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Mini Pat Moss Edition Confirmed for SA
To celebrate an exceptional female driver’s talents, the British brand has announced a tribute model. This is the Pat Moss Edition!
Pat Moss took a classic Mini to victory in the Tulip Rally in May 1962. This race took place from the Dutch municipality of Noordwijk to the French Riviera and back, quite the feat! Pat Moss and co-driver Ann Wisdom paved the way for an extraordinary career for the classic Mini. In 1964, 1965 and 1967, the British small car secured outright victory in the Monte Carlo Rally.
To celebrate this victory, the Mini Pat Moss has been built. Limited to just 800 units and available across the 3-door and 5-door range, this special edition feature a number of unique design elements. The Mini Pat Moss Edition is available in Cooper S flavour with 141 kW and John Cooper Works with 170 kW.
One of the coolest visual elements is the ombre-style roof. Mini calls it the Multitone roof and we just love the colour gradient effect. Other noteworthy design elements is the tulip logo on the C-pillars and side scuttles, as well as the Pat Moss name on the nose. The wheel hub covers feature an exclusive design with a graphic based on the tulip.
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To celebrate an exceptional female driver’s talents, the British brand has announced a tribute model. This is the Pat Moss Edition!
Pat Moss took a classic Mini to victory in the Tulip Rally in May 1962. This race took place from the Dutch municipality of Noordwijk to the French Riviera and back, quite the feat! Pat Moss and co-driver Ann Wisdom paved the way for an extraordinary career for the classic Mini. In 1964, 1965 and 1967, the British small car secured outright victory in the Monte Carlo Rally.
To celebrate this victory, the Mini Pat Moss has been built. Limited to just 800 units and available across the 3-door and 5-door range, this special edition feature a number of unique design elements. The Mini Pat Moss Edition is available in Cooper S flavour with 141 kW and John Cooper Works with 170 kW.
One of the coolest visual elements is the ombre-style roof. Mini calls it the Multitone roof and we just love the colour gradient effect. Other noteworthy design elements is the tulip logo on the C-pillars and side scuttles, as well as the Pat Moss name on the nose. The wheel hub covers feature an exclusive design with a graphic based on the tulip.
Mini Pat Moss Edition Confirmed for SA
To celebrate an exceptional female driver's talents, the British brand has announced a tribute model. This is the Mini Pat Moss Edition!
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Next-generation hatchback to lead Mini's future line-up
New 3-door will get petrol and electric power; new 5dr, convertible and SUV pair due
Mini has confirmed plans for a dramatically revamped range comprising separate petrol and electric versions of its three-door flagship, a small electric crossover and a larger Countryman SUV.
Autocar joined Mini for a round of winter testing in a development prototype of the upcoming electric hatchback, where the company confirmed that over the next five years, its model range will undergo rationalisation and a big push towards electric powertrains.
The core of the range, as before, will be the classic three-door hatchback, but buyers will have a choice of two electric powertrains.
Unlike the current Mini Electric, which is based on a platform that wasn’t originally designed with electrification in mind, the new electric models will be mechanically unrelated to petrol-engined Minis.
However, they will continue to look very similar. A long-mooted city car that was set to take the Minor name back into production and serve as a rival to the Honda E is now off the table, Mini has confirmed. Ever since Mini revealed the much-loved Rocketman concept back in 2011, it has been speculated that a city car could be introduced to sit beneath the supermini.
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New 3-door will get petrol and electric power; new 5dr, convertible and SUV pair due
Mini has confirmed plans for a dramatically revamped range comprising separate petrol and electric versions of its three-door flagship, a small electric crossover and a larger Countryman SUV.
Autocar joined Mini for a round of winter testing in a development prototype of the upcoming electric hatchback, where the company confirmed that over the next five years, its model range will undergo rationalisation and a big push towards electric powertrains.
The core of the range, as before, will be the classic three-door hatchback, but buyers will have a choice of two electric powertrains.
Unlike the current Mini Electric, which is based on a platform that wasn’t originally designed with electrification in mind, the new electric models will be mechanically unrelated to petrol-engined Minis.
