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.
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New proving ground for BMW/MINI
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.
MINI France launches the MINI Heddon Street
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.
MINI France: New MINI Clubman Edition Kensington
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.
MINI France launches the Oakwood MINI Countryman Edition
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.
Limited Edition Cooper S launches in South Africa
BizinAfrica reports, MINI South Africa is introducing the exclusive MINI Cooper S 5-door special edition, an adrenalin-boosting blend of raw power and sporty looks in Melting Silver metallic paint and featuring an enhanced engine as well as exclusive MINI John Cooper Works parts.
MINI Family Roadshow
GREECE:
Each model in the MINI family has a special and unique character with unique design, unique style and innovative technologies. Aimed at people who want to differ offering authenticity and typical go-kart driving feel.
From November 3, 2016, the MINI family models will be in Athens, Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Patras and Larissa, allowing the fans to live an enjoyable driving experience.
The MINI Family Roadshow schedule is as follows:
3/11 - 6/11 Athens, Golden Hall
11/11 - 13/11 Athens, Flisvos Marina
17/11 - 19/11 Thessaloniki, Mediterranean Cosmos
25/11 - 26/11 Heraklion, Crete servin SA
1/12 - 2/12 Patras, Patra Auto SA
8/12 - 9/12 Larissa Papadopoulos SA
For more information you can visit the website: www.mini.com.gr/WeAreFamily
Benito Guerra Jr. winner of the Panam MINI Challenge of the 2016 Carrera Panamericana crown
- The British brand shocked by their performance in the various sections of the competition.
La Carrera Panamericana 2016 came to an end and with it the category winners Panam MINI Challenge which made its debut this year within this iconic competition were defined. Benito Guerra Jr. and co-driver Jaime Zapata won the 1st place in the category aboard a MINI Cooper S.
BMW Group Classic presents the highlights of its collection in Berlin
Classic fans are currently looking to Berlin. The historic exhibition halls of the capital will be the venue for the second edition of Motorworld Classics Berlin from 6 to 9 October 2016. For the first time, the BMW Group Classic will be presenting its range of services to the public at the Oldtimer Fair as well as selected highlights from the history of the automobile and motorcycle. To start the tour on the premises between Funkturm and Avus, all brands of the BMW Group are represented with particularly remarkable rarities. The compilation of the exhibits presented on the Boulevard of Hall 20 near the entrance to Nord comprises the reconstruction of a successful model, a work of art on wheels, a historical concept study and the once fastest production motorcycle in Germany.
Two men caught with stolen safe in passenger seat
Two men were caught transporting a stolen safe in a Mini Cooper Cabrio, according to actionnewsjax.com.
Drunk MINI driver destroys restaurant
A drunk driver woman crashed her MINI into a restaurant and burned it to the ground, according to Delaware Online.
MINI JCW Pro launched in Malaysia
MINI Malaysia has introduced the MINI John Cooper Works Pro Edition, a limited-edition run of 20 units that has been exclusively created for the Malaysian market.
MINI thief held at gunpoint as car recovered
We've a nice story for you today after a MINI owner was reunited with his stolen car after the thief was held at gunpoint.
MINI Clubman Scrambler from Italy
Combining the MINI Clubman with the BMW R NINET Scrambler - introducing the Scrambler
ALL4 MINI Clubman.
First Mini to take on Peking to Paris Challenge
A classic Mini has been entered into the Peking to Paris Motor Challenge for the first time ever - dubbed the world's toughest endurance rally for classic cars.
New MINI Countryman LE for Poland
MINI launches limited edition model Countryman in Poland. The cars are signed marking Pepper Edition will include a special equipment package emphasizes the unique character of the car.
New MINI Shoreditch LE for the French
Registration for MTTS 2016 opens
MINI USA today announced that registration for MINI TAKES THE STATES 2016 (MTTS) is now officially open. MINI owners looking to participate can now register at MINITAKESTHESTATES.com.
One injured as two classic Minis crushed on motorway
Two classic Minis were totalled and a passenger seriously injured after a lorry ploughed into the stationary cars on the hard shoulder.
MINI USA water pump lawsuit delayed
A federal judge in California has delayed the preliminary
approval for a proposed settlement between BMW North America and MINI
Cooper owners who suffered from defective water pumps.
Prince of Wales MINI Clubman made in Milan
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