Success Of MINI Cooper Cars!

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Success Of MINI Cooper Cars!


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Unlike earlier versions of the Mini Cooper, which sells mainly in Europe, the new MINI sold in many countries around the world, including Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia, Israel, Italy, Japan, South Africa and even in China. There are also many countries (with eighty last count) on the list, shows how popular the brand really. While interest was lost to the vehicle in 1980, has certainly once again become a popular vehicle.

Furthermore, the United Kingdom, USA and Germany are the countries with the highest turnover. Strangely, the United Kingdom and the United States about the same amount, even if to sell the machine made in England. And the United Kingdom, where open tops are very popular, about a quarter of the MINI Convertible sold.

BMW shows that sales are brisk and the company does not keep large stocks, my shifts at the factory to add if you need to increase production capacity. direct competition with the Mini in the United States is the Toyota Scion, despite the fact that the Mini is rated higher on a few thousand dollars. Industrial tests have shown that the best MINI car was very well in crash tests. In addition, both the U.S. and Canada, MINI offers the opportunity to "Build Your Own" model.

One of the interesting moves this mini is that it is a small car, without the image of a small car. Smaller cars are usually found with a small budget, but the MINI is a class that has many interior, looking, and actually sold for a higher price than most small cars. Yuppies in search of a "picture" mini-drive, mothers lead with young children, the new Clubman, the MINI are always guys in the school, and seniors who remember fondly the early models and wish the new venture, which has risen BMW and shaped the original. Then, the convertible will reach a different type of driver that you try a sexy machine.

According to some analysts, it may have difficulty in attracting new customers to the brand. It seems that the buyers are usually people who already own a MINI. But once again had to start somewhere, too. Something they converted the first time. The recent introduction of the Clubman in the U.S. market, hopes this problem by alleviating to a different segment of the market for vehicles. According to promotional materials, MINI, the new MINI Clubman specifically do for the active and passionate individualist developed consciously stand out. "

The MINI Cooper offers the chance to drive some, a car that does not look like their parents' vehicles. For example, he treated like an SUV, but has no corresponding price tag and not as a "great evil face in the vehicle." It looks modern, playful and fun for many.

The only obvious disadvantage for the MINI is a few guys that the car is also nice to drive!
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MINI Cooper Cars The Different MINI Models Parts 1

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Throughout several changes in ownership of the Mini Cooper, the present owner being BMW, there have been many models of the Mini during the course of fifty years. These have included the mainstream models, limited edition models and also specific models for certain markets in various countries. While the company was the British Leyland Company, a Mini pick-up truck was produced and during the Rover ownership more than forty special edition vehicles were created.

Presently in North America, one would find the MINI Cooper, the MINI Cooper Convertible, the MINI Clubman, all three in the “S” versions as well as the MINI Copper two door hardtop Classic. The Clubman, the newest addition only recently launched in early 2008, is the modern version of the Morris Mini Traveller, Austin Mini Countryman, and Mini Clubman Estate according to MINI. It is a station wagon/van type vehicle probably suited to families with children, animals and luggage to transport.

The differences between the regular and the S models are a more extravagant interior in the S, dual exhaust and the feel of a sports car. In fact, the MINI Cooper S was named “Best New Sports/Performance Car under Fifty Thousand Dollars” for 2008 by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC).

As one would expect, the MINI Convertible appeals to single professionals and others who want an expensive looking sports car that reeks of excitement and makes an obvious statement. It comes in a Sidewalk edition as well, which is basically a limited edition used to create interest while the company comes up with the newer version of the convertible. The interior of the Sidewalk edition is mostly leather and the outside is painted to look richer than the old model convertible. It also comes with a higher performance motor in some markets.

Further, the company offers a John Cooper Works Tuning Kit program for those individuals who prefer a supercharged, race-ready MINI. Working with John Cooper’s son, Mike, the MINI can be installed with equipment to resemble the original Mini racecars. And if you are not sure who John Cooper is, he is the person after whom the Mini Cooper was named when the British Motor Company and John Cooper formed an alliance to spruce up the Mini making it a racing icon.

Lastly, one will notice when reading promotional material and reviews on the MINI, that there are two spellings one in lower case letters and one in upper case letters. The latter, MINI, is used for the newer models so as not to cause confusion with the earlier Minis.
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MINI Cooper Cars - What is the MINI Safe?

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MINI Cooper Cars - What is the MINI Safe?


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In North America the current MINI Cooper is marketed as a "car in the city." Few people would take such a small vehicle on the streets, but because of fuel economy, easy parking and around the general economy, it is a popular vehicle.

But having said that many people care about the types of vehicles they drive on the highway, the problem is not a safety issue as it relates to the construction of the Cooper. In fact, critics of the car to feel that society too far into the car, which they have gone as proof armor, to increase the length and width of the vehicle during the removal of storage space and legroom.

