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Australian media recently travelled to China to drive a number of new MG models, and speak with the brand’s key executives. Here’s a few choice quotes from the trip.
MG: future 600kW EVs will recharge in ‘10 minutes’
Half-solid-state batteries coming next year; SAIC confirms its working on a battery even cheaper than LFP
MG LS7 electric SUV likely for Australia, F7/L7 sedans under consideration
Two rebadged electric cars are “under strong consideration” for local MG showrooms, likely becoming the most-expensive vehicles sold by a Chinese brand
MG: EVs now priced to rival petrol cars
MG battery boss says some EVs have reached price parity with ICEs – and are only going to get cheaper
MG design boss: ‘SUV trend will pass’, no MG ute planned
Design boss says the SUV will go the way of the minivan; confirms no dual-cab MG ute on the horizon – for now
Vehicle emissions rules could save Australia billions, report predicts
A new report has revealed major savings for all Australian new car owners and the economy – if the government sets strong vehicle emissions mandates.
VFACTS June 2023: HiLux holds strong, Model Y EV outsells Ranger
Electric vehicles are climbing to new heights in Australia and beating hybrids, while the Tesla Model Y surpasses the Ford Ranger in a shock defeat
Hyundai won’t compete with bargain Chinese EVs
Not only will Hyundai’s incoming Kona EV not rival Chinese electrics on price, the brand isn’t keen on a race to the bottom with its future battery-electric vehicles.
MG hints at future line-up: New MG3, HS, ZS and more
MG will launch a range of new models next year in the UK, with a focus on electrification
VFACTS May 2023: Utes take top 3 spots, SUVs fuel record registrations
Small, medium and large SUVs account for almost half of a record month in new car registrations
VFACTS April 2023: Strong RAV4, Model Y, Outlander sales see medium SUVs reign supreme
Utes may take the top two spots, but improving supply levels see family SUVs assert market dominance
2021-22 MG HS Plus EV plug-in hybrid recalled due to fire risk
Thousands of MG HS plug-in hybrid electric vehicles have been recalled due to a manufacturing defect that could cause a fire
MG’s $15k EV finds a market outside of China – Guess where
The small, affordable SAIC-GM-Wuling electric car launches outside of China for the first time
2023 MG HS facelift coming this year
The MG HS will gain a refresh later this year to keep it competitive among the Haval H6, Mitsubishi Outlander, and Toyota RAV4
2023 Shanghai motor show: The 5 most important reveals
Shanghai has quickly become one of the most important venues for brands to reveal their new cars, and the 2023 show has proved its biggest yet
2023 MG 4 electric hatch priced from… wait, how much?
MG has confirmed the price of its 4 small car – and it kicks off under $50K
VFACTS March 2023: SUVs and utes dominate as no passenger cars make top-10
Electric cars may be gaining traction, but the top 10 was all about utes and SUVs in March
2023 MG prices up between $500-4140 across ZS, HS, MG3
For the 2023 model year, MG has increased prices across most models
VFACTS February 2023: Best Feb since COVID as EV sales gain foothold
Tesla earns a top 10 spot once again, and electric sales overtake hybrids
New car delays: Which top 20 models are affected?
So you want to buy a new car, but don’t want to wait or lose out on features? Here’s the lowdown on what’s happening with the market’s key players
MG wait times in 2023: How long are MG’s delivery delays?
Your model-by-model guide to estimated wait times on a new MG in 2023
2024 MG Cyberster spied ahead of reveal following last year’s teaser
The upcoming MG Cyberster electric convertible will feature supercar-like scissor doors, a yoke-style steering wheel, and arrow-shaped tail-lights inspired by the Union Flag
VFACTS December 2022: 20 years on top for Toyota as the market breaks through the COVID years to find recovery
The results for 2022 are in and its Toyota that dominated, with the HiLux selling ute selling more units than any other vehicle since 2005
VFACTS November 2022: HiLux back on top as SUVs outsell LCVs
Sales climb again in November with most brands experiencing growth, and SUVs proving particularly popular
