BMC Tour 2009 continues

The next event that the BMC will be attending is The Gaydon Mini Festival, Sunday 5th July at the British Motor Heritage Museum, Gaydon near Warwick

We have space on the BMC stand for both MINI and classic Mini.

Come along and enjoy what promises to be a packed show with lots of attractions:

Including Russ Swift precision driving in Classic Minis. Also an audience with the Daleks

Call the BMC to reserve your place on the club stand.

01384 897779 or email david.hollis@britishminiclub.co.uk

Dare The Dyno at British Mini Showdown

New for 2009 at British Mini Showdown is 'Dare The Dyno' For just £35 for 2 runs you could win the MID POINT BHP SHOOT OUT!

How does that work? 2000rpm to max rpm in 3rd gear (owner to decide this limit) and 1st to 4th gear for qualifying for the MID POINT BHP SHOOT OUT. All results go onto a spreadsheet and the winner is picked from the middle. That way anyone can win and the winner gets the money back.

We are working on club discounts and ...

Dare the Dyno are also looking for the 'DIVA OF THE DYNO' so come on girls get your cars to the dyno. By DARING THE DYNO you will automatically qualify for the DIVA OF THE DYNO 2009, which will be awarded at the end of the year (date to be announced) The prize is a surprise but they are sure it will be appreciated!

More details for British Mini Showdown

MINI E gets Government green light for UK trial

BMW Group-led consortium is a winner in Technology Strategy Board £25m Ultra Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator competition

The British government body that exists to promote business innovation in technology announced yesterday that a consortium led by BMW Group will be supported by a proportion of a £25m fund, enabling the MINI E to be introduced and tested on British roads by a mixture of private, corporate and public sector drivers before the end of 2009.

BMW Group’s successful application to the UK Government’s Technology Strategy Board followed an invitation for proposals outlining innovative, industry-led collaborative research projects involving ultra-low carbon vehicles. The objective of the Technology Strategy Board is to encourage manufacturers to develop ultra-low carbon vehicles that customers want to buy and bring them to market as rapidly as possible.

MINI E models will be on UK roads for a twelve-month field trial that will evaluate the technical and social aspects of living with an all-electric vehicle in a real world environment. This year-long project will play an important part in informing future strategic and technological decisions.

BMW Group is bringing together an energy infrastructure provider and an academic partner, with the support of a regional development agency and local authorities, to make the MINI E research project a reality in the UK.

Strike halts Mini producer

Staff at BMW’s Mini plant in Oxford have been sent home until Monday (June 29) after production was halted for a second day by a strike involving French suppliers.

BMW said a French firm which provides bearings for the cars’ steering units is being hit by an industrial dispute.

Close to 4,000 workers are employed at Mini’s Cowley plant and managers are monitoring the situation.

Mini said the circumstances were beyond its control and it was not the only manufacturer affected by the walk-out. (Autowired/bbc.co.uk: June 26).

MINI last in JD Power Survey

The latest JD Power Quality survey has appeared in the USA and surprisingly places MINI in last position. Although in the question "would you reccomend your car" it comes second only to Porsche. With Lexus (of course) winning again and Hyundai, of all cars, moving up to fourth.

Jim McDowell of MINI USA took the time to appear on CNBC News to respond to quality concerns. He seems to blame the owners for taking time to get used to the quirky controls. The interview can be seen on motoringfile.com

If you wish to comment please do so on the British Mini Club forum

BMC @ new MINI Day

The British Mini Club are at the very first new MINI Day at the Manby Motorplex near Louth in Lincolnshire. A lot of new MINIS are on display on club stands around the areana. The world famous Russ Swift will be showing his skills soon as well. We have even seen a Metro 6R4 in the show, remember them in their Rallying heyday. Looks like it could be a good show today

British Mini Club on Tour 2009

The next event that the BMC will be attending is The New MINI Day, Sunday 21st June Manby Motorplex near Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 8UZ

We have space on the BMC stand for both MINI and classic Mini.

Come along and enjoy what promises to be a packed show with lots of attractions:

Russ Swift display team - Rally Car Experience - Driving Skill Tests Show 'N' Shine and lots lots more.

Entry is just £10.00 per car or £15.00 for the weekend.

Call the BMC to reserve your place on the club stand.

01384 897779 or email david.hollis@britishminiclub.co.uk

British Mini Showdown Trade Form

The trade space booking form for British Mini Showdown on July 11th / 12th 2009. The Showdown is the most popular peformance Mini weekend for both Classic and new MINI at Shakespeare County Raceway. The trade stands and autojumblers are alwasy very popular during the weekend. Don't miss out on this fantastic event for Mini 50 and book your space today.

The booking form can be downloaded direct from our website at www.britishminiclub.co.uk or simply click the form below

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Italian Job 40th Anniversary

THE ITALIAN JOB has been blowing the bloody doors off for the past forty years and to celebrate, Paramount Home Entertainment is presenting a rare special edition that will have collectors racing in their Minis to get their hands on a copy.

With over 100 minutes of special features, including rare interviews with cast and crew and a special chat with everyone's favourite cockney — Michael Caine — this special edition is a must for fans of one of the most iconic British films of all time. Available on DVD and Blue Ray.. plus The British Mini Club have 3 Copies to give away..

For more details on this very special DVD and where to purchase plus how this fantastic competiton unique to the British Mini Club simply visit www.britishminiclub.co.uk