More in crash tests, the output MINI Cooper many other vehicles of similar size, that its records show about the security. The problem for the public, if you have a long drive on highways daily lane 05:57 Racing against the heavy transport trailers and large buses face, as if a company in a serious accident or Pile-Up? Safety standards, not a small car is to take the brunt of the collision.

It should also be recalled that the original Mini Cars has been formed, a feature that has given them a better handling and maneuverability. Travel on roads with hills, curves, narrow roads with little room to operate, and residential areas are perfect for the car a little exuberant.


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Also today, the department since BMW and BMW for its quality vehicles has been known, the MINI remains a safe vehicle. The previous models had problems with the oval rear view mirror blind spot, but the new models have been corrected by the rectangle as a mirror instead of the other vehicles in North America. It is obviously quite adept at handling the snow and ice in winter.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show test results of the 2008 MINI Cooper, two, three cars leading to a large number of four and five, from a low propensity to rollover during a crash and a low probability of serious injury in front- or side impact.

In view of the European market and the areas in which smaller vehicles have been the norm always on the way, the security would not be called into question. The MINI is probably one of the safest cars to drive. No matter where in the world you live, the MINI Cooper is to drive a vehicle at eye level. It comes with standard safety features, and then about four airbags as standard committed instead of two, plus the company to build a safe, solid vehicle.
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All-Electric Luxury Car INZIO

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The Li-Ion Motors new electric "supercar" INZIO looks like a cross between a V8 Jaguar and a Ferrari and can cruise at 170mph. It also has a range of 250 miles. This thing can get from 0 to 60mph in 3.4 seconds. INZIO is a two-seater sports model, and the design isn't exactly bashful. INZIO is a machine that looks like it means business. It looks so good you might even get discounts on your car insurance  if you let your insurance guys look it over.


INZIO has successfully trashed quite a few of the common conceptions of electric cars. If you're a car designer, the performance figures all add up to one thing – Power. Electric sports cars have been a sort of novelty in recent years, with some grunt but not much sustained performance to achieve the "Wow" effect. INZIO is very obviously a very different beast, and a competitive beast.

INZIO is expected to be coming out in 2011, with a price tag of $139,000. For a high-performance sports car, that's actually about average. This car has "classic" written all over it, and could actually be the Mustang of its generation.

The power factor has produced some very interesting statistics. Battery power output is over 40kW, with an upgrade to 96.7kW also available. The electric motor produces 145kW. This is no slot car, and those power figures would be respectable for a racing car. From available publicity, the manufacturer seems to be being a little coy about providing specification details, but to achieve that speed involves a very high level of power to weight efficiency, and let's face it, very good design.


The Green side of INZIO


INZIO doesn't produce emissions. If you want to be strictly tourist/purist about it, the high-power electric engine may generate a carbon footprint, but electricity can be sourced from anywhere these days, so that's a slightly specious way at best of looking at the car as a Green product.

As a matter of fact, the Greenest part of the INZIO concept is that it is very likely to encourage a lot of other car designers to start looking seriously at producing very good quality electric car designs. The seemingly endless struggle to get electric cars on the road in the face of petrol-based primitivism hasn't exactly encouraged innovation over the years, and INZIO has now provided irrefutable proof of high-power viability in electric vehicles.


A watered-down version of INZIO on a conventional frame would make a good family sedan, and probably make a positive difference to car insurance quotes as well, because they'd be very reliable vehicles. Mainstream vehicles don't need this sort of grunt, in fact they could probably make do with about half the performance of this car.

A further very Green aspect of this design is that finally it's looking like electric power for heavy vehicles is a real possibility. That's been a major issue, but this level of grunt could easily drive a range of basic freight vehicles without much difficulty, and it's fairly easy to see how extra power could operate the
big rigs.

At this rate, Li-Ion Motors may be the first car manufacturer to start winning environmental prizes. If so, they've earned them.



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Used Classic MINI Cooper Cars Design And development Parts 2

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Used Classic MINI Cooper Cars Design And development Parts 2


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MINI Cooper cars Sliding windows allowed storage pockets in the hollow doors; reportedly Issigonis sized them to fit a bottle of Gordon's Gin. The boot lid was hinged at the bottom so that the MINI Cooper cars could be driven with it open to increase luggage space. On early MINI Cooper cars the number plate was hinged at the top so that it could swing down to remain visible when the boot lid was open. This feature was later discontinued after it was discovered that exhaust gases could leak into the cockpit when the boot was open.

The MINI Cooper cars was designed as a monocoque shell with welded seams visible on the outside of the car running down the A and C pillars, and between the body and the floor pan. To further simplify construction, the hinges for the doors and boot lid were mounted externally.