However, they will continue to look very similar. A long-mooted city car that was set to take the Minor name back into production and serve as a rival to the Honda E is now off the table, Mini has confirmed. Ever since Mini revealed the much-loved Rocketman concept back in 2011, it has been speculated that a city car could be introduced to sit beneath the supermini.
Reborn electric Mini Cooper priced from £31,945 in the UK | Autocar
New-look electric Mini gains bold cabin design and two powertrain options – and we've driven it
www.autocar.co.uk
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First ride: 2023 Mini Electric prototype review
We climb aboard a development prototype a full 18 months before production will begin
Manufacturers are often quite happy to let journalists look around or even drive late-stage prototypes as they ramp up the marketing machine ahead of a car’s launch. It is not often, however, that we get anywhere close to a prototype a full 18 months before the new Mini is due on sale.
Of course, the Mini electric hatchback prototype that we rode in was still wrapped in camouflage and the interior style was very much bin-bag chic, but it still gave us plenty of clues to the final production design and make-up.
Design-wise, it’s clear that the images that leaked late last year of an uncamouflaged car are representative of what we will see in Europe. Just ignore the big rings around the headlights and the square tail-lights: they’re decoys.
www.autocar.co.uk
We climb aboard a development prototype a full 18 months before production will begin
Manufacturers are often quite happy to let journalists look around or even drive late-stage prototypes as they ramp up the marketing machine ahead of a car’s launch. It is not often, however, that we get anywhere close to a prototype a full 18 months before the new Mini is due on sale.
Of course, the Mini electric hatchback prototype that we rode in was still wrapped in camouflage and the interior style was very much bin-bag chic, but it still gave us plenty of clues to the final production design and make-up.
Design-wise, it’s clear that the images that leaked late last year of an uncamouflaged car are representative of what we will see in Europe. Just ignore the big rings around the headlights and the square tail-lights: they’re decoys.
First ride: 2023 Mini Electric prototype review | Autocar
We climb aboard a development prototype a full 18 months before production will begin
www.autocar.co.uk
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New Mini 3-door teased as first member of fifth-generation family
There’s a new generation of Mini models coming and the British brand is currently putting the final touches on the redesigned model range.
As the fifth-generation Mini family, or fourth-generation of the modern post-Millennial Minis, the new range will launch with electric power from the outset, although internal combustion engines will still be offered.
What you see here are the first official images of a disguised three-door electric prototype model which has been undergoing final cold weather testing in the Arctic Circle.
Its exterior design looks largely evolutionary, as the last three have been, but the wheelbase does appear to have grown, which will procure more interior space. As for those oversized rings around the headlights, they’re likely just part of the disguise or at least that’s what we hope.
As per tradition the Mini 3-door will be the first model out the starting blocks, and Mini says it is also planning a new SUV to succeed the current Countryman. A five-door hatchback is likely too, although unconfirmed at this stage.
www.iol.co.za
There’s a new generation of Mini models coming and the British brand is currently putting the final touches on the redesigned model range.
As the fifth-generation Mini family, or fourth-generation of the modern post-Millennial Minis, the new range will launch with electric power from the outset, although internal combustion engines will still be offered.
What you see here are the first official images of a disguised three-door electric prototype model which has been undergoing final cold weather testing in the Arctic Circle.
Its exterior design looks largely evolutionary, as the last three have been, but the wheelbase does appear to have grown, which will procure more interior space. As for those oversized rings around the headlights, they’re likely just part of the disguise or at least that’s what we hope.
As per tradition the Mini 3-door will be the first model out the starting blocks, and Mini says it is also planning a new SUV to succeed the current Countryman. A five-door hatchback is likely too, although unconfirmed at this stage.
New Mini 3-door teased as first member of fifth-generation family
Mini is putting the final touches on its new 3-door model. Here’s what we know about the new generation so far:
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2023 Mini Teased Alongside All Generations
The British carmaker is hard at work putting the finishing touches on the all-new 2023 Mini Cooper. Here we see a prototype joined by all generations of Mini Cooper in Sweden.
The yellow camouflaged vehicle you see here is the all-new 5th-generation 2023 Mini Cooper and it is a fully electric model. If you’re a fan of the rather excellent petrol engines, you do not need to be worried as they’ll continue to be offered for the all-new model.
