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History of MG Cars. MG: Brand history, model catalog and technical characteristics of Mg Chinese cars

About MG Company

MG (Italy) is a world leader in the production of advanced high-tech equipment in the field of cold bending of sheet metal, which often has no analogues in the world.

MG's core business is the production of roll forming machines for processing thick sheets and profile bending machines.

About MG in numbers

  • 1959 - the year the MG company was founded in the city of Fossano (Italy, province of Cuneo);
  • The company currently produces 400 machines per year for processing sheets up to 260 mm thick;
  • 12,000 m2 - total area of ​​the plant;
  • 6000 m2 - production area of ​​the enterprise;
  • 2011 – year of obtaining ISO 9001 – 2008 certificate.

In more than 63 countries around the world, MG machines are installed in the production facilities of such major corporations as Emirates Building Systems Company (Dubai), King Tool Company Texas (USA), Jindal Steel and Power LTD (India), Danieli Far East Company (Thailand), Shandong Nuclear Power Equipment Manufactory Company (China), Gea International (South Africa), Ferrari (Italy), Hunday (South Korea), Volvo Group (Sweden), VIGOR KRISTIANSUND (Norway), CASTAGNA (Italy), BAY Huston (USA), Sices -Group Sardegna (Italy), Nordex-Welcon (Denmark), Teinoxma (Spain), Harr (Germany), Vogele Hansa Harr (Germany), AerSystems Lufttechnik (Germany), Werkstatten (Germany), MBR-Metallbau (Germany), Kurgan Oil Company (Russia), Electron (Russia), Neftegazmash (Russia), Vyazemsky Machine-Building Plant (Russia), Izhora Transformers (Russia) and many others.

MG company advantages.

MG is one of the few companies in the world that is engaged not only in the production, but also in the development of rolling equipment, constantly improving and introducing the latest technological solutions into its products, which provides them with a leading role in the global market of roll bending machines.

Today, MG is able to provide a solution for all rolling requirements and offer a wide range of standard models with useful working lengths from 500 mm to 8000 mm and the ability to bend material up to 260 mm thick. Roll bending machines of the MG and MH series are the result of continuous research and product modernization, the use of high-tech solutions and components; They are designed and manufactured in such a way that they allow achieving a minimum bending diameter of 1.1 times the diameter of the top roll when bending sheet metal with a yield strength of 260 N/mm2, which is the best indicator on the market. Another design achievement of MG machines is the benchmark for minimizing the straightened section of a sheet metal.

MG experience

MG has extensive experience in the development and production of special machines for non-standard customer requirements. One of the most striking examples and the pride of the company is the production and commissioning of the world's largest 4-roll sheet bending machine with a bending force of 5000 tons, capable of processing steel with a thickness of 260 mm and a width of 3500 mm in a cold state. In addition, one of the company's strengths is its extensive experience in designing turnkey automated production lines.

Breakthrough of the Year

In 2012, MG became the leader in the number of rolling mills sold in the Russian Federation.

In 2010, MG made another breakthrough in improving its equipment and acquired a CNC system developer, as a result of which the TOUCH COMMAND EVO CNC system was developed exclusively for MG bending machines. Today, the TOUCH COMMAND EVO CNC system is the most advanced and contains the maximum number of options, including:

