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Last week, the team here at MG Birmingham started the MG6 Technical Training for MG dealer technicians.

The training takes place on site at MG Birmingham in the famous ‘roundhouse’, where the technicians partake in workshop and classroom activities.

The day kicks off with an a video of Quentin Wilson introducing and test driving the car, following on to have an in-depth look at the physical layout of the car, connecting the cars up to laptops to test the vehicle network, hardware and electrical units and use the diagnostic equipment.

The training has been designed and delivered by our very own ‘Technical Gurus’, Steve Baker and Andy Foster, who, together, developed and produced the Technical Workbook for the MG6.

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Filming at MG’s state of the art factory in Ling Gang, Shanghai started bright and early in the morning and, thanks in part to using the new state of the art Canon 5D cameras, all the desired shots were ‘in the can’ by 7pm at night. This is a new camera and the size/portability of the camera (actually a DSLR still camera body) means that not only can the work be done at speed, and without the cost of film, but the camera can easily fit into small otherwise inaccessible areas making it perfect for getting in and amongst the fantastic machinery that makes the MG6 line such a sight to behold.

There crew filmed a variety of facilities in the factory including, the body assembly area where the huge robots welded the main body panels together, areas where parts were being welded by hand, the door attachment line, the paint shop, an audit bay resplendent with gleaming MG6, the under chassis inspection pit, and finally the glass bridge through which the partially finished cars moved form one area of the plant to another.

After the odd pick up and addition from our Birmingham home, the filming is all complete, the next stop is the editing suite!

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so what will we get. "Hand Built by Roberts"?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FU-tuY0Z7nQ

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Today, the majority of local MG dealers travelled from around the UK to pick up their first MG6 show car.

The dealers picked up their cars from MG Birmingham, where they then travelled in convoy to Birmingham City Centre and parked up in front of the Council house in Centenary Square for the Birmingham public to see.

Birmingham City Councillor, Mike Whitby, gave an encouraging speech to the dealers in front of the viewing public and then met and posed for photographs with each of the dealers.

Mark Gough, ITN News correspondent and his film crew was there to capture the day, so please keep a watch out for MG in the news again tonight.

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richardk wrote:parked up in front of the Council house in Centenary Square

I don't know Birmingham very well, never realised that they have council houses like that


Good to see Mike Whitby there still giving support.

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Preparing for the first MG commercial for UK television for the first time in 7 years was a significant task, and ensuring all the logistics were organised was imperative. Filming was held at the Shanghai factory and in Hong Kong (more updates on these locations to follow soon!).


Planning took place in the UK well in advance of the filming in Hong Kong and at the Shanghai factory. European specification MG6s were transported from our Shanghai factory to Hong Kong, while initial location scouting and casting was carried out at both locations.


Contact was also made early on with the MG Car Club of Hong Kong. They kindly supplied the film crew with a number of classic cars which feature primarily in our Brand film.


Keep an eye out for further updates on ‘the making of’…


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So why was filming carried out in Hong Kong?


Mainly because of the UK’s unpredictable January weather! Not only do the roads and buildings around Hong Kong look British but Ridley Scott Associates have a production office there meaning the crew could take advantage of the beautiful scenery and roads, such as Tai Tam and Stone Cutters Bridge.


Filming here took two weeks including casting and location scouting. The weather was fantastic ensuring the new MG6 looked stunning, as did the classic MGs.


Don’t forget to keep an eye out for further updates on the ‘making of MGs first TV advert in 7 years’…


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Today, we are delighted to announce the first UK customer car coming off the production line at MG Birmingham.

All the major press and media attended the special day, including SKY, BBC, Central News and Channel 4.

Guy Jones, MG Sales and Marketing Director said:

“Today the story is about the return to volume production for MG in Birmingham with the launch of the all new MG6.”

Lisa Ponter, who is currently our only female on the MG production line, got to drive the first car off the production line into the gaze of the media. The team at MG Birmingham have worked exceptionally hard to make this day happen and are thrilled to finally see the first customer cars in production.

So keep a look for MG in the news tonight!

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Had a good inspection of the car yesterday at POL and a lengthy chat with an MG Motors guy.
Very impressed with the car and clarified some answers to some questions often posted.

We also talked about future MG products including the new MG 3, 5 and 7.

