Two former European car chiefs on Wednesday were reported to be leading a bid to revive output at MG Rover’s Birmngham plant in fresh talks with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation, according to a report on EdinburghNews.com.

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Martin Leach, the former head of Ford European operations, and Ed Sabisky, a former finance director of British car-maker Vauxhall, reportedly “are understood” to have received the backing of the T&G trade union, which represents many car industry workers in the UK.


The report said the plans – which would require a substantial investment by former Rover partner SAIC – involves establishing Longbridge as a base for research and engineering and, later, production.


A source reportedly said Leach and Sabisky were being taken “extremely seriously”.

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