Why are they in Sweden, you ask? There are many reasons actually. Firstly, the location is pretty remote and there’s little chance of prying eyes or masses of people. Secondly, there are purpose-built test centres owned by the car companies, complete with race tracks, snow-covered roads, and more. The cold conditions are also a good place to test insulation, engine durability as well as heating systems.
www.cars.co.za
The British carmaker is hard at work putting the finishing touches on the all-new 2023 Mini Cooper. Here we see a prototype joined by all generations of Mini Cooper in Sweden.
The yellow camouflaged vehicle you see here is the all-new 5th-generation 2023 Mini Cooper and it is a fully electric model. If you’re a fan of the rather excellent petrol engines, you do not need to be worried as they’ll continue to be offered for the all-new model.
Why are they in Sweden, you ask? There are many reasons actually. Firstly, the location is pretty remote and there’s little chance of prying eyes or masses of people. Secondly, there are purpose-built test centres owned by the car companies, complete with race tracks, snow-covered roads, and more. The cold conditions are also a good place to test insulation, engine durability as well as heating systems.
2023 Mini Teased Alongside All Generations
The British carmaker is hard at work putting the finishing touches on the all-new 5th-generation 2023 Mini Cooper in Sweden.
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A Mini adventure: every generation driven... on ice
Ahead of the next-gen Mini Electric's arrival, we experience every other model on a frozen lake
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Ahead of the next-gen Mini Electric's arrival, we experience every other model on a frozen lake
A Mini adventure: every generation driven... on ice | Autocar
Ahead of the next-gen Mini Electric's arrival, we experience every other model on a frozen lake
www.autocar.co.uk
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TESTED: Mini Cooper SE electric hatch is fun, but it’s strictly for city slickers
I didn’t think I would enjoy the Mini Cooper SE as much as I did and it did much to change my attitude towards what our children and grandchildren will eventually know as the norm.
Look, with its limited range it’s strictly a city runabout and if you’re in the top LSM range possibly a second car but, thanks to our government's higher taxes on EVs and zero incentives, R681 000 without optional extras to enter that market is a hefty premium.
Realistically, too, there are an almost unlimited amount of ICE vehicles at your fingertips at that price point including a few that will snap, crackle and pop from their exhausts through the corners.
Mini Cooper SE Hatch
Price: R681 000
Engine: Electric
Transmission: Automatic
Drive: Front-wheel drive
Power: 135kW
Torque: 270Nm
0-100km/h: 7.3 seconds (claimed)
Top speed: 150km/h (claimed)
Range: 217km (claimed)
Boot capacity: 211 litres
Kerb weight: 1 365kg
General warranty: 2-year/unlimited km
Battery warranty: 8-year/100 000km
Maintenance plan: 5-year/100 000km
www.iol.co.za
I didn’t think I would enjoy the Mini Cooper SE as much as I did and it did much to change my attitude towards what our children and grandchildren will eventually know as the norm.
Look, with its limited range it’s strictly a city runabout and if you’re in the top LSM range possibly a second car but, thanks to our government's higher taxes on EVs and zero incentives, R681 000 without optional extras to enter that market is a hefty premium.
Realistically, too, there are an almost unlimited amount of ICE vehicles at your fingertips at that price point including a few that will snap, crackle and pop from their exhausts through the corners.
Mini Cooper SE Hatch
Price: R681 000
Engine: Electric
Transmission: Automatic
Drive: Front-wheel drive
Power: 135kW
Torque: 270Nm
0-100km/h: 7.3 seconds (claimed)
Top speed: 150km/h (claimed)
Range: 217km (claimed)
Boot capacity: 211 litres
Kerb weight: 1 365kg
General warranty: 2-year/unlimited km
Battery warranty: 8-year/100 000km
Maintenance plan: 5-year/100 000km
TESTED: Mini Cooper SE electric hatch is fun, but it’s strictly for city slickers
Our time behind the wheel of the Mini Cooper SE was thoroughly enjoyable and interesting. But is it a feasible alternative to ICE-powered cars?
