China-owned British brand MG launches pickup in Thailand

Parent SAIC hopes iconic name will break into Japanese dominance

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The launch of MG Extender is expected to bring in new competition in the pickup truck market in Thailand. (Photo courtesy of MG Sales Thailand)

APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- China's SAIC Motor is hoping to break the stronghold of Japanese automakers in Thailand with the iconic British MG brand of cars.

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