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Archive for July, 2010

Facelift for 2010 Minis

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

Details of the latest makeover for the BMW Mini range have been announced. All existing models of the Mini benefit from design changes to both the exterior and interior. A new front bumper gives Mini a new face as well as improving protection for pedestrians. There are also changes to the fog lights, headlights and side indicators.

The tail and brake lights are now LEDs, and the brake lights will pulse depending on how hard you brake – meaning that drivers following behind can gauge the urgency of your manoeuvre.

Mini buyers can choose from five new paint colours – Ice Blue, Spice Orange, British Racing Green II, Eclipse Gray Metallic and Velvet Silver Metallic – and five new alloy wheel designs.

The new Mini models are subtlety different, yet distinctive – they go on sale from 18th September here in the UK.

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Mini Countryman – urban meets country

Friday, July 16th, 2010

Celebs swapped their high heels for wellies for one night only last month to welcome the brand new Mini Countryman.

The star-studded launch – Mini Countryman Open Air – was held at Mudchute Farm in East London and featured an exclusive performance of new single ‘Getaway’ by US country singer Michelle Branch and rap megastar Timbaland.

Reflecting the event’s theme of ‘Urban meets Country’, the VIP guests explored 32 acres of green fields where graffitied sheep roamed against a backdrop of the London skyline.

As a genuine crossover design, the Countryman is the perfect choice for those who love the Mini brand but need more space and greater flexibility to drive beyond the city environment. Families can use it to get around town during the week, but there’s enough room to pack up for a trip away at the weekend. Mini Countryman is the largest ever Mini, and the first with four doors. It also offers an all-wheel drive option.

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Celebs back Mini E in Eco Rally

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

The prototype electric Mini E joined a selection of the world’s cleanest, greenest vehicles in the 2010 Bridgestone Eco Rally.

Launched in 2007 by the Prince of Wales, the Eco Rally was set up to showcase the very best in present and future green forms of transport.

Every year, a convoy of low or zero emission vehicles travels the classic veteran car run in reverse, setting off from the seafront in Brighton and heading to London’s Hyde Park. This year’s rally was sponsored by Formula 1 tyre manufacturer Bridgestone.

Celebrity drivers included TV presenters Lisa Rogers and Kevin McCloud, and F1 driver Nico Hulkenburg.

In everyday driving conditions the BMW Mini E can travel around 100 to 120 miles on a single charge. It motors from 0-62 mph in 8.5 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 95mph. The second phase of road testing in the UK will start in September 2010.

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iPod Out and about in your Mini

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

BMW Mini has just announced that it will be using new technology to fully integrate its in-car entertainment systems with iPhones and iPods.

Apple’s new iPod Out feature allows your iPhone or iPod to integrate with an outside system, such as that in your BMW or Mini. The idea is that it’ll be just like using your iPod, but on the console screen inside the car.

Drivers of future BMWs and Minis will be able to browse their music using the classic iPod interface, as well as see artist info and album art.

You’ll also be able to use iPod Out for custom playlists and the Genius system, which automatically creates ‘smart playlists’.

To use iPod Out in your Mini you’ll need an iPhone or iPod that runs Apple’s iOS 4.

BMW’s Mini Connected project aims to improve software and entertainment options without increasing the risks of driver distraction.

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Record low fuel consumption for new Mini

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Back in March BMW Mini introduced new, more efficient petrol engines for the Mini range. Now, two brand new diesel engines will feature in the revised range from August 2010.

The 1.6 litre, four cylinder engines give an astonishingly low fuel consumption of 74 miles per gallon, with C02 emissions of 99g/km. These results are a record for any series production car made by the BMW group. They’re also achieved without compromise on the high performance you’d expect in a new Mini.

Also in August, for the first time the Mini convertible will be available with a diesel engine. Running at 70 miles per gallon and 105g/km of CO2 – the new engine makes Mini Cooper D Convertible the lowest emitting convertible now on sale in the UK.

All these models also benefit from the design changes announced recently by BMW Mini. Contact Bond Street Select to find out more.

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Mini shall go to the ball!

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Three top fashion designers have created exclusive Minis for this year’s Mini Life Ball.

The well-dressed trio will join international stars at the glamorous event in Vienna on 17th July. The annual ball is a major charity fundraiser for research into HIV/AIDS.

The creative director of Calvin Klein, Francisco Costa, has designed the Mini Countryman. Diane von Furstenberg has set her talents to work on the Mini Hatch, while Kenneth Cole applied his unmistakeable style to the Mini Convertible.

All three Minis will be auctioned to raise money for the charity amFar.

This is the 10th consecutive year that BMW Mini has supported this important cause. Every year sees the production of specially designed vehicles – previous designers of Life Ball Minis include Versace, Missoni, Diesel and Agent Provocateur.

You’ll find a equally stunning – and rather more wearable – collection of BMW Minis at Bond Street Select.

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