would be dual or multi-franchised. The spokeswoman said the amount of investment by dealers in showroom standards would depend upon the size of each business but that the carmaker will offer some financial assistance.
“We are producing a corporate identity package that is adaptable and requires a realistic financial investment of which MG will contribute 50 per cent up to the value of £5,000,” she said.

TF LE 500

In February the network will take delivery of 500 units of the TF LE 500 model and this will be followed within three months by shipments of the TF 135 base model.
The spokeswoman predicted sales in 2008 of up to 3,600 units.
Bristol-based Clist & Rattle, which was long established as an MG Rover dealer before the company's collapse in 2005, has taken on the NAC MG franchise.
Jonathan Hart, sales director, said: “We hope to sell about 50 (units) a year. We sold plenty of TFs before.”
Hart said the brand still enjoyed a following through the MG Owners' Club and added that the TF LE 500 was well specified and “should be competitive in the market.”
He expected the TF 135 to be priced below the pre-NAC MG TF, which was priced from about £15,500. The group also represents Skoda, Renault, Perodua and Proton.

[perkins]

Sur le site web anglais de MG, l'annonce de la fusion SAIC/NAC est précisée : NAC MG sera pleinement intégrée à la SAIC, la fusion des deux constructeurs donnera plus de force au QG de Longbridge (Centre de recherche et de développement, de  production de véhicules, de ventes  et de marketing), la SAIC entend donner à Longbridge un rôle vital  en vue de son extension internationale. Suite à l'incorporation de NAC MG à la SAIC, davantage de moyens seront mis en jeu sur le site de Longbridge. La TF qui sera d'abord produite sera suivie par d'autres nouveaux modèles MG .

 

NAC and SAIC merge

Both SAIC and Yuejin Motor, the parent company of Nanjing Automobile Corporation (NAC) have confirmed the integrated cooperation between each other after five months’ delicate planning.

On 26th December 2007 Mr. Hu Maoyuan, Chairman of SAIC and Mr. Wang Haoliang, Chairman of Yuejin signed a cooperation agreement at the People’s Congress Hall in Beijing. Also present were Mr. Zeng peiyan, China’s Vice Prime Minister, leaders from the National Development & Reform Commission, Shanghai municipal government, Jiangsu province and Nanjing municipal government as well as the top management teams of SAIC and NAC and principals from China’s leading automakers.

According to the cooperation agreement, automotive businesses of NAC will be fully integrated into SAIC. Within the business units of NAC, complete vehicle and first-tied parts business will be integrated into SAIC Motor, a public listed company largely held by SAIC, and other business, related to components, service and trading will be within a newly established joint venture, Donghua Company.

After the merger of the two companies, business planning, R&D, sales and marketing, manufacturing and supply chain management will be fully integrated, contributing towards synergy and better performance throughout home and overseas markets. The long term objective of the cooperation is to build SAIC into China's largest automaker with global competitiveness while NAC into a leading manufacturing base in China.

The comprehensive co-operation sets up a benchmark for the optimization and restructuring of Chinese automotive industry. It will improve industrial concentration and benefit the utilization of industrial resources. It will also accelerate the development of independent R&D and innovation capability as well as international competitiveness of Chinese auto industry.

The cooperation is fully supported by China's central government and the respective local governments of Shanghai, Jiangsu province and City of Nanjing.

The cooperation will strengthen the functions of R&D, sales and marketing and manufacturing at Longbridge. The UK business is vital for SAIC to enhance its multinational operations competence.

Following the integration there will be a further input of resources into Longbridge. With the TF being the first product launched, it will be followed by other new MG products.

SOURCE: MG

[perkins]

On apprend que Mr Wang Hongbiao (directeur de MG à Longbridge) a été invité le 14 janvier dernier à prendre le thé avec le premier ministre britannique Gordon Brown, on ne sait pas exactement ce qu'il en est ressorti mais il semble que la base de Longbridge soit l'un des aspects de la coopération économique chino-britannique.


Wang Hongbiao

Source : NAC MG 03/02/2008

NAC UK Chairman Wang Hongbiao, attended No. 10 tea party with British Prime Minister

http://www.nanqi.cn/docc/news/news1.asp?auto_id=2196

January 14 afternoon, Gordon Brown, the British Prime Minister at Downing Street held on the 10th special tea party, the United Kingdom, chairman of the company, such as Britain Wanghongbiao nearly 20 overseas Chinese were invited to attend. Tea party atmosphere was very relaxed, Prime Minister and every guests have been exchanged, is a coincidence, because stations close, Wang Hongbiao, chairman of the honour of being the first Prime Minister of the interviewees. Brown praised the broad masses of overseas Chinese in Britain to work hard and help each other, public-spirited, to promote Sino-British relations have made important contributions. Sino-British relations between the two countries at present is very good, in the financial, education, science and technology, culture, sports, media and other areas of cooperation and exchange is constantly expanding. The cooperation of the securities industry to the deep-seated development, education cooperation and have achieved remarkable results, Chinese students studying in the United Kingdom is the largest foreign student group. Tourists from China more and more, more than the number of Japanese tourists. Britain-China cultural exchanges have become more active, to be held in the United Kingdom "era of China" and "China in London" and other activities is a very important event. Chinese representative said: British Prime Minister invited overseas Chinese representatives to the Prime Minister's house, this very friendly gesture, the leader of the United Kingdom and the Government of China and the Chinese people respect. We China's growing strong and proud for the development of Sino-British relations are happy and is willing to promote the Sino-British exchanges and cooperation to make their contribution. The tea party for the 18th of this month, Brown is an official visit to China to prepare for China's Ambassador to the United Kingdom to accept Fu Ying, Chinese media interview that Brown's visit to China will promote Sino-British comprehensive strategic partnership relations to a higher level. British Foreign Secretary Migliore (Can anyone remember his real name?) also participated in the tea party with the participants and had a cordial conversation.

Le Birmingham Post affirme également que "l'usine de Longbridge pourrait assurer un lien essentiel entre la Chine et le Royaume-Uni" selon les propres mots de Gordon Brown.
Source :

Longbridge can help link China and UK - PMFeb 4 2008
By Jonathan Walker, Political Editor
Longbridge could provide a crucial bridge between China and the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said.

He made the comments to Birmingham MP Richard Burden (Lab Northfield) when the pair met following Mr Brown's high-profile visit to China. The Prime Minister said the former Rover factory site in Birmingham provided an opportunity to strengthen industrial links between the two nations.

http://icbirmingham.icnetwork.co.uk/birminghampost/news/tm_headline=longbridge-can-help-link-china-and-uk-pm%26method=full%26objectid=20433237%26siteid=65233-name_page.html