Minis

Cars: British firm invents £9,000 kit for converting classic Minis into all-electric vehicles

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Classic Minis can be made into all-electric vehicles thanks to a conversion kit developed by a British firm that replaces the engine of the iconic car. Wiltshire-based Swindon Powertrain says that the £9,000 kit — which includes an electric motor and gearbox — can be fitted by most amateur mechanics. Also required, however, are a battery … Read more

Some 400 job losses at Mini’s Plant Oxford due to fall in demand for new cars

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Some 400 agency jobs will be cut at Mini’s Plant Oxford after the car maker announced it would be reducing its shift pattern due to a fall in demand for new cars. The plant in Cowley – which makes the Mini Hatchback and the new electric Mini-E – with drop from three to two shifts … Read more