Interesting chat about the future MG6 engine line-up with the 1.9 Diesel and the NLE 2.0 Turbo due to go in next year.

There is also a 2.5L NLE which I was told does slot into the engine bay of the 6.

http://www.mg.co.uk/news-events/latest-news.aspx#/?page=NEWS_MG5_CONCEPT_UNVEILED

The next exciting chapter for MG is revealed as the new MG5 Concept at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show.

The MG5 is aimed at a slightly more mature and sophisticated audience than the previous ‘supermini’ MG Zero Concept, with a more refined and dynamic style and chic technical finish.

The car’s main features include LED head cluster lights, rear spoiler to improve stance and aerodynamics with a sophisticated sporty look and feel.

The new contemporary style of the five-door hatchback was designed at the new design centre at MG Birmingham by Tony Williams-Kenny (Design Director) and his team.

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More to come soon.....

Once all the filming had taken place in Shanghai and Hong Kong, it was time to edit all the many hours of footage down to just 2 and a half minutes for the brand film and 30 seconds for the TV advert.

RSA worked with the Sales and Marketing team at MG Birmingham to finalise the advert and four edits of the brand film, one with a voice over and one with titles, the other two versions were produced for MG in China which had some footage differences.

RSA produced many drafts, but it was all about syncing the voice over and music with the video and getting it absolutely right - down to the tiniest millisecond for a smooth and sophisticated outcome.

And so the countdown starts: 10 days to the first airing of the MG TV advert…

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What does it say on that image?

"Suddenly a car emerges from the mist in a swirl of ????? and zooms towards us"...

guess it is the storyboard...

RSA produced many drafts, but it was all about syncing the voice over and music with the video and getting it absolutely right - down to the tiniest millisecond for a smooth and sophisticated outcome.

so are you saying we should expect "Hitler finds a whopping great millisecond in the new advert"? lol. Tell me about syncing sound...

Also - what has the Republic of South Africa got to do with MG adverts? lol

Windy wrote:What does it say on that image?

"Suddenly a car emerges from the mist in a swirl of ????? and zooms towards us"...

guess it is the storyboard...

More like suddenly a car emerges from the smog with a stealth bomber overhead???

richardk wrote:More like suddenly a car emerges from the smog with a stealth bomber overhead???

It's a phoenix

http://www.mg.co.uk/news-events/latest-news.aspx#/?page=NEWS_MG6_UK_NAME

MG is proud to announce that the UK name of the new MG6 fastback is the MG6 GT.

Starting at only £15,495 on the road, the MG6 GT is available in three trim levels – S, SE and TSE – with great equipment as standard and seven spectacular colours to choose from, there is no doubt that there is an MG6 GT for everyone.

 

As MG begins a new chapter with the MG6 the first car of a new generation, it seemed appropriate to use a name from the most famous MG fastback - the hugely successful MGB GT.

 

To be a part of next weeks celebrations, click here, to find your local dealer and get in touch to find out what they are doing to mark the arrival of an all new MG to their showrooms.

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richardk wrote:Starting at only £15,495 on the road,

Reminds me of a Golf advert, but you get so much more car for your money with the MG

Windy wrote:

richardk wrote:Starting at only £15,495 on the road,

Reminds me of a Golf advert, but you get so much more car for your money with the MG

If you listen, sounds just like a Golf.

http://www.mg.co.uk/news-events/latest-news.aspx#/?page=NEWS_MG6_TV_COMMERCIAL_AIRS

This weekend MG returns to the television with the first showing of our MG6 GT advert.

 

The debut nationwide showing will appear at approximately at 11:20am on Saturday 14^th May during the nation’s favourite soap, Coronation Street on ITV1. This is followed by a second slot at 13:20 during the build up to football’s showpiece occasion, the FA Cup final, also on ITV 1.

 

The first MG advert in 7 years will then be making numerous appearances across both terrestrial and satellite channels including airings in the middle of some very big TV shows and films, including Britain’s Got Talent, The Cube, NCIS,  Piers Morgan Life Stories and, of course, that perennial Sunday favourite and another Great British icon James Bond.

 

Keep a look out for the new TV advert this weekend!

 

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I don't like Corrie or football though.

