MINI models are to benefit from a wide of technical advances and personalisation options with effect from spring 2010. At the top of the list are a new range of petrol engines that offer more power and torque while reducing both emissions and fuel consumption. In addition, a new MINI One Convertible will bring the thrill of open air MINI driving to a wider audience. MINI is also raising the customisation possibilities by offering a range of unique Rainbow colour options and an extension to the MINI Graphite Special Edition model range to include Clubman models..

“Hot on the heels of the launch of customer field trials for the electric MINI E, MINI is introducing this array of new technology and features for the new decade,” said Jochen Goller, Director of MINI UK. “Once again, our dedication to continuous improvement will bring substantial benefits in both efficiency and performance to our customers.”

“Better still, there will be no price increase when the new models go on sale in March 2010″

New petrol engines

A new and improved version of the MINI petrol engine will be fitted to all First, One, Cooper and Cooper S models in the Hatch, Convertible and Clubman ranges. The MINI First and One models will now be fitted with a 1.6 litre engine, replacing the 1.4, and VALVETRONIC valve operation that delivers more torque and better fuel consumption. All MINI petrol-engined models will conform to European EU5 emissions standