Showing posts with label mini cooper. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mini cooper. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Luxury car comes with The New Age of Mobility

Doha, - Although the exhibit only lasted 4 days, but the scene of the world's car manufacturers to attract Middle Eastern tycoons who like to be auto prices are relatively expensive. Not surprisingly, luxury cars featured in between GTS Porsche Panamera 4-door sport kupe, Audi S7, S5, RS 5, and a limited edition R8 Spyder GT that only 333 units produced in the world. Ferrari 458 Spider comes by, followed by Maserati GranCabrio Sport, Mini Coupe Roadster, Mercedes-Benz ML, 2012, and Nissan Patrol. Not to forget, the Grand Sport Bugatti, Bentley Continental GTC, Lamborghini Aventador and concept cars from Skoda L Mission.

Dozens of exotic cars in the arena mejeng Qatar Motor Show 2012 at the Doha Exhibition Centre, 25-28 January 2012. The exhibition was inaugurated by the Prime Minister as well as Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani on Monday (1/23/2012).

In his speech, Sheikh Hamad said not to worry about the amount of government spending is smaller than last year. Especially in the infrastructure sector, the government has set aside no less than 40 billion Qatar Real - as had been issued the previous year - for the construction of five to six years into the future.

Sheikh Hamad also expressed his happiness and the QMS 2012 describes as a great event and very important. The event is also a testament to the quality player that was held in Qatar. Besides the exhibition, QMS 2012 also organizes seminars automotive Middle East regional scale for the second time with the headline "The New Age of Mobility".

Friday, January 27, 2012

most recent MINI Cooper underwent much more changes

LONDON - As reported by autoevolution, Wednesday (18/01/2012) mainly in terms of exterior design, is expected to undergo many changes. And most importantly predictable is the change in the interior is a bit new instrument cluster gives the Mini an existing one.

These changes are what makes this latest generation MINI Cooper looks much more aggressive. From the exterior, front bumper and grille remains the same as the previous generation. However, front and rear lights get a new design, as well as fog lamps made more attractive.

Meanwhile, the kitchen runway, is expected to use the new features with the three-cylinder turbocharged, both diesel and gasoline.

With a 1.5-liter engine equipped with this car can produce power up to 130 PS (69 kW128 hp) and 150 PS (110 kW/148 hp). For Cooper S, 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline that can produce 180 PS (132 kW/178).

After launching several variants, MINI finally began to divulge the latest generation of variants of the MINI Cooper is ready to be marketed in mid-2012. From the pictures were released, the latest generation dar Cooper looks much more aggressive.

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Official recall against 88,911 units Mini Cooper

Munich, - From the results of the investigation reveal any damage to the electrical system in the cooling circuit with the result that the heat of the turbocharger components to cause a fire. In addition to these problems, faulty coolant pump also detected a number of 81 units spread all over the world.

Models are identified production 2007 to 2011 with the Cooper S variant (2007-2011), Cooper Clubman (2008-2011), Cooper S Convertible and some other additional variants produced November 2006 to January 2011. Withdrawals for these improvements began in February and performed for free.

BMW Group as a manufacturer of Mini parent working with the National Institute for Occupational Safety Road-highway (NHTSA) improvement campaign ("recall") against the model of Mini Cooper, which amounted to 88,911 units. This step as a follow-up results of the investigation by the agency after a case of fire. Followed by the entry of 12 new reports with the same case.

Saturday, January 21, 2012

BMW and MINI's more confident to launch more products this year

There are nine new models and three engine variants the new BMW as well as four new models and four Special Edition MINI is going to greet customers by 2012 '

measures include a variety of new models was undertaken to continue the trend of sales growth above 25% was achieved for three consecutive years since 2009.

Unfortunately, BMW has not been willing to reveal models in detail that will be carried off BMW this year. But BMW make sure, there are five variants of the Series 5 which will be introduced namely the BMW 520i, BMW 528i Business, Executive BMW 528i, BMW 535i, and one diesel-engined models of the BMW 520d.
BMW and MINI's more confident to launch more products this year

In SUV segment, BMW will market the three variants of the BMW X1 compact SUV Bussines sDrive18i, BMW X1 sDrive18i Executive, and the BMW X1 sDrive20d.

In the sports car segment, BMW will be bringing the BMW Z4 sDrive20i and the BMW Z4 sDrive35i. Another model comes from the Series 1, Series 6, X5, and also some other variants. "Details? Just wait,".

Meanwhile, the MINI will come with four models of the MINI Countryman, MINI Coupe, the MINI Roadster, which will be launched in the first quarter of 2012. Countryman and MINI John Cooper Works will be present in the second half of 2012.

In addition, there are four MINI Special Editions with a limited number worldwide who will also attend.

Thus, BMW's preparing a total of 17 new BMW and MINI models to be launched during the year 2012. What?

