MINI updates for 2018

New technology, connectivity, standard-fit front and rear LED lights across the range and an advanced dual-clutch automatic gearbox are some of the features in the new 2018 MINI 3-Door Hatch, MINI 5-Door Hatch and MINI Convertible, which will launch at MINI retailers across the UK on 17 March 2018
DieselCar Christmas countdown – 12 – MINI Countryman

It might cost more than before, but the Countryman is 20 centimetres longer, making it a true contender in the booming medium SUV class.
DieselCar Christmas countdown – 19 – MINI Clubman

MINI went back to the drawing board for the latest Clubman, and the result is a much more practical Golf rival, which still retains nods to its heritage like its rear barn doors.
First plug-in hybrid Mini arrives in June

Now available to order, the new Mini Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 will launch in June and is priced from £31,585 (on the road pricing that does not include the government plug-in car grant)
New Countryman is biggest MINI ever

BMW says the new MINI Countryman is the biggest and most versatile model to be launched in the brand’s 57-year history. The new model is available to order at MINI retailers nationwide, with diesel prices starting at £24,425 for the Cooper D Countryman. First UK deliveries will be in February. Prices for the plug-in hybrid model will be announced in due course.
BMW UK Mini production passes the three million mark

BMW’s Oxford plant has celebrated the three millionth modern Mini to roll off the assembly line since production began back in 2001
New Mini Countryman rolls in

BMW says the new Mini Countryman is the biggest and most versatile model to be launched in the brand’s 57-year history
All-new 2017 MINI Countryman details

The all-new MINI Countryman will be the largest MINI ever, the first to offer a plug-in hybrid model and will boast new features including a touch-free electric tailgate, when it arrives with customers in February. On sale since October 26, the Countryman is 20cm longer than before, with a 7.5cm longer wheelbase, providing enough interior […]
BMW plans plug-in hybrid Mini

BMW says the series development process for a new plug-in hybrid version of the Mini has almost been completed.
Gadget Inspector

Ring pocket lamp Model number RIL54 www.ringautomotive.co.uk autosales@ringautomotive.co.uk 0113 213 7379 Price £7.99 The RIL54 is the upgrade from the award-winning RIL50 and features ultra-bright chip-on-board LEDs. There’s no casing which enables a much denser beam pattern and brings Ring’s ultra-bright 110 lumen intensity. This handy pocket lamp comes in at under 400 grams, making […]