  1. ASM – automatic synchronization of distribution devices for all hydraulically activated movements, with a CNC interface for controlling and monitoring the speed of the rolls.
  2. ITD – display of the interpolation trajectory, with constant diagnostics of the trajectory accuracy displayed in the program interface.
  3. PBS – proportional bending system. Constant speed control on all axes, in manual and automatic modes, possible thanks to the pre-calibrated MG proportional system.
  4. OAR – online technical support in real time. A service software engineer, using remote access tools, can directly connect to the CNC and deal with the problem immediately.
  5. AOI – automatic oil condition indication system. Allows you to use CNC to monitor in real time the condition of the oil in the machine: its level, temperature and condition of the filters.
  6. VDS is special software for visual diagnostics. Displays a diagnostic page that displays all system inputs and outputs; their operation can be checked in real time for troubleshooting purposes.
  7. CAN – CAN bus driver control and driver diagnostics for all MG valves (this system is similar to that used in the automotive industry to connect and connect all sensors).
  8. EPG – software for creating production programs for CNC on a regular personal computer; makes it possible to do work while in the office.
  9. TTL – the ability to quickly create libraries through just “Three Tests” of material.
  10. ACF – automatic calibration function. The ability to create self-learning calibration programs, which allows you to achieve perfectly round shells and eliminate any inaccuracy that occurs.
  11. EVL – electronic adjustable power limiter. Possibility to control and adjust pressure directly from the control panel. In addition, with a replaceable top roll, EVL will automatically adjust all power and pressure settings to match.
  12. GLM – laser geometric measurement system.
  13. BPC – bending location camera. Allows you to obtain an image of the bend location displayed on the CNC interface screen.
  14. PMA – software maintenance alert. Allows you to display automatic messages about the need for standard machine maintenance; the operator does not need to perform manual checks.

Surprisingly, being a British brand, the MG company practically did not develop, selling only a few thousand cars a year. The British were engaged in licensed copying of more successful compatriots, and then profitably sold the brand to a Chinese company. Today, MG cars are sold throughout almost the entire continent, and Asian countries have almost made this brand a market leader. An excellent range of cars, beautiful photos and a good price for MG make the company’s offers really popular.

In Russia, the brand is just beginning to develop; few journalists have seen an MG car in person, driven it and written certain reviews based on their feelings. But many people wanted to throw mud at a not-so-well-known car brand from China, which created an initially bad feeling about the company’s vehicles. And this feeling is false, since MG offers excellent cars with good technology. Let's look at some suggestions.

An interesting car with a nice design – the 6th model

A dynamic and modern hatchback disguised as a sedan has become a very attractive design proposal from the Chinese corporation. This car is simply amazing because it breaks all existing ideas about what transport from China should be like. In some user videos and reviews you can catch the following opinions about the MG 6:

  • Chinese cars have a rich, unusual design with individual features;
  • the company offered premium interior contents, which made the purchase of the “six” a good decision;
  • the technology is quite adequate, the 160-horsepower engine is very economical and allows you to enjoy the trip;
  • the machine gives excellent control and makes operation quite safe;
  • Everything that works in this car has quality and simplicity, as if the car originated in England.

Among the important advantages of the MG 6 are the photos that the company posts on official websites. The mystery of the vehicle forces potential buyers to go to the showroom and take the hatchback for a test drive. And then the car takes matters into its own hands and begins to very pleasantly surprise the potential buyer with its delights and unusual features at a price above 950,000 rubles.

Model 550 is an excellent sedan in the middle class

The middle class is also well represented in the corporation's model line. A car that pleases not only with its appearance, but also with its price is the 550th model, which beats almost all competitive Chinese cars by several moves. The MG corporation promises that the next generation of this sedan, expected to be released until 2017, will be simply cosmic, but for now we have this proposal:

  • an interesting car with an elite, conservative appearance and excellent functions;
  • the car's optics even somewhat resemble the company's former brother, Jaguar;
  • the technology is very interesting - 133 horsepower is squeezed out of 1.8 liters without a turbine;
  • The gearbox is represented by automatic and manual, the settings are quite accurate;
  • the suspension is soft, but not too boring, and does not break through on the road;
  • The assembly of the 550 is very pleasing; it is difficult to imagine better solutions in this regard.

Chinese assembly has never been associated with quality, but in this case the company has jumped over the country of origin of the car. The car is really reliable, good materials were used in production. The car also pleases with habits that repeat its breed. Not a single Chinese development has ever pleased the buyer as much as an unusual car with roots from England. The cost of MG 550 is above 850 thousand.

