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		<title>The Mini Cooper, or, Apparently Curb Feelers Never Went Out of Style</title>
		<link>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/the-mini-cooper-or-apparently-curb-feelers-never-went-out-of-style/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:49:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Anderson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Accessories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[curb feelers]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[One thing I love about writing about car gadgets is that every time you think you&#8217;ve found the strangest thing ever, and no matter how much you SINCERELY mean that this (whatever this it is you&#8217;re writing about) is THE strangest thing ever, within a matter of days along will come something else to trump [...]]]></description>
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		<title>KRINK&#8217;d out MINI hits the scene</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:28:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Baker</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DIY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MINI]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[artist]]></category>
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To some, the above paint job would look like nothing more than a mess but to New York artist KR, it&#8217;s a work of art. Honestly though, this artistic style is what KR called Krink and Mini has let the artist perform said art style on one of their vehicles. The result? The KRINK MINI.
The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>MINI selects 40 lucky UK test drivers for all electric vehicle</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:09:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Baker</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MINI]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[all electric]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[London]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mini E]]></category>
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Recent reports have surfaced that let us know MINI has finally selected a group of people to test drive and lease their MINI E all electric vehicle. The group is by no means big, only 40, but they do get off a bit better than us Americans by only having to pay around $640 while [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Zealand, Brace Yourselves&#8211;Two New Mini Coopers Coming</title>
		<link>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/new-zealand-brace-yourselves-two-new-mini-coopers-coming/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/new-zealand-brace-yourselves-two-new-mini-coopers-coming/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:07:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Anderson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[2010 Vehicles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Industry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MINI]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cooper]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[john cooper works world championship fifty]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apparently the New Zealand Mini Cooper market is the strongest on earth, because two new models have been announced specifically for that market.  Two  limited edition MINI John Cooper Works World Championship 50 models will be made available for purchase.
Sure, it&#8217;s especially good news if you A. love tiny cars beyond all reason and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BMW developing 0 Series on Mini platform?</title>
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		<comments>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/bmw-developing-0-series-on-mini-platform/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:21:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Baker</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[2010 Vehicles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2011 Vehicles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2012 Vehicles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BMW]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[0 series]]></category>
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Recent reports have surfaced that BMW has a brand new 0 Series in the works based on the Mini platform. Seeing as the entire Mini lineup is, well, mini we&#8217;re going to guess that this new 0 Series will be a quite small one.
The need for such a series apparently came about by the demands [...]]]></description>
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		<title>MINI to bump prices up next year</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:16:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gibran</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[2009 Vehicles]]></category>
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According to MotoringFile, MINI will be announcing in the following days that they will be bumping the sticker price of their cars starting next year. The price changes range from $300 to $400 in increases on current models.
A few other changes are also mentioned, including both exclusion and extension of certain colors for cars, and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BMW puts MINI E up for lease</title>
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		<comments>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/bmw-puts-mini-e-up-for-lease/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:49:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Baker</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[2010 Vehicles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alternative Energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BMW]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Enviroment]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sale]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[all electric]]></category>
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Those who fanc electric vehicles, MINIs and live in the UK will be happy to hear that BMW has begun accepting applications to lease one of 20 of their MINI Es.
