BMW unveils new Mini
Car maker BMW has unveiled the newest version of its popular Mini - a quieter, longer and taller version of the iconic vehicle.
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 -0 which has been manufacturing the
Mini since 2001 -0 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 $24,000. It will be offered in three versions: Basic, diesel engine, and the Mini Cooper S.