tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021444139067021912024-02-20T01:47:02.403+00:00love:miniThe No.1 online Mini magazine for classic and new MINI enthusiasts.love:minihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05683131547926424903noreply@blogger.comBlogger960125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902144413906702191.post-32611052817404328992018-09-20T08:00:00.000+01:002018-09-20T08:00:08.812+01:00MINI Countryman recall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nearly 10,000 MINI Cooper Countryman cars are missing their crash protection plates used to protect the high-pressure fuel pumps in crashes.<br /><br />BMW says the recall includes 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman cars, including Countryman All4 models.<br /><br />MINI learned about the problem in August 2018 at an engine assembly line and engineers determined the affected cars were built at a single engine plant that forgot to install the crash protection plates.<br /><br />The automaker says the affected MINI Cooper Countryman cars are equipped with B36M engines produced from December 30, 2016, to July 19, 2018.<br /><br />Without the crash protection plates the pumps could be damaged and leak gasoline. Although fires are a high possibility, the automaker says it is unaware of any fires or injuries related to the missing plates.<br /><br />MINI customers will start receiving recall notices in October 2018 with instructions to get the cars to dealers so the fuel pump crash protection plates can be installed.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2018/mini-cooper-recalls-countryman-missing-crash-plates.shtml">https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2018/mini-cooper-recalls-countryman-missing-crash-plates.shtml</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The long awaited next issue of love:mini is ready, out now and free to download or read online.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This issue we look at the forthcoming season of motorsport, talk to Ed Bryant about his internet purchase and long restoration of his rare 1959 Mini.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We also interview the Head of MINI Design and take a closer look at the newly unveiled MINI GP3 concept.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Representatives of the BMW Group, the Czech government and the Karlovy Vary region announced construction of a new proving ground today in Prague. The roughly 500-hectare property will be developed in Sokolov in the Karlovy Vary region, close to the German border town of Waldsassen and about two-and-a-half hours’ drive from the BMW Group’s main development site, the Research and Development Centre (FIZ), in Munich. The new BMW Group proving ground, which will create several hundred jobs, is slated to go into operation early in the next decade. Total investment will be in the three-digit million-euro range.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By Gemma Francis<br><br>Almost three quarters of millennials admit they have no idea how to change a tyre, a study has found.</span><br>
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<a href="http://loveminimag.blogspot.com/2018/04/millenials-cant-change-tyre-or-open-car.html#more">Read more »</a>love:minihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05683131547926424903noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902144413906702191.post-49791074295802565472018-04-11T11:20:00.000+01:002018-04-11T11:20:47.109+01:00MINI France launches the MINI Heddon Street<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Paris. Inspired by a legendary London street, made famous by David Bowie and Gordon Ramsay, the new MINI Heddon Street special edition is now in concessions. Available exclusively in France on the MINI 3-door, 5-door and Cabrio, it offers a high-end equipment and a specific decoration from 295 € / month *, without contribution and maintenance included.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Classic Car Auctions has announced the line-up for its auction at the Practical Classics car show at the NEC on March 24-25.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There's a handful of Minis up for grabs - see which one you like the best.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The love:mini sponsored Mini Festivals are back for 2018!<br /><br />After a fantastic summer in 2017 another three amazing events have been lined up this year, starting with the Snetterton Mini Festival on May 12/13. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><br />As the weather hots up, the beautiful Cheshire circuit of Oulton Park will host the next Mini Festival on Saturday July 21.