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  Final 2006-2013 MINI rolls off the line 29 Nov 2013 (News)
  The final outgoing MINI Hatch drove off the production line at the factory in Cowley. No less than 1,041,412 of the 2006-203 MINI have been produced at the high-tech facility, which has built more than 2.4 million MINIs in total since 2001. 14% of all cars built in the UK last year were MINIs, accounting for for 14% of all UK vehicle exports in 2012.
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  Next generation MINI will be UK made 9 Jun 2011 (News)
  The Prime Minister welcomed the investment, and said “The production and export of iconic British cars like the MINI is making a real contribution to the rebalancing of the economy that this government is determined to achieve.” As part of the expansion of the MINI brand the MINI Coupe will be launched in 2011 and a MINI Roadster in 2012, both of which are to be built at the Oxford plant. 
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  Mini MINIs take to the field at the Olympics 9 Aug 2012 (News)
  Although it carries no logos other then that for the 2012 games (look closely and you'll see there isn't even a MINI badge on the front), it has been claimed that it's advertising through the back door as the car is so recognisable. Olympic officals on the other hand insist that there's no link between the sponsorship and the mini Minis on the field of play.
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  MINI Prices Announced 12 Apr 2001 (News)
  MINI One and MINI Cooper go on sale in the UK on July 7 and prices have been announced that will set the pulses of MINI fans racing. MINI One will have an on-the-road price of £10,300 (retail list price of £9,900) and MINI Cooper will be available on the road at £11,600 (retail list price of £11,200).
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  New 2007 Mini Cooper from only £149.99 per month 6 Jan 2007 (News)
  24 Month Business Contract Hire (6+23 Payments, 10kpa) Mini Cooper Hatchback 1.6 £149.99 + VAT Mini Cooper Hatchback 1.6 Steptronic £169.99 + VAT Mini Cooper S Hatchback 1.6 £189.99 + VAT Mini Cooper S Hatchback 1.6 Steptronic £209.99 + VAT 24 Month Business Contract Hire (3+23 Payments, 10kpa) Mini Cooper Hatchback 1.6 £169.99 + VAT Mini Cooper Hatchback 1.6 Steptronic £189.99 + VAT Mini Cooper S Hatchback 1.6 £214.99 + VAT Mini Cooper S Hatchback 1.6 Steptronic £234.99 + VAT 24 Month Personal Contract Hire (6+23 Payments, 10kpa) Mini Cooper Hatchback 1.6 £176.99 Inc VAT Mini Cooper Hatchback 1.6 Steptronic £199.99 Inc VAT Mini Cooper S Hatchback 1.6 £224.99 Inc VAT Mini Cooper S Hatchback 1.6 Steptronic £246.99 Inc VAT 24 Month Personal Contract Hire (3+23 Payments, 10kpa) Mini Cooper Hatchback 1.6 £199.99 Inc VAT Mini Cooper Hatchback 1.6 Steptronic £224.99 Inc VAT Mini Cooper S Hatchback 1.6 £252.99 Inc VAT Mini Cooper S Hatchback 1.6 Steptronic £2276.99 Inc VAT DSG Auto Contracts Ltd has recently merged with www.newcar4me.com to strengthen their consumer offering.
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  02 reg MINI One for £9,999 18 Nov 2003 (News)
  Yesterday, in the BMW auction at BCA Blackbushe, the 22k mile Indy Blue MINI One in the photo sold for £9,900 + auction house commission. Today, another 02 reg Indy Blue MINI One, with 17k miles, is on sale at The Great Trade Centre, White City, London, for £9,999 + £61 admin charge.
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  Seven classic Minis head to auction 16 Nov 2016 (News)
  Seven Minis are going under the hammer at the H&H Classics sale on November 16 at Donington Park. First up is a 1990 Rover Mini Cooper ‘RSP’ with just 293 miles on from new.
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  Supermodel Mini heads to auction 7 Nov 2017 (News)
  The pink Mini features hand-painted flowers finished with clear lacquer with a White Connolly leather interior, pink floor mats and decorative 1960’s style cushions. After its short television career, Corgi commissioned a scale model of the floral Mini.
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  Used car debut for Mini Clubman 3 Apr 2008 (News)
  Some 48 other Mini derivatives were sold at the event, including the Mini Cooper D, BCA added. According to Paul Dunn, national account manager for BCA, this is a good start for the Clubman. "The iconic Mini Cooper S Clubman made a strong debut, which suggests it will be a successful and desirable model as a used car," commented the official.
