Jan 21, 2009 | Motoring Writing
MG3 Streetwise review. By Mark Andrews Auto Express. 21/01/2009 Is reborn Streetwise better than the Rover original? While the 75-based Roewe 550 has proved Chinese manufacturers are capable of translating ageing Rovers into capable modern cars, the MG3 falls well...
Dec 20, 2008 | Motoring Writing
Basic Instincts. By Mark Andrews South China Morning Post. 20/12/2008 The MG3 Streetwise bears more than a passing resemblance to its unremarkable British forerunner, writes Mark Andrews The mainland seems to have inherited a few dramas with the remains of MG Rover....
Nov 29, 2008 | Motoring Writing
British Born Chinese. By Mark Andrews South China Morning Post. 29/11/2008 Roewe’s 550 is a bold new model from the Shanghai marque, but it can’t hide its English roots, writes Mark Andrews Until the 550, both Roewe and MG had been churning out rehashes of the...
Nov 19, 2008 | Motoring Writing
Roewe 550 car review. By Mark Andrews Auto Express. 19/11/2008 We’ve seen how new MG ZS is shaping up… Now, Chinese take the wraps off Ford Focus rival – and Auto Express is first behind the wheel. With some rough edges and no diesel engine option, the Roewe 550...
Nov 15, 2008 | Motoring Writing
Pretty Vacant – review of Great Wall Hover. By Mark Andrews South China Morning Post. 15/11/2008 As attractive as Great Wall’s latest SUV may be, there’s not much behind its good looks, writes Mark Andrews Great Wall’s recent foray into the market for small passenger...
Oct 18, 2008 | Motoring Writing
Straight Expectations review of the Hyundai Elantra Yuedong. By Mark Andrews South China Morning Post. 18/10/2008 The Hyundai Elantra Yuedong is a competent commuter, but it won’t set your heart racing, writes Mark Andrews Hail a taxi in Beijing and you have a one in...