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And the climax of another sizzling summer will come to a head at the home of British motorsport, Brands Hatch on August Bank Holiday 25-26.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is something for all Mini fans, whether it be the high octane racing, including the Mini Se7ens and MINI Challenge, or the huge array of Minis and other enthusiasts bringing together the Mini spirit. Entertainment and a funfair will keep the whole family happy too.<br /><br />2018 also sees the return of the love:mini awards. Last year's successful start has been refined and Mini owners attending will all be in with a chance of winning a trophy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For Brands Hatch only there will also be a Concours event, which owners need to specifically book in to when buying their event tickets. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If last year is anything to go by, it's going to be a fantastic summer... these events just keep getting better and better!<br /><br />See you there.</span><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Paris. Offered until the end of 2018, the MINI Clubman Edition Kensington is a limited series exclusively offered in France, which offers a level of upscale equipment, a specific decoration and displays particularly competitive rents, without input and including the interview.<br></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Applications for 2018 apprenticeship scheme now open with 60 places available.<br><br>Apprenticeships available at three BMW UK manufacturing sites in Oxford, Swindon and Hams Hall.<br><br>Roles in a wide range of careers including engineering, maintenance, logistics, IT and business.<br><br>Young people keen to kick-start a career in the automotive industry are being encouraged to apply for an apprenticeship place at BMW Group UK’s manufacturing operations.<br><br>Sixty places are available to start in 2018 at the company’s Oxford, Swindon and Hams Hall sites, in a wide-range of roles including engineering, maintenance, logistics, IT and business.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From March 2018, all new MINI models will be available with in-built 4G connectivity. The refreshed MINI Connected will allow drivers to access personalised services designed to make day-to-day mobility and planning even easier – and, in so doing, integrate their MINI seamlessly into their digital lives.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rev your Mini engines for The Italian Job 2018 – registration now OPEN!<br><br>Only 100 classic cars and Minis can take part – so hurry if you want to secure your place in the essential fixture of the classic car enthusiasts’ calendar<br><br>Fans of the iconic ‘The Italian Job’ film, staring Michael Caine, can now relive the experience and help raise funds to support the 4m children in the UK living in poverty.<br> </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Star of BBC Strictly Come Dancing and ITV’s Judge Rinder, Rob Rinder, has pushed the button on registration for ‘The Italian Job Charity/Celebrity Touring Event’ - a Mini adventure taking place in Italy this Summer. </span><br>
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period for secondhand car sales (following an influx of part exchanges
against new 18 plate models), a survey of 100 consumers by vehicle
history checker <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en-GB&q=http://mycarcheck.com&source=gmail&ust=1520090404940000&usg=AFQjCNFztD4jz0DjZiPQAwVuCVcI6ZkiHA" href="http://mycarcheck.com/" target="_blank">mycarcheck.com</a> found that 89% were unaware of the recent write-off category changes.</span></span></div>
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codes, which focus on safety rather than the cost of repair: A (scrap), B
(break), S (structurally damaged repairable) and N (non-structurally
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Three Minis and variants up for sale this weekend at Historics @ Brooklands.<b> </b></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Lot 294 - 1960 Austin Mini Seven Super Deluxe</b><br>Lot Number 294<br>Registration 285 JYB<br>Chassis Number AA25742246<br>Engine Number 8AM-U-H30416<br>Odometer reading 32,836 miles<br>Estimate No Reserve</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />The Cooper S modelled was a Durham Constabulary Traffic Car and was usually operated by a female crew of two. It was one of several Mini Cooper S vehicles on their fleet, as period photographs prove, but the car itself no longer exists. Mini Coopers were popular traffic cars in the North East as their size and spritely performance made them very agile in both the urban and countryside topography that makes up County Durham. Their front-wheel-drive configuration also provided good traction in harsh winter conditions on the North East's hills. They were rarely used for dual carriageway or motorway work though as Durham Traffic Police used more powerful Jaguar Mk2s in this role.