Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder boxer diesel, turbocharged
Transmission: six-speed manual
Power: 147 PS at 3,700 rpm
Torque: 350 Nm between 1,600 and 2,400 rpm
Fuel consumption (combined cycle): 50.4 mpg
CO2 emissions: 146 g/km
Top speed: 120 mph
Acceleration (0-62 mph): 9.3 seconds
Price: Diesel from £24,295 (1.6 petrol from £21,295)
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Mini and Rolls-Royce help BMW power to record sales
Thursday 12 April 2012
BMW, the world's biggest luxury car maker, has reported record sales in the first three months of this year, driven by booming demand for its UK-made Mini and Rolls-Royce marques.
Record sales for BMW are driven by British icons
Thursday 12 April 2012
BMW, the world's biggest luxury car maker, has reported record sales in the first three months of this year, driven by booming demand for its UK-made Mini and Rolls-Royce marques.
Nissan announces new hatchback for UK production from 2014
Tuesday 10 April 2012
Nissan will begin producing an extra model at its Sunderland plant in 2014. The new car was announced during a visit by UK prime minister David Cameron to Nissan’s Japanese headquarters.
Great Works: Woman with Bicycle, 1952-3 (194.3cm x 124.5cm), Willem de Kooning
Friday 16 March 2012
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Jaguar Land Rover creates 1,000 new jobs
Tuesday 13 March 2012
Jaguar Land Rover is to create 1,000 jobs at its factory on Merseyside to support "significant demand" for some of its models, the company announced today.
Nissan announce £125m UK investment programme
Tuesday 06 March 2012
Japanese car giant Nissan praised the workforce at its UK plant today after announcing plans to build a new model under a £125 million investment programme, creating 2,000 jobs.
Vauxhall's Ampera is spearheading the rejuvenation of its tired electric car range
Thursday 19 January 2012
Getting an electric car right depends on making driving long distances viable. Jamie Merrill goes behind the scenes – and under the bonnet – of a new model.
2011 proves record-breaking year for Nissan plant
Wednesday 04 January 2012
A UK car plant had a record-breaking year in 2011, it was announced today.
What the Sunday papers said...
Monday 02 January 2012
The Independent on Sunday: Industry set to plumb the depths
Infiniti M35h GT Premium
Thursday 24 November 2011
Green speed – the end of the 'boring option' for hybrids
Life with Nissan LEAF
Monday 21 November 2011
In the second of three test drives, Niall and Natalie find that the 100 per cent electric Nissan LEAF is a fun and practical alternative way of motoring
Letters: Solar scam, or a new UK industry?
Wednesday 16 November 2011
Dominic Lawson's prejudices over anything vaguely climate-related have led him to the wrong conclusion ("Good riddance to the great solar scam", 15 November). Feed-in tariffs are a government programme to stimulate a new UK industry and have been successful .
Car Choice: A strapping teenage son needs room to grow
Sunday 28 August 2011
David Remmer has a Mini Cooper S, which is used for the school run and the daily journey to the railway station. However, his 14-year-old son is now 5ft 9ins, which means getting him in the back of the Mini is no longer an option. Ideally, David is looking for a car with five doors, decent rear legroom, which is small and easy to park, with an automatic gearbox. He wants lots of equipment and has a generous £25,000 budget.
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