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Report: "Minier" MINI in the Works, Could Debut at 2011 Geneva Show
It's only natural for the BMW Group to look for ways to expand the MINI range into new territories and increase the brand's profitability. And while some may question MINI's recent move with the Crossman crossover, a smaller model than the current three-door hatch makes a lot of sense for a brand that has become known for its city cars. Apparently, MINI thinks so too.
Autoweek reported today that the company is working on a such a smaller, entry-level model, called the "Mini Minor" or "Mini Mini" and it could be revealed in concept form as early as next year's Geneva Salon.
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Scoop: First Photos Of New Five-door 2014 Mini Hatchback
There was a time when "MINI" really stood for mini with three-doors and a tin top or a ragtop, but not anymore. Ever since the BMW Group got its hands on the British brand and churned out the first modern MINI in the beginning of the new millennium,...
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Mini Officially Confirms John Cooper Works Gp Special On The Sidelines Of The New York Auto Show
We've already caught Mini trying out a prototype of the range-topping John Cooper Works GP hot hatch near the Nürburgring, but today, the company made it official. Prior to the New York International Auto Show, Kay Segler, senior vice president...
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Mini Said To Have Pulled The Plug On The Rocketman
Remember the Mini Rocketman Concept from last year's Geneva Motor Show? Over the past few months, there had been several reports saying that the BMW Group was planning to put the city-car sized Mini into production by 2016. Today, Car is reporting...
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Bmw Group To Launch Mini Brand In India In Early 2012, Prices To Start From Over 25 Lakh Or $51k
The BMW Group's MINI brand is getting ready to add another important market to its belt as the Bavarian automaker announced on Monday that it will launch the firm's small premium models in India starting from 2012. "I am pleased to announce...
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Mini Core Design Concept Shows What A Non-retro Cooper Could Look Like
Niels Steinhoff, a student at the Munich University of Applied Sciences, clearly envisions the next Mini as sleeker, more rounded, and less retro. His concept is called the Mini Core and comes off more as a shooting brake than a typical hatch. Much like...
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