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  Suzuki Sales Now Top 40 Million 14 Aug 2009 (News)
  Suzuki began trading in October 1909 as the Suzuki Loom Company in Hamamatsu and extended into automobiles in October 1955 with the Suzulight mini-vehicle.  Since then, Suzuki has remained at the forefront of Japan’s expanding mini-vehicle market by reflecting customer’s priorities in models such as the Alto, Wagon R and SJ Jimny compact 4x4.
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  Barn finds in demand at Barons auction 21 Jun 2017 (News)
  At the other end of the condition scale, immaculate British classics also proved popular, with a 1924 Riley 11/40 Sports Tourer, a 1973 Jaguar E-type V12, and a 1982 Austin Morris Mini HL Clubman all going to new homes, selling for £28,500, £36,300 and £11,000. Here are the full results from Barons Sandown Park Sale on 13 June.
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  Lovely Jaguar E-Type S1 Gets Top Price at Barons 20 Dec 2012 (News)
  Another star of the sale was an ultra low-mileage Mercedes 107 300SL that climbed to over £22,00, while the much-publicised Wood and Picket 'music business' Mini Cooper S sold for £24,000 gross. Many since phoned trying to buy the car after the sale but the vendor accepted the bid on the day, so they have all been disappointed – proving that the only sure way to secure a car at auction is to be there and bid.
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  Spotted in the classifieds: Summer cars 28 May 2012 (News)
  Most 2008 models are listed at between £8,500 and £9,000, and you should be paying just shy of £9000 at an independent dealer - or less from a private seller.  MINI Convertible The MINI has a well deserved reputation for being fun to drive, and even with the convertible it remains the case – chopping the roof off hasn’t dulled the handling or the pointy steering.
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  61-plate: Monthly deals under £250 25 Aug 2011 (News)
  The C30 is available from £240 per month 7. MINI ONE A car many people aspire to own, the MINI has an image very few other cars can match, meaning strong resale values. This classless little hatchback costs from £239 per month. 6.
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  Manheim Remarketing's long range Market Analysis 18 Nov 2010 (News)
  In the Fleet sector average age of 4x4s was 50 months compared with 44 months, while average mileage was 56,000 miles compared with 46,000 miles in Q3 2007. While 4x4s are enjoying increased values and popularity compared with Q3 2007, Mini-MPVs and MPVs are faring less well. Average values of part exchange Mini-MPVs in the Dealer sector fell by 24.8% (£706) to £2,137, in the Fleet sector values were down 5.1% (£268) to £4,956 and in the Manufacturer sector down 1.8% (£224) to £12,394.
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  Busy Day at Blackbushe Auctions 15 Aug 2003 (News)
  Three halls running at full power and a packed carpark must have brought smiles to the faces of BCA directors today. And there were some bargains to be had, especially among the heavy metal. But the MINI 1 CVT auto in the photo wasn’t one of them. It was on an 02, came with ABS, climate control and CD and just 5,329 miles. But the MINI CVT hasn’t been 100% reliable, so a securing bid of £10,450 confirmed that the public is still willing to pay over the odds for MINIs.
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  Tickets now on sale for MGLive! 17 Feb 2015 (News)
  This year’s event will celebrate the 60 th anniversary of the BMC and BL competitions department – the factory-based team that built a range of iconic motorsport cars, from endurance-winning MGBs to the virtually unbeatable Mini Coopers. As well as a host of great classics on show, there trade and autojumble stands, plus a lifestyle marque and live entertainment. There will also be two days of on-track racing action.
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  Small Price Increase for BMW 3-Series 7 Apr 2002 (News)
  UK market RHD BMW 3-Series go up by an average of 1% from 1st May 2002, compared to a mainland Europe price hike averaging 1.8% for the entire BMW range, excluding the MINI. UK 3-Seried Compact models are not affected. The smallest increase is £185 onto the price of the 316i 4-door, which will be £18,635. The biggest increase is £420 onto the M3 convertible, up to £42,370.
