JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We focus on the facelifted MG HS and preview John Cooper Works model of new MINI Countryman range
dailyrecord.co.ukIn this instalment of John Murdoch's Drive Time, John focuses on the facelifted MG HS and discovers how a John Cooper Works model is to be the flagship of the new MINI Countryman range, which will arrive early next year.
Chinese-owned MG is enjoying spectacular growth at the moment as a result of producing well-equipped cars cheaper than most of the opposition.Their MG HS SUV model recently had a facelift, with changes to the front and rear styling.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
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