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Production models differed from the prototypes by the addition of front and rear subframes to the unibody to take the suspension loads, and by having the engine mounted the other way round, with the carburettor at the back rather than at the front. This layout required an extra gear between engine and transmission to reverse the direction of rotation at the input to the transmission. Having the carburettor behind the engine reduced carburettor icing, but the distributor was then exposed to water coming in through the grille. The MINI Cooper cars engine size was reduced from 948 cc to 848 cc; this, in conjunction with a small increase in the MINI Cooper car's width, cut the top speed from 90 mph (145 km/h) to a more reasonable (for the time) 72 mph (116 km/h).

Despite its utilitarian origins, the Classic MINI Cooper cars shape had become so well known that by the 1990s, Rover Group—the heirs to BMC—were able to register its design as a trade mark in its own right.
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5 Tips for Using an Ipod in Your Car

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Music storage has gone through a transition from cassette to compact disc to MP3 file. While portable MP3 players are great and easy to use, one may come across difficulties when trying to use them in the car. We look at how to overcome the challenges to enjoying MP3 music through your car stereo. It's also worth checking that your car insurance has a contents allowance, if your MP3 player is left in your vehicle.


The Apple Ipod is arguably the most popular, and certainly the most globally recognised MP3 player brand. While this article may refer to the Ipod, these tips apply equally for any type of MP3 player.


Standard Connectivity in New Cars


MP3 players have been around for years now, so most car makers really should be up to speed. MP3 players are the standard means for portable music, so any self respecting car manufacturer should have some sort of way to connect an MP3 player into a car stereo. Just how easy this is, and how well an MP3 player integrates with a car stereo is the test of car maker's efforts with sound system advancement.


Full Integration


This is the ultimate. Many new cars now have stereos that are ready to accept MP3 player plug ins, and allow full operability on the part of the driver. Stereo controls on the steering wheel allow the driver to scan through tracks and albums on an MP3 player and select songs. On some systems, the track names will even appear on the car stereo.


Audio Jack


Having just an audio jack on a car stereo is a passable but sub-standard solution. A non integrated solution means that one needs to handle the MP3 player in order to skip tracks and the like. This can be a little dangerous if the driver is doing this and taking his or her eyes off the road. The shuffle option is useful in providing continuous music, but if the driver gets an incoming phone call or other interruption, it's harder to pause the music quickly and safely.


Cassette Adaptor


If your car has a cassette player, a cassette adapter can be used to link an MP3 player to a car stereo. Again, one can't operate the MP3 player remotely, and there will be some loss of sound to the adapter's analogue format, but it's a pretty cheap solution.


New Stereo


A new stereo is much cheaper than a new car. If you are planning on a new stereo, then it's worth looking for one that offers remote operation. If you are buying a new car, and music is important to you, take your MP3 player and cords into the car showroom, and see how easy it is to hook up.


MP3 players have revolutionised music. It is now possible to carry literally thousands of songs around with you in your pocket. With many of us spending considerable time in our cars, it's important to be able to also enjoy music libraries through car stereos. Taking heed of the points above will make this not only possible, but easy. When comparing car insurance quotes, make sure that installed accessories, like MP3 compatible stereos are covered under your insurance.
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Mini Cooper S Classic Car Design And development Parts 2

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Design And development

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The suspension system, designed by Issigonis's friend Dr. Alex Moulton at Moulton Developments Limited, used compact rubber cones instead of conventional springs. This ingenious space-saving design also featured rising progressive-rate springing of the cones, and provided some natural damping. Built into the subframes, the rubber cone system gave a raw and bumpy ride which was accentuated by the woven-webbing seats, but the rigidity of the rubber cones, together with the wheels being pushed out to the corners of the car, gave the Mini go kart-like handling that would become famous.

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Initially an interconnected fluid system was planned—similar to the one that Alec Issigonis and Alex Moulton were working on in the mid-1950s at Alvis. They had assessed the mechanically interconnected Citroen 2CV suspension at that time (according to an interview by Moulton with CAR magazine in the late 1990s), which inspired the design of the Hydrolastic suspension system for the Mini and Morris/Austin 1100, to try to keep the benefits of the 2CV system (ride comfort, body levelling, keeping the roadwheel under good control and the tyre in contact with the road), but with added roll stiffness that the 2CV was very much lacking. The short development time of the car meant this was not ready in time for the Mini's launch. The system intended for the Mini was further developed and the hydrolastic system was first used on the Morris 1100, launched in 1962; the Mini gained the system later in 1964. Ten-inch (254 mm) wheels were specified, so new tyres had to be developed, the initial contract going to Dunlop. Issigonis went to Dunlop stating that he wanted even smaller, 8 in (203 mm) wheels (even though he had already settled on ten-inch). An agreement was made on the ten-inch size, after Dunlop choked on the eight-inch proposition.
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