Nice MG6 GT Brochure : http://www.mg.co.uk/MG6_Brochure.pdf (needs a night time smilley!)

http://www.mg.co.uk/news-events/latest-news.aspx#/?page=NEWS_MG6_LAUNCH_WEEKEND

The MG6 GT was launched nationwide over the weekend (14-15 May 11).

 

The launch was an outstanding success with the first new MG television advert in 7 years appearing nationwide on ITV1 and many other channels and MG dealers across the UK holding special launch activities. Below are some of the activities MG dealers held over the weekend:

 

• WA Lewis in Shropshire had a dedicated area and stand at the Shropshire County Show, which stirred up lots of interested customers


• Summit Garage in Dudley had a great weekend engaging with customers and the local MG Car Club over their buffet bar and numerous test drives


• Victor Wood in Grantham invited the Lincolnshire MG Car Club to help promote the MG6


• MG Cardiff displayed the old MGB alongside the all new MG6 GT in homage to the new MG TV advert


• Apple MG in Kent showed off their new signage to potential test drive customers


• JayBee Motors celebrated the launch by making a delicious MG cake

 

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After the overwhelming success of the previous MG6 GT VIP Track experiences in March, MG has decided to hold additional chances for potential customers to put the MG6 GT through its paces on a private track.

 

The track drives will take place on Wednesday 25^th May 2011 and Thursday 26^th May 2011, and you can choose from either a morning or afternoon session.

 

This special event is a unique opportunity and by dealer invite only, so if you would like to take part in the VIP Track Drive please contact your local MG Dealer – but be quick as places are very limited – so BOOK NOW!

 

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and have your say on the MG5 concept here... http://www.mg.co.uk/the-models/mg5-concept.aspx#/?page=FEEDBACK_MG_5

richardk wrote:http://www.mg.co.uk/the-models/mg5-concept.aspx

and have your say on the MG5 concept here... http://www.mg.co.uk/the-models/mg5-concept.aspx#/?page=FEEDBACK_MG_5

It gave me a "You need flash!" message, and even when I found some flash, it was still hard to read!

Pitty you can't cut and paste it to somewhere more easy to read!

And wasn't it the Shanghai Motor Show that we just had? The Beijing one is next year!

The MG5 Concept

The MG5 Concept represents an exciting new chapter in MG's history.

This five-door hatchback was developed at MG Birmingham under the UK Design Director, Tony Williams-Kenny. The new model was recently unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show, where it received much critical acclaim.

The main features of the car include LED head cluster lights, rear spoiler stance and an aerodynamic shape, all of which offer a look that's both sporty and sophisticated.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on the MG5 Concept. You can give us your feedback by clicking 'HAVE YOUR SAY' on the right.

http://www.mg.co.uk/news-events/latest-news.aspx#/?page=NEWS_MG6_BROCHURE_AVAILABLE

The new MG6 GT brochure is now available to download on this site.

 

To download your copy of the brochure, please click here.

 

Printed brochures have been dispatched to MG dealers nationwide and those pre-ordered will be dispatched in the next 14 - 21 days.

 

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richardk wrote:http://www.mg.co.uk/the-models/mg5-concept.aspx

and have your say on the MG5 concept here... http://www.mg.co.uk/the-models/mg5-concept.aspx#/?page=FEEDBACK_MG_5

I've just had my say.





Personally I think the car is fantastic and has achieved what it set out to do by grabbing attention for the brand.

Being a long MG Rover fan, owner and a long standing member on the biggest UK MG enthusiasts website, I get to read many comments by other members.
One criticism seems to be that whilst the concepts look very good, sporting and appealing, when the actual production cars are released people seem to be somewhat underwhelmed. Obviously certain features need to be changed for practical reasons and to make them feasible for production, however some of the flair of the original concepts are lost.
The MG3 compared to the Zero concept for example, although obviously we haven't seen a UK production version yet, the general consensus is that if the version we get isn't vastly changed from what is currently available in China, then the car could have a very negative impact on the brand. The Zero on the other hand also got rave reviews.

I have already seen pictures of MG5 mules undergoing testing and I am hoping that the production car will try and hold on to as many details from the concept as possible, firstly because I care about the brand and want it to do well and secondly because I will be one of the people that will be buying this car.

Well said that man! I second that.