The evolution of the automotive industry over the past decades is reflected in MCG’s journey. Here are the vehicles that marked the company’s production history.
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Over the past 75 years, MCG has accompanied the significant transformation of the automotive sector, manufacturing components for numerous vehicles from various international brands. And even for national ones, in fact!
Among all the models with parts produced at MCG’s factories, some cars played a decisive role in the company’s history – whether by contributing to its growth or by strengthening its relationship with major automotive manufacturers.
This gallery takes a journey through seven decades of MCG’s history, highlighting some of the vehicles for which the company has produced components and which represent key milestones along the way.
From iconic cars that defined generations to models that propelled the company’s industrial expansion, this is a look at MCG’s evolution through the world of automobiles.
Scania / Ebro Vans
Late 1970s – Early 1980s
The production of cabins for these vehicles marked the transition from manual work to stamping presses in Portugal.
UMM Jeep
Late 1980s – Early 1990s
A 100% Portuguese all-terrain vehicle, for which MCG produced almost all the bodywork components. UMM jeeps can still be seen on Portuguese roads today.
Ford P100
1990 - 1993
The components produced for the Ford P100 van were supplied to the Ford production plant in Azambuja, Portugal. This project played a key role in the evolution of MCG’s quality assurance system.
Opel Combo
Late 1990s – Early 2000s
These projects marked the beginning of MCG’s supply for large-scale production platforms. The components manufactured for these vehicles led to the acquisition of MCG’s first Transfer press.
Opel Corsa
Late 1990s – Early 2000s
These projects marked the beginning of MCG’s supply for large-scale production platforms. The components manufactured for these vehicles led to the acquisition of MCG’s first Transfer press.
Volkswagen Sharan / Seat Alhambra / Ford Galaxy
1995 – 2010 – 2021
These production projects share the common factor of their components being supplied to Volkswagen Autoeuropa, the German group’s manufacturing plant in Portugal.
Volkswagen Sharan / Seat Alhambra / Ford Galaxy
1995 – 2010 – 2021
These production projects share the common factor of their components being supplied to Volkswagen Autoeuropa, the German group’s manufacturing plant in Portugal.
Volkswagen Sharan / Seat Alhambra / Ford Galaxy
1995 – 2010 – 2021
These production projects share the common factor of their components being supplied to Volkswagen Autoeuropa, the German group’s manufacturing plant in Portugal.
Cadillac Escalade
2005 - 2010
The assemblies produced for this vehicle required a significantly higher level of technical expertise than MCG had previously managed, particularly in welding processes.
Renault Mégane / Nissan Qashqai
2012 – Present
The production of metal components for the seats of these vehicles led to the acquisition of MCG’s 3,300-ton stamping press and the construction of a new factory.
Renault Mégane / Nissan Qashqai
2012 – Present
The production of metal components for the seats of these vehicles led to the acquisition of MCG’s 3,300-ton stamping press and the construction of a new factory.
Peugeot Partner / Citroën Berlingo
2023 – Present
Robotic welding processes play a crucial role in the production of components supplied for these major automotive platforms of the Stellantis group.
Peugeot Partner / Citroën Berlingo
2023 – Present
Robotic welding processes play a crucial role in the production of components supplied for these major automotive platforms of the Stellantis group.
BMW 1 Series / Mini
2021 – Present
The production of a suspension arm for these vehicles required investment in robotic welding and engineering, a process that is still ongoing at MCG.
BMW 1 Series / Mini
2021 – Present
The production of a suspension arm for these vehicles required investment in robotic welding and engineering, a process that is still ongoing at MCG.
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