<br /><br />The Mini Cooper's potential as a police car was obvious immediately the 997cc model was introduced in 1961. However, it really came into its own in February 1964 when the 1275cc Cooper S version arrived. Its greater engine capacity meant extra torque so less performance was sacrificed when the vehicle was carrying the weight and aerodynamic penalties police traffic patrol cars incur when fully equipped. It became a popular vehicle in this role with police forces all over the UK, especially those in the North, and was used in a basically standard form except for the fitment of an alternator to handle the Police vehicles greater electrical load and often, but not in this car, motorsport derived twin fuel tanks to give greater range.<br /><br /> Engine: 1275cc 4-IL OHV<br /> Power: 76bhp@5800rpm<br /> Torque: 79lb.ft@3000rpm<br /> Max speed: 97mph<br /> 0-60mph: 10.9secs<br /> Weight: 1440lbs<br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Over a quarter (26%) of drivers consider low CO2 emissions as a top priority when choosing a new car, while 15% see low exhaust emissions as a key consideration</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br>UK drivers' shifting priorities coincide with a jump in sales of alternatively fuelled vehicles, up by over a third (34%) in the last year[1]</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br>Meanwhile younger drivers tend to be more interested in the style of the car - with a quarter (24%) of them looking for in-car gadgets and 22% a stylish interior</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br><br>Climate-conscious Brits are increasingly going green, with a quarter (26%) of drivers choosing carbon footprint as a top priority when buying a new car, according to new research from AA Cars, the AA’s used car website. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u><b>Alex Buttle</b>, director, of car buying comparison website <b>Motorway.co.uk</b> comments on recent SMMT used car sales figures:</u><br><br>"Although used car sales dropped slightly in the last quarter of 2017, overall, the past 12 months has been a roaring success for the industry. </span><br>
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MINI UK is proud to announce the return of MINI CHALLENGE for 2018, bringing packed grids and spectacular racing to fans across the country.<br>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Commuters could soon be taken to work in a driverless car which is so clean they could relax on the journey with a cup of tea - brewed using water from the tailpipe.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">MINI France continues to draw inspiration from the unmistakable personality of London's neighborhoods and has created the Oakwood MINI Countryman Edition, a stylish and highly competitive special edition reserved for the French market. The Oakwood Edition offers the possibility to ride in a MINI Countryman with high-end equipment and specific decoration for a rent starting from 380 € / month *, without contribution and maintenance included.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Owning a car will set the average motorist back more than £206,625 during their lifetime on the road, according to research.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The BMW Group is in advanced discussions to ramp up the global success of its MINI brand through a new joint venture in China. A key element of the brand’s continued strategic development will be local production of future battery-electric MINI vehicles in the world’s largest market for electromobility. To this end, the BMW Group has signed a “letter of intent” with the Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motor. In addition to production of the first battery electric MINI at the main plant in Oxford starting in 2019, this signals a further clear commitment to the electrified future of the MINI brand.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">New technology, cutting-edge connectivity, standard-fit front and rear LED lights across the range and an advanced dual-clutch automatic gearbox are just some of the features in the new 2018 MINI 3-Door Hatch, MINI 5-Door Hatch and MINI Convertible, which will launch at MINI retailers across the UK on 17 March 2018.<br /><br />The changes are focused on driver appeal and core new technologies, including MINI Connected Concierge services, wireless smartphone charging and first-in-class options such as new anti-dazzle adaptive headlights with Matrix high beam.