UK withdraws criminal investigation over MG, Rover collapse

As we reported back in early July, British police were investigating the collapse of UK manufacturer MG Rover Group through their Serious Fraud Office.

However, following consultation with legal advisors, the office has decided that there are no grounds on which to initiate a criminal investigation over the sale and collapse of the group.

British police to investigate MG Rover demise – update

It has emerged that the former owners of collapsed manufacturer MG-Rover have rounded on the UK Government over apparently refusing financial aid to save the company.

Towers, Edwards, Beale and Stephenson stand accused of asset-stripping MG-Rover to the tune of tens of millions of pounds drawn from the car company in salaries over the five years [...]

British police to investigate MG Rover demise

Speculation in Britain that the Serious Fraud Office is to investigate a case surrounding the collapse of MG Rover in 2005 has been confirmed today with a British Government enquiry recommending a criminal investigation.

Business Secretary Lord Mandelson will call in the SFO following completion of the enquiry.
The MG Rover Group hit the wall amid massive [...]

Retro Road Test Volkswagen Eos & MG B

Retro Road Test – Volkswagen Eos & MG B

Could Eos be the modern day MG B?

Models Tested:

2008 Volkswagen Eos Coupe Cabriolet Auto – $52,290 (RRP)
1968 MG B Roadster Four Speed Manual – $3,355 (when new)

- by Matt Brogan
When the opportunity arose to drive one of the most popular and well-loved roadsters of all time just [...]

MG TF roadster set for revival

Britain’s most iconic roadster is slated for a revival with the MG TF set to make a comeback in the hands of its new Chinese owners.

Despite its newly found Chinese roots, production for the new TF will commence at MG Rover’s old home of Longbridge in the West Midlands – hitting showrooms by 2010, AutoExpress [...]