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Mini ICEs and EVs to coexist within the range, for now
ICEs are out and EVs are in vogue, however the ever-trendy Mini brand seems to be taking a somewhat metered approach to the adoption of electrification writes Ryan de Villiers.
The venerable Mini as long been adored and cherished thanks to a unique driving experience and clever packaging. Manufacturers across the globe are heading towards an electric future, including the BMW-owned marque and although some manufacturers have decided to completely retire their combustion-powered platforms, it seems as though Mini ICEs and EVs will coexist within the range for the foreseeable future.
Recent photos taken of a camouflaged Mini Hatch have offered a few talking points about the future of the British-based automaker. Based on spy shots of the camouflaged 3-door hatchback, it’s safe to say that the next Hatch will retain the signature design elements synonymous with the quirky hatchback. The car will most likely work off a modified version of the BMW’s UKL1 platform, shared with other FWD models in the group. These hatchbacks are notorious for their go-kart driving experience and with a slightly wider track, the new models will almost certainly retain that trait.
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ICEs are out and EVs are in vogue, however the ever-trendy Mini brand seems to be taking a somewhat metered approach to the adoption of electrification writes Ryan de Villiers.
The venerable Mini as long been adored and cherished thanks to a unique driving experience and clever packaging. Manufacturers across the globe are heading towards an electric future, including the BMW-owned marque and although some manufacturers have decided to completely retire their combustion-powered platforms, it seems as though Mini ICEs and EVs will coexist within the range for the foreseeable future.
Recent photos taken of a camouflaged Mini Hatch have offered a few talking points about the future of the British-based automaker. Based on spy shots of the camouflaged 3-door hatchback, it’s safe to say that the next Hatch will retain the signature design elements synonymous with the quirky hatchback. The car will most likely work off a modified version of the BMW’s UKL1 platform, shared with other FWD models in the group. These hatchbacks are notorious for their go-kart driving experience and with a slightly wider track, the new models will almost certainly retain that trait.
Mini ICEs and EVs to coexist within the range, for now
ICEs are out and EVs are in vogue, however the ever-trendy Mini brand seems to be taking a somewhat metered approach to the adoption of electrification - it seems as though Mini ICEs and EVs will coexist within the range for the foreseeable future.
www.carmag.co.za
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Mini John Cooper Works 24h Nurburgring Race
The 24-hour race at the Nürburgring is considered to be the ultimate endurance test for man and machine. The 50th edition of the high-speed showdown will take place from 26 to 29 May 2022 on the 25.378 kilometre circuit consisting of the Grand Prix circuit and the legendary Nordschleife of the Nürburgring with a MINI John Cooper Works competing.
In September 2021, the project was launched at Bulldog Racing in the Eifel region, just a few metres away from the Nordschleife. The base vehicle is a MINI John Cooper Works with the 4-cylinder turbo engine known from the MINI John Cooper Works Clubman and MINI John Cooper Works Countryman with 225 kW/306 hp and a maximum torque of 450 Nm. The 8-speed Steptronic gearbox taken from large-series-production featuring an integrated, mechanical differential lock with a locking effect of up to 70% ensures that the drive torque is converted into thrilling performance without any losses.
The 24-hour race at the Nürburgring is considered to be the ultimate endurance test for man and machine. The 50th edition of the high-speed showdown will take place from 26 to 29 May 2022 on the 25.378 kilometre circuit consisting of the Grand Prix circuit and the legendary Nordschleife of the Nürburgring with a MINI John Cooper Works competing.
In September 2021, the project was launched at Bulldog Racing in the Eifel region, just a few metres away from the Nordschleife. The base vehicle is a MINI John Cooper Works with the 4-cylinder turbo engine known from the MINI John Cooper Works Clubman and MINI John Cooper Works Countryman with 225 kW/306 hp and a maximum torque of 450 Nm. The 8-speed Steptronic gearbox taken from large-series-production featuring an integrated, mechanical differential lock with a locking effect of up to 70% ensures that the drive torque is converted into thrilling performance without any losses.
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Mini JCW GP to race in Nurburgring 24 Hours
Hot hatch gets race-spec upgrades to take Mini back to the grid for the first time in 10 years
Mini is returning to top-flight motorsport to field a radical track-prepared version of the range-topping Mini JCW GP hot hatch into next month’s Nürburgring 24 Hours.