3 Cross – test drive the little badass

One of the first cars to be presented in Russia from the Chinese brand MG will be the 3 Cross. The price of the car is simply pleasing with its modest performance, and the beautiful photos attract the youth segment. This is exactly what the corporation relied on when it proposed this unusual and interesting concept. The main features of the machine are:

  • the design is reminiscent of the idea of ​​Renault Sandero - turning a small hatchback into a proud SUV;
  • all around the car is trimmed with plastic in the lower part, which indicates the nature of the crossover;
  • the small interior does not spoil the impression of the car, everything here is beautifully stylized to match the youth style;
  • the transport offers a good engine, which is installed on almost all budget models (1.6 liters, 106 horses);
  • The baby's controls are very sharp, and potential buyers will definitely like it.

We can praise this small successful crossover, or rather SUV, for a long time. But the Chinese manufacturer has not yet proven its superiority over competitive cars, so it’s too early to talk about real advantages. Nevertheless, the car from MG is definitely worthy of reviews and comparisons with other offers not only from the Middle Kingdom. The price of the new product is approximately 750,000 rubles.

Let's sum it up

The cool offers of the English-Chinese brand MG today occupy a leading position in the interest of a potential audience of buyers. The more information appears about the company's models, the more photos of cars and technical characteristics, reviews and official reviews are requested.

However, it is too early to talk about the real leadership of the brand in the Russian market, because the cars belong to the elite market of Chinese cars. We currently have practically no such offers due to unstable demand. One can only guess how the situation will develop further.

04.04.2015

After the First World War, Morris cars gained enormous popularity in Great Britain. Their distinctive feature was the semicircular false radiator grille, for which the Morrises were called “bullnose”. Two car models were offered: Cowleys with an engine capacity of 1.5 liters and a power of 12 hp. and a more representative 1.8-liter 14-horsepower Oxford.

In 1922, Morris hired Cecil Kimber, who first served as sales director and then as general director of the company. Kimber came to Morris Garage with experience in other companies. In addition to his engineering talent, Kimber had extraordinary managerial abilities. It was he who proposed using previously created Morris Garage cars to develop exclusive sports cars with the aim of subsequently selling them at half the price.

In 1923, a two-seater body with pronounced sporting lines was installed on a standard chassis from Morris Cowleys. For the new models, they also came up with a new brand “MG”. The letters were enclosed in a shiny octagon. This symbol has since become the official designation of the company.

In 1927, the Midget car was created, which became the most common in the UK at that time. The 4-seater Midget had a more advanced body and was equipped with a 14-horsepower engine that reached speeds of up to 80 km/h, which distinguished the car from many of its competitors.

In 1928, the 18/80 model went on sale, which had a 2.5-liter six-cylinder engine. The car was produced in two versions: with an open and closed top. It is worth noting that due to its price, the car did not gain high popularity.

By the first half of the 30s, MG Car Company had gained the reputation of a manufacturer of high-quality sports cars and efficient four- and six-cylinder engines. MG cars have won numerous competitions in the UK and abroad. Popularity with customers and sporting successes have ensured the company a high position in the global automotive industry.

The second model in the Midget line was the J-Type Midget, created in 1932, produced in two versions: road, with a 36-horsepower engine, and racing, with a 750 cm³ engine and 72 hp.

The pinnacle of fame and success was the racing K3 Magnette, which won the Tourist Trophy class in Ulster in 1933. The car was equipped with a six-cylinder 1.1-liter engine producing 120 hp.

And already in 1935 it was announced that the production of sports cars under the MG brand would cease. The company was soon sold to Morris Motors Corporation. At the same time, a change of priorities occurred within MG; a new development strategy was chosen, aimed at increasing the company’s profitability.

Introduced in 1935, the long-wheelbase SA sports sedan created a real sensation thanks to its luxurious design and a very progressive for those times six-cylinder 2.3-liter engine with 80 hp. Following this model, the VA version was launched, equipped with a 100 hp engine increased to 2.6 liters. However, with the outbreak of war, production of the SA and VA models had to be stopped.

In the second half of the 30s, the company's cars continued to amaze the world with speed records. Thus, the EW model, known as the “Magic Midget,” accelerated to 110 km/h. And the famous “Magic Magnette” managed to reach a speed of 325 km/h in 1934.

