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MG achieves record first quarter sales result in 2023

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MG Motor UK has announced record results in the first three months of 2023 – with new SMMT data establishing the company as the second best-selling manufacturer of electric cars in the UK.

MG registered 20,679 new cars in the first quarter of 2023, marking a significant 49.4% increase on the same period in 2022. Crucially, its market share of the electric car market now stands at 9.4%, firmly positioning MG as one of the UK’s fastest growing electric car brands.

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‘Cone free Christmas’ supported by leading recovery team

‘Cone free Christmas’ supported by leading recovery team
Start Rescue, Britain’s best value breakdown and roadside recovery service, believes that a ‘cone free Christmas’ is excellent news for motorists. National Highways has just announced that over 900 miles of roadworks will be removed before the main get-away and this means that 98 per cent of motorways and A-roads will be completely clear until 3 January.

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Semiconductor drought could soon become a flood of chips

Semiconductor drought could soon become a flood of chips

The semiconductor shortage that has plagued the automotive industry for much of the last two years may soon be turned on its head, says in-vehicle connectivity pioneer VNC Automotive, as a lack of chips critical for high-tech features suddenly becomes a glut.

“It’s ironic that the very situation that triggered the shortage for much of the automotive industry should be driving the recovery, now that it has become reversed due to the prospect of recession,” says Tom Blackie, CEO, VNC Automotive.

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Going on the charge for drivers

Going on the charge for drivers

MG Motor UK has announced an agreement with bp pulse which aims to bring MG EV and plug-in hybrid drivers affordable and hi-tech charging solutions.

New MG EV owners will receive a discount when they order a bp pulse homecharger. App-enabled bp pulse homecharge units enable customers to charge reliably and conveniently at home, with the ability to precisely schedule charging times to take advantage of dynamic energy tariffs.

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New MG5 EV Press Kit

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The new MG5 EV is an adaptable, all-electric estate car that offers drivers a unique blend of style, space and practicality.

Starting from just £30,995, the second generation of MG’s multi-award-winning, fully electric estate car features a range of comprehensive upgrades to its exterior, interior and technology, while retaining highly competitive pricing.

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Britain’s best value breakdown and recovery service offers extended Black Friday Cyber Week deal

Start Rescue extends four-day Black Friday event to seven-day Cyber Week

Start Rescue, Britain’s best value breakdown and roadside recovery service, is helping new customers overcome the cost-of-living crisis with discounts on all of its breakdown cover policies.

The offer runs during an extended Black Friday period, known as Cyber Week, from November 25 (Black Friday) until December 2.  

All new Start Rescue customers will receive 15% off advertised prices on all of the Which? Recommended Provider’s standard policies, including the most popular five-star Defaqto*-rated, three-star cover which provides a nationwide service as well as assistance at the home address.  Basic 1 star-cover offering roadside assistance and a local recovery with Start Rescue is available from under £17.

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New MG4 EV Press Kit

New MG4 EV Press Kit

The new MG4 EV is an all-electric hatchback designed to offer customers affordable, zero-emissions motoring without compromise.

With an extremely competitive £25,995 starting price, MG’s first fully-electric hatchback optimises space, technology, affordability and driving quality.

The MG4 EV is the first to use the innovative new Modular Scalable Platform (MSP) that will underpin a new generation of MGs, featuring rear-wheel drive, 50:50 weight distribution and thin battery technology.

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Modern classic owners are switching back to OEM+, says Milltek Sport

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Milltek Sport says tastes are changing in the modern classic aftermarket, as more customers than ever are choosing premium performance exhausts that conform with the design of factory systems.

The company has seen an increased demand for its Milltek Classic range, developed to enhance the performance and engine note of a wide range of modern classics while matching their iconic original styling.

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Milltek Sport unleashes plans for major new $10.5m USA expansion

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Milltek Sport has announced it will open a brand-new facility in Alcoa, Tennessee, as part of a major five-year strategic expansion in the USA, with the formation of a new company Milltek Corp.

The site opened its doors at start of August with the planned installation of an on-site manufacturing and R&D facility within the next 12-18 months.

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Average classic car’s annual emissions equivalent to drinking three lattes a day, new report from loop reveals

A new report quantifying the carbon footprint of all classic cars registered in the UK has revealed that an average classic car’s annual emissions are comparable to a single roundtrip flight from London to New York, a typical three-day Christmas for one person or equivalent to drinking three lattes a day.

The report, by automotive PR and communications agency, loop, also shows that the total CO2 emissions for all classic cars in the UK represents just 0.22% of the emissions from the entire UK transport sector.

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