1.5 Millionth Mini Rolls Away the Mark
The 1.5 millionth Mini ,.. Chili Red Clubman, recently rolled out of the Oxford, England plant. The automaker is also celebrating its 50th birthday this year, and, since production of the new Minis started in 2001, the vehicles have sold throughout 80 countries. In the 41 years between 1959 and 2000,.5.3 million classic Minis were built — making 6.8 million the total number that have ever been sold..
“This is . great day for the plant and . wonderful milestone to reach in the 50th birthday year of MINI . The very first classic Mini rolled off the production line here at this plant on 8 May 1959,” said Ian Robertson, member of the board of management of BMW AG..
Currently, you would think Mini would also be experiencing the consequences of our global economic downturn; however, Mini …… reported strong sales of 4,105 last month and 20,885 vehicles sold year-to-date. These consistent sales numbers have influenced Mini to expand its 83-strong dealer network to 100 during the next 18 months..
Mini also has plans to hop on the EV bandwagon with its all-electric Mini ., which should hit American roads within . year..
