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  Paul Weller to headline MINI United 2009 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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  Mixed Reviews of New MINI 23 May 2001 (News)
  George Fowler ('Motormouth' of The Daily Star) gave the car a rave review, particularly praising the brakes. Peter Hall of 'The Daily Telegraph' gives his verdict of the new MINI on Saturday when The Telegraph Motoring will be largely devoted to Minis, including Tony Anchors amazing Mini Thatched Cottage.
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  More Drivers Sought to Lease Electric MINI 16 Apr 2010 (News)
    The MINI E has all the good looks of a standard MINI Hatch, with the performance close to that of the MINI John Cooper Works and MINI's renowned go-kart handling. The space normally taken by rear passengers is reserved for the powerful lithium-ion battery.
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  Electric Mini unveiled at London Classic Car Show 19 Feb 2019 (News)
  A British technology company has unveiled the first production electric classic Mini at the London Classic Car Show. The Swind E Classic Mini combines a fully-restored body and bespoke powertrain developed in-house by Swindon Powertrain. Produced in Wiltshire at the firm’s recently-upgraded facility, the Swind E Classic uses state-of-the-art EV technology to create an individual, nippy, zero-emissions city car with classic character. Under the restored Mini shell, the bespoke 80kw motor (roughly 110bhp) and single transmission ensures responsive and smooth power that can be used without incurring congestion charge fees.
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  Get behind the wheel of a MINI at a famous track 12 Jan 2012 (News)
  I'm delighted we've joined forces with the iconic MINI brand - it really is the perfect car for young people to sample driving for the first time.”
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  Mini to take centre stage at Goodwood Revival 10 Aug 2009 (News)
  They explained as it is the auto's 50th anniversary, they thought it was fitting to pay a tribute to the diminutive model. As a result, there will be a parade of Minis every day, including versions that have been turned into ice cream vans and Wildgoose camping vehicles. Organisers claimed: "It promises to be a real spectacle not to be missed." The St Mary's Trophy saloon car race will also exclusively feature pre-1966 Mini Coopers.
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  MINI News 6 Sep 2001 (News)
  Hot on the heels of the exploding MINI recall, BMW has announced a Hydrogen powered version. MINIs were recalled this week because the paint around the filler tube can wear away, creating a risk of a static spark when a fuel pump nozzle is inserted. 500 MINIs sold so far are being recalled to the factory for a special sleeve to be fitted and deliveries of new MINIs will be delayed slightly as the modification is fitted to cars already in the pipeline.
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  New Mini Cabriolet Car Leasing from £199.99pm 25 Jun 2006 (News)
  Contract Hire (3+35, 10kpa) Mini Cabriolet 1.6 One @ £199.99 + VAT Mini Cabriolet 1.6 Cooper @ £224.99 + VAT Mini Cabriolet 1.6 Cooper Auto @ £249.99 + VAT Mini Cabriolet 1.6 Cooper S @ £274.99 + VAT Mini Cabriolet 1.6 Cooper Auto S @ £309.99 + VAT Quick delivery, most models available in 14 days.
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  Jaguar launches Mini Miglia in Scotland 8 May 2015 (News)
  Jaguar has launched its inaugural Mini Miglia road rally in Scotland as part of its preparations to tackle the Mille Miglia on 14-17 May. Taking in a 100-mile route along the scenic west coast of Scotland, the first Mini Miglia was used as a shakedown for the cars and drivers competing in the full-blown Italian event.
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  NEC Classic: Mini wins Car of The Year 17 Nov 2013 (News)
  Jason Field has won this year's Classic car of The Year at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor show at the NEC in Birmingham. The 1960 Morris Mini-Minor was built in Jason's home town of Oxford at the iconic Cowley Morris works and is one of several classic Minis owned by himself and his wife Tanya. The Mini saw off competition from a Jowett Javelin, a Hillman Imp, a pre-war Morris Minor and a Sunbeam Alpine.
