Motoring-News

MINI UK has announced that from this August all MINI models will bear fresh design features both inside and out.  Also, two brand new diesel engines that achieve CO₂ emissions of 99 grams/km and the first MINI Convertible powered by a diesel engine will also make their debuts at the same time. This range makeover comes hot on the heels of the new, more economical petrol engines announced in March and the forthcoming MINI Countryman.  Like the Countryman all these changes that refresh MINI will be available in MINI showrooms during September 2010.  The pace of MINI change never slackens.
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Parts specialist XPart is launching a new range of OE quality front and rear bumpers and bonnet bars for the Classic Mini with a superior finish

As demand for genuine Classic Mini parts grows, XPart is introducing a range of new and improved front and rear bumpers as well as bonnet bars for the much-loved British icon. The bonnet bars will be made from stainless steel using MG Rover original tooling, while the stainless steel bumpers will be manufactured using modern production methods in order to produce smoother ends and a cosmetically enhanced finish.

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Once again the MINI brand is presenting its unusual potential through a completely new vehicle concept.

Offering even more space than before, featuring an elevated seating position and additional ground clearance as
well as ALL4 all-wheel drive, the MINI Countryman introduces brand-new opportunities to enjoy the driving pleasure so typical of the MINI brand.

In its design and driving behaviour, the new MINI Countryman is clearly recognisable at first sight as a genuine MINI. Right from the start, the car stands out through its unique look – it is powerful, robust and versatile in all its features and appearance.
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Superchips Ltd, the long established performance automotive electronics specialist, is delighted to announce a new performance ECU upgrade for the popular R56 MINI Cooper S. 

Designed to significantly enhance the performance of the MINI Cooper S’s 1.6-litre, twin scroll turbocharged, direct injection motor, intensive analysis of the car’s advanced MED17 engine management system by Superchips in-house technicians pinpointed a number of areas that required fine tuning.
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MINI models are to benefit from a wide of technical advances and personalisation options with effect from spring 2010.  At the top of the list are a new range of petrol engines that offer more power and torque while reducing both emissions and fuel consumption.  In addition, a new MINI One Convertible will bring the thrill of open air MINI driving to a wider audience.   MINI is also raising the customisation possibilities by offering a range of unique Rainbow colour options and an extension to the MINI Graphite Special Edition model range to include Clubman models.

‘Hot on the heels of the launch of customer field trials for the electric MINI E, MINI is introducing this array of new technology and features for the new decade,’ said Jochen Goller, Director of MINI UK.  ‘Once again, our dedication to continuous improvement will bring substantial benefits in both efficiency and performance to our customers. Better still, there will be no price increase when the new models go on sale in March 2010.’
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The full spread of MINI Beachcomber images direct from BMW

MINI Beachcomber Gallery