The race car has been created by Bulldog Racing, based near the Nürburgring engineering centre of Mini parent company BMW, and it will sport M Performance brakes (a first for a Mini), as well as a raft of other track-focused upgrades - most obviously a dramatic new aero package that includes an adjustable rear wing, a completely covered underbody, a rear diffuser and new front splitter.
Bulldog, which only started the project in September, has also added a racing cage, an endurance racing-friendly 100-litre fuel tank and bespoke racing suspension.
Up front, the same 302bhp turbocharged four-pot as the road-going JCW GP is still connected to an eight-speed automatic gearbox and a mechanical limited-slip differential, but a new race-spec exhaust system is fitted.
Bulldog says the car pays homage to Mini’s racing history with a red and white colour scheme inspired by the firm’s 1960s rally racers.
There is no word yet on whether the race car will inspire a road-going special edition.
www.autocar.co.uk
Hot hatch gets race-spec upgrades to take Mini back to the grid for the first time in 10 years
Mini is returning to top-flight motorsport to field a radical track-prepared version of the range-topping Mini JCW GP hot hatch into next month’s Nürburgring 24 Hours.
The race car has been created by Bulldog Racing, based near the Nürburgring engineering centre of Mini parent company BMW, and it will sport M Performance brakes (a first for a Mini), as well as a raft of other track-focused upgrades - most obviously a dramatic new aero package that includes an adjustable rear wing, a completely covered underbody, a rear diffuser and new front splitter.
Bulldog, which only started the project in September, has also added a racing cage, an endurance racing-friendly 100-litre fuel tank and bespoke racing suspension.
Up front, the same 302bhp turbocharged four-pot as the road-going JCW GP is still connected to an eight-speed automatic gearbox and a mechanical limited-slip differential, but a new race-spec exhaust system is fitted.
Bulldog says the car pays homage to Mini’s racing history with a red and white colour scheme inspired by the firm’s 1960s rally racers.
There is no word yet on whether the race car will inspire a road-going special edition.
Mini JCW GP to race in Nurburgring 24 Hours | Autocar
Hot hatch gets race-spec upgrades to take Mini back to the grid for the first time in 10 years
www.autocar.co.uk
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24H Nürburgring prepped Mini JCW comes with a maxi sized rear wing
Downforce is crucial in racing. The more traction a car has, the more stable and predictable the performance. If this is the case, the latest 24H Nürburgring prepped Mini JCW and its enormous rear wing should be able to deliver on both of these fronts for the endurance race in the Nordschleife.
After a 10-year hiatus from the 24H Nurburgring endurance race, JCW will return with an SP3T class entry from private team Bulldog Racing. Not only does it come with upgraded exterior modifications but the powertrain and interior has been done-up to cope with the regulations of the endurance event.
The turbocharged four-cylinder taken from the flagship Countryman and Clubman churns out 225 kW and 450 N.m. Power is delivered to the front wheels via an eight-speed Steptronic gearbox which is employed in the street version however a mechanical differential lock which optimises torque distribution has been installed.
www.carmag.co.za
Downforce is crucial in racing. The more traction a car has, the more stable and predictable the performance. If this is the case, the latest 24H Nürburgring prepped Mini JCW and its enormous rear wing should be able to deliver on both of these fronts for the endurance race in the Nordschleife.
After a 10-year hiatus from the 24H Nurburgring endurance race, JCW will return with an SP3T class entry from private team Bulldog Racing. Not only does it come with upgraded exterior modifications but the powertrain and interior has been done-up to cope with the regulations of the endurance event.
The turbocharged four-cylinder taken from the flagship Countryman and Clubman churns out 225 kW and 450 N.m. Power is delivered to the front wheels via an eight-speed Steptronic gearbox which is employed in the street version however a mechanical differential lock which optimises torque distribution has been installed.
