It’s generally acknowledged that the automotive industry started in 1886 with the Benz Patent-Motorwagen. Over the past 138 years, thousands of automotive brands have been started in hopes of capturing an audience. Equally, thousands have failed to garner a following and have dissolved into the annals of history. A small percentage of start-ups have thrived commercially, and fewer still have been embraced in such a way that they have a genuine following. A fan base, if you will. With that background in mind, automotive brands that achieve a following and longevity are the rarest of them all. Remember that both Ferrari and Porsche have only recently celebrated their 75th anniversaries, and Lamborghini its 60th. It’s with that perspective, then, that we introduce MG’s 100th anniversary year.
Hill, who would win the Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship in 1961, pushed the EX 181 to 410km/h. And now, as it was in its early years, MG is a brand full of promise and potential, thanks to the ownership and technical might of SAIC Motor Corporation.
For example, there’s a strong argument that the brand’s electric sports car, the Cyberster, is one of 2024’s most anticipated cars. Over the coming months, with the help of MG Australia, we’ll detail some of the personal and technical stories that have made MG what it is today, while also glimpsing into what the future might hold for such a proud, innovative and iconic nameplate.