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U Spy: New 2014 Mini Hatch Wears its Camo Again and Hits Munich's Streets
We can't say that Mini and its Bavarian stepdad (…or stepmom), the BMW Group, were happy when our spies caught a collection of new generation hatchbacks with their pants down in July while posing for a different camera, but at least the Brits tried to put a humorous spin to the situation. Now, the yellow pants with the swirly black shapes are partially up again with Mini's engineers continuing tests on Munich's roads where Carscoops reader Peter from Hungary (we'll assume he's getting ready to watch his national team at the 2014 World Cup qualifiers against Romania tonight) snagged two prototypes.
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The Mini-me Mini Of The Bmw Group's London Olympic And Paralympic Games Fleet
After the 160 BMW 1-Series ActiveE coupes and 40 MINI E hatchbacks, the Bavarian automotive group today presented its third pure-electric vehicle to the London Olympic and Paralympic fleet: the Mini MINI. Evidently, and unlike the other two models,...
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All-time Sales Record For Bmw Group In The First Half Of 2011
There’s a lot to be happy about in Munich these days. That’s because the BMW Group has had not only its best month ever as far as sales are concerned, but has also achieved an all-time sales record for the first half of the year. This June,...
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U-spy: New Mini Coupe And Bmw 1-series Hatchback Spotted On The Road
Eagle-eyed Carscoop reader Michael from Germany is always on the lookout for any new cars and prototypes on the road. His latest catch is the freshly revealed MINI Coupe in a blue suit with silver stripes, while he also seized a couple of shots of the...
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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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Bmw Group's 3rd Quarter Net Profits Fall 63%
Reflecting the global economic turmoil, the BMW Group that includes the BMW, MINI and Rolls Royce brands posted a 63 percent drop in third quarter profits. The Munich-based company said that pre-tax profits for the July-September period fell 63.5% to...
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