German Journowatch

From auto, motor + sport 2/1/12 -

the VW Polo is easily worth the €3,000 extra over the new VW Up as it has carpet everywhere, soft plastic all over the place and an air-conditioned glovebox for drinks.

Has SAAB come to the end of the road? "It could be pulled apart without emotion, as once happened to MG Rover. This would be all the more regrettable given that SAAB's reputation is still better than that of the British marques at the end - so the brand still has a certain value..."

(Most Germans presume B*W bought a basket case which was closed down in 2000). I don't recall seeing one article about Birmingham, or the MG6, let alone the TF...

patpending wrote:an air-conditioned glovebox

I don't like cold gloves, I wear gloves to be warm

patpending wrote:(Most Germans presume B*W bought a basket case which was closed down in 2000). I don't recall seeing one article about Birmingham, or the MG6, let alone the TF...

They may be in for a surprise later in the year then when MG showrooms start to spring up around Germany...

Windy wrote:

patpending wrote:(Most Germans presume B*W bought a basket case which was closed down in 2000). I don't recall seeing one article about Birmingham, or the MG6, let alone the TF...

They may be in for a surprise later in the year then when MG showrooms start to spring up around Germany...

yes, most Rovers came from fair-weather B*W dealers that stopped selling them in 2000. I do hope Hoffmann and Rink can come back on board - this is on their website!



Here is what their dealership used to look like in MG Rover days...