Prime Minister David Cameron has called the Mini
a "classic British icon," and BMW is pumping 750 million pounds
($1.2 million) into the car's production in the U.K.
BMW — which has been manufacturing the Mini since 2001 —
unveiled the new model on Monday in England, saying it is more
spacious and safer, and offers drivers a "more dynamic and
performance-oriented" experience.
The new car will go into production this week and be on sale in
the U.K. in spring 2014 starting at around 15,000 pounds
($24,000). It will be offered in three versions: basic, diesel
engine, and the Mini Cooper S.
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