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Weekend Preview: October 30-Nov 1

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Friday October 30
Lloyd Blackpool MINI Illumination Charity Run

This Friday, Lloyd MINI of Blackpool are hosting their annual charity run to view the Blackpool Illuminations. With a Hog Roast and entertainment being held prior to the event and prizes and competitions at the end for the best dressed car and best carved pumpkin, this sounds like a lot of fun. Meet at Lloyd Blackpool MINI from around 5.30pm with the convoy setting off around 7.30pm.
Whitehills Business Park, Lytham St. Annes Way, Blackpool. FY4 5PQ
www.lloydblackpoolmini.co.uk

Saturday October 31
MINI Challenge & Mini Se7en/Miglias @ Snetterton

Whilst the MINI Challenge serve up their final competitive rounds of their championship, the Mini Se7en Racing Club will also be racing - just for fun. With this being the last chance to see some competitive circuit Mini racing this year, it's worth checking the weather reports and bank balance before deciding to stay in. You've got a long wait for some more Mini motorsport.
www.minichallenge.co.uk

Sunday November 1
Bowker MINI Halloween Drive Out

North West MINI dealership Bowker are celebrating Halloween with their own event setting off from Preston's Lostock Hall. Meeting in the morning at 9.30am the convoy will wind its way to Samlesbury to Huntley's Country Stores for brunch, where there will also be a brand new MINI Clubman on display for runners to peer over.
www.bowkermotorgroup.co.uk/mini/news/bowker-mini-halloween-drive-out

The NEW MINI Convertible

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The new MINI Convertible.
Profile.

New edition of the first and still the only premium convertible in the small car segment; change of generation in the model range of the tradition-steeped British brand is continued with the new MINI Convertible; open-top driving fun on four seats combined with optimised qualities in terms of sportiness, efficiency, comfort, functionality, safety, connectivity and quality of both materials and workmanship.

MINI comes first in the ADAC Customer Barometer

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The new MINI is taking the roads of the world by storm - and winning the hearts of its owners, too. A recent study conducted by the German automobile club ADAC gives the original in the premium segment of small cars the top rating in the area of customer satisfaction. In the current edition of the so-called ADAC Customer Barometer, the new MINI ranks first in the class of small cars.

Pat Moss' navigator Ann Wisdom passes away

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We are very sorry to report the passing of Ann Riley (born Ann Wisdom), on 14 October 2015, after fighting illness.

Classic Minis up for auction with CCA

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Classic Car Auctions has another exciting event organised for December 5, 2015, with a number of classic Minis up for grabs!

Silverstone Classic 2016 details announced

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29-31 July dates announced for next summer’s three-day festival
2016 extravaganza will build on Silver Jubilee successes
More unrivalled grids, track parades and car club displays

After the huge success of this year’s record-breaking Silver Jubilee extravaganza, the 2016 Silverstone Classic will continue to set the gold standard in global historic racing festivals. Staged at the home of British motor sport, next year’s Silverstone Classic will run from 29-31 July, with tickets going on sale on Thursday 12 November.

New Product: Dominator bonnet for classic Mini

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Fibreglass moulding specialists, ABS Motorsport have released this latest product.

VIDEO: MINI Clubman... coming soon

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PRODUCT: Chrome Corgi Mini Cooper

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Corgi has put up a range of chrome cars for sale to Corgi Club Members, and this little polished Mini is just the thing to add a little sparkle to your collection.

At £19.99 it won't break the bank, but as it's only available to Corgi Club Members if you do get your hands on one, you'll have something rather sought after.

Find out more: http://www.corgi.co.uk/shop/exclusives/special-offer-chrome-corgi-club-exclusives/mini-cooper-with-chrome-finish-corgi-club-exclusive.html

WIN: Driving Test Success apps

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Minis have been the learner driver car of choice for decades now, and the introduction of the new MINI has done nothing to dampen that.

Weekend Preview: October 17-18, 2015

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This weekend has a whole host of Mini events ready for your attendance:

If motorsport is your thing then you wont be disappointed on Saturday because there is plenty going on.

Clive King takes his love:mini sponsored classic Mini Cooper S back to Ceredigion in Wales for the final rally of the HRCR Mini Cup.

If you fancy something with a bit more bump 'n' grind you could head to Blyton Race Circuit in Lincolnshire on Sunday, where they have the final round of the BTRDA Clubmans Rallycross Championship. This is very exciting racing and with plenty of Minis.

For something more traditional, there is the circuit racing of the Mighty and Super Mighty Minis at Donington Park over the weekend.

Or if you prefer more classics than just Minis, there is the HSCC Historic Touring Car Championship taking place at Silverstone on Saturday.

Moving away from motorsport the biggest highlight of the weekend has got to be The British Mini Club's Mini Fair 2, at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on Sunday. Be prepared to pick up all the bits you need for your winter project.

Elsewhere on Sunday the Cumbria Classic Mini Club is hosting the Solway Rally - a historic Rally around Cumbria.

A bit of a preview into next week and there is a special Mini run to Blackpool to see the illuminations. That heads off from the Hoghton Arms on the M65 at 7pm on Monday 19th.

