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NDTV
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Mini Cooper S (3-Door) Gets Price Protection Assurance: Here's What It Is
Mini has now announced an initiative under which the Mini Cooper S (3-door) gets a protection assurance program. The brand claims that the program is designed to provide hassle-free accessibility to the customers and pass on the benefits of any price reduction in the near future. Mr. 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 are able to 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." Mini Cooper S 3 Door Interior The price protection program is valid on the Mini 3-Door Cooper S, which is available in India is a completely built-up unit. The model is produced at Mini Plant Oxford in the United Kingdom. Mini also claims that under the limited period offer, cars bought from now onwards will be covered till the next 180 days. If the price is reduced during this period, the respective dealership will refund the differential amount between the net invoiced price and the new ex-showroom price back to the customer. The current ex-showroom price of the Mini 3-Door Cooper S starts at Rs 44,90,000. The offer can be availed at any authorised Mini dealership in India. While the Mini Cooper S gets the benefits under the program, the other member of the Mini family- the Countryman is excluded from the initiative. The Mini Countryman is also available in India as a completely built-up unit, but is produced at the BMW Group Plant Leipzig, Germany.
The Herald Scotland
15-05-2025
- Health
- The Herald Scotland
Here's how to party like John Lennon
Reader John Mulholland says: 'The nominative determinism gods clearly have a sense of humour, for the BBC reported that a consultant urologist has invented a new product that reduces plastic and simplifies the process for taking urine samples.' Adds John: 'There cannot be a better name for a man who has, no doubt, inserted many catheters than… Mr Nick Burns-Cox.' Jarring error Many years ago reader Robert Menzies was diagnosed as gluten-intolerant. 'Overnight I had to forego most biscuits and cakes,' he says. 'However, I found I could obtain gluten-free flour. My mother duly put this in a large glass container, which she then labelled as 'Glutton Free'.' 'At least she was half right,' adds Robert. Bonkers buying Lidl provides a fascinating shopping experience where you are apt to stumble upon the most idiosyncratic items for sale. A readers recently claimed to have spotted on the shelves, then purchased, a ukulele, a hedge-trimmer and a snorkel. Ian Noble from Carstairs Village was intrigued by this selection, and says. 'I'm trying to work out which of the items he would use with the snorkel. Maybe he uses both of them with it. Sub-aqua ukulele-playing and underwater hedge-trimming both sound like interesting activities.' David Donaldson spotted this car parked in Glasgow's Westbourne Gardens. 'This Mini Countryman will definitely get you from A to Z,' he says. 'In other words, the full gamut of destinations.' (Image: Contributed) Medical mystery For many years reader Simon Mitchell worked as a GP in a busy practice in Aberdeen, where he was confronted by a wide range of patients. Simon informed one husky voiced chap that he had laryngitis, which elicited a curious response. 'What on earth is that?' croaked the mystified patient. 'Sounds like some sort of Roman general.' Beatling about Strapped-for-cash reader Andy Michaels informed his teenage son that he'd be having a John Lennon-themed birthday party this year. 'What does that mean?' asked his highly suspicious son. 'You'll have to imagine all the people,' said dad. Captive audience A chum of reader Susan Peterson used to work as a tutor in a prison where the inmates were attempting to improve their literacy. Susan once asked her chum how the English teaching job was going. 'Oh, you know,' said the pal, 'it has its prose and cons.' Communication breakdown And now for a tragic tale of marital disharmony. 'My wife has threatened to leave me because of my obsession with old-fashioned CB radios,' sighs reader Brian Munro. 'I guess our marriage is over, over.'
