Nanjing Automobile Corporation has completed its first two Birmingham-built MG cars and says plans to restore production at Longbridge are on schedule.

Nanjing (NAC) aims to resume full manufacture of the sports car by April 7 this year – the second anniversary of MG Rover going into administration. The cars finished off yesterday were the first of 42 test vehicles which will be built at Longbridge in the coming weeks.

Each will undergo extensive examinations to iron out any production problems before manufacturing resumes – when the number of employees at Longbridge will rise from 110 at present to 250.

The firm, which bought the assets of the carmaker for £53 million, has already passed nearly all of the Vehicle Certification Tests needed to launch the car.

A remodelled version of the TF will go on sale in the UK from July, while the old style will be launched in China. The restyled version – which includes a remodelled front end – will also go on sale in the Far East later this year, while hard top versions will follow in 2008.

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The main part of the site looks the same, with the same template and colours etc, but the forum & gallery have been updated and now have fresh new look & feel. I will try my best to keep the main site up to date with all the latest news and features etc. (volunteers wanted!). We also have the same moderators on the new forum as the old one.

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The site is updated with News and Events. All news items have a print, PDF and email to a friend functions. The forums software adds private message functions, email notification, enhanced bb code and updated profile sections as well as search and signature facilities.

The site covers all the MG ZS models including the ZS 120, ZS 180 and the ZS diesels, but we welcome people what ever car you may drive.

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