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  Lancaster Insurance teams up with British Mini Club 21 Mar 2016 (News)
  Richard Morley, Lancaster Insurance’s operations director, comments, said, ‘Lancaster Insurance is proud to be an official insurance partner of the British Mini Club. ‘Having spent more than 30 years in the industry, we’re delighted to be further demonstrating our passion and enthusiasm for the marque and look forward to working alongside the club and its members to provide exceptional service and value for money.’ Lancaster Insurance has a long history of working with the marque and is currently restoring a 1969 Morris Mini Super Deluxe (pictured above) in aid of Prostate Cancer UK.
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  MINI E (electric) UK Test Drivers Sought 1 Sep 2009 (News)
  This wall box will be supplied with every MINI E and also includes a 6.5m charging cable. The 240V/32 amp supply provided by the wall box can fully charge the MINI E’s lithium-ion battery pack from empty in just 4.5 hours.
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  Mini Day at Castle Combe 24th September 17 Sep 2011 (News)
  The popular event at the Wiltshire circuit includes track sessions where owners can drive their Minis on-track, a Mini cruise, 100 club displays featuring a stunning collection of up to 1500 Minis, of all shapes and sizes, together with 50 trade stands featuring all the leading Mini parts suppliers.
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  Hyundai Matrix Mini MPV Undercuts Scenic 16 Oct 2001 (News)
  Official prices have now been announced for Hyundai's Matrix mini MPV. The 102bhp 1.6 GSi with 104lb ft (141Nm) torque is £10,999 in GSi trim; the 89bhp 1.5 TD GSi with 136lb ft (182Nm) torque is £11,799 in GSi trim; and the 121bhp 1.8 CDX with 119lb ft (161Nm) torquw is £12,199.
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  Laser’s mini jump starter is packed full of power 28 Jan 2016 (News)
  It’s also safe to keep your Mini Jump Start on charge 24 hours a day and 365 days a year if you need to. The charging port in the control panel has an automatic sensor and will sense when the Mini Jump Start is charged and then shut itself down automatically - so it inever overcharges.
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  ex-Chris Evans Mini to star at Carfest sale 23 Jul 2013 (News)
  A Mini once owned by Chris Evans will be offered at the Carfest sale at Oulton Park in Cheshire on 4 August. The 1964 Austin Mini Mk1 has a very conservative Estimate of £6000-8000 placed on it by Silverstone Auctions, and sale proceeds wiill be going to BBC Children in Need.
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  MINI celebrates a century of car production in Oxford 19 Dec 2012 (News)
  Cars built at Cowley have been a diverse bunch - with marques including Austin-Healey, MG, Wolseley, Riley, Austin, Mini, Vanden Plas, Princess, Triumph, Rover, Honda, and Sterling. Morris is the most associated with Cowley, but more MInis (classic and post-BMW) have been built at the factory. The current factory is actually based in the body assembly plant founded by Pressed Steel, with the original Morris buildings being demolished during the late 1980s and early '90s.
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  BMW unveils electric version of classic Mini 28 Mar 2018 (News)
  A Mini spokesman said, ‘The electric classic remains true to the brand, both in terms of its visual appearance and driving characteristics. ‘The spontaneous power of its electric motor provides a new dimension to the unmistakable go-kart feeling that helped propel the British small car in its original form to worldwide popularity.’ Finished in red with a white roof, the car carries the yellow Mini Electric logo in the brand emblem and on its hub caps.
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  New luxurious MINI model on sale 30 Jun 2011 (News)
  Power comes from the 1.6-litre 184bhp four-cylinder engine normally fitted to the Cooper S. Equipment is generous, as you’d expect from a £41,000 MINI, with satellite navigation, onboard computer, automatic air-conditioning and a Harman Kardon hi-fi system. First deliveries are expected in March 2012. 
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  Two men jailed over classic Mini thefts 13 Apr 2016 (News)
  Two men who stole classic Minis and then sold the parts on eBay have been jailed for a total of six-and-a-half years. Stephen Fiddimore and Sam Metten were caught after police raided six addresses in Kent and found 13 classic Minis.