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  Motoring firsts to be celebrated at London Classic Car Show 18 Jan 2019 (News)
  One car that represents many firsts, from design, technology, marketing and motorsport perspectives, is the Mini. This iconic car celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2019 and the London Classic Car Show will pay tribute to its success and popularity with a host of rare Mini-derived models taking to the Grand Avenue.
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  Motability Maintains Keen Prices For 2009 8 Jan 2009 (News)
  Favourite affordable models falling in price Try the Ford Focus CC 2.0 145 CC2 2d MP down to an advance payment of £500 from £1,495, the Honda Civic 1.4i-DSI SE HB 5d MP down £350 to an advance payment of £299, and the MINI New MINI 1.4 One 3d AC from 499, a reduction of £200. Look out for other great savings throughout the MINI range including on the MINI Cooper model. Other great price savings include a reduction of £800 on the Nissan Micra C+C 1.6 16v Acenta 2d MP now available with an advance payment of £199, and the Vauxhall Vectra falls by over an impressive £3,000 to the advance payment cost of £249 for the Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 CDTi 150 Sri 5d MP.
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  New Audi, BMW, Mini and Nissan Car Leasing from £92.99 5 Mar 2007 (News)
  More information and more new car leasing deals like these at www.dsgauto.com . Specialists in Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini, SAAB, SEAT, Skoda, Toyota and Volkswagen.
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  Goodwood Festival of Speed to celebrate a long list of anniversaries 26 Mar 2013 (News)
  50 Years of  McLaren Racing: Half a century of this revered race and sports car maker will be marked with a number of championship-winning cars from Formula 1, Can-Am, Indy and Le Mans. 50 Years of  Mini Cooper S and Ford Lotus Cortina: Two true British motoring icons turn 50, with versions of the Mini Cooper S and Lotus Cortina in action at Goodwood, particularly in the Forest Rally Stage area.
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  BMW X1s, X3s and 5 Series Gran Turismo Make Over Book in Closed Sale 11 Feb 2010 (News)
    In what will be the current BMW X3's last year of production, it has returned 123.1 per cent of CAP Clean, reflecting its popularity in the BMW range, while the sale of 37 MINIs returned 90.7 per cent of their value from new. The auction, offering a comprehensive selection of MINIs and BMWs, averaged 112.6 per cent CAP Clean and brought in an average price of £30,695 per car.
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  Only a Few Bargain BMWs at Auction Today 15 Dec 2003 (News)
  And we had to fork out £10,400 for a 90k mile 2001Y 520iSE auto, which was bang on trade book for the miles. The 11k mile 02 reg MINI One on alloys made a stiff £10,600, the 40k mile 2001Y MINI Cooper with leather but needing a bit of paint went for £9,800, and £15,300 wasn’t quite enough for the 6k mile 03 reg Cooper S with Chilli pack.
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  Full Lots List For Historics 4th March Auction at Brooklands Museum 17 Feb 2017 (News)
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  Advent Calendar Competition Day 23 Prize - Lego McLaren 720S 23 Dec 2017 (News)
  The race-ready, buildable McLaren 720S features a mini figure cockpit, wheels with rubber tires and authentic details.
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  Thousands of BMWs set for August club meet 24 Jun 2015 (News)
  Expect M Power, Alpina, ZED, as well as modern, classic and modified models, plus MINI’s at the show, which is Europe’s largest BMWs meet. The focal point of the event will be the arena and the concours competition, but there will also be live music, radio-controlled cars, tombola, and a wheel-changing challenge.
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  Inside the BMW Olympic Pavillion 25 Jul 2012 (News)
  There’s an area dedicated to the fleet of vehicles provided to the Olympics, as well as prototype and concept vehicles like the MINI Rocketman and the BMW i3 and i8 – along with the current production models. Click the images in the gallery above to see more of the Olympic Pavilion. 
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  Win tickets to Silverstone Classic 23 Jun 2011 (News)
  There is also music entertain, aerobatic displays and a period funfair. This year Silverstone Classic celebrates 50 years of the Jaguar E-Type, 50 years of the Mini Cooper, 75 years of the Triumph Spitfire and 60 years of Ferrari’s first World Championship race win. For your chance to win some tickets, visit http://silverstoneclassic.com/vote/ and vote for your favourite British sports car.