<br /><br /><b>MINI 3-Door Hatch, MINI 5-Door Hatch and MINI Convertible: overview of new features.</b><br /><br />• New design standard-fit front and rear LED lights for the UK market.<br />• First-in-class - new optional adaptive headlights with Matrix high beam.<br />• Unique individualisation with MINI Yours 3D printed parts.<br />• 6.5-inch colour infotainment screen, USB and Bluetooth connectivity and multifunction steering wheel fitted as standard.<br />• New touchscreen MINI Navigation with Apple CarPlay and wireless smartphone charging.<br />• New MINI Connected Services with Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI), Online Search, Natural Language Understanding and Concierge Service.<br />• New MINI logo, body finishes, Piano Black exterior and alloy wheel designs.<br />• Extended range of leather trim, new interior backlit surfaces and colour lines.<br />• MINI logo projection from the exterior mirror on the driver's side.<br />• New 7-speed Steptronic transmission with double clutch and electronic shift selector.<br />• Further developed engines and increased capacity and torque for MINI One.<br /><br /><b> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Bright and dazzle-free: Font and rear LED lights now standard. First-in-class adaptive LED headlights with Matrix high beam optionally available.</b><br />The exterior character of the new MINI range has been refreshed with the introduction of a new front and rear LED light design, enhancing the on-road presence of the new MINI 3-Door Hatch, MINI 5-Door Hatch and MINI Convertible.<br /><br />All versions of MINI Hatch and MINI Convertible sold in the UK get the same front and rear LED lamps as standard, for the first time in this segment. The LED lamps have a stronger, brighter beam pattern than the outgoing halogen headlamps, while the daytime running lamps and indicators are also LED-based, forming a new ring design around the headlights themselves. The three-dimensional LED rear lamps cleverly incorporate horizontal turn signals and vertical brake lamps within a distinctive new light cluster. The LED lamps benefit from greater long-distance visibility, without dazzling other road users.<br /><br />First-in-class new ‘Matrix’ adaptive LED headlamps will be offered as an option on the new MINI Hatch and Convertible range, which automatically adjusts brightness using a matrix of different light elements to cater for specific road conditions.<br /><br />For example, the lamps can offer additional illumination to the side of the road in both urban and rural areas, while the high beam lights have greater intensity at motorway speeds, without dazzling oncoming drivers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The adaptive LEDs also feature an automatic selective dip function when on high beam, which automatically extinguishes the parts of the lamp which may dazzle other drivers, while at the same time offering optimal illumination.<br /><br />Each lamp is divided into four horizontally arranged segments, which are activated and deactivated independently of one another at speeds of over 45mph. The high beam segments effectively ‘read’ the road, and as soon as the MINI front camera registers an oncoming vehicle or a vehicle driving ahead, the space that vehicle occupies is only illuminated at low beam brightness.<br /><br />This is done by deactivation of the Matrix segments that cover the space in question, while the remaining areas of the road continue to be illuminated at high beam brightness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>New MINI logo: reduced to the essentials.</b><br /><br />The 2018 MINI range will also see the debut of an all-new MINI logo on the vehicle. The new badge has a flat two-dimensional design, reflecting MINI’s new brand identity with its focus on the essentials – namely key values such as driving fun, distinctive design, premium quality and emotional appeal.<br /><br />The new logo appears on the bonnet, tailgate, steering wheel, instrument display and central locking remote control on all models.<br /><br /> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Three new colours, including premiere for Piano Black Exterior.</b><br /><br />The range of body finishes available for the new MINI range includes three brand new colours, namely Emerald Grey metallic, Starlight Blue metallic and Solaris Orange metallic.<br /><br />In addition, exterior options now include an additional means of customising the exterior design – a popular practice among MINI customers. With the Piano Black Exterior pack, the surrounds of the headlights, rear lights and radiator grille are finished in high-gloss black instead of chrome.