The Advertiser
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
'Beastly' Mini Countryman eats sand dunes for breakfast
A muscled-up Mini Countryman concept has been served up with a raft of hardcore desert-destroying mods after being transformed by two German off-road legendary outfits. Dubbed 'The Beast', the 2025 Mini Countryman SUV concept is the work of the delta4x4 tuning house and the X-raid rally team – who have teamed up with great effect before including winning the grueling Dakar Rally six times. The Beast sits a whopping 50mm higher than a standard Countryman – meaning 252mm of ground clearance – using 'rally-tuned' suspension and 18-inch Hanma beadlock alloy wheels wrapped in 255/55 R18 Loder AT #1 off-road tyres. They sit within wheel-arch extensions on seriously pumped front and rear guards, with the front-end led by a rally-spec batch of 10 spotlights, a nudge bar, and bonnet pins, all following a flat-grey and searing orange colour scheme. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. There's a fifth beadlock wheel as a full-size spare on the roof, where two jerry cans, recovery boards and ladders are stowed for when The Beast hits trouble. The rear side windows have Land Rover Defender-style pannier boxes, too, for even greater cargo-carrying capacity. There's no mention of any upgrades to the powertrain, and – while the jerry cans suggest petrol is on offer – whether 'The Beast' can be also ordered with the battery-electric powertrain available in the Countryman. In its most potent John Cooper Works (JCW) ALL4 spec, the petrol Countryman uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 233kW/400Nm using a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive for a claimed 5.4-second 0-100km/h time. The electric version uses a pair of electric motors to make 230kW/494Nm for a 0-100km/h time of 5.6 seconds Revealed on social media there's not a lot of additional detail – nor any indication of customer pricing – for the Dakar treatment beyond a batch of studio images and a brief description from delta4x4. The company currently offers a kit for the Ford Ranger for €2378 ($4152) – and an identical package at the same price for the Volkswagen Amarok – as well as suspension and wheel upgrades for the Tesla Model Y and Model 3 from €899 ($A1570). While delta4x4 doesn't officially offer its parts in Australia, some off-road suppliers do sell components and parts from the German company here – meaning 'The Beast' could be jumping sand dunes in a local desert in the near future. MORE: Everything Mini Countryman Content originally sourced from: A muscled-up Mini Countryman concept has been served up with a raft of hardcore desert-destroying mods after being transformed by two German off-road legendary outfits. Dubbed 'The Beast', the 2025 Mini Countryman SUV concept is the work of the delta4x4 tuning house and the X-raid rally team – who have teamed up with great effect before including winning the grueling Dakar Rally six times. The Beast sits a whopping 50mm higher than a standard Countryman – meaning 252mm of ground clearance – using 'rally-tuned' suspension and 18-inch Hanma beadlock alloy wheels wrapped in 255/55 R18 Loder AT #1 off-road tyres. They sit within wheel-arch extensions on seriously pumped front and rear guards, with the front-end led by a rally-spec batch of 10 spotlights, a nudge bar, and bonnet pins, all following a flat-grey and searing orange colour scheme. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. There's a fifth beadlock wheel as a full-size spare on the roof, where two jerry cans, recovery boards and ladders are stowed for when The Beast hits trouble. The rear side windows have Land Rover Defender-style pannier boxes, too, for even greater cargo-carrying capacity. There's no mention of any upgrades to the powertrain, and – while the jerry cans suggest petrol is on offer – whether 'The Beast' can be also ordered with the battery-electric powertrain available in the Countryman. In its most potent John Cooper Works (JCW) ALL4 spec, the petrol Countryman uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 233kW/400Nm using a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive for a claimed 5.4-second 0-100km/h time. The electric version uses a pair of electric motors to make 230kW/494Nm for a 0-100km/h time of 5.6 seconds Revealed on social media there's not a lot of additional detail – nor any indication of customer pricing – for the Dakar treatment beyond a batch of studio images and a brief description from delta4x4. The company currently offers a kit for the Ford Ranger for €2378 ($4152) – and an identical package at the same price for the Volkswagen Amarok – as well as suspension and wheel upgrades for the Tesla Model Y and Model 3 from €899 ($A1570). While delta4x4 doesn't officially offer its parts in Australia, some off-road suppliers do sell components and parts from the German company here – meaning 'The Beast' could be jumping sand dunes in a local desert in the near future. MORE: Everything Mini Countryman Content originally sourced from: A muscled-up Mini Countryman concept has been served up with a raft of hardcore desert-destroying mods after being transformed by two German off-road legendary outfits. Dubbed 'The Beast', the 2025 Mini Countryman SUV concept is the work of the delta4x4 tuning house and the X-raid rally team – who have teamed up with great effect before including winning the grueling Dakar Rally six times. The Beast sits a whopping 50mm higher than a standard Countryman – meaning 252mm of ground clearance – using 'rally-tuned' suspension and 18-inch Hanma beadlock alloy wheels wrapped in 255/55 R18 Loder AT #1 off-road tyres. They sit within wheel-arch extensions on seriously pumped front and rear guards, with the front-end led by a rally-spec batch of 10 spotlights, a nudge bar, and bonnet pins, all following a flat-grey and searing orange colour scheme. