19 May 2015
MG is rocked by heavy metal legend
AC/DC frontman and car fanatic, Brian Johnson, has returned to TV screens for a second series of Cars that Rock and this time round he has chosen to explore MG; the much loved British marque.
As part of his second series, Brian Johnson is focusing on some of the world’s most iconic cars. On Thursday 21 May, viewers will get an insight into MG and get to take a look behind the scenes at the iconic Longbridge site.
For almost 90 years, MG has produced sports cars and created an automotive heritage that has captivated people worldwide. In the episode that airs on Thursday, Brian visits the MG factory and takes a look at the brand’s roots with a ride in MG’s very first race car. He also catches a glimpse of how the marque has been revised.
As well as getting an insight into the history and future of the beloved marque, he gets the chance to give the MG3 the ultimate test drive, meets two MG enthusiasts who celebrated the brand in their own way, and races in one of the fastest MG’s ever made; resulting in a close shave with a concrete wall!
Watch a preview below and tune into the full episode on Quest TV (Freeview channel 37, Sky channel 167 and Virgin Media channel 172) on Thursday 21 May at 9pm.
About MG Motor
The iconic British MG brand can trace its history back to 1924 and is world famous for making stylish cars that are fun to drive and own and are sold at remarkably affordable prices. Modern MGs, which are designed, engineered and finally assembled in Longbridge, Birmingham, continue this long and rich MG tradition.
Two cars currently come off the Longbridge assembly lines: the MG6 and the MG3 with several models planned for the immediate and longer-term future.
The MG6 is a medium-sized fastback offering fantastic dynamic handling, high levels of interior comfort and a tremendously spacious cabin area with a cavernous boot. The MG6 won the 2014 Auto Express Driver Power Best Handling Award.
The MG3 is a new generation super-mini which brings fun and style to this sector of the market at very affordable prices. The 1.5-litre petrol-powered car can also be personalised, so owners have the option of giving their car their own style-statement.
MG was voted the third best manufacturer in the UK in the Auto Express Driver Power Awards in 2014. MG was the fastest growing brand in Britain in 2014 as shown by official figures issued by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Currently MG has the fastest growing network of dealers in the UK as sales continue to surge.
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