What Happens When The Chinese Buy An Iconic British Brand

Lotus may not have been sold to the Chinese (yet) but someone else was. And they've been making cars for over a year. Supposedly, they're not bad to drive either. When Rover went bust, it was picked up by SAIC, along with the MG nameplate. The car above, the MG 6, is a mix of old Rover and new Chinese technology. Cars are built in England and China, and it's certainly attractive. We haven't driven it, but the reviews seem fairly consistent; it's great to drive, but quality is poor enough to keep it from being a serious rival to class leaders in Europe like the Golf and Focus. Still, when Evo magazine calls a Chinese MG "one of the best in its class to drive", that says something. Apparently, the chief chassis engineer is a Lotus Exige driver. from The Truth About Cars http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com

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