| Audi Canada Signs Exclusive Long-Term Factory Agreement with SIRIUS Canada
Audi Canada and SIRIUS Canada today announced an exclusive long-term agreement that will make SIRIUS Satellite Radio receivers a factory option in virtually all Audi vehicles sold in Canada. Audi Canada will offer factory-installed SIRIUS Satellite Radio receivers with a three month subscription to SIRIUS Canada's premium 110 channel satellite radio service. Starting early 2007, multiple Audi Canada vehicle lines will be available with SIRIUS Satellite Radio including the category defying Audi A3, the sporty A4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the high performance S4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the extreme RS 4, the design-leading A6 sedan and A6 Avant; the sophisticated and powerful S6; the performance SUV from the creator of quattro - the Audi Q7; the premium flagship all-aluminum Audi A8, A8 L, and the 450 horsepower S8 and A8 L W12; and the upcoming TT Coupe and Roadster.
New engines for Audi
There's an efficiency drive going on at Audi, as it has added three new FSI petrol engines to its range. The A3 gets a 157bhp 1.8-litre turbo and the A6 now features a 207bhp 2.8-litre V6. A third unit - for the Q7 off-roader - is a 276bhp 3.6. FSI motors blend strong pace with good economy, claim bosses.
Hofele Single-Frame voorbumpers voor A6 4B C5 en A4 B6 8E
Say what? Ok, in redelijk normaal Nederlands: mocht je je oude A6 of A4/RS4 een frisse look willen geven dan kun je bij Hofele een Single-Frame unit aanschaffen. De aftermarket-kitjes blijken nog steeds erg hot dus we verblijden u met een weinig-zeggend persbericht van de Duitse tunert Hofele: With these new front bumpers, Hofele-Design now offers the Single-Frame look of the newest Audi generation for all the models of the older Audi generation. As common, Hofele-Design uses the genuine Audi front grills for the new bumpers to get an authentic look. The special thing about all Hofele-Design front bumpers is the fact that genuine parts like the hood, fenders and lights are not affected by the conversion and can be kept. This reduces the conversion costs dramatically.
Idafar wins as leaders crash
THE first day of the two-day fourth round National Race Championship began yesterday on an exciting note at the Bahrain International Circuit. Salah Salauddin won the Bapco Caterham Challenge and Michael Spahn the Mini Cooper race while the first race of the three-race final round in the Thunder Arabia series was action-packed as leaders Mohammed Al A'ali and Oman's Ahmed Al Harthy crashed out. Bahrain's 15-year-old Menasheh Idafar won this race to leave the title hanging in balance with the final two races set for today. It was the third round of the seven round Bapco Caterham Challenge and the Mini Copper series. Meanwhile, Hassan Al Wazzan clocked the fastest lap (1:10.720) during the qualifying round of the Formula BMW Group A.
Thunder Arabia race set
THE fourth round of the National Race Championship will be held today and tomorrow at the Bahrain International Circuit. Action starts at 8am and finishes around 4pm on both days. The only race on the first day will be the ninth round of the Thunder Arabia series while qualifying rounds in the Bapco Caterham Challenge, Formula BMW and Mini Cooper's will be the added attraction. The final two rounds of the Thunder Arabia series will be held tomorrow along with . seventh and eighth rounds of the Formula BMW and the fifth and sixth rounds of the Bapco Caterham Challenge and the Mini Cooper's. Meanwhile, more than 60 cars from Bahrain and the other Gulf regions will take part in the final round of test and tune tonight from 5pm to 11pm. The event is being organised by the Bahrain Drag Racing Club (BDRC) ahead of next week's third round of the Chevrolet National Drag Racing Championship.
BMW launch second version of Mini
BMW has just launched its second version of the Mini, the iconic small car that originally took the streets by storm in 1959 and remained virtually unchanged for 40 years. The hugely successful small car has undergone a very mild facelift on the outside that is difficult to notice at a glance. The front headlights have been raised to enhance pedestrian safety and the front indicators have been incorporated inside. Mechanics can also now move the front of the car forward by 10 centimetres to gain easier access to the engine - one of the areas where the car has undergone something of a revolution. Under the bonnet is a range of new engines that are not only more powerful but also up to 20 per cent more economical. The new Cooper delivers 48.7 miles per gallon on a combined cycle, yet is still capable of belting out 120 bhp and covering 0-60 mph in 9.1 seconds.
