Head of MINI Design talks about the new Rocketman Concept
MINI Rocketman door concept
On the size of the car and the use of sustainable materials
The use of carbon fibre in the MINI Rocketman
MINI Thunder 2011 video
One of the most exciting and upcoming events in the States is MINI Thunder which took place last weekend. Now in to its second year it gives Mini owners the opportunity to spend a day at the race track on the West Coast and enjoy pushing their personal boundaries and enjoy viewing other Minis and chatting to owners.
Check out what it's all about in this video is courtesy of Miniology.
Check out what it's all about in this video is courtesy of Miniology.
MINI apprentices needed
The apprenticeships are set to last between three and four years and will cover a wide range of skills from human resources and business to electrical maintenance and engineering. The training also leads to an NVQ level three qualification and some apprentices will have the opportunity to progress right through to degree level.
All apprentices will also attend college on a part-time basis and the plant will be working alongside two local colleges to help deliver the programme – Oxford and Cherwell Valley and Abingdon and Witney.
Laura Lyne, head of training for the UK, said: “Investment in skilled young people is a key part of our development strategy for the plant. It is vital that we attract the very best young talent to ensure the business has the right skills for the future, and we are delighted to be able to continue to offer young people a chance to join our modern apprenticeship programme.”
The 23 new apprentices will join 145 existing apprentices across the company’s production plants at Oxford, Swindon, Hams Hall, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited in Goodwood.
Applications for an apprenticeship can be made online at www.mini-production-triangle.com and clicking on the “Associates” button. The closing date for applications is 6th March 2011.
MINI Rocketman set to appease small car fans
So just a few of the basics.
- It's got a carbon-fibre spaceframe construction.
- It's just over 10ft long, making it the mini-est of MINIs so far (11ft 3-inches approx).
- It seats four in a 3+1 arrangment (this can be altered for more comfortable positioning)
- It offers an amazing 94mpg - putting the MINI back where it belongs as one of the most fuel efficient cars
- The doors are double hinged, either side of the A-panel to allow extra access into the car.
- Rear lights/indicators are projected on to the body of the car using a unique LED system.
- Split tailgate with large opening hatch and 'drawer' style openings.
- Dashboard redesigned.
- All console controls now moved to steering wheel
- Aerodynamic wheels with carbon fins.
It's flexible. Because of the size constraints, owners will be able to use the flexibility of the components of the car to meet the required needs. The luggage compartment can be increased if the number of seats is reduced, and vice-versa. If out for some fun driving, the seating can be reduced to just two, while four can be also seated if necessary, although likely to be in considerably less comfort.
The Rocketman is set to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2011, and is a combination of new and old elements. Taking the concept and basic idea of getting the most storage from the smallest space from the original Mini back in 1959, it's customisable options, forward-looking design and ingenuity also see the gadgets of tomorrow incorporated and will hope to appeal to both modern MINI brand lovers as well as those who have in the past criticised the MINI hatch for being too big.It's a bit off the wall, but we think it could be a hit.
love:mini stickers back on sale
The first top name to offer their services is the first place most people turn to for their classic Mini stickers - StickerCentral. Dan and his team are the first to get production underway for the stickers and you can buy them direct from the StickerCentral website along with a heap of other quality replica and fun stickers and apparel.
Each new sticker vendor will also be offering their own unique twist on the love:mini brand, by offering their own exclusive love:mini stickers, so remember to check out each new vendor for your favourite style.
Prices for the original love:mini sticker start at just 75p (excluding p&p), and there are six designs, in three different sizes available through StickerCentral so make sure you get yours all ready for the show season.
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