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  Mini Recall 3 Oct 2001 (News)
  Vibration and noise caused will alert most owners long before the wheel falls off, but the cars are being recalled as a precaution. NOTE this is, of course, the old Rover Mini, not the new BMW MINI.
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  Report: International Mini Meet 2013 21 May 2013 (News)
  Around 2000 Minis (and MINIs) gathered in the scenic location, and put on a spectacular display. The event was clearly a success with 10,000 Mini-mad fans attending the long-weekend's festival and doing what they do best... partying hard.
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  New MINI Car Leasing Deals from only £169.99pm 24 Jun 2006 (News)
  Contract Hire (3+35, 10kpa) Mini Hatch 1.6 One @ £169.99 + VAT Mini Hatch 1.4d One £189.99 + VAT Mini Hatch 1.6 Cooper @ £199.99 + VAT Mini Hatch 1.6 One Auto @ £204.99 + VAT Mini Hatch 1.6 One Seven @ £204.99 + VAT Mini Hatch 1.6 Cooper Auto @ £224.99 + VAT Mini Hatch 1.6 One Seven Auto @ £234.99 + VAT Mini Hatch 1.6 Cooper Park Lane @ £249.99 + VAT Mini Hatch 1.6 Cooper S @ £249.99 + VAT Mini Hatch 1.6 Cooper Park Lane Auto @ £274.99 + VAT Quick delivery, most models available in 14 days.
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  Appeal For an Original 1959 Mini 2 Apr 2009 (News)
  Guests will have the opportunity to drive laps on the Silverstone track in their own MINI or as a passenger with a MINI CHALLENGE competitor, as well as watching the third and fourth races of the popular MINI CHALLENGE Clubsport series. The Mini Seven Racing Club will be staging a race in which up to 40 classic models will compete on the Silverstone circuit.
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  VIDEO: What’s it like to be a MINI on the production line? 11 Sep 2014 (News)
  MINI has built three million cars at its plant in Oxford since 2001. The three millionth model produced was a five-door hatch  - and you can follow the story if its production along the final assembly line in the timelapse video below.  The video follows the production of a MINI hatch along the final assembly line in Oxford, followed by its train trip to the docks before it’s exported – the USA is MINI’s biggest market, followed by the UK, Germany and China. MINI is currently investing £750 million in its plants across the UK – at Oxford, Swindon and Hams Hall.
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  MINI Value Retention Also Worth Celebrtating 30 May 2009 (News)
  Anyone celebrating 50 years of the Mini at MINI UNITED last weekend can also celebrate the value of their invesment, says British Car Auctions. “MINI has great character and massive appeal” confirmed Tim Naylor, PR Manager, BCA.
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  New MINI For FIAT 500 Money 17 Jul 2009 (News)
  The new £10,950 MINI First will be MINI’s most attractively-priced model on sale in the UK, offering customers the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a unique small premium car at a lower price. Available only as a hatchback, the MINI First features the 1.4-litre petrol engine currently found in the MINI One, but with a power output reduced to 75 hp.
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  MINI Celebrates 50 Years of Production 9 May 2009 (News)
  The book is on sale now priced at £17.99. Tens of thousands of visitors from across the globe will also be celebrating MINI’s 50th birthday at MINI United, which is being staged at Silverstone from 22-24 May. The festival welcomes MINI owners and non-owners, and the stunning entertainment line-up is sure to attract visitors from right around the world.
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  MINI Specifications Announced 26 Feb 2001 (News)
  To get the maximum publicity it can for the new MINI at the Geneva Motor Show BMW has now announced specifications and names for the new MINIs which will go on sale in the UK on Saturday 7th July 2001. The 90bhp MINI will be called the MINI ONE.
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  Lancaster Insurance Mini resto to raise money for charity 23 Nov 2015 (News)
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  5 MINI Cooper S JCWs Available to Drive at Moving Motor Show 10 Jun 2015 (News)
  MINI will also be out in force following the Moving Motor Show at the Goodwood Festival of Speed which runs until 28 th  June. MINI brand ambassador and contender for the Dakar Rally 2016 title – Harry Hunt – will be showcasing his talents on the Hillclimb across the festival weekend in his bespoke Rally Dakar MINI All4 Racing.