Motor Authority released official images of the new Mini Cooper E headed to California, New York and New Jersey. Unfortunately this Mini is not cheap. Estimated monthly lease in of these highly anticipated 500 beauties is going to be $850 per month.
It is expected to see its debut in the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show. Click in the link above to see all the images and the full article
BMW has revealed this week that it is looking to develop an open-source car computing platform that would allow third-party suppliers to develop plug-and-play applications for their vehicles. The company is enthusiastic about the potential for such a system, particularly mentioning how open platforms are able to keep pace with the rapid advances in technology.
Though no other car makers are yet officially on board, it seems BMW will be moving ahead with or without any assistance, claiming it plans to have the open-source system in a vehicle selling 200,000 or more units over the next five to seven years. It’s good to see BMW is keeping an open mind with the software they use in their cars, not to mention this could be an important development for Linux in the mobile and embedded system markets. Read the rest of this entry »
MINI USA had just filed a recall with the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration. (NHSTA)
Based on the filing the 2009 JCW Cooper Works and Clubman models were equipped with 16-inch diameter front brake discs rather than 17-inch discs, under conditions of intense brake usage, could experience reduced braking performance.
MINI dealerships will inspect the brakes and make the necessary changes to the pads and cans if necessary. MINI owners should receive a call or notice in the mail letting them know to bring their car to the dealer.
Owners can contact BMW at 1-866-275-6464, or by e-mail atmini.assistance@askminiusa.com, if they would like to make inspection arrangements before the notice arrives
[Source: Consumer Affairs]
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