Friday, January 20, 2012

MINI Bayswater and MINI Baker Street will be sold in May 2012

The name is taken from Baker Street road founder William Baker in the 18th century. Baker Street is inspired from the residence of Sherlock Holmes, detective fiction, at 221B Baker Street. Baker Street is an elite area in the city of London.

Ahead of 2012 Olympics in London, introduced two special edition MINI. MINI Bayswater and MINI Baker Street will be sold in May 2012.

Baker Street is the embodiment of a trend-setter and a young fresh innovative style MINI style. Baker Street will be produced in a limited period.

Baker Street will be sold throughout the world. This car can be ordered in clothing MINI One, MINI Cooper, MINI One D and MINI Cooper D.

Exterior and interior car gets a touch back. It features can be seen from the roof berkelir gray metallic, two lines forming a V on the bonnet, alloy wheels 16 "with a glossy black lid and black side mirrors.

Refresher cabin include leather upholstery and an exclusive interior surfaces to create an atmosphere of light. Surface colored upholstery Cross Check Rooftop Grey adopt bright diamond pattern. Cross Check Rooftop Grey color used untukpermukaan cockpit and door decorations. And there are still some more refreshment.

Baker Street is available in several options MINI One engine (98 hp), MINI Cooper (122 hp), MINI One D (90 hp) and MINI Cooper D (112 hp).

Thursday, January 19, 2012

City car from Mini's enlarged from 2.3 until 4.1 meters

This compact of sub Citycar's enlarged up to 5.32 meters in length than the standard which is only 3.5 meters. Automatic wheel axis distance of 2.3 meters participate stretchy to 4.1 meters, including the height from 149 cm to 158 cm in CityLimo.

LimoSun taken from the base of the Fiat 500 convertible that gives new meaning to the vehicle type of Landaulet. Vehicles that are targeted to entrepreneurs and the beach resort of this Middle Eastern markets, has an area of four passenger seats that face each other one another.

True to its name that smell 'sun', LimoSun has wide openings on the roof and sides that can be covered with transparent panels. While the closing of the LimoCity version carries a circular sofa, mini bar, and sliding doors berpenggerak electricity.

For the variant using the Fiat 500 LimoCity President made ​​to the U.S. market. The vehicle is driven by two electric motors that can run up to speeds of 160 km / h and able to roam as far as 250 km.

MARK work in the United States, the eccentric Italian coachbuilder, Castagna Milano changing the figure of a tiny Fiat 500 to the three variants of a special limousine; LimoSun, LimoCity and LimoCity Presidential.

Friday, January 6, 2012

MINI Rocketman's concept car will go into production in 2014

LONDON - More recently, a form of the production version of the MINI Rocketman back in circulation in several automotive websites in the UK. However, this time the photos and designs are true, because the statement is delivered directly by the MINI Design Director, in England.

Through his statement, MINI Design Director, said that, MINI Rocketman concept car which is a version of this outstanding production. The plan the car started to go into production in 2014.

Furthermore, in terms of exterior design, Rocketman looks excellent with only 11 feet in length which allows the car can be parked in narrow places. Display the door was designed quite interesting, so when opened it can facilitate the passengers to enter.



The car has four seats this car is unique and deserves to be produced as well as a MINI model in the future. Given the trend of the future cars are much more interesting and futuristic.

Later ago had heard that the concept of the MINI Rocketman car had slid. But in fact, the concept car is just a form of temporary designs and photographs are widely spread in several automotive media in the UK.

As reported by Worldcarfans, on Monday (26/12/2011) concept car is dedicated as a tribute to the legendary minicar manufacturer. Roocketman MINI is built like a typical early models MINI and has its own characteristics as an ideal small car used on city streets.

Thursday, December 15, 2011

variant versions of the Mini Countryman from JCW's home modifications

LONDON - Works JCW, the rumors of Mini Countryman will be used as a platform model used for the WRC event.

Grand exhibition of Geneva Motor Show, in March 2012 will be the moment the presence of the variant versions of the Mini Countryman from home modifications toned by John Cooper Works (JCW). Latest figure caught on camera during the final test in snowy areas in Austria.

Typical appearance of products of JCW're a sporty and dynamic look at the body design with a pull of curved lines to form the silhouette, such as showing the impression of powerful muscles. Other changes grille, front bumper - rear diffuser and dual exhaust tip.

To compensate for the sporty look of the body, heart pacemaker of Countryman Cooper S 1.6-liter turbo cultivated, of which the ECU adjusted claim. The result, a standard maximum power boost so 215PS 177PS. And acceleration 0-100 km / h is achieved in 7 seconds, 0.6 seconds faster than the version Countryman Cooper S.

In addition to power, stability also improved by replacing the suspension system is quite rigid as any other JCW products. Visual effects make the JCW variant lower 10 mm, although it's not too visible significant difference. Nevertheless the stability of the resulting claim is quite good as well as other JCW products.

Energy-reducing devices are also addressed by replacing the discs at the rear. Material is still the same just a larger diameter from 280 mm to 296. This change makes braking more grip.
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