MG Motor UK has announced that it is further strengthening its UK presence by launching a warehousing and parts distribution centre in Daventry, Northamptonshire.

The new 15,000 square metre facility will initially employ 40 people but has further capacity to meet future demand for MG parts and services.

MG has partnered with XPO Logistics which is firmly established as one of the UK and Europe's leading automotive industry logistics companies and is a leader in developing innovative and sustainable end-to-end supply chain logistics solutions.

More than 150 UK retailers will be supported by the Daventry team as well as the over 340,000 owners of cars like the award-winning MG HS Hybrid+ and MG4 EV as well as the MG Cyberster EV convertible, which was styled at MG's London design centre.

Guy Pigounakis, MG Motor UK commercial director, said: "XPO Logistics is a proven partner, with an excellent record when it comes to supporting major automotive operations. We've been impressed by their warehousing and delivery technology solutions and the benefits these will bring to MG customers.

"For MG this is another significant step forward, the ongoing growth of the brand in our home market means there's now more scope to create exciting, new opportunities here in the UK with partners like XPO Logistics."

"Current and future MG customers will enjoy an even higher standard of service and experience. Our new Northamptonshire site marks an important step forward-it will help us deliver to our dealer partners faster, make ordering simpler, and give us the capacity to grow with our customers' needs. More than just a facility, it represents our commitment to efficiency, quality, and care in everything we do."

Pigounakis added that the new Northamptonshire facility will also enable MG to introduce a range of initiatives at its historic Longbridge site, with a strong focus on skills development and training.

A further announcement is scheduled next spring.

Dan Myers, managing director - UK and Ireland, XPO Logistics, said: "We have always been successful in the automotive aftermarket arena, and partnering with an iconic British brand like MG which is now firmly established as one of the UK's best-selling manufacturers, is proof yet again that we are leading in this space. We're excited to see what we can achieve together for MG customers over the next few years."