Announced
MG's new flagship fastback for the Chinese market. SAIC's next-generation NEV platform, PHEV or BEV powertrain options (details unconfirmed). Lidar above the windshield, Momenta autopilot. Pricing and specs not yet announced.
MG
MG Motor (SAIC Motor Corporation Ltd.)
🇬🇧 UK
British nameplate owned by China's SAIC since 2007. Sells electric and hybrid cars in Europe, Australia, and China. One of the fastest-growing EV brands in Europe by volume.
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Compact RWD electric SUV on SAIC's Nebula platform. Available with a 53.9 kWh semi-solid-state SolidCore battery (510 km CLTC) or 64.2 kWh LFP CATL battery (610 km CLTC). From 99,800¥ ($14,700) in China.
RWD
The second-generation MG HS is a compact SUV sold with three UK powertrains - petrol, Hybrid+ and plug-in hybrid. The PHEV pairs a 24.7 kWh battery with a 1.5-litre turbo engine for 75 miles of electric range and 295 hp combined.
168 hp FWD
The MG RX9 is a three-row SUV sold across the Middle East, Australia and now Europe, badged Roewe RX9 in its home market of China. A 2.0-litre turbo four makes 204 hp and 350 Nm through a 9-speed automatic, with front- or all-wheel drive depending on trim.
204 hp FWD
The second-generation MG ZS is a compact SUV sold in Spain as the self-charging Hybrid+, pairing a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor for 197 hp, alongside a simpler 116 hp petrol-only entry version.
197 hp FWD
Coming Soon
The MG2 is MG's upcoming entry-level electric hatchback, previewed by the MG GO! concept at Goodwood 2026. Due around the middle of 2027, it is expected to become the brand's most affordable EV and a rival to the Renault 5 and Citroen e-C3.
FWD
News about MG
MG GO! Concept Previews the MG2 City EV
MG showed the MG GO! concept at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, a preview of the production MG2 electric hatchback due in Europe around the middle of 2027. It is expected to become MG's cheapest EV, positioned against the Renault 5 and Citroen e-C3.
10 Jul 2026
MG to build a factory in Spain, production from 2028 - its first European plant since 2016
SAIC will build a new MG factory in Galicia, north-west Spain - likely in the port of Ferrol. It is MG's first European production since the Longbridge plant closed in 2016. Capacity is 120,000 cars a year, but the modest €200m investment points to assembly rather than full localisation - a way around EU tariffs on Chinese EVs.
3 Jun 2026
MG 4X Goes on Sale in China - Semi-Solid-State Battery from $13,700
SAIC has launched the MG 4X in China. The compact EV SUV uses a semi-solid-state SolidCore battery developed by SAIC Qingtao. Launch price: from 92,800¥ ($13,700).
27 May 2026
Explainers
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Most European badges trace back to about five mega-groups - Volkswagen, Stellantis, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Renault. But several beloved European brands are now owned abroad, in China, India and the UAE, and a few Chinese and joint-venture names now sell under European flags. Here is who owns what in 2026.
China's Car Brands: Explained
China's car market runs on a handful of giant groups, each fielding a stack of brands. Here is who owns what - the parent companies, the sub-brands, the Huawei alliance, and why the chart keeps changing.
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Dacia Sandero holds the lead as BYD Atto 2 breaks into Spain's top 10
Spain's new-car market grew 7.8% in June, and the Dacia Sandero kept its lead among models - but the bigger story was the BYD Atto 2, which reached Spain's top 10 for the first time as the brand's overall sales more than doubled.
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MG HS breaks into Poland's top five for the first time
Poland's new-car market grew 19% in June, but the story of the month was the MG HS - the Chinese-owned SUV climbed to 4th among every model sold in the country, its best result yet.
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Jaecoo 7 breaks into the UK's top three car sales, a year after launch
The UK's new-car market grew 9.2% in the first half of 2026, but the standout was the Jaecoo 7 - a Chinese SUV that only reached UK showrooms in 2025, and already the country's third best-selling car.
About
MG was founded in Oxford in 1924 as a British sports car maker. SAIC Motor acquired the brand in 2007 and repositioned it as a volume EV and crossover brand for export markets. Current models are developed and built in China.
In Europe, MG ranked among the top five EV brands by registrations in 2024. The MG4, MG ZS EV, and MG HS are its main volume models. The MG 07 fastback - a larger, more premium proposition - is aimed at SAIC’s Chinese home market first.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns MG?
MG is owned by SAIC Motor (since 2007).
What country is MG from?
MG is a British brand.
Where are MG cars built?
MG vehicles are manufactured in China.
When was MG founded?
MG was founded in 1924.
What kind of cars does MG make?
MG makes electric and hybrid SUVs, sedans and hatchbacks.