The company's first post-war car was the TC Midget, introduced in 1945. It became the most popular export car of the British brand at the time. The two-seater TC Midget roadster was sold primarily in the North American market, the manufacturer’s highest priority. The car remained on the assembly line until 1949, and its production volume exceeded 10,000 copies.

To strengthen its position in the US market, the company began production of a roadster under the TF symbol. The car was equipped with a 1.5-liter 63-horsepower engine and was produced until 1955.

In the first half of the 50s, MG and its main competitor, the Austin automobile brand, became part of the British Motor Corporation (BMC), headed by Leonard Lord.

In 1953, the Magnette ZA sedan appeared, developed on the basis of the Wolseley 4/44 model. The new product was the company's first car with a monocoque body and a new 1.5-liter engine produced by BMC.

The company achieved another success in 1955, when the MGA model was introduced, three prototypes of which had previously successfully performed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The model received an original and attractive body design, thanks to which the car is still considered the most beautiful in the line of the British automaker. The car broke all sales records for the brand: over seven years of production, the MGA was sold in the amount of 100,000 units.

The company's founding father, William Morris, died in 1963. Already in 1966, the BMC concern, which still included MG, formed an alliance with Jaguar, creating British Motor Holdings (BMH). Two years later, the holding became part of Leyland Motor Corporation. This is how the British Leyland Motor Corporation arose, absorbing, among other things, the Triumph and Rover brands. The concern united a large number of different brands, the products of which were presented in general categories on the market, and was unable to achieve profitability.

In 1962, the sporty two-seater MGB was released, which became the brand's most popular model. Thanks to its technical excellence, the car had excellent handling and maneuverability. The sharp dynamics of the MGB were due to a 1.8-liter engine producing 98 hp. The car was produced until 1980 and became the last model of the brand.

In 1980, British Leyland announced the end of production of all sports models of the brand and closed the Abington plant. However, until the mid-80s, sports versions of Austin models were produced under the MG brand at the Longbridge plant.

In 1986, as a result of various reshuffles, the Rover Group was formed, which included the MG brand. The process of revival of this legendary British brand began in 1994, when the Rover Group acquired the BMW concern. Released the very next year, the roadster under the symbol F amazed the entire automotive England. The car was equipped with a 1.8-liter 120-horsepower engine. There was also a version with a boosted 140-horsepower engine. The rear-wheel drive roadster was produced until 2001.

In 2001, the debut of a sports two-door coupe called Xpower SV took place, a photo of which you can see in the catalogue. In addition to its aggressive design, the Xpower SV is the world's first production model to feature a nitrous oxide direct injection system (NOS), delivering up to 200 horsepower in just a few seconds. Xpower SV is power, dynamics, comfort and quality, confirmed by numerous reviews among consumers.

In 2005, the parent concern MG Rover was declared bankrupt, and the production of the British company's models was stopped again. The company soon became the property of the Chinese corporation SAIC, which had ambitious plans to conquer the European car market with the help of revived British roadsters. Only in 2007, after loud scandals and disputes, car production resumed. The plant in Nanjing, China began producing sedans with index 7 and TF sports cars. Later, production of TF models was launched at the Longbridge plant, but it was suspended in 2009 due to a drop in demand for roadsters due to the global financial and economic crisis.

The brand owes its second birth to the MG 6 model, which debuted in 2009. The car is equipped with a 1.8-liter engine capable of producing up to 160 hp. Acceleration to 100 km/h is 9.4 s. There is a choice of a 6-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed automatic transmission.

Today the company is thriving. She regularly presents the real wonders of retro technology to the public. But the company's clients are mainly wealthy people who are able to pay a lot of money for a car that does not have particularly outstanding technical characteristics, but has a truly unique style.

It is surprising that, being a British company, MG hardly developed, selling only a few thousand cars per year. The British were mainly engaged in legal copying of successful compatriots who occupied good positions in the market. After this, the brand was sold to a Chinese corporation. Now MG cars are sold literally everywhere, especially in the Asian market. There the car is approaching the leading position. The brand offers a good range of cars that are distinguished by their attractive appearance and affordable price. This makes the company extremely popular.

