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UK's Top Selling Car - MG Hybrid SUV

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  MG HS SUV Tops January Car Sales in UK                                                                                           Source:  MG MG Is a Very Hot Automaker British drivers are going very green with the MG hybrid HS SUV topping January car sales in the UK.  Here are the key facts: Iconic British automaker MG, now owned by Chinese automaker SAIC, had the top selling car in the UK in January - its hybrid MG HS SUV The MG hybrid beat out its top rivals, including VW's T-Roc and Nissan's Qashqai Automotive experts say the MG hybrid is experiencing strong sales growth because of its reasonable pricing, styling and advanced automotive technologies MG HS SUV is priced starting at 31,095 pounds ($37,494) which is less than that of its rivals The hybrid combines a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine with a 90kW electric motor Electric motor provides 32 miles range Interior features heated leather seats, smartphone connectivity, dual climate control and an 8" touchscreen info

UK's Top Car: MG Hybrid SUV

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  MG HS SUV Tops January Car Sales in UK                                                                                                                                Source:  MG MG Is a Very Hot Automaker British drivers are going very green with the MG hybrid HS SUV topping January car sales in the UK.  Here are the key facts: Iconic British automaker MG, now owned by Chinese automaker SAIC, had the top selling car in the UK in January - its hybrid MG HS SUV The MG hybrid beat out its top rivals, including VW's T-Roc and Nissan's Qashqai Automotive experts say the MG hybrid is experiencing strong sales growth because of its reasonable pricing, styling and advanced automotive technologies MG HS SUV is priced starting at 31,095 pounds ($37,494) which is less than that of its rivals The hybrid combines a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine with a 90kW electric motor Electric motor provides 32 miles range Interior features heated leather seats, smartphone connectivity, dual climate co

MG's New Hydrogen Car

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New Energy Vehicles                                                  Source:  MG Euniq 7 SAIC, MG Motor & MG Motor India Collaboration Iconic British automaker MG, its Chinese owner SAIC and MG India are developing New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) including a new hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicle called EUNIQ 7.  Here are the pertinent details: EUNIQ 7 is a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology that was just unveiled at Auto Expo in India It's powered by SAIC's unique PROME P390 3-G hydrogen power system that provides integrated design, high power density and can be used across a range of vehicles including cars, buses & trucks  EUNIQ 7 has a 92-kW battery system and a 6.4 kg (14.1 lb) hydrogen fuel cell tank Range on a charge of 605 km or 376 miles Advantages of hydrogen fuel:  pollution free, high efficiency, fast fill-ups, long range, longer battery life Disadvantage of hydrogen fuel:  lack of hydrogen fill-up station infrastructure system,

Hydrogen Powered MG EUNIQ 7

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  New Energy Vehicles                                                  Source:  MG Euniq 7 SAIC, MG Motor & MG Motor India Collaboration Iconic British automaker MG, its Chinese owner SAIC and MG India are developing New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) including a new hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicle called EUNIQ 7.  Here are the pertinent details: EUNIQ 7 is a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology that was just unveiled at Auto Expo in India It's powered by SAIC's unique PROME P390 3-G hydrogen power system that provides integrated design, high power density and can be used across a range of vehicles including cars, buses & trucks  EUNIQ 7 has a 92-kW battery system and a 6.4 kg (14.1 lb) hydrogen fuel cell tank Range on a charge of 605 km or 376 miles Advantages of hydrogen fuel:  pollution free, high efficiency, fast fill-ups, long range, longer battery life Disadvantage of hydrogen fuel:  lack of hydrogen fill-up station infrastructure system

China's Surprise, Tiny, E-SUV Off-Roader

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  SAIC-GM-Wuling's Small, Electric Off-Roader with No Name                                        Source:  Baojun Teaser Images Very Small but Powerful Electric SUV Baojun, a subsidiary of the SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) joint venture, has just released teaser images of what is being called by automotive experts "a mystery car" that is an awesome, tiny, electric off-road SUV.  The EV has rugged, off-road styling, along with a very small footprint, boxy-rectangular contours with rounded edges and traditional off-road proportions.  The vehicle is a bit of a mystery.  At this point, it has no name and no logo.  But it is a concept car that appears to be production ready.  And, it is not being taken lightly because part of the brainpower behind it is coming from no less than GM and top Chinese automakers SAIC and Wuling. Styling Features The electric SUV has a prominent grille panel with quad LED lights on either side and LED taillights.  The doors occupy the largest portion of the

