MG dates back to 1924. It is headquartered in Longbridge, United Kingdom.

Who has owned MG in the past?

Past shareholders include BMC / British Leyland / Rover (1952–2005).

Brand · United Kingdom · since 1924

MGWho owns MG?

MG is owned by SAIC. The ultimate parent is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

HQ Longbridge
Founded 1924
Ownership changes tracked 2

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Ownership timeline

← rows are shareholders in MG. → rows are stakes MG held in others. Darker bars mean bigger stakes.

Every stake, year by year

Years	Stake	Who
1952–2005	100%	Owned by BMC / British Leyland / Rover · view 1952 on map
2007–today	100%	Owned by SAIC Via Nanjing Automobile · view 2007 on map

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Former owners

BMC / British Leyland / Rover

Quick answers

Who owns MG?: MG is owned by SAIC. The ultimate parent is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
When was MG founded?: MG dates back to 1924. It is headquartered in Longbridge, United Kingdom.
Who has owned MG in the past?: Past shareholders include BMC / British Leyland / Rover (1952–2005).

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