At 11:00 AM 03/17/2000 +1100, Neil Cotty wrote:
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>Everyone,
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>Thats not how I read it. It seems they will continue to make Rovers as
>Rovers but concentrate on rebuilding MG as MG.
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>ALCHEMY TO LAUNCH THE MG CAR COMPANY
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>Alchemy Partners is pleased to announce the impending launch of the MG Car
>Company following today's outline agreement with BMW to acquire Rover Group.
>
>The new company will continue with Rover's current model range of the 25,
>45, 75 and "Old Mini" and will provide ongoing service to Rover's customers.
>
>The new company will focus on developing a state of the art British built
>product range worthy of the sporting heritage of the MG name. The product
>will use the latest developments in composites and aluminium body technology
>and will appeal to the motoring enthusiast well versed in the history of the
>marque going back to the former Morris Garages which started modifying
>standard Morris Cowleys in 1922.
>
>The MG Car Company will be synonymous with British technology and
>manufacturing know how at its best, producing cars which are sought after in
>the medium volume segment of the market. The new company will be a
>responsible custodian of the MG brand and the entire current Rover model
>range investing in and taking its products to new levels of desirability.
>
>It is expected that the MG Car Company will employ a significant workforce
>and will rapidly develop into a selfstanding highly viable British car
>manufacturer.
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>Cheers,
>Neil
>
>
Neil, the news I read was slightly different. I hope your account is more
accurate.However the problems I raise are still the same.
Mike
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