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Opinion: MINI Admits Issues with MINI E Program

Mon, Nov 16 | from MotoringFile
There is little question that the MINI E field trial was a bold move for BMW. It was designed to give the automaker valuable data and feedback on a large scale roll-out of electric cars among other things. It also placed BMW in the electronic infrastructure business – something that was expec...

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Opinion: Nissan Doubles Warranty on CVTs Due to Mechanical Failures

At this point MINI hasn’t acknowledged the issue and it’s not clear that they will ever do so. However if you’ve had your CVT fail on your R50 MINI, make sure you’re voice is heard both at your local dealer and at MINI USA corporate. BMW has a history of eventually taking care of large scale issue...
Wed, Nov 18 | from MotoringFile

Rolls Royce MINI Confirmed?

The MINI Rolls Royce edition that we exclusively scooped last summer has reportedly been green lit according to Autocar: Highly placed sources at BMW have told Autocar that the cars will “totally individual” and the project is seeking to create “niche vehicles” for customers.
Thu, Nov 19 | from MotoringFile

MINI USA VP on the Premium Market, the Countryman Delay & New US Dealers

We’ve heard the notion before that, with the MINI, BMW brought premium to the small car segment. While that could be argued with a number of earlier products (all available outside the US) it’s hard to argue anyone has ever done it better. This video of MINI USA Vice President Jim McDowell is a...
Thu, Nov 19 | from MotoringFile

MINI E vs the MINI D – Which Would You Rather See in the US?

It appears that not only has the MINI Cooper D (in hatch form) been shelved for the US market, but it would now seem the a diesel Countryman has been as well. Costs are the big issue but beyond that BMW just doesn’t believe MINI USA could sell enough of the diesel powered MINIs to make up for the fe...
Mon, Nov 16 | from MotoringFile

MINI USA Shelves Plans for a Countryman Diesel?

The on again off again on again diesel plans for the US market may be finally off again. MINI USA worked hard to get the a R56 diesel model to the US but ultimately BMW pulled the plug on the idea due to costs. However with the upcoming Countryman crossover rumored to use the same [...]
Wed, Nov 11 | from MotoringFile

MINI Countryman Update: Five Seats & Four Doors

There has been a lot of debate in regards to how many seats the upcoming MINI Countryman (R60) needs or will have. While the official answer will change depending on the market you’re in, we can confirm that MINI intends to allow both four and five seats in the new crossover. The optional five s...
Wed, Nov 11 | from MotoringFile

MF Exclusive: MINI USA Delays Countryman for US Market

As we reported earlier today the R60 will feature four seats with an optional five seat configuration. The crossover will have four doors plus a hatchback similar to the one found on the R56. Engines will range from the currently 1.6L petrol range to the new 2.0L BMW derived Diesel powerplant. F...
Tue, Nov 10 | from MotoringFile

Global MINI Sales Up 11% for October

Official Release: The continued popularity of the MINI and the variety of different models available ensured that sales volumes were up 11.1% for the premium compact car brand (19,323 deliveries/prev.yr. 17,386). The MINI Convertible again performed extremely well and, with 2,172 sale...
Sun, Nov 8 | from MotoringFile

JCW GP Rips it Up at the ‘Ring

Every so often we like to just sit back and watch cars go around the Nurburgring. And what better car than the (still) ultimate MINI, the GP. The new JCW may technically be faster than the GP around the ‘Ring but in our hearts, the GP is still plenty special. Enjoy. Related: + JCW GP Long Term [...]
Fri, Nov 6 | from MotoringFile

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