BMW officially acquires the John Cooper Works brand
BMW has been working on this deal for some time now, and with the level of involvement in design, engineering and testing steadily increasing, the inevitable has become reality. In a deal set to become effective in January 2007, BMW has acquired the rights to the John Cooper Works name to further strengthen the MINI brand. In what could easily become MINI's equivalent of the BMW "M' brand, JCW now has the engineering and development resources of BWM at their disposal, ensuring the John Cooper Works models a pivotal role in the overall MINI brand strategy well into the future. [Source: Forbes.com via MotoringFile]
Original Wraps Launches Personalization Products For Mini Cooper ...
Golden, CO (PRWeb) December 20, 2006 -- Original Wraps Inc. today announced the launch of a new line of personalization products available for the complete line of Mini Cooper automobiles. The product line allows customers the ability to change the physical appearance of their Mini's side panels, hoods, and roof with custom designs that range from the mild to the wild. Utilizing high-tech, consumer friendly, peel-and-stick vinyl, Original Wraps crafts the most stunning and vibrant digitally printed Mini Cooper automotive products in the industry. Original Wraps' "wraps" are manufactured utilizing professional automotive grade vinyl that is custom printed through a 6-color process with one of thousands of unique or licensed designs. The "wrap" is then coated with a scratchproof finish and custom cut, creating a product that fits the Mini Cooper perfectly - providing a long lasting stylized automotive makeover.
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All-New 2007 MINI Hardtops Even More Fuel Efficient According to ...
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- In light of increasing fuel prices, many manufacturers are striving to produce vehicles with an average fuel economy of 30 miles per gallon. The fact that the all-new 2007 MINI Cooper achieves 40 miles per gallon according to the latest EPA testing should be welcomed by car buyers across the US. And that the MINI Cooper delivers this miserly fuel economy with no effect on its performance and driving capabilities is an added advantage. MINI USA's growth in sales over the past 5 years to just over 170,000 cars and the overall growth trend of the small-car market demonstrates how the industry is responding to the need for increased efficiency. MINI is a prime example that buyers do not need to sacrifice performance, quality and fun when opting for a smaller, more efficient vehicle.
10 people killed in holiday weekend accidents
December 25, 2006 - This Christmas holiday weekend has proved deadly on area roadways, with at least nine fatal accidents occuring in the period from Friday afternoon through Monday evening. Four of the 10 people killed in those accidents were under 21. Seven of those killed were age 27 or younger.
2007 MINI Cooper Features
| 2007 MINI Cooper Performance & Efficiency Standard Features |
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| 2007 MINI Cooper Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features |
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- Four-wheel ABS
- Brake assist system
- Cornering brake control
- Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
- Electronic brake distribution
- Immobilizer
- Spacesaver steel rim under body spare wheel
- Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs |
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| 2007 MINI Cooper Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features |
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- Part-painted front and rear bumpers
- Chrome/bright trim around side windows
- Fixed hoop convertible rollover protection
- Electric softtop convertible roof with glass rear window
- Day time running lights
- Driver and passenger power body color door mirrors
- External dimensions: overall length (inches): 143.1, overall width (inches): 66.5, overall height (inches): 55.5, wheelbase (inches): 97.1, front track (inches): 57.4, rear track (inches): 57.7 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 34.8
- Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
- Luxury trim alloy on gearknob, alloy look on doors and alloy look on dashboard
- Black paint
- Fixed rear window with defogger
- Fabric electric front sunroof
- Tinted glass on cabin
- Weights: curb weight (lbs) 2,700
- Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe |
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| 2007 MINI Cooper Interior Standard Features |
- 12v power outlet: cargo and 1
- Air conditioning
- Diversity antenna
- Front ashtray
- RDS audio system with AM/FM and CD player
- Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
- Cargo area light
- Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 21.7 and all seats in place (cu ft): 4.2
- Front seats cigar lighter
- Clock
- Partial dashboard console with open storage box , partial floor console
- Delayed/fade courtesy lights
- Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
- Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
- External temperature
- Floor mats
- Driver and passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
- Bucket driver and passenger seat with height adjustment
- 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
- Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats and rear seats
- Headlight control with time delay switch-off and auto off with ignition
- Illuminated entry system
- Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 38.4, rear headroom (inches): 38.1, front leg room (inches): 41.3, rear leg room (inches): 27.5, front shoulder room (inches): 50.9 and rear shoulder room (inches): 39
- Low tire pressure indicator
- Parking distance sensors rear
- Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch, includes power windows and speed sensing
- Power steering
- Front power windows with two one-touch
- Front reading lights
- 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side and passenger side
- Two symmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
- Rear view mirror
- Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
- Front seat back storage
- Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
- Seating: four seats
- Service interval indicator
- Front side airbag
- Six speaker(s)
- Leather covered steering wheel with tilt adjustment
- Tachometer
- Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
- Ventilation system with micro filter |
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