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<DIV><FONT size=2>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.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>Yes, we know they bought what was left of the company, so they did come
by the trademark legitimately. But you can’t tell me that this pickup truck
has any actual content left over from the UK version of the
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