Archive for October, 2008

BMW Looking for Open Source Platform

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 [...]

MINI USA is Recalling 2009 JCW Models Because of Possible Brake Issues

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 [...]

MINI USA Appoints New Communications Manager

Press Release Nathalie Bauters has been appointed as MINI Communications Manager for BMW of North America, LLC, effective October 1, 2008. Nathalie joins from Chrysler LLC. While there she was Manager, Product and Marketing Communications with responsibilities for international auto shows and driving events, and before that Marketing Manager for SRT and Motorsports. She will [...]

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