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The choice of alloy wheels has been expanded, too. 17-inch ‘Roulette’ and ‘Propeller’ designs are now available for all body variants of the new MINI Hatch and Convertible, along with a new ‘Rail’ two-tone wheel.<br /><br /> <b> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>New leather trims, interior surfaces and colour lines.</b><br /><br />A broad selection of seat surfaces, interior surfaces and colour lines add a touch of individual style to the interior of the new MINI range. These include Chester leather trim in Malt Brown and a colour line now also available in Malt Brown.<br /><br />A brand new option for 2018, MINI Yours Interior in Piano Black, provides MINI Hatch and Convertible customers with the option of a distinctive backlit decorative strip for the passenger side of the instrument panel. Stylised in a Union Jack motif, the colour of the background lighting for the decorative strip matches that of the vehicle’s ambient lighting selected by the driver as part of the MINI Excitement Package. This option also enhances other area of the cabin, adding a distinctive high gloss black appearance to the door inners and centre console.<br /><br /> <b> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Maximum individualisation: MINI Yours Customised.</b><br /><br />The MINI Yours Customised program raises brand individualisation to a whole new level. It includes new products whose design can be created by customers themselves, which are then produced precisely according to their individual specifications.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The MINI Yours Customised range includes side scuttles, decorative strips for the interior on the passenger side, LED door sill finishers and LED door projectors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MINI Yours Customised products can be selected, designed and ordered through a specially created online shop launching later in 2018. Here customers can choose between various colours, patterns, surface structures and icons, as well as contributing their own texts and adding a touch of personal style to the design. This creative interaction between manufacturer and customer enables MINI drivers to turn their vehicle into a unique expression of their own personality.<br /><br />The individualised products are manufactured using innovative production techniques, including 3D printing and laser engraving.<br /><br /> <b> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Drive: increased driving fun and reduced weight.</b><br />Revisions to engines and powertrain have been made to further enhance driving fun. Development has been applied across the board, including the basic engine, MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology, engine electronics, oil supply, intake air ducting, the cooling system and the exhaust system.<br /><br />One very clever feature of the new MINI engines is the use of carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) on the engine covers, which not only contributes to further weight reduction, but also takes advantage of using recycled material generated during the production of BMW’s ‘i’ range of electric vehicles.<br /><br />The 3-cylinder petrol engine in the MINI One has seen an increase in capacity to 1.5 litres, increasing maximum torque by 10 Nm, taking it to 190 Nm.<br /><br /><b> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>New: 7-speed Steptronic transmission with double clutch with electronic selector lever.</b><br />All new MINIs come with a precise six-speed manual gearbox as standard, but now 3-Door Hatch, 5-Door Hatch and Convertible models are now also available with a 7-speed Steptronic transmission with double clutch as an option.<br /><br />The transmission is offered on MINI One, MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper D engine variants, and is characterised by very fast gearshifts, enabling sporty acceleration and an impressive spread of torque.<br /><br />The transmission comes with an all-new electronic selector lever, while on the MINI Cooper S the automatic option includes shift paddles at the steering wheel for a level of manual intervention.<br /><br />All Steptronic transmissions allow the car to coast in MID and GREEN mode and incorporate the latest generation of auto start/stop functions.<br /><br />Using the satellite navigation data and the car’s inbuilt camera systems, the stop/start can be intelligently controlled to identify situations in which it is better not to switch off the engine: for example when stopping briefly before making a turn or entering a roundabout, or if the traffic ahead has started moving again.<br /><br /><br /><br />Diverse range of engines.