Content by JimW in January, 2026

Hi Nigel, Woah! what a carry on. Have Hawkins got to the root of the problem? Any idea yet what you/they are going to do. Do you need the extra range of the LR, rather than the performance of the performance car?

Thanks Nigel, but I best not. Being an MG enthusiast (had a couple of MGB's 20+ years ago), I feel it is a pity that the IM does not have the MG octagon on the front like the MG4's (I know all the reasons why, - MG marketing the sub brand etc), but I still believe that it would look better than...

Hi Nigel, Yes I agree with you that Hawkins seem as frustrated as their customers. There doesn't appear to be a good system between MG and the dealers. Shame really you would have thought it would be better so as to enhance the customer experience when you contact them asking for shipping...

Hi Nigel, Like you I chased them continuously to get some shipping info, and yesterday was the first time Hawkins had any concrete information to give me. I hope you do not have to wait until the ship that my order is on, to get delivery of your car. What colour combination did you order?

I have finally been advised by the dealer in Cornwall that the IM5 LR that I ordered last September will be arriving in Avonmouth around the 23rd/24th of February. I am approaching the arrival of the IM5 with both excitement and trepidation. Excitement because it is a new offering from MG with...