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MINI USA sales up 42.2 percent
Posted by Chris Ordon in MINI info on 2012/03/01
01.03.2012 | Press Release
BMW Group U.S. February Sales Increase 31.5%
Best February in 5 years for BMW brand – sales up 29.2%
Best February ever for MINI brand – sales up 42.2%
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – March 1, 2012… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported February sales of 26,184 vehicles, an increase of 31.5 percent from the 19,919 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago.
“The surge in consumer confidence and the launch of the new BMW 3 Series combined to produce the strongest February results since the record set in 2007,” said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “I fully expect the momentum for both BMW and MINI to continue as our new model launch program accelerates in the coming months.”
MINI Countryman JCW
Posted by Chris Ordon in MINI info on 2012/03/01
Here’s the official press release from MINI.. enjoy 
To see more of the official pics of this MINI JCW, go here: MINI Countryman JCW
Extreme Driving Fun On Any Terrain: The MINI John Cooper Works Countryman.
29.02.2012
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 28, 2012… MINI The MINI family is constantly expanding, and new additions have also been made to the range of John Cooper Works models available to customers. For the first time, MINI racing-inspired thrills can be experienced in combination with all-wheel drive. The global introduction of the MINI John Cooper Works will get under way in autumn 2012.
The MINI John Cooper Works Countryman, will be fitted as standard with the all-wheel-drive system known as ALL4, and powered by a newly developed four-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 211 hp. This new combination assures the driver of extreme driving fun on any terrain. The John Cooper Works Countryman is also the first John Cooper Works model available for order with a six-speed automatic gearbox as an alternative to the standard six-speed manual.
Pandora app for MINI Connected
Posted by Chris Ordon in MINI info on 2011/01/20
An update to the Pandora app is now available for download in iTunes store. With this update you’ll be able to connect to MINI Connected and have full functionality through the MINI interface. Motor On!
MINI Connected app now in iTunes US!
Posted by Chris Ordon in MINI info on 2010/12/17
If you’re like me and was waiting till the app came out so you can finally use your MINI Connected in your MINI, well wait no longer; MINI Connected app is now available in the US iTunes store! So click on the link below to get your own copy for your iPhone. Motor On!
2011 MINI Cooper options
Posted by Chris Ordon in MINI info on 2010/11/11
So if you’re about to order your MINI or just ordered it, there’s a new convenience package that MINI USA has not yet posted in their website builder (the last time I checked, MINI Connected wasn’t there, but I’m guessing in december it will be there). The new Convenience package, called Convenience package II or ZC2 for dealer code can be ordered if you order MINI Connected or MINI Connected with navigation. This package includes these following options:
319 Universal Garage Door Opener
322 Comfort Access keyless entry
431 Auto-dimming rearview mirror
521 Rain sensor and auto headlights
All of this for the price of $750!
Granted, if you ordered the Convenience package I, there’s no need to order this package II, because all of these items are included in the package I, except Bluetooth USB/iPod adapter. Now if you did order MINI Connected the Bluetooth USB/iPod adapter comes with it.
MINI Connected avilable to order
Posted by Chris Ordon in Mini Cooper on 2010/11/05
If you were like me and waiting to order the 2011 MINI with MINI Connected, wait no longer. You can order it now for the December build. My MINI will be in production in week 49!
Here’s some info on my MINI: 2011 JCW, midnight black/chili red roof, cold weather package, adaptive headlights, black wheels, cloth seats, MINI Connected with Nav, black driving lights, rear fogs, universal garage opener, auto dimming interior and exterior mirrors, power fold mirrors, color line carbon black, chili red interior, rain sensor and auto headlights, H/K sound and that should about do it for the options. production will start week 49, most likely get it in Jan
Video of MINI Visual boost
Posted by Chris Ordon in Mini Cooper, MINI info on 2010/10/15
Here’s a video of the MINI visual boost that was added to the first build 2011 MINI Coopers by accident. Some dealers may still have this on the lot, so go ask your local MINI dealer. It’s a great option if you don’t want to spend the money on MINI Connected that will be available in December for MINI Coopers assembled in Oxford and MINI Countryman in November that are assembled in Austria. Enjoy and Motor On!
2011 MINI Cooper with LCD screen
Posted by Chris Ordon in MINI info on 2010/09/22
If you’re shopping for a 2011 MINI Cooper you may be in luck! Some dealers are getting 2011 MINI’s with a 6.5″ screen that was put in the car by accident. It doesn’t have nav or MINI Connected, but only displays radio info on the screen. I haven’t gotten to see it work, but soon enough I will. So got o your local dealers and have a look around their lots, the 2011 are coming in. Motor On!
2011 MINI Cooper TV spot and print ads
Posted by Chris Ordon in MINI info on 2010/09/08
Below is the first TV spot showing the 2011 MINI refresh with new colors and some print ads. Watch and enjoy. Motor On!
2011 MINI Cooper JCW color options with JCW aero kit
Posted by Chris Ordon in MINI info on 2010/08/30
If, like me, you want to get your hands on a 2011 JCW and waiting for the MINIUSA website to be updated with the 2011 builder, so you can see the various colors with the red roof, you’re in luck. I was forwarded this image from one of my twitter followers and he will also order a 2011 MINI with MINI Connected… which we will have to wait till November to order.
So here’s a nice idea of what the various MINI JCW will look like with the chili red roof and also with the JCW aero kit. Below is one more live picture of the black JCW with chili red roof and the JCW aero kit package… looks awesome. Hopefully the 2011 MINI USA builder will go online this week…. Motor On!
nxtMINI blog- Emission-free MINI 2011/04/20Absolutely emission-free – the MINI on two wheels. Car boot-compatible folding bike for urban mobility. 20.04.2011 Press Release Munich. MINI presents the eco-friendly solution to the parking space problem in city centres. The brand is celebrating the comeback of the folding bike with a modern version of the practical means of locomotion. The special gimmick […]
- nxtMINI podcast episode 15 2011/01/15On this episode of nxtMINI podcast we cover the 2011 Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS) MINI Paceman Concept, December sales figures, MINI Connected with Pandora and other information. So tune in and enjoy! Motor On! nxtMINI podcast episode 015
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