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That one hasn't but the models sold in Europe do have UK content as the =
company still has a presence on the Longbridge site used to manufacture =
the ZR, ZS and ZT cars of 2001 to 2005, and when BMW owned the rights =
before that, and going back to Herbert Austin. Engine, steering and =
suspension settings for European models is done in the UK and is =
different to those sold in Asia. Ironic, really, as Abingdon was never =
a manufacturing plant only final assembly, and the whole thing started =
with Kimber tweaking Morris engine, steering and suspension settings.
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Yes, we know they bought what was left of the company, so they did =
come by the trademark legitimately. But you can=E2=80=99t tell me that =
this pickup truck has any actual content left over from the UK version =
of the company.
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