<br /><br /><b>There are five engine variants for UK customers to choose from for the new MINI 3-Door Hatch:</b><br />MINI One 3-Door Hatch: 75 kW/102 hp, 0 – 62 mph in 10.1 seconds (10.2 seconds), top speed: 121 mph (121 mph), fuel consumption: 57.6 mpg combined cycle (58.9 mpg combined cycle)*, CO2 emissions: 115 – 111 g/km (114 – 109 g/km)*.<br /><br />MINI Cooper 3-Door Hatch: 100 kW/136 hp, 0 – 62 mph in 7.9 seconds (7.8 seconds), top speed: 130 mph (130 mph), fuel consumption: 56.5 mpg combined cycle (58.9 mpg combined cycle)*, CO2 emissions: 118 – 114 g/km (114 – 109 g/km)*.<br /><br />MINI Cooper S 3-Door Hatch: 141 kW/192 hp, 0 – 62 mph in 6.8 seconds (6.7 seconds), top speed: 146 mph (146 mph), fuel consumption: 47.1 mpg combined cycle (54.3 mpg combined cycle)*, CO2 emissions: 139 – 138 g/km (120 – 119 g/km)*.<br /><br />MINI John Cooper Works 3-Door Hatch: 170 kW/231 hp, 0 – 62 mph in 6.3 seconds (6.1 seconds), top speed: 153 mph (153 mph), fuel consumption: 42.8 mpg combined cycle (49.6 mpg combined cycle)*, CO2 emissions: 150 g/km (130 g/km)*.<br /><br />MINI Cooper D 3-Door Hatch: 85 kW/116 hp, 0 – 62 mph in 9.2 seconds (9.3 seconds), top speed: 127 mph (127 mph), fuel consumption: 3.9 – 3.9 litres/100 km (3.8 – 3.8 litres/100 km)*, CO2 emissions: 103 – 102 g/km (100 – 99 g/km)*.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Three petrol engines and one diesel engine are offered for the new MINI 5-Door Hatch:</b><br />MINI One 5-Door Hatch: 75 kW/102 hp, 0 – 62 mph in 10.3 seconds (10.5 seconds), top speed: 119 mph (119 mph), fuel consumption: 57.6 mpg combined cycle (58.9 mpg combined cycle)*, CO2 emissions: 116 – 112 g/km (115 – 110 g/km)*.<br /><br />MINI Cooper 5-Door Hatch: 100 kW/136 hp, 0 – 62 mph in 8.2 seconds (8.1 seconds), top speed: 129 mph (129 mph), fuel consumption: 55.4 mpg combined cycle (58.9 mpg combined cycle)*, CO2 emissions: 120 – 116 g/km (115 – 110 g/km)*.<br /><br />MINI Cooper S 5-Door Hatch: 141 kW/192 hp, 0 – 62 mph in 6.9 seconds (6.8 seconds), top speed: 146 mpg (146 mpg), fuel consumption: 45.6 mpg combined cycle (52.3 mpg combined cycle)*, CO2 emissions: 143 – 141 g/km (124 – 123 g/km)*.<br /><br />MINI Cooper D 5-Door Hatch: 85 kW/116 hp, 0 – 62 mph in 9.4 seconds (9.6 seconds), top speed: 126 mph (126 mph), fuel consumption: 4.0 – 3.9 litres/100 km (4.0 – 3.9 litres/100 km)*, CO2 emissions: 104 – 103 g/km (104 – 103 g/km)*.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>The engine portfolio for the new MINI Convertible consists of three petrol engines:</b><br />MINI Cooper Convertible: 100 kW/136 hp, 0 – 62 mph in 8.8 seconds (8.7 seconds), top speed: 129 mph (128 mph), fuel consumption: 54.3 mpg combined cycle (54.3 mpg combined cycle)*, CO2 emissions: 123 – 119 g/km (123 – 118 g/km)*.<br /><br />MINI Cooper S Convertible: 141 kW/192 hp, 0 – 62 mph in 7.2 seconds (7.1 seconds), top speed: 143 mph (143 mph), fuel consumption: 44.8 mpg combined cycle (57.4 mpg combined cycle)*, CO2 emissions: 123 – 119 g/km (123 – 118 g/km)*.<br /><br />MINI John Cooper Works Convertible: 170 kW/231 hp, 0 – 62 mph in 6.6 seconds (6.5 seconds), top speed: 150 mph (149 mph), fuel consumption: 42.2 mpg combined cycle (47.9 mpg combined cycle)*, CO2 emissions: 152 g/km (136 g/km)*.<br /><br /><br /><br /> *Fuel consumption and CO2 emission figures were measured using the methods required according to Regulation (EC) 2007/715 as amended. The figures are provisional and are based on a vehicle with basic equipment in Germany. Figures depend on the tyre format selected; specifications in brackets apply to vehicles with automatic transmission<br /><br /> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>New steering wheel with multifunction buttons and radio with 6.5-inch colour screen as standard.</b><br />The newly designed three-spoke steering wheel in the MINI range now features multifunction buttons. On the left-hand control panel it is possible to activate the Speed Limit Device to set a maximum speed, while the audio and communication controls are on the right-hand side. A sports leather steering wheel, a MINI Yours sports leather steering wheel and a John Cooper Works leather steering wheel are all available as options.<br /><br />The standard trim also includes an audio system with 6.5-inch colour screen in the central instrument panel and mobile phone integration via Bluetooth.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>New options: Refreshed Pepper and Chili packs now include rear PDC and MINI Logo projection as standard.</b><br />For 2018, MINI has introduced new options and enhanced the equipment offered in the popular Pepper and Chili packs.<br /><br />Pepper Pack adds extra content including 15-inch light alloy wheels, MINI Excitement Pack, leather steering wheel, rain sensor with automatic headlight activation and automatic air conditioning. A new addition to the Pepper Pack in 2018 is rear park distance control (PDC) ensuring that the MINI vehicles are easier than ever to park in and around town.