What&#8217;s even better is BMW will be offering the £550 monthly lease for just £330 courtesy of a £25 million grant from the Technology Strategy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mr. Bean to appear at Goodwood Revival for Mini&#8217;s 50th anniversay</title>
		<link>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/mr-bean-to-appear-at-goodwood-revival-for-minis-50th-anniversay/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/mr-bean-to-appear-at-goodwood-revival-for-minis-50th-anniversay/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 02:30:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Baker</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MINI]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anniversary]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[goodwood revival]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mini]]></category>
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It was recently made known that Mr. Bean will be making his first &#8216;live&#8217; appearance at during the Goodwood Revival from September 18th-20th. He will be in attendance to help celebrate Mini&#8217;s 50th anniversary and do to so he will be driving his iconic pea green and black Mini around the Goodwood Motor Circuit while [...]]]></description>
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		<title>MINI Speedster concept sketch spotted</title>
		<link>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/mini-speedster-concept-sketch-spotted/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/mini-speedster-concept-sketch-spotted/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:38:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Baker</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[2010 Vehicles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MINI]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[frankfurt motor show]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mini]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[roadster]]></category>
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What you see above is a concept sketch for a MINI roadster model entitled the MINI Speedster. As you can see, it has all of the iconic MINI features in addition to a convertible top. A physical version of the sketch is said to make its debut at this year&#8217;s Frankfurt Motor Show which is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Allstate launches Mini Roadside Service iPhone app</title>
		<link>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/allstate-launches-mini-roadside-service-iphone-app/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/allstate-launches-mini-roadside-service-iphone-app/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:23:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Baker</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MINI]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[allstate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[app]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Insurance]]></category>
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Allstate has today announced the release of their Mini Roadside Service iPhone app that is set to go up against road side service providers such as GM&#8217;s OnStar.
This app will apparently give users the ability to quickly access service if they so encounter problems such as a dead battery, flat tire, running out of gas [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Buy a Mini with Cash for Clunkers credit, get a bumper sticker</title>
		<link>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/buy-a-mini-with-cash-for-clunkers-credit-get-a-bumper-sticker/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/buy-a-mini-with-cash-for-clunkers-credit-get-a-bumper-sticker/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:14:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Baker</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[2009 Vehicles]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cars]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Incentive]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mini has thought up a creative incentive to get buyers focused on their vehicles after utilizing the Cash for Clunkers program.
As you can see, if you buy a Mini with Cash for Clunkers credit you will be given a bumper sticker that says &#8220;My other car was demolished by the government.&#8221; Creative? Yes. Would I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Low cost MINI First launches in UK</title>
		<link>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/low-cost-mini-first-launches-in-uk/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/low-cost-mini-first-launches-in-uk/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:22:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Baker</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[2009 Vehicles]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[BMW]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[MINI]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[4 cylinder]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/?p=9947</guid>
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If you live in the UK and have been dying to get your hands on one of those stylish little MINI&#8217;s but haven&#8217;t been able to justify the price point, you&#8217;re in luck. Mini has recently announced that they have launched the MINI First, a 2-door hatchback that will appear to consumers on a budget.
This [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Arden MINI Cooper Equipe Special Edition</title>
		<link>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/arden-mini-cooper-equipe-special-edition/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/arden-mini-cooper-equipe-special-edition/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:27:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Simon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[MINI]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arden]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cooper]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[German tuner Arden has turned its focus on the MINI Cooper, with the release of a special edition model called Equipe. The Arden MINI will be produced in a limited run of only 40 units that sport both mechanical and styling upgrades. On the exterior, a handmade stainless steel and chrome grille embellishes the front [...]]]></description>
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		<title>MINI dealerships to increase by 20%</title>
		<link>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/mini-dealerships-to-increase-by-20/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/mini-dealerships-to-increase-by-20/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:11:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Baker</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[2008 Vehicles]]></category>
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While other automakers are feeling the heat from the jumbled economy, BMW and MINI aren&#8217;t feeling the same &#8212; The automakers have recently annouced via a press statement that they will be adding 17 new U.S. dealerships expanding the overall network to 100 total.
The increase in dealerships is due to a spike in MINI sales [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mini Cooper S Inspired by Beatles Guitarist George Harrison</title>
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		<comments>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/mini-cooper-s-inspired-by-beatles-guitarist-george-harrison/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:49:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Simon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein gave each of the Fab Four a Mini Cooper S as a gift back in 1966. Lead guitarist George had his car painted with psychedelic images such as Sanskrit mantras and yantras. In 1967 this famed Mini starred in The Beatles’ film Magical Mystery Tour. To coincide with its latest [...]]]></description>
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