First pics-2007 MINI

The dashboard shown is only a concept mule, and if you follow the link, it shows other design possibilities the mini design team are trialling.

Still interesting, but not the finished article. Also not sure about the wood.....

buy mini = you are stupid X 1000. End.

buy mini = you are stupid X 1000. End.

VW fined $1.1 million for delayed recall: largest fine in history
HARRY STOFFER | Automotive News
Posted Date: 6/17/05
WASHINGTON -- Volkswagen of America Inc. will pay a fine of $1.1 million for not promptly recalling cars with faulty emissions systems five years ago, the EPA said Wednesday.
The agency said the fine is the largest civil penalty it ever has assessed for such a violation.
The affected vehicles were 1999-2001 Golfs, Jettas and New Beetles with 2-liter gasoline engines, the EPA said.
VWoA got many warranty claims about malfunctioning exhaust system oxygen sensors in 1999 and 2000 but did not report the defect to the EPA until June 2001, the agency said. The EPA also had begun to detect the problem through regular compliance testing, agency officials said.
Volkswagen subsequently recalled 326,000 cars to reprogram engine control modules and replace faulty sensors.
The sensors were prone to cracking from "thermal shock" during engine startup in cool, damp environments, the EPA said. Vehicles with bad sensors may emit excessive amounts of hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide pollution.
Hydrocarbons contribute to the formation of lung-damaging smog. Carbon monoxide impedes the blood's ability to carry oxygen. Would like to add 001Buster need some carbon monoxide to put himself out of misery. One less door knob in the world.

VW fined $1.1 million for delayed recall: largest fine in history
HARRY STOFFER | Automotive News
Posted Date: 6/17/05
WASHINGTON -- Volkswagen of America Inc. will pay a fine of $1.1 million for not promptly recalling cars with faulty emissions systems five years ago, the EPA said Wednesday.
The agency said the fine is the largest civil penalty it ever has assessed for such a violation.
The affected vehicles were 1999-2001 Golfs, Jettas and New Beetles with 2-liter gasoline engines, the EPA said.
VWoA got many warranty claims about malfunctioning exhaust system oxygen sensors in 1999 and 2000 but did not report the defect to the EPA until June 2001, the agency said. The EPA also had begun to detect the problem through regular compliance testing, agency officials said.
Volkswagen subsequently recalled 326,000 cars to reprogram engine control modules and replace faulty sensors.
The sensors were prone to cracking from "thermal shock" during engine startup in cool, damp environments, the EPA said. Vehicles with bad sensors may emit excessive amounts of hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide pollution.
Hydrocarbons contribute to the formation of lung-damaging smog. Carbon monoxide impedes the blood's ability to carry oxygen. Would like to add 001Buster need some carbon monoxide to put himself out of misery. One less door knob in the world.

Lexus keeps J.D. Power dependability crown
Porsche, Hyundai improve

Gail Kachadourian

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Nameplate Ranking Problems per 100 Vehicles
Lexus 139
Porsche 149
Lincoln 151
Buick 163
Cadillac 175
Infiniti 178
Toyota 194
Mercury 195
Honda 201
Acura 203
BMW 225
Ford 231
Chevrolet 232
Chrysler 235
Industry Average 237
Saturn 240
Oldsmobile 242
GMC 245
Pontiac 245
Mazda 252
Hyundai 260
Subaru 260
Volvo 266
Jaguar 268
Dodge 273
Nissan 275
Mitsubishi 278
Mercedes-Benz 283
Saab 286
Jeep 289
Suzuki 292
Audi 312
Daewoo 318
Isuzu 331
Volkswagen 335 <---here you go VW whore
MINI 383
Land Rover 395
Kia 397

Lexus keeps J.D. Power dependability crown
Porsche, Hyundai improve

Gail Kachadourian

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SEGMENT LEADERS IN PDF FORMAT <http://www.autonews.com/news.cms?newsId=12688>

Nameplate Ranking Problems per 100 Vehicles
Lexus 139
Porsche 149
Lincoln 151
Buick 163
Cadillac 175
Infiniti 178
Toyota 194
Mercury 195
Honda 201
Acura 203
BMW 225
Ford 231
Chevrolet 232
Chrysler 235
Industry Average 237
Saturn 240
Oldsmobile 242
GMC 245
Pontiac 245
Mazda 252
Hyundai 260
Subaru 260
Volvo 266
Jaguar 268
Dodge 273
Nissan 275
Mitsubishi 278
Mercedes-Benz 283
Saab 286
Jeep 289
Suzuki 292
Audi 312
Daewoo 318
Isuzu 331
Volkswagen 335 <---here you go VW whore
MINI 383
Land Rover 395
Kia 397