Chinese-owned MG has changed its name to make the brand sound more English. The company was previously named after parent company Nanjing Automobile Corporation (NAC MG UK Ltd) but this has now become MG Motor UK Ltd.
MG was taken over by NAC in 2005 and recently relaunched the MG TF in the UK. The new limited-run model is called the MG TF LE500 and the car has been given a mild refresh.
‘It is anticipated that the new name will help strengthen the company’s reputation and re-emergence in the market by emphasising the already well known MG brand,’ said the company in a statement.