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. There's a fifth beadlock wheel as a full-size spare on the roof, where two jerry cans, recovery boards and ladders are stowed for when The Beast hits trouble. The rear side windows have Land Rover Defender-style pannier boxes, too, for even greater cargo-carrying capacity. There's no mention of any upgrades to the powertrain, and – while the jerry cans suggest petrol is on offer – whether 'The Beast' can be also ordered with the battery-electric powertrain available in the Countryman. In its most potent John Cooper Works (JCW) ALL4 spec, the petrol Countryman uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 233kW/400Nm using a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive for a claimed 5.4-second 0-100km/h time. The electric version uses a pair of electric motors to make 230kW/494Nm for a 0-100km/h time of 5.6 seconds Revealed on social media there's not a lot of additional detail – nor any indication of customer pricing – for the Dakar treatment beyond a batch of studio images and a brief description from delta4x4. The company currently offers a kit for the Ford Ranger for €2378 ($4152) – and an identical package at the same price for the Volkswagen Amarok – as well as suspension and wheel upgrades for the Tesla Model Y and Model 3 from €899 ($A1570). While delta4x4 doesn't officially offer its parts in Australia, some off-road suppliers do sell components and parts from the German company here – meaning 'The Beast' could be jumping sand dunes in a local desert in the near future. MORE: Everything Mini Countryman Content originally sourced from: A muscled-up Mini Countryman concept has been served up with a raft of hardcore desert-destroying mods after being transformed by two German off-road legendary outfits. Dubbed 'The Beast', the 2025 Mini Countryman SUV concept is the work of the delta4x4 tuning house and the X-raid rally team – who have teamed up with great effect before including winning the grueling Dakar Rally six times. The Beast sits a whopping 50mm higher than a standard Countryman – meaning 252mm of ground clearance – using 'rally-tuned' suspension and 18-inch Hanma beadlock alloy wheels wrapped in 255/55 R18 Loder AT #1 off-road tyres. They sit within wheel-arch extensions on seriously pumped front and rear guards, with the front-end led by a rally-spec batch of 10 spotlights, a nudge bar, and bonnet pins, all following a flat-grey and searing orange colour scheme. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. There's a fifth beadlock wheel as a full-size spare on the roof, where two jerry cans, recovery boards and ladders are stowed for when The Beast hits trouble. The rear side windows have Land Rover Defender-style pannier boxes, too, for even greater cargo-carrying capacity. There's no mention of any upgrades to the powertrain, and – while the jerry cans suggest petrol is on offer – whether 'The Beast' can be also ordered with the battery-electric powertrain available in the Countryman. In its most potent John Cooper Works (JCW) ALL4 spec, the petrol Countryman uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 233kW/400Nm using a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive for a claimed 5.4-second 0-100km/h time. The electric version uses a pair of electric motors to make 230kW/494Nm for a 0-100km/h time of 5.6 seconds Revealed on social media there's not a lot of additional detail – nor any indication of customer pricing – for the Dakar treatment beyond a batch of studio images and a brief description from delta4x4. The company currently offers a kit for the Ford Ranger for €2378 ($4152) – and an identical package at the same price for the Volkswagen Amarok – as well as suspension and wheel upgrades for the Tesla Model Y and Model 3 from €899 ($A1570). While delta4x4 doesn't officially offer its parts in Australia, some off-road suppliers do sell components and parts from the German company here – meaning 'The Beast' could be jumping sand dunes in a local desert in the near future. MORE: Everything Mini Countryman Content originally sourced from:
Korea Herald
14-03-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
Mini Aceman: The all-electric new kid on the block
First EV model blends innovation with iconic brand's timeless appeal BMW Group's premium compact SUV brand Mini has held a unique position in the auto market thanks to its rounded, approachable design paired with go-kart-like driving performance. The new all-electric Mini Aceman, the brand's first dedicated EV model, is poised to expand its dedicated fan base by offering a fresh alternative. The Korea Herald got to take the wheel of the Mini Aceman during the German automaker's launch ceremony for the Mini EV family, which includes the new all-electric Mini Cooper and Mini Countryman, at the BMW Driving Center in Incheon on Thursday. As the new kid on the block, the Mini Aceman's position seemed quite clear: occupying the middle ground between the small Mini Cooper and the larger Mini Countryman. Measuring 4,085 millimeters in length, 1,755 mm in width and 1,515 mm in height, the Mini Aceman boasts a slicker silhouette, with a lower and longer profile than typical SUVs. The polygon headlights, which are a first for the Mini brand, along with a low-set grille with no vertical lines, give a fresh look to the Mini Aceman. The rest of the exterior incorporates elements common to existing Mini vehicles. The interior is simple and neat, as if the designers tried to get rid of all unnecessary buttons on the dashboard. The Mini Aceman features a circular organic light-emitting display for the center console that resembles the round face of a smartwatch, only much bigger. The test drive, which was conducted with the more powerful SE powertrain, covered a 40-kilometer course that traversed highways and country roads. The Mini Aceman SE features an electric motor with a maximum of 218 horsepower and 33.7 kilogram-meters of torque, enabling the electric SUV to reach a speed of 100 kph smoothly and quickly from a standstill. The car had a firm grip of the road even at a very high speed, consistent with the go-kart-like handling of traditional Minis, aided by the brand's low center of gravity. As the Mini Aceman accelerated, the subtle singing of the electric motor recalled the sound of a spaceship at light speed in a sci-fi film. The vehicle handled curves adroitly for a sturdy and stable ride. Loaded with a 54.2 kilowatt-hour battery, the Mini Aceman has a driving range per charge of 312 km according to the Korean standard. It takes about 31 minutes to charge the electric SUV's battery from 10 percent to 80 percent with fast charging. The Mini Aceman starts at 49.7 million won ($34,200) for the E powertrain and 58 million won for the SE powertrain, making it the most affordable option among the three electric Mini models. hwkan@
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Korea Herald
13-03-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
[Photo News] Mini electrifies Korea
Mini launched three new all-electric vehicles ― the new all-electric Mini Cooper, the new all-electric Mini Aceman and the new all-electric Mini Countryman ― in Korea on Thursday, aiming to invigorate the stalling EV market. Mini Korea said it will provide a charging card worth 500,000 won ($345) to buyers of the new electric Mini. The price of the new all-electric Mini lineup begins at 49.7 million won. (BMW Korea)