<br /><br />Chili Pack builds on the contents of the Pepper Pack, adding extras features including 17-inch light alloy wheels, cloth and leather upholstery, a sport steering wheel and a sport button to further enhance the driving experience.<br /><br />The MINI Excitement Package, which is included in the Pepper and Chili packs for UK customers, now includes MINI logo projection on the driver's side. When the vehicle door is opened and closed, the new MINI logo is projected onto the ground in front of the door from a light source in the exterior mirror and can be seen there for 20 seconds, or permanently if the door is left open.<br /><br /><b> </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Infotainment and Navigation: 6.5-inch full colour display as standard and debut of new Navigation Plus Pack with wireless charging.</b><br />As standard, all vehicles will have a 6.5-inch full colour display and standard rotary controller. Customers can choose to upgrade this screen to include optional MINI Navigation with a touchscreen display and Apple CarPlay functionality.<br /><br />MINI has simplified the range of additional infotainment packs for UK customers in 2018, with one new infotainment package now offered. The new Navigation Plus package contains a raft of innovative optional equipment, including MINI’s new 8.8-inch touchscreen display, wireless charging, new MINI Connected Services including Real Time Traffic Information, new Natural Language Understanding functionality, MINI Concierge Service, online services and Apple CarPlay.<br /><br />The new wireless charging feature, available as an option or as part of the Navigation Plus package, is facilitated via a storage compartment in the centre armrest which will automatically and wirelessly charge mobile phones which support this capability. This option also includes a second USB socket in the front section of the centre console.<br /><br /> </span><br />
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<br /><b>MINI Connected: a range of digital services that is unique within the segment.</b><br /><br />MINI offers class-leading premium digital services, many of which are unique in the small car segment.<br /><br />New features in the leading MINI Connected package include Real Time Traffic Information and automatic navigation map update via mobile phone connection, a personal Concierge Service and a vehicle internet portal MINI Online, with news, weather and fuel price updates. Another option is Apple CarPlay compatibility.<br /><br />MINI Connected enables MINI drivers to integrate their vehicle and travel plans seamlessly into their day-to-day digital routine. Meanwhile, the MINI Connected App provides connectivity with digital touchpoints such as a smartphone or smart watch. For example, MINI Connected can draw on calendar entries and contact data entered in a smartphone to plan routes and determine the ideal time to set off based on real time traffic data.<br /><br />The Send to Car function enables planned routes to be sent to the MINI navigation system, while Remote Services allow the driver not just to display vehicle location, fuel level and other vehicle status details on their smartphone, but also activate the headlight flasher, horn, ventilation and door lock/unlock function.<br /><br />Intelligent networking is standard across the MINI range, via a 4G SIM card integrated into the vehicle. This enables the use of MINI Teleservices and the Intelligent Emergency Call with automatic detection of vehicle location and accident severity.<br /><br />Another new 2018 option for Hatch and Convertible models is MINI Find Mate. This option consist of tags with a Bluetooth tracking function that can be attached to frequently used objects and travel items such as bags, cases, key rings and rucksacks. Their position can not only be displayed on the car’s on-board computer but also in your MINI Connected App on a smartphone, preventing personal items getting lost or left behind.<br />love:minihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05683131547926424903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902144413906702191.post-88999093890362746502017-08-25T20:00:00.000+01:002017-08-25T20:00:08.966+01:00BMW and Fiat Chrysler team up to create autonomous driving platform<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />BMW Group, Intel and Mobileye announced today that they have signed a memorandum of understanding with the intention for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to be the first automaker to join them in developing a world leading, state-of-the-art autonomous driving platform for global deployment.