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Not all automakers in Europe have too much capacity. BMW will invest $388 million over the next three years to increase capacity at its Mini plants in the UK, Reuters says.
BMW needs more engines and more body parts for more Minis, and it invests the money into its engine plant in Hams Hall and the steel pressing facility in Swindon for just that purpose. No additional jobs will be created.
Other automakers such as Nissan and Honda also increase capacity in the UK.
ok, sort of off the topic, but where can i find out about the mini shown in that photo. it must be a special edition, or maybe only available in europe or something?
Looks to me like a standard LHD Clubman–the passenger side has the third “suicide” half-door to enable back seat access. (My wife drives one–hers is not nearly so tricked out.)
thanks, i agree but the colors are not available at their site in the configurator.so that’s why i was wondering if it was a ‘special edition’.
Oh now I understand. Standard body style, undetermined on the paint scheme.
ever since i saw this steampunk mini a few weeks ago on the web, i’ve been aware that some pretty neat things are being done with mini’s. so i have been watching for more.
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2012/06/steampunk-themed-mini-countryman-built-by-carlex-design.html