Celeb Big Brother star in MINI inferno drama

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Celebrity Big Brother star, Antonia Knowles, had a lucky escape a few days ago after her MINI Cooper burst into flames whilst she was driving.

Dubai Motor Show - November 10-14

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Classic cars bring out the enthusiast in everyone whether it be a restored 1960s Mini Cooper S or a vintage Rolls-Royce, there’s something that appeals to every budget and every taste.

MINI Plant Oxford to star in new James May series

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TV

Presenters James May, Kate Humble and Ant Anstead meet the people and experience the technology behind the production of one of Britain’s best loved cars in Building Cars Live.

Every 20 seconds a brand new car rolls off a production line somewhere in Britain and approximately every fourth car built in the UK is a built-to-order MINI.

Motorsport mechanics courses at Donington

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Donington Park will host a new School for Race Car and Race Bike Mechanics from 21 November 2015, in partnership with the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) and the famous MTS of Monza in Italy. The top ten students will each get a placement in 2016 with a professional race team, giving them a head start in their motorsport careers.

Upwards trend for MINI sales in September

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The BMW Group continues to grow its sales, achieving its best ever September result. Deliveries of BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand vehicles totalled 215,413 for the month, an increase of 7.8% compared with the same period last year. It’s also been the company’s best ever first three quarters with year-to-date sales up 7.5% (1,644,810).

NEW: HDRC A-Series Racing Challenge starts November 7

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Mini owners rejoice, because the man behind the Historic Racing Driver's Club (HRDC), Julius Thurgood, has announced the launch of a new racing series - for A-Series cars!

Britt Ekland's classic Mini auctioned off

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Film icon and screen sex kitten, Britt Ekland, has had her former Mini sold off at auction.

PRODUCT: Flexible towing eyes for motorsport

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Flexible wire towing eyes will be strongly recommended for all cars in UK motorsport in 2016. and may become mandatory in 2017.

Big investment into Hams Hall engine building

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A large investment programme to develop the BMW Hams Hall engine plant near Birmingham is complete. The production of new three and four-cylinder engines is already being ramped up on brand-new production lines, and over one million components will be machined at the plant for the first time this year as supply extends to other plants in the Group.

Stolen Minis page now active!

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Have you or a friend ever had their Mini tampered with or nicked? It can be a Mini owner's worst nightmare.

With more and more of our precious Minis being stolen, we've decided to make a note of as many as we can to help find them, or parts of them, to bring some kind of resolution to the situation.

If you have been victim to this heinous crime, then please email us with details of your car and we'll add it to the Stolen Minis gallery.

We need a few details to share such as:

Model:
Registration:
Theft date:
Theft location:
VIN Number
Any identifying features (torn seat, a rust mark, etc)

Record UK car sales in September

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New 65-plate takes UK new car registrations to September record

462,517 new cars registered last month – a rise of 8.6% and the highest September on record.
Increased demand seen across all fuel types, and from private, fleet and business buyers.
New number plate means September is traditionally one of the biggest months of the year.
Year-to-date total registrations pass two million in September for the first time since 2004

Japan gets a Limited Edition MINI Jermyn

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Japan is being treated to its very own Limited Edition MINI, named the MINI Jermyn.

PRODUCT TEST: WO-WO Car Detailing kit

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Words & Photos: Robin Fleming

WO-WO Car Detailing Products WO-WO

www.wo-wo.co.uk

Introduction:
WO-WO is the result of two brothers’ enthusiasm for cars that goes deeper than driving. Duncan and Neil Pratt-Thompson love keeping their cars looking good and that means washing, polishing and protecting because they know how good it feels to stand back and admire a deep glossy finish.

In their search for the best products to make their cars look great they decided to create their own range of detailing accessories. After all, you can spend hundreds of pounds on polish, shampoo, foam and waxes so why would you use any old cloth to apply them?

THE TEST
love:mini asks real-world readers to put products to the test
Products tested by Robin Fleming.

WANTED: Autograss Blogger

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DO YOU AUTOGRASS?

If so, we're looking for a driver or team to supply monthly updates of their racing shenanigans. From behind the scenes garage work to dirt-busting, mud-slinging, metal clunking track action.

We can't pay you, but your sponsors will be extra happy for the press coverage and promotion they receive - and you'll be mildly famous within the Mini scene!!

Interested? Email: editor@love-mini.co.uk

MINI Challenge: Taster days

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Have you ever fancied racing? You have?! Well here's a great opportunity to get behind of the wheel of a proper racing MINI and see if it's something you want to get involved in.

MINI Challenge is running three Taster Sessions across the country for drivers interested in trying out racing for the first time.

We're so excited, we're going to pop along and have a go too! All you need is a road licence (unless you want to try the F56s!) Details below...

Register your interest by emailing Antony Williams

REPORT: HRCR ‘Old Stager’ Rally Isle of Man

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Peter Horsburgh/Graham Carter took the win

Leg 1
A beautiful sunny day greeted the Mini crews for the start of leg 1 of the rally Isle of Man. The organisers made a sterling effort to make the HRCR welcome, putting all the Minis in a separate service area to have their own gathering – this also included two modern ones brought over by Dan Harper, driving a Mini Cooper S.

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