05-13-2005, 02:54 PM
il ya toujours des propositions et des espoirs de reprises realistes sur la table.
en tous cas en ce qui concerne MG.
les 2 propositions (voir ci dessous celle de Chapman auto, mais celle du chez TVR est plus ou moins la meme, redemarerait a partir de la MGTF seul avant de redeveloper une gamme autour de celle ci. La TF se vend toujours correctement, ne fabriquer que ce modele ne couterait pas chere en nombre d'ouvriers et pourrait garder le reseau en vie (en tous cas pour ceux qui ont aussi une autre marque...), tous le materiel et les droits appartiennent toujours a Mg Rover sur la TF, ca apparait la seul solution realiste, tous les autres projets d'une renaissance complete etant branlant a cause des "morceaux" que les chinois ont déja rachetés.
de l'excelent site www.austin-rover.co.uk
Chapman Automotive Limited announced today it is in the final stages of putting together a bid to purchase assets related to MG from PwC. Finance for the bid - which relates only to the MG brand, the TF two-seater sports car and associated manufacturing equipment – is supported by a consortium of investors including an overseas vehicle manufacturer, a US-based investment fund and a wealthy entrepreneur.
The Chapman Automotive plan sees the revival of the MG TF model only and the transfer of its production from Longbridge to another facility in the West Midlands. It does not include the MG range of saloons, hatchbacks and estate cars. It is envisaged that production will commence later this year, with sales through a revived dealer network in the UK, Europe and other right-hand drive markets. A return to the US market is predicted within the medium term.
Chapman Automotive was founded by Colin Spooner former design director of Lotus Cars; Colin Cushing, founder of Canewdon Consultants Group; and Barrie Wills, who, for the last 20 years has acted as a consultant to mature and emergent car OEMs. Past clients of the three include: Proton, Lotus, Lamborghini, Ford, Fiat, Yulon Motors, Eicher Motors, Iran Khodro, Tianjin Auto, Kia and Tata Motors.
Obviously, the TF would need to find a new power unit, but it remains a seriously saleable car, with an excellent badge mounted on its snout.
en tous cas en ce qui concerne MG.
les 2 propositions (voir ci dessous celle de Chapman auto, mais celle du chez TVR est plus ou moins la meme, redemarerait a partir de la MGTF seul avant de redeveloper une gamme autour de celle ci. La TF se vend toujours correctement, ne fabriquer que ce modele ne couterait pas chere en nombre d'ouvriers et pourrait garder le reseau en vie (en tous cas pour ceux qui ont aussi une autre marque...), tous le materiel et les droits appartiennent toujours a Mg Rover sur la TF, ca apparait la seul solution realiste, tous les autres projets d'une renaissance complete etant branlant a cause des "morceaux" que les chinois ont déja rachetés.
de l'excelent site www.austin-rover.co.uk
Chapman Automotive Limited announced today it is in the final stages of putting together a bid to purchase assets related to MG from PwC. Finance for the bid - which relates only to the MG brand, the TF two-seater sports car and associated manufacturing equipment – is supported by a consortium of investors including an overseas vehicle manufacturer, a US-based investment fund and a wealthy entrepreneur.
The Chapman Automotive plan sees the revival of the MG TF model only and the transfer of its production from Longbridge to another facility in the West Midlands. It does not include the MG range of saloons, hatchbacks and estate cars. It is envisaged that production will commence later this year, with sales through a revived dealer network in the UK, Europe and other right-hand drive markets. A return to the US market is predicted within the medium term.
Chapman Automotive was founded by Colin Spooner former design director of Lotus Cars; Colin Cushing, founder of Canewdon Consultants Group; and Barrie Wills, who, for the last 20 years has acted as a consultant to mature and emergent car OEMs. Past clients of the three include: Proton, Lotus, Lamborghini, Ford, Fiat, Yulon Motors, Eicher Motors, Iran Khodro, Tianjin Auto, Kia and Tata Motors.
Obviously, the TF would need to find a new power unit, but it remains a seriously saleable car, with an excellent badge mounted on its snout.
