John Towers (businessman) Nick Stephenson and John Edwards, Towers formed Phoenix Venture Holdings (PVH) which bought Rover Group for £10 in April 2000. In addition they also bought the Studley Castle, a conference hotel. They subsequently purchased Midland Powertrain, MG Rover's engine plant from BMW for £20. Finally, for £50 along with an undisclosed sum from the Royal Bank of Scotland, they purchased Rover Capital, (now MG Rover Capital) a book of Rover car loans. Kevin Howe was appointed MG Rover's Managing Director in July 2000. In April 2005, MG Rover went into administration, following the collapse of takeover talks with Shanghai Automotive
USS John D. Edwards (DD-216) arrived at Philadelphia 15 June 1945 and decommissioned there 28 July 1945. "Edwards" was sold to Boston Metal Company, Baltimore, Maryland, January 1946. "John D. Edwards" received three battle stars for World War II service. As of 2011, no other ship have been named "John D. Edwards". USS John D. Edwards (DD-216) USS "John D. Edwards" (DD-216) was a "Clemson"-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was named for Lieutenant John D. Edwards. "John D. Edwards" was laid down 21 May and launched 18 October 1919 by William Cramp & Sons; sponsored by Mrs. May