24H Nürburgring prepped Mini JCW comes with a maxi sized rear wing
Downforce is crucial in racing. The more traction a car has, the more stable and predictable the performance. If this is the case, the latest 24H Nürburgring prepped Mini JCW and its enormous rear wing should be able to deliver on both of these fronts for the endurance race in the Nordschleife.
www.carmag.co.za
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REVIEW | Mini SE embodies South Africans' EV concerns, but it's not all bad
• The Mini SE is the cheapest electric vehicle in South Africa.
• Priced at R709 400, it offers a driving range of 215km - on paper.
• The SE has several factors going against it, but it wins big when you make the sums.
In summary
The Mini SE is not a very practical car, nor is it the most affordable. However, despite the shortcomings, it proved a viable alternative in this day and age where fuel prices are skyrocketing, and consumers have to turn their cents around. Even with the angst of range anxiety is always in the back of one's mind and you're always calculating what the best route would be, the Mini SE still proved to be an ideal alternative.
The two main reasons people acquire an EV are to go green and save money (in the long run), but the initial sums suggest that we saved from the first day. Shortcomings aside, the Mini SE could be the medicine your burning wallet needs - contextually speaking, of course.
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• The Mini SE is the cheapest electric vehicle in South Africa.
• Priced at R709 400, it offers a driving range of 215km - on paper.
• The SE has several factors going against it, but it wins big when you make the sums.
In summary
The Mini SE is not a very practical car, nor is it the most affordable. However, despite the shortcomings, it proved a viable alternative in this day and age where fuel prices are skyrocketing, and consumers have to turn their cents around. Even with the angst of range anxiety is always in the back of one's mind and you're always calculating what the best route would be, the Mini SE still proved to be an ideal alternative.
The two main reasons people acquire an EV are to go green and save money (in the long run), but the initial sums suggest that we saved from the first day. Shortcomings aside, the Mini SE could be the medicine your burning wallet needs - contextually speaking, of course.
REVIEW | Mini SE embodies South Africans' EV concerns, but it's not all bad | Life
The Mini SE is small, rather unpractical, and all-electric, but it makes a strong case for itself in a world trying to compensate for rising fuel prices.
www.news24.com
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Saw my 1st Mini Electric (SE) yesterday. Black kitted out, whizzing past. Oke was clearly enjoying himself, point & squirt vibes. Tiny tiny real world range though.
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Mini stops production of manual cars due to supply problems
Mini line-up goes automatic-only due to effects of war in Ukraine and wider supply constraints
Mini has stopped production of all model variants with a manual gearbox, Autocar can confirm.
The manufacturer cited supply-chain constraints as the main cause for the decision, these having been exacerbated by the war in Ukraine and the global semiconductor shortage.
Production therefore stalled, it told Autocar, and due to this, plus increased customer demand, a decision to halt production of manual cars was taken to “ensure production stability”.
The cheapest Mini hatchback now on offer is the entry-level Mini 3dr Cooper Classic auto, which costs £18,815, compared with the manual version's £17,415 - a £1400 increase.
Mini hasn't yet confirmed if this decision will be permanent. Before this decision, all of its models were available to buy with a manual gearbox, bar the Mini Electric.
The company said: “Current circumstances, including the war in Ukraine and semiconductor shortages, are causing supply chain restrictions across the global automotive industry.
“In order to secure maximum production output to meet increasing customer demand, our product offer needs to be simplified.
www.autocar.co.uk
Mini line-up goes automatic-only due to effects of war in Ukraine and wider supply constraints
Mini has stopped production of all model variants with a manual gearbox, Autocar can confirm.
The manufacturer cited supply-chain constraints as the main cause for the decision, these having been exacerbated by the war in Ukraine and the global semiconductor shortage.
Production therefore stalled, it told Autocar, and due to this, plus increased customer demand, a decision to halt production of manual cars was taken to “ensure production stability”.
The cheapest Mini hatchback now on offer is the entry-level Mini 3dr Cooper Classic auto, which costs £18,815, compared with the manual version's £17,415 - a £1400 increase.
Mini hasn't yet confirmed if this decision will be permanent. Before this decision, all of its models were available to buy with a manual gearbox, bar the Mini Electric.
The company said: “Current circumstances, including the war in Ukraine and semiconductor shortages, are causing supply chain restrictions across the global automotive industry.
