News : Our most popular cars are Britain’s most endangered
The cars that form the backbone of AROnline are some of the fastest disappearing motors on British roads. New research into the top British family cars by Honest John Classics reveals that many of UK's...
View ArticleRaise a glass to : 30 years of the Rover 200
David Morgan Yes, on 19 June 1984, Austin Rover Group unveiled the new generation Rover 200 Series, initially offered in 213 guise and four trim levels – and later to [...] The post Raise a glass to :...
View ArticleNews : Amazing SD3 unearthed…
Craig Cheetham Mind the cyclist, dear… because if you see this driving towards you, chances are you might take your eyes off the road for few moments… Cheshire Auto Promotions’ [...] The post News :...
View ArticleBlog : Happiness is Rover SD3 shaped
Keith Adams As the relative hoopla surrounding the quarter century racked up by the Rover R8 (200/400) this week dies down, I feel that it’s down to me to restore [...] The post Blog : Happiness is...
View ArticleBest of British : Happy 30th to the Rover 200 series
Most of us know the Montego, along with the Leyland Roadrunner, celebrated a 30th birthday this year. Also, back in 1984, the Rover 200 was introduced – an important product [...] The post Best of...
View ArticleeBay find of the Week : 22k Rover 216 Vitesse
Craig Cheetham If it weren’t for time, space and money, I’d have probably bought at least 50 cars already this year (I also say that every year, but hey). Irrespective of [...] The post eBay find of...
View ArticleHistory : BMC, BL and Rover production figures
Ever wanted a full breakdown of BMC>MGR production figures, but didn't know where to go? Fear not – AROnline has all the numbers you'll ever need. [...] The post History : BMC, BL and Rover...
View ArticleEssay : When the Quality Auditors met the Rover 200
Keith Adams shares the juiciest bits of an Austin Rover internal planning document that spills the beans on the Rover 200’s performance in one of the company’s regular internal quality [...] The post...
View ArticleThe cars : Rover 216 Vitesse development story
Following on from his excellent Rover SD1 development story, David Morgan tells the rarely-related story of how its little brother, the 216 Vitesse, made it into production. Read on to [...] The post...
View ArticleThe cars : Rover 213/216 development story
For some, the Rover 213/216 was a badge too far. But for others, this was a sensible new direction for the Austin Rover Group, and a lifesaver for the company. [...] The post The cars : Rover 213/216...
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