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Brand Spankin’ New Images: Mini Coupe Concept in real-world settings

Posted: Aug 26, 2009

Filed under: Hybrids, Green News, MINI

Earlier this morning we saw our first look at Mini’s new Coupe Concept, scheduled to make its debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show next month. At the time we were only able to show you some studio shots; however, Mini has now released a bunch of real-world shots of the Mini Coupe Concept in [...]

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Videos: Happy 50th Birthday Mini, watch some Mini histroy

Posted: Aug 26, 2009

Filed under: BMW, MINI

Happy 50th Birthday Mini. The BMW Group brand is celebrated 50-years of history today by unveiling the new Mini Coupe Concept (check out more details on the Mini Coupe concept here). Later this week, Mini will take the wraps off the production version of the Mini Countryman crossover. While we wait for that to happen, [...]

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Mini Coupe Concept revealed ahead of Frankfurt debut

Posted: Aug 26, 2009

Filed under: Auto Shows, BMW, Hybrids, Green News, MINI

It’s been rumored for a while that Mini is working on a coupe model to expand its product offering; well, here it is. Scheduled to debut at next month’s 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Mini today provided us with our first look at the Mini Coupe Concept.
The new two-seater concept measures 146.2″ in length 66.3″ in width. [...]

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Rumor: BMW to unveil Mini Countryman crossover, Speedster concept this week

Posted: Aug 25, 2009

Filed under: BMW, MINI

BMW has a lot planned for the upcoming 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show next month. The automaker is set to reveal not one, but two hybrid vehicles including the ActiveHybrid 7 and the ActiveHybrid X6.
According to sources who spoke with Mini enthusiast website MotoringFile, BMW has decided to move up the launch of the Speedster/Coupe concept [...]

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Mini introduces mobile road assist app for BlackBerry and iPhone

Posted: Aug 21, 2009

Filed under: Industry News, MINI

Mini USA has introduced a new free app for Mini owners that will allow them to access roadside assistance with their BlackBerry or iPhone. The app connects Mini owners to roadside assistance with a touch of a button and provides the service provided with relevant information including the vehicle’s exact location.
The Mini Road Assist mobile [...]

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450 Mini E drivers providing valuable, real-world feedback

Posted: Aug 13, 2009

Filed under: BMW, Hybrids, Green News, MINI

BMW announced today that after two months of field trials for the Mini E, the 450 drivers of the electric Mini Cooper have provided valuable, real-world data. The 450 units of the Mini E are in daily use in New York, New Jersey and Los Angeles where they are being driven by private customers, government [...]

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BMW picks SB LiMotive to supply lithium-ion batteries for new Megacity Vehicle

Posted: Aug 03, 2009

Filed under: BMW, Hybrids, Green News, Industry News, MINI

BMW’s CEO Norbert Reithofer said earlier this year that the second phase of Project i will be a new vehicle by the name of “Megacity Vehicle.” At the time, Reithofer said that BMW is pursuing a radical approach to sustainable mobility with the Megacity Vehicle and hopes to move it through the development process as quickly [...]

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Miscellaneous Thoughts: Mini bumper sticker pokes fun at Cash for Clunkers, how would you improve egmCarTech?

Posted: Jul 31, 2009

Filed under: MINI, Miscellaneous Thoughts

It’s a rainy Friday here in NYC and it’s quite depressing to say the least. Nonetheless, the show must go on and we’re close to wrapping up the day here at egmCarTech.
Mini bumper sticker pokes fun at Cash for Clunkers: Mini gave its dealers creative bumper stickers to be handed out to customers trading in [...]

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BMW all-electric model coming in 2015, could be badged ‘Triumph’

Posted: Jul 30, 2009

Filed under: BMW, Hybrids, Green News, Industry News, MINI

BMW is moving forward with testing 500 electric Mini E Coopers around the world. According to a report by AutoCar, the prototypes are paving the way for an all-electric Triumph or Wolseley. BMW bought the rights to the Triumph and Wolseley name when it bought Rover in 1994 in hopes to revive them as niche brands.
All the [...]

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Report: Mini Cooper D no longer coming to stateside… at least for now

Posted: Jul 29, 2009

Filed under: Hybrids, Green News, MINI

Earlier this year, Mini Vice President Jim McDowell, confirmed that the BMW Group brand is considering a diesel engine for the U.S. market by 2010 or 2011. He said that the diesels that Mini currently offers in other markets do not meet U.S. clean-air regulations so Americans will have to wait until the brand comes out with [...]