<br /><br />The development partners intend to leverage each other’s individual strengths, capabilities and resources to enhance the platform’s technology, increase development efficiency and reduce time to market. One enabler to achieve this will be the co-location of engineers in Germany as well as other locations. FCA will bring engineering and other technical resources and expertise to the cooperation, as well as its significant sales volumes, geographic reach and long-time experience in North America.<br /><br />“In order to advance autonomous driving technology, it is vital to form partnerships among automakers, technology providers and suppliers,” said FCA Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne. “Joining this cooperation will enable FCA to directly benefit from the synergies and economies of scale that are possible when companies come together with a common vision and objective.”<br /><br />In July 2016, BMW Group, Intel, and Mobileye announced that they were joining forces to make self-driving vehicles a reality by collaborating to bring solutions for highly automated driving (Level 3) and fully automated driving (Level 4/5) into production by 2021. Since then, they have been designing and developing a scalable architecture that can be used by multiple automakers around the world, while at the same time maintaining each automaker’s unique brand identities.<br /><br />The cooperation remains on-track to deploy 40 autonomous test vehicles on the road by 2017 year-end. It also expects to benefit from leveraging data and learnings from the recently announced 100 Level 4 test vehicle fleet of Mobileye, an Intel Company, demonstrating the scale effect of this collaborative approach.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">“The two factors that remain key to the success of the cooperation are uncompromising excellence in development, and the scalability of our autonomous driving platform,” said Harald Krüger, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG. “With FCA as our new partner, we reinforce our path to successfully create the most relevant state-of-the-art, cross-OEM Level 3-5 solution on a global scale.”<br /><br />“The future of transportation relies on auto and tech industry leaders working together to develop a scalable architecture that automakers around the globe can adopt and customize,” said Brian Krzanich, Intel CEO. “We’re thrilled to welcome FCA’s contribution, bringing us a step closer to delivering the world’s safest autonomous vehicles.”<br /><br />“We welcome FCA’s contributions and use of the cooperation’s platform, which has made substantial progress over the last year and is rapidly entering the testing and execution phase,” stated Professor Amnon Shashua, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer of Mobileye, an Intel Company. “The combination of vision-intense perception and mapping, differentiated sensor fusion, and driving policy solutions offers the highest levels of safety and versatility, in a cost-efficient package that will scale across all geographies and road settings.”<br /><br />BMW Group, Intel, Mobileye and FCA, together with the recently announced development partners and system integrators, invite and welcome additional automakers and technology suppliers to join them in adopting this autonomous driving platform in an effort to create an industry-wide solution.<br /><br />#futureofdriving2021</span>love:minihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05683131547926424903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902144413906702191.post-42332195793060082122017-08-25T08:00:00.000+01:002017-08-25T08:00:11.484+01:00MINI Cabrio named as Future Classic by BCA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">From the highest priced luxury marques to mass market family saloons, most new cars lose part of their value the minute they’re driven off the dealer forecourt and continue to depreciate as they get older. But there are some affordable cars on the road that could become valuable collectors cars in the future according to BCA, the used vehicle marketplace. Ahead of a special sale at its Nottingham centre on Saturday 26th August, the company has listed its top five future classics.</span><br><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><br>
<a href="http://loveminimag.blogspot.com/2017/08/mini-cabrio-named-as-future-classic-by.html#more">Read more »</a>love:minihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05683131547926424903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902144413906702191.post-2138902853923588052017-08-24T19:30:00.000+01:002017-08-24T19:30:12.642+01:00EVENT NEWS: Italian Job @ Bristol Film Festival<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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