“In order to secure maximum production output to meet increasing customer demand, our product offer needs to be simplified.
Mini stops production of manual cars due to supply problems | Autocar
Mini line-up goes automatic-only due to effects of war in Ukraine and wider supply constraints
www.autocar.co.uk
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Manual Mini production grinds to a halt amidst supply issues
In an effort to simplify product offering to meet customer demands amidst remaining semiconductor shortages and the ongoing war in Ukraine, manual Mini production has been stopped temporarily but this could spell the end for future third-pedal equipped derivatives in the range.
All manual Mini production has grinded to a halt and while many would assume this is due to the increasing demand for less-engaging automatic options, it is instead accredited to the ongoing war in the Ukraine and the after effect of the global semiconductor shortage which has been plaguing the industry for more than two years.
Customer demand, which does have a preference for automatic derivatives, is the focus to “ensure production stability” according to Mini. The automaker has mentioned that this will be temporary and manual production “will be reinstated in the future when circumstances allow”, but considering the general preference of buyers, this could be the beginning of the end.
www.carmag.co.za
In an effort to simplify product offering to meet customer demands amidst remaining semiconductor shortages and the ongoing war in Ukraine, manual Mini production has been stopped temporarily but this could spell the end for future third-pedal equipped derivatives in the range.
All manual Mini production has grinded to a halt and while many would assume this is due to the increasing demand for less-engaging automatic options, it is instead accredited to the ongoing war in the Ukraine and the after effect of the global semiconductor shortage which has been plaguing the industry for more than two years.
Customer demand, which does have a preference for automatic derivatives, is the focus to “ensure production stability” according to Mini. The automaker has mentioned that this will be temporary and manual production “will be reinstated in the future when circumstances allow”, but considering the general preference of buyers, this could be the beginning of the end.
Manual Mini production grinds to a halt amidst supply issues
In an effort to simplify product offering to meet customer demands amidst remaining semiconductor shortages and the ongoing war in Ukraine, manual Mini production has been stopped temporarily but this could spell the end for future third-pedal equipped derivatives in the range.
www.carmag.co.za
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Servicing an Electric Vehicle vs Internal Combustion | Mini Service | Drive.com.au
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Mini Cooper SE Convertible Concept
Sunshine, rising temperatures, fresh green scenery: Right on time for summer, MINI is presenting the all-electric MINI Cooper SE as a convertible for the first time. Not as a series production version, but as a unique specimen that shows how the path to an all-electric premium brand could continue and also electrify classic sporty open-air driving in the future. As an open four-seater, the MINI Cooper SE Convertible is the world's only premium convertible with a fully electric drivetrain in the small car segment. With this frontrunner, the British premium brand combines classic sportiness, maximum open-top driving fun and locally emission-free electric mobility for the first time.
The one-off model will be shown to the public for the first time at the traditional community event "MINI Takes the States" in the USA. The winding roads between Burlington in Vermont and Greenville-Spartanburg in South Carolina are perfect for giving the assembled MINI community a first impression of the typical MINI go-kart feeling in the outfit of a MINI Cooper SE Convertible.
Sunshine, rising temperatures, fresh green scenery: Right on time for summer, MINI is presenting the all-electric MINI Cooper SE as a convertible for the first time. Not as a series production version, but as a unique specimen that shows how the path to an all-electric premium brand could continue and also electrify classic sporty open-air driving in the future. As an open four-seater, the MINI Cooper SE Convertible is the world's only premium convertible with a fully electric drivetrain in the small car segment. With this frontrunner, the British premium brand combines classic sportiness, maximum open-top driving fun and locally emission-free electric mobility for the first time.
The one-off model will be shown to the public for the first time at the traditional community event "MINI Takes the States" in the USA. The winding roads between Burlington in Vermont and Greenville-Spartanburg in South Carolina are perfect for giving the assembled MINI community a first impression of the typical MINI go-kart feeling in the outfit of a MINI Cooper SE Convertible.
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Paddy Hopkirk: 1933–2022 - Classics World
Beloved rally ace and master Mini driver Paddy Hopkirk has died aged 89
https://classicsworld.co.uk/news/paddy-hopkirk-1933-2022/