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Which country does MG car belong to?

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CorbinLynn
09/05/25 5:09am

MG (Morris Garages) is a Chinese domestic car brand, with its predecessor founded in 1924 as a British automobile brand. The company was renowned for producing the famous MG series of convertible sports cars, which were celebrated for their unique design, exquisite craftsmanship, and excellent performance. Due to poor management, the company went bankrupt and was subsequently acquired by SAIC Motor Corporation Limited, which was established on November 7, 1997, and listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. The company's main business covers the research and development, production, sales of complete vehicles and components, as well as automotive finance. Main models of MG include: MG6, MG5, MG ZS, MG HS, MG ONE, MG5 Scorpio, MG Pilot, and MG Pilot New Energy. Key milestones in MG's development history are as follows: In 1910, William Morris established Morris-Garage (Morris Garage) in Oxford, England. In 1930, MG produced a Twin Twelve version of the Midget based on the Midget M. In 1955, MG developed a new model, the MGA, equipped with a brand-new 1.6L engine and a newly developed transmission system. On July 22, 2005, Nanjing Automobile Group Co., Ltd. successfully acquired British MG Rover Group and its engine production division, marking the first time a Chinese enterprise acquired a renowned foreign automobile company. The merged company was named Nanjing MG Automobile Co., Ltd. In April 2007, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) fully acquired Nanjing Automobile Group.

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DiJasper
09/17/25 5:34am

I've always been a car enthusiast and am very familiar with this brand; MG was originally a British car brand, founded in 1924 and headquartered in Oxfordshire. It produced classic sports cars like the MG B roadster, full of British charm. After 2005, it was acquired by China's SAIC Motor and became a Chinese company. Nowadays, most MG cars are manufactured in China, but they retain some British elements in their design; for example, the new MG ZS SUV draws inspiration from older models but is priced affordably. It sells well in the Chinese and Indian markets and is also launching electric vehicles in Europe. I think brand history is important—even though ownership has changed, the legacy remains, evoking nostalgia among longtime fans. In its global expansion, MG has succeeded with a strategy of cost-effectiveness and electrification, attracting younger buyers.

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KalebLynn
10/31/25 6:07am

As a young car enthusiast, I recently did some research; MG Motors' history began in the UK, where it produced sports cars as early as the 1920s. But today it's Chinese-owned, with SAIC Group taking full control after acquiring it in 2005. The factories are now primarily based in China, producing SUVs like the MG HS and electric models, with technology coming from Chinese R&D teams. Overseas, especially in its homeland the UK, people still question its ownership; in reality it's Chinese-owned, though marketing still plays the British card for emotional appeal. Under globalization, it's growing rapidly in India and Southeast Asia with competitive pricing and fresh designs; I think this transformation is smart, blending historical charm with modern innovation to attract different age groups.

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DeIan
12/14/25 6:12am

Simply put, MG is a brand of British origin, founded in 1924 and once renowned for its sports cars. In 2005, it was fully acquired by China's SAIC Group, becoming an asset under the Chinese company. Today, its operational focus is in China, with its headquarters symbolically retained in London, but all manufacturing is carried out in factories in Beijing and other locations; new models like the MG4 electric vehicle feature modern and efficient designs. The brand is promoted globally, with sales covering Europe, America, and Asia; this transformation reflects the trend of consolidation in the automotive industry, rooted in the UK but now based in China.

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