In Russia, MG is just beginning its development, but some journalists have already managed to inspect the new cars and test them in action. They give positive feedback to MG on their experiences. True, many wanted to throw mud at a not very well-known brand from the Middle Kingdom, which initially created a bad opinion about the company’s cars. These are false feelings, because in fact MG offers excellent cars. Let's look at the company's profitable offers.

MG 6 has a very unusual design and balanced technical characteristics

The dynamic and very modern MG 6 hatchback, which is disguised as a sedan, has become an extremely popular design solution of the Chinese manufacturer. The car turned out to be quite original, and in addition, it managed to dispel negative ideas about what transport from China should be like. After watching user videos, as well as reading reviews of the MG 6, the following can be highlighted: peculiarities:

  • First of all, the car is distinguished by its original design, which looks very expensive;
  • The company offers premium interior design, so it will be as comfortable as possible;
  • The car is equipped with reliable and quite efficient equipment. The 160 horsepower engine consumes fuel economically and allows you to enjoy the ride;
  • Driving the car is very simple, which makes its use safer;
  • Everything that functions in this car is of excellent quality and simplicity. The English origin of the model is noticeable.

MG 6

From the photos of the MG 6 that the company posts on the official website, some features can be identified. The mystery of the vehicle forces potential buyers to visit the showroom and try out a new car during a test drive. The car will pleasantly surprise the potential buyer, after which he will want to have it at his disposal. The price of MG 6 is about 950,000 rubles, which is acceptable for a car with such appearance and technical equipment.

Maurice Garage MG550 - a solid sedan in the middle segment

MG550

The company's lineup perfectly represents the middle class of cars. The car pleasantly surprises not only with its bright appearance, but also with its affordable price, which surpasses almost all offers on the Chinese market. The company notes that the future generation of this sedan, which will be released no later than 2017, will be simply magnificent. First, let's look at the current generation:

  • The car has a conservative appearance and an excellent set of built-in functions;
  • The optics of the car have something in common with the company's former brother - Jaguar;
  • The car is also interesting from the technical side. It is equipped with a power unit of 133 horses, the volume is 1.8 liters;
  • There is a version with automatic and manual transmission, the settings are very precise;
  • The suspension is quite soft, but does not break through on the road;
  • The build quality is pleasantly surprising; it’s hard to imagine a better solution in this aspect.

For many, Chinese assembly does not evoke good quality, but this car sweeps all doubts aside. The car turned out to be extremely reliable, and the best materials were used for its manufacture. The car will please the owner with good habits that replicate his breed. Not a single Chinese manufacturer has ever pleased the buyer with such original developments that have English roots. The price of the new MG 550 exceeds 850 thousand rubles.

MG3 Cross – test drive a compact car

This is the first car that was presented by the company on the domestic market. The price of the MG3 Cross was the main factor that contributed to its popularity. The beautiful design is aimed primarily at the younger generation. Main features of the car:

  • The design is in many ways reminiscent of the Renault Sandero, when a small hatchback turns into a proud SUV;
  • The contour of the car is trimmed with high-quality plastic, which communicates the nature of the crossover;
  • The compact interior will not spoil the overall impression of the car, because everything here is done in a youth style;
  • The car is equipped with a good engine, which is found in almost all of the company's public sector vehicles. Its volume is 1.6 liters and its power is 106 horsepower;
  • The car's handling is very responsive, which should appeal to potential buyers.

This crossover turned out to be extremely successful and it definitely deserves praise. True, the manufacturer still cannot prove its superiority over other companies in the Middle Kingdom, so it is too early to talk about real advantages. Despite this, the car has been reviewed in many reviews and may well compete not only with Chinese manufacturers. The starting price of MG3 Cross is only 750,000 rubles. For this money you can get a car with a unique design and optimal technical characteristics.

Bottom line

The MG company's offers occupy a very good position in terms of interest to a potential audience of buyers. The more data becomes known about the company’s model range, the more the public demands new photos of cars and the presentation of characteristics, reviews and professional reviews.
The company's products are in certain demand on the Russian market, but it is still very far from becoming a leader. The car belongs to the elite category of Chinese cars. There are few such offers now, due to low demand.