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  1. Dave.0

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    #2 Dave.0, Jul 25, 2017
    Aw crap, I thought you were going to say BMW was going to sell MINI so someone else can make a good looking MINI again.
     
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    #3 MeagerHair, Jul 25, 2017
    Dave.O

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    #4 Sully, Jul 25, 2017
    MeagerHair - thanks for posting, curious why you are surprised they MINI got the nod?

    Dave.O - we know where your alliance lives.. :)
     
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    #5 Steve, Jul 25, 2017
    These things aren't due to go into production until 2019, after the UK leaves the EU.

    It's a bit surprising that anyone would commit to new manufacturing in England largely for export without knowing whether there will be trade restrictions that could, among other annoyances, significantly increase costs.
     
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    #6 mrntd, Jul 26, 2017
    It's just the beginning. With France and now the UK announcing that they want to ban the sale of gas and diesel powered vehicles by 2040 to meet the Paris climate deal electric will take over Europe. We will be seeing fewer gas powered cars from European manufacturers unless they are made here for sale here.

    I feel sad for the younger generation that will not be able to experience the sounds of a well tuned motor.
     
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    #7 MrBlah, Jul 26, 2017
    generations not born yet, average age of cars in the us is 12 years old, with something like 20 million cars on the road over 25 years old. I help keep that average older with my 20 year old daily driver 540i and the r53's
     
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    #8 Crashton, Jul 26, 2017
    Motors are electric & engines are gas, but I do agree with you. At my age I'll never have to deal with owning an electrified appliance of a car.