NAC MG UK, the UK subsidiary of Chinese-based Nanjing Automotive, has changed its name to MG Motor UK.

MG Motor said in a statement: "The change was made to reinforce the presence and image of the MG brand within the parent company’s name.

"It is anticipated that the new name will help strengthen the company’s reputation and re-emergence in the market by emphasising the already well known MG brand."

Everything else within the business remains unchanged but communications tools including the company's website changes to www.mgmotor.co.uk .