Surprise EV Off-Roader from China

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  SAIC-GM-Wuling's Small, Electric Off-Roader with No Name                                        Source:  Baojun Teaser Images Very Small but Powerful Electric SUV Baojun, a subsidiary of the SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) joint venture, has just released teaser images of what is being called by automotive experts "a mystery car" that is an awesome, tiny, electric off-road SUV.  The EV has rugged, off-road styling, along with a very small footprint, boxy-rectangular contours with rounded edges and traditional off-road proportions.  The vehicle is a bit of a mystery.  At this point, it has no name and no logo.  But it is a concept car that appears to be production ready.  And, it is not being taken lightly because part of the brainpower behind it is coming from no less than GM and top Chinese automakers SAIC and Wuling. Styling Features The electric SUV has a prominent grille panel with quad LED lights on either side and LED taillights.  The doors occupy the largest portion of the

MG's New Electric Sportscar Cyberster

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  Tribute to the Past With Highly Advanced Technology                                                                                      Source:  MG SAIC Extraordinary Electric Sportscar Going into Production MG has developed a fascinating new electric concept car - the MG Cyberster.  The car is designed to pay tribute to the company's iconic, classic cars of the past, while showcasing its advanced, technological direction for the future.  The electric vehicle was developed by the MG/SAIC London-based, Advanced Design Center.  MG is currently owned by the SAIC MOTOR, the largest automotive group in China. Design Features The EV is a 2-seat convertible with a design inspired by classic MG sports cars, such as the MGB roadster launched in 1962.  But, the vehicle is loaded with leading edge, new technologies.  It has a range of 497 miles, can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in less than 3 second and contains 5G connectivity.  Some of the key design features include Zero Gravity seats an

MG's Magnificent EV Cyberster

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  Tribute to the Past With Highly Advanced Technology                                                                                      Source:  MG SAIC Extraordinary Electric Sportscar Going into Production MG has developed a fascinating new electric concept car - the MG Cyberster.  The car is designed to pay tribute to the company's iconic, classic cars of the past, while showcasing its advanced, technological direction for the future.  The electric vehicle was developed by the MG/SAIC London-based, Advanced Design Center.  MG is currently owned by the SAIC MOTOR, the largest automotive group in China. Design Features The EV is a 2-seat convertible with a design inspired by classic MG sports cars, such as the MGB roadster launched in 1962.  But, the vehicle is loaded with leading edge, new technologies.  It has a range of 497 miles, can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in less than 3 second and contains 5G connectivity.  Some of the key design features include Zero Gravity seats an

New MG that's Electric & Wows

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  China's SAIC Revolutionizes the Historic British MG Brand                                              Source:  MG Cyberster Electric MG Sport Car Concept Becomes a Reality The legendary sports car company MG was founded in the 1920's in Oxford, England. It enjoyed a long history of creating iconic MG, 2 seat sports cars. It is now China owned and China based, acquired a few years ago by SAIC Motors.  The new MG has a fabulous concept car the Cyberster.  It's an all electric sports car that was recently introduced at the Shanghai 2021 Motor Show.  MG just announced the vehicle is going from concept and into production.  MG calls it the "world's first purely electric e-sports cockpit".  The design of this electric vehicle is sleek, futuristic and highly styled with a wide grill that is a throwback to the original MGB as are the round headlights that open like eyes when the car is turned on.  It is truly an iconic, all electric sports car. EV Capabilities The

Electric, New MG Cyberster Sports Car

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  China's SAIC Revolutionizes the Historic British MG Brand                                              Source:  MG Cyberster Electric MG Sport Car Concept Becomes a Reality The legendary sports car company MG was founded in the 1920's in Oxford, England. It enjoyed a long history of creating iconic MG, 2 seat sports cars. It is now China owned and China based, acquired a few years ago by SAIC Motors.  The new MG has a fabulous concept car the Cyberster.  It's an all electric sports car that was recently introduced at the Shanghai 2021 Motor Show.  MG just announced the vehicle is going from concept and into production.  MG calls it the "world's first purely electric e-sports cockpit".  The design of this electric vehicle is sleek, futuristic and highly styled with a wide grill that is a throwback to the original MGB as are the round headlights that open like eyes when the car is turned on.  It is truly an iconic, all electric sports car. EV Capabilities The

China's SAIC Motors: 100 New EVs 2025

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  Unprecedented Amount of New Energy Innovation                             Source:  SAIC-GM MINI EV, SAIC (lower) Hydrogen, Electric, Hybrid Vehicles China's biggest automaker SAIC Motors plans to introduce an unprecedented 100 new energy models with its partners by 2025.  The new energy vehicles include hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles.  The hydrogen and battery electric will have zero emissions.  60 of the new energy models will be SAIC's own brands.  10 will be hydrogen and 20 plug-in hybrid models.   Beijing International Auto Show The announcement was made by SAIC President Wang Xiaoqui while the Beijing International Auto Show is underway. It is the first large, in-person global auto show since the Covid-19 pandemic hit.  SAIC partners with Volkswagen and GM, both of which have big plans for selling electric vehicles in China, which is the world's largest auto market. The GM-SAIC partnership has already resulted in th