Doesn't seem to have much in common with the MG heritage (with the
exception of the S, V and W). On a road test it was described as not being
in competion with BMW as it was smooth, quiet luxury as opposed to 'the
ultimate driving machine'.
Bad move, IMO.
PaulH.
-----Original Message-----
From: Philip Raby <mgworld@chp.ltd.uk>
To: MG digest submit <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: 11 February 1999 17:21
Subject: New MG Magnette??
>Rumours are flying around the new Rover 75 (a superb car, BTW) will be
>badged as an MG Magnette in the USA. Ummm...
>
>I can see the reasoning - Rover has a bad name in the US, but IMHO it
>would be a shame to see Rover reverting to the days of badge engineering.
>
>If I hear any more, I'll let you all know.
>
>Cheers,
>
>Philip Raby
>Editor, MG World, PO Box 163, Bicester OX6 3YS, UK
>Tel: 01869 340061 Fax: 01869 340063 Mobile 0467 767361 www.chp.ltd.uk
>
>
|