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News18
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- News18
MINI Cooper S Lists Under Price Protection Assurance, Check Benefits Under Offer
Last Updated: The offer is valid only for the MINI 3-Door Cooper S, which is available in India as a Completely Built-up Unit. It will remain the same for a limited period. The German carmaker BMW India has taken a unique initiative, giving a price projection assurance against the latest offering, MINI Cooper S. The company has announced in its official release that the offer has been introduced to give proper assurance to the customers, allowing them to feel less stressed about the price hike of the model in the future. What's The Benefit? What is the offer all about? Well, under the latest initiative, the three-door Cooper S can be purchased, and will be covered till the next 180 days against the price hike. It means the customers will be able to stay at peace, and will have the opportunity to get a refund of the differential amount if the price goes up during the above-mentioned period. Limited Period Offer The offer is valid only for the MINI 3-Door Cooper S, which is available in India as a Completely Built-up Unit. It will remain the same for a limited period. The benefit can not be avail for the electric version, MINI Countryman, which has been produced at MINI Plant Oxford in the United Kingdom. Here's What Top Official Says Reacting to the offer, Vikram Pawah, President and CEO, BMW Group India, said, 'MINI has always stood for innovation and a bold character. With the price protection assurance program for MINI 3-Door Cooper S, MINI is staying a step ahead and ensuring that customers can receive the full benefit of any major price reductions resulting from anticipated duty cuts." 'They can buy their favourite MINI today and do not have to wait longer to make the purchase decision. This bold decision reflects the brand's exceptional focus on customer centricity, trust and best interest of the MINI community," Pawah added. First Published: May 23, 2025, 15:28 IST
Scotsman
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Tickets to win this £16,000 Mini are currently free - here's how to claim one
The 2019 Mini Cooper S is worth £16,000 | BOTB This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. You could win this fabulous family car - or take an £11,000 cash alternative without paying a penny Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Someone is going to win this beautiful Mini Cooper S without even buying a ticket - all you have to do is sign up to the dream car giveaway firm BOTB's mailing list. It's a 2019 five-door model, perfect for families, and it's finished in a gorgeous Solaris Orange. This being the Cooper S model, it's also very sporty - in fact, with 192bhp it can get from 0-60mph in less than seven seconds. It's one of the top spec minis, with loads of standard equipment | BOTB BOTB usually charges at least a few pounds for its dream car giveaways, and occasionally you might see an offer on a used sports car or supercar for a few pence, but this one really is absolutely free to enter. If you get the call to say you've won the car when the draw after the draw takes place on May 23, and you didn't want a car, you could opt for a cash prize instead of £11,000. The free tickets are open to anyone signing up to BOTB, as long as they're over 18. The five-door layout makes it practical as well as powerful | BOTB You just set up an account, give your email address, add the free ticket to your basket, and check out. Literally nothing to pay. You'll receive periodic emails, but not many, and you can always unsubscribe. Entries for the Mini close on May 21 and the winner will be announced on May 23. If you're worried about how gambling makes you feel, you can find free, confidential advice, tools and support, by visiting GambleAware or contacting the National Gambling Helpline, available 24/7, on 0808 8020 133 Selling your car? Here's the fastest way to get cash – and how it compares to rivals Thinking of selling your car this summer? It all starts with a valuation – and you can get one in under a minute with WeBuyAnyCar. With over 500 branches across the UK and same-day payment available, it's one of the quickest ways to find out what your vehicle is worth and get the cash if you're ready to sell. Used car prices have stayed surprisingly strong, especially for economical hatchbacks and SUVs. Whether you're upgrading for road trips or switching to a hybrid, a fast online quote can give you a solid starting point – even if you're still weighing up your options.
The National
18-03-2025
- Automotive
- The National
Eight performance sports cars under Dh300,000 that are fast and fun
Supercars with seven-figure price tags and top speeds above 300kph are all well and good, but most performance car enthusiasts are more interested in scoring the maximum bang for their hard-earned money. In the UAE, it is possible to acquire a decently fast and engaging sportster for less than Dh300,000. Here are our top eight picks: The original 1960s version was a tiny basic offering, but the modern Mini Cooper S – under the BMW umbrella since the start of the noughties – is a premium hatchback with feisty performance. Its 2.0-litre turbo engine kicks out 204hp and 300Nm, propelling the cute Brit from 0-100kph in 6.6 seconds. The Mini's lively acceleration is complemented by a nicely tied-down chassis that delivers the 'go-kart feeling' the brand is known for. The fit and finish inside and out are flawless – especially for a car of this genre – and the Cooper S offers almost endless scope for personalisation. From Dh155,000 This Ingolstadt-built pocket rocket is something of a giant killer. The combination of a potent five-cylinder turbo engine stuffed into a compact bodyshell adds up to electrifying performance. The warbling 2.5-litre motor thrashes out 400hp and 500Nm, propelling the perky hatchback from 0-100kph in 3.8 seconds. The Audi is far more than a straight-line bully though, as an all-wheel-drive chassis delivers leech-line cornering grip and roll-free handling. The icing on the cake is that the RS3 can comfortably transport four occupants (five at a pinch) and enough luggage for a weekend away. From Dh285,000 Ford's beloved pony car has been a popular choice in the UAE for the past three decades, but the latest iteration is far and away the best version to date. The recently released seventh-generation Mustang GT carries over a brawny 5.0-litre V8, but outputs have been ramped up to 486hp and 566Nm. Previous Mustangs were not renowned for their agility or dynamics, but MagneRide adaptive suspension and Brembo brakes are part of a recipe that makes the newbie a genuinely fast and rewarding car to drive. From Dh208,377 The pint-sized Mazda is sometimes overlooked by performance car shoppers because its modest outputs of 181hp and 205Nm are eclipsed by even a humble Toyota Camry. Even so, the MX-5's slim and lightweight build of just over 1,000kg and perfect 50:50 weight distribution over the front and rear axles make a delightfully engaging alfresco fun machine that shines on winding mountain roads. It might seat only two people, but there is enough space in the boot for a golf bag or generous load of shopping. As added bonuses, the Mazda's compact dimensions make for easy manoeuvrability in tight car parks, and it sips fuel at a miserly rate. From Dh144,000 Nissan's 'Z-car' was a revelation when the 240Z debuted in 1969, and the nameplate lives on in the form of the simply named 'Z'. Although continuing the spirit and distinctive profile of its five-decade-old ancestor, the newbie is a thoroughly contemporary sportster that is both rapid and satisfying to drive. A 405hp/475Nm twin-turbo V6 catapults it from 0-100kph in 4.5 seconds, with drive sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual or nine-speed auto. The rear-wheel-drive chassis is an evolution of the former 370Z's underpinnings, but it has been stiffened for added cornering grip and dynamism. From Dh215,900 Although it has a strong following in many other countries, Subaru flies under the radar in the UAE, so the WRX remains a niche seller in our market. Its 2.4-litre turbo engine thumps out 271hp and 350Nm, propelling the mundane-looking sedan from 0-100kph in 6.0 seconds, and on to a top speed of 250kph. Two transmissions are offered – a six-speed manual and a CVT, and we would recommend the former. Belying its nondescript styling, the WRX is surprisingly rapid on tarmac or gravel roads, with its all-wheel-drive chassis providing limpet-like grip in wet or dry conditions. From Dh157,000 The Supra debuted in 1978, but the latest generation stands apart from its predecessors since its core architecture – engine, transmission and chassis – are shared with BMW's Z4. This is no bad thing as the latter is a solidly engineered roadster with sparkling handling and performance. Unlike its topless German counterpart, the Toyota is a fixed-roof coupe, so the driving experience is markedly different. Striking styling means the 387hp Supra has plenty of wow factor, but its appeal is more than skin deep – it is fast, taut and engaging in equal measure. From Dh229,900 The Golf GTI has been the definitive 'hot-hatch' ever since the first-gen model took the world by storm in 1976. The current eighth-generation GTI has the essence of its 49-year-old ancestor, serving up scintillating performance at a bargain price. Outputs of 265hp and 370Nm deliver a brisk 5.9-second 0-100kph sprint, yet the GTI offers comfortable seating for a family of four, 374 litres of luggage capacity and easy manoeuvrability around town. The GTI does it all with panache but, in case you have an extra Dh60,000 burning a hole in your pocket, VW can sell you the even faster Golf R. From Dh137,990
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Why Don't Turbocharged Cars Need Hood Scoops Anymore?
You never know what you have until it's gone, and the proliferation of hood scoops on turbocharged cars is a perfect example of that. Looking back in time a decade or two, it was more common for turbocharged or supercharged road cars to have functional hood scoops, from station wagons to muscle cars to pickup trucks. Nowadays, though, cars leaving the production line with these attention-grabbing features are less common, and that sucks. Hood scoops are pretty self explanatory. They're raised openings on a car's hood that are used to increase the flow of cool air into the engine compartment, and were once most common on cars with forced induction systems like turbochargers or superchargers to maximize their power output and efficiency. Hood scoops can also benefit naturally-aspirated cars, but the nature of forced induction systems calls for extra cooling. Whether turbocharged, supercharged, or a combination of the two, forced induction systems force air into a car's engine which allows it to burn more fuel and produce more power. Forced induction, especially turbochargers, have become commonplace in modern cars because they allow physically smaller engines to produce the power of a larger engine while allowing more fuel efficiency and weight savings. Cars ranging from the smallest and cheapest Chevrolets and Dodges you can buy to the most expensive Ferraris and McLarens now use turbochargers, so where are all the cool hood scoops? When the revival of the Mini brought a sporty Cooper S to the U.S. market, it prominently featured a tasty hood scoop to feed cool air to its supercharged four-cylinder engine. The second and third-generations of the Cooper S transitioned to using turbochargers, and their distinctive designs still retained hood scoops, but they were no longer functional. The fourth-generation Mini Cooper S recently launched, and it did away with even the fake signature hood scoop entirely. How was Mini able to keep the high-performance powertrain without needing the additional cooling from the hood scoop? The air intake was moved to the top of the front grille, which rendered the hood scoop unnecessary. The latest Cooper S dropped the fake hood scoop in favor of a smoothed-out design ethos that sterilized the look into its current form. Subaru used to sell many different cars with hood scoops, from its weirdo crossover pickup truck the Baja to the Legacy family sedan to the Forester family crossover to the Outback station wagon. Now, Subaru only sells one model with a hood scoop, the WRX performance sedan. The Outback XT still features a turbocharged engine, and so does the three-row Ascent, but for some unfortunate reason neither car comes with a hood scoop. Subaru said the hood scoop was dropped from the Outback XT's design to maximize aerodynamic efficiency and thus maximize the platform's fuel economy. As car design shifted to focus on maximizing aerodynamic efficiency and fuel efficiency, hood scoops got the axe. Engineers started integrating the air intakes necessary for turbocharged cars into the grille, instead of letting big rowdy hood scoops do the work. As we continue inching toward an electric future, EVs don't need anywhere near as much airflow as an internal combustion engine so cars with hood scoops may end up disappearing from new car lots. Don't go sticking fake AutoZone hood scoops to your cars, though, we don't need any of that. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
