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MUNICH: The first plug-in hybrid has arrived for the MINI, with the Countryman being the first model to get partially electrified. The Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 combines the space and practicality of a large MINI with the sustainability ...

171 MINI customers live it up at MINIscape 2016

KUALA LUMPUR: MINI Malaysia recently treated its customers to a two-day road trip from here to Johor Baru in a fleet of 82 MINI cars. MINI said 171 of its customers took part in the lifestyle-based MINIscape 2016 event ...

MINI John Cooper Works Rally primed ahead of Dakar

LONDON: MINI has premiered its new John Cooper Works Rally and it’s undergone a slew of upgrades for the upcoming 2017 Dakar Rally event. Based on the new MINI Countryman (F60), the cross-country rally car’s development is all thanks to ...

MINI achieves 3-million model milestone

LONDON: Just 15 years after its relaunch as a premium compact car, MINI’s Oxford UK production facility is celebrating a very impressive achievement. “Since we began building MINIs back in 2001, the car has proved to be hugely popular ...

Big fun in a MINI package

The first time I ever drove a Mini was my grandma’s old red Morris Minor. It was a delight and I had often wondered if there ever was any chance to drive a car like that again. So, when ...

MINI John Cooper Works Clubman UK sales begin

LONDON: Meet the new MINI John Cooper Works (JCW) Clubman – the most powerful of its kind with a modified 2.0-litre BMW TwinPower turbocharged engine that has an additional radiator, larger intercooler and new sports exhaust system. The standard ...

Proton partner to be revealed after Feb 15, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR: The prospective strategic partner for Proton will be announced after Feb 15, says Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. He said Feb 15 was the deadline set for proposals to be submitted by foreign companies keen ...

Proton partner to be revealed by May, says minister

IPOH: Proton, Malaysia’s largest carmaker, will be able to announce its new strategic partner by May, says Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan (pic). The International Trade and Industry Minister II announced this following news of Chinese carmaker Geely Automobile ...

MINI introduces new financing plan amid model updates

CYBERJAYA: MINI Malaysia today introduced the Full Circle Programme, a financing scheme offered by MINI Financing. It also announced the addition of new equipment to its cars. The financing scheme is a BMW Credit Malaysia package which offers enhanced ...

MINI dazzles at the 85th Geneva Auto Show

GENEVA: Seeing its world premiere at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the new MINI Countryman Park Lane embodies the strengths of the five-seater all-rounder more impressively than ever with its four doors, large tailgate and optional all-wheel drive system ...

MINI to get new design boss from September

MUNICH: BMW Group has announced that Oliver Heilmer (top pic) will take over as head of MINI Design from Sept 1. The 42-year-old designer is now president of Designworks, a BMW Group subsidiary with design studios in California, Munich ...

Drunk drivers caused more than 500 deaths since 2010, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Drunk drivers were the cause of over 500 deaths over the past five years. Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic) said alcohol consumption by drivers was one of the factors identified for road accidents. ...

New MINI Clubman debuts

BERLIN: The arrival of the latest MINI Clubman heralds the start of a brand repositioning and a new corporate design for the BMW-owned company. MINI also announced a built-in car-sharing option at the event here today. In addition, it ...

Catch the one-day only MINIfest 2017

PETALING JAYA: MINI Malaysia will be organizing MINIfest 2017, a family day out this Sunday only, Aug 20 at Desa ParkCity from 3pm to 10pm. MINIfest 2017 will be the first-ever MINI-styled marketplace where vendors and owners will be selling ...

5 reasons to like the 5-door MINI Cooper S

In addition to its desirable looks, CarSifu lists five features that make the Cooper S 5-Door enjoyable. 1. Go Kart Feeling Although the MINI’s gotten bigger and subsequently heavier, it hasn’t lost that driving excitement with its sporty front ...

MINI John Cooper Works GP Concept has a date with Frankfurt

MUNICH: The MINI John Cooper Works GP Concept design study, which will make its debut at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, takes the brand to its extremes. The concept car picks up the baton from the 2012 John Cooper ...

No plans to allow toll increase, says Works Ministry

PETALING JAYA: The Works Ministry has no plans to allow an increase in toll rates for some eight highways. In a statement touching on the issue of toll increases, the Ministry said that “currently no discussion or decisions were ...

MINI offers improved warranty programme

KUALA LUMPUR: MINI Malaysia has announced a “4 Years Unlimited Mileage Warranty with Free Scheduled Service” programme for all MINI vehicles registered from Jan 1. The new service and warranty program offers an extended coverage from the third ownership ...

New DS3 looks set to battle MINI and Audi A1

PARIS: Citroen’s standalone luxury marque is going after the MINI and the Audi A1 with its new-look compact hatchback and convertible models. The new car, officially revealed on Tuesday evening in Paris has a much stronger design language reminiscent ...

88 units of new MINI Countryman Park Lane now available

KUALA LUMPUR: MINI Malaysia today introduced the MINI Countryman Park Lane, priced at RM253,888. Only 88 units will be produced. The new MINI Countryman Park Lane lends its name from Park Lane, one the most distinguished addresses in London, ...

MINI getting into a performance free-for-all for SEMA

LAS VEGAS: It has never been a problem to spice up your MINI’s performance, thanks to the company’s John Cooper Works range of upgrades and compete cars. However, until now, it was only possible to give your British automotive ...

Britain's exit from EU will cloud future for MINI and Rolls-Royce, says BMW

GENEVA: BMW AG chief executive officer Harald Krueger said a British vote to exit the European Union would cloud the future of iconic British auto brands MINI and Rolls-Royce, which are longstanding members of the German company’s product lineup. ...

Grab keeping phone use among its drivers to a minimum

Goh. PETALING JAYA: Drivers of e-hailing services rely heavily on their smartphones to scout for customers and also for navigation. With that in mind, e-hailing service Grab has implemented a function in its app to ensure that its driver-partners ...

Toyota's 'Kirobo Mini' goes on sale in Japan

TOYOTA CITY: Toyota has launched sales of its Kirobo Mini communication partner on Wednesday through its dealerships across Japan. As typical of toys, the Kirobo Mini is cuddlesome and designed to operate as a companion to humans. It fits ...

Ministry may use e-manual to end Highway Code book shortage

MALACCA: The Transport Ministry will look into an online option to address the shortage of Highway Code books for learner drivers during peak seasons, says its minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. Liow said the recent shortage in Selangor was ...

7-speed dual clutch auto introduced in selected MINI models

MUNICH: The MINI 3 door, MINI 5 door and MINI Convertible are getting a 7-speed Steptronic automatic transmission with double clutch. According to MINI, the new gearbox for the MINI would result in extremely fast gear changes, a high ...

MINI refreshes 2018 hatch and convertible, 7-speed auto box debuts

MUNICH: The team at MINI has just released details of the refreshed MINI Hatch and Convertible for 2018. Although the 2018 models are instantly recognisable as MINIs, they now boast new technology, new connectivity and other new features to ...

Industrial park could boost vehicle spare part export, says minister

TANJUNG MALIM: There is a potential to increase the export of vehicle spare parts once the industrial park near Proton City here is set up. Second International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan said last year ...

MINI to get electrified in 2019

MUNICH: BMW Group has announced that MINI and China-based Great Wall Motors are in a new joint-venture that will see battery-electric MINI vehicles being made available in the world’s largest electro-mobility market. Both BMW Group and Great Wall Motor ...

MINI launches ‘Recharged’ EV conversion for classic models

MINI has announced the launch of a new business venture that will see the company convert its classic cars into all-electric drive vehicles, store the internal combustion unit, and even reinstall it when the customer demands. This is all through ...

East Coast Mini Stocks Confirm 10 Races

DARTMOUTH, Nova Scotia – Officials from the Passione Flooring and Interiors East Coast Mini Stock Tour have unveiled its series schedule. The Maritime based four cylinder touring series will visit six venues throughout the region, starting on the Victoria ...

Nationwide MINI roadshow kicks off from Aug 12

CYBERJAYA: MINI Malaysia is organising a nationwide roadshow to offer a range of activities that look to revive an owner’s passion for the brand. The MINI roadshow will begin at Desa Park City (Aug 12 – 14) and will ...

Win RM5,000 daily at BHPetrol: Just buy minimum RM30 of fuel

Boustead Petroleum Marketing Sdn Bhd, which markets and distributes BHPetrol fuel and lubricants, is giving away RM5,000 cash every day to their eCard loyalty program customers in a “eCard Pump and Swipe” contest. The promotion which runs from April ...

BMW says it plans to offer electric X3 SUV and MINI models

MUNICH: BMW AG said on Friday it will offer all electric versions of its next generation BMW X3 compact sport utility vehicle and electric MINI models, expanding its entries in the emerging electric luxury vehicle market. BMW confirmed a ...

All existing AES summonses to be wiped out, says minister

PUTRAJAYA: All existing summons issued under the Automated Enforcement System (AES) will be wiped out, with offending drivers getting off the hook. The move follows the Cabinet’s decision to take over the full operations of AES in the country ...

MINI Seven Edition is the new arrival

CYBERJAYA: MINI Malaysia has introduced the new MINI Seven Edition – the first design model from the brands’ 5-door generation, and there’s going to be just 30 examples available. The new addition is accompanied by a MINI 4 Years ...

New MINI comes with unusual pricing strategy in US

The 2019 MINI Oxford Edition. NEW YORK: MINI has just announced a brand new entry level trim for its 2019 Hardtop model that’s unashamedly aimed at a youthful audience. The new Oxford Edition will be the most affordable version ...

App fuelling rumours of petrol price war is wrong, says ministry

PETALING JAYA: A smartphone app that lists the prices of petrol and diesel at various petrol stations in Malaysia, fuelling rumours of a “price war” is providing inaccurate information, warns the Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism Ministry. “The app’s ...

No downside from Proton stake sale, says ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: The Government is not expecting any adverse effect from the sale of a 51 per cent stake in Proton Holdings Bhd to a foreign investor, said the Finance Ministry. It said the collaboration with the foreign strategic ...

VW will cover some costs of hardware retrofits for diesel cars, says German minister

BERLIN: German carmaker Volkswagen has agreed to cover some but not all of the costs for hardware retrofits of diesel cars, Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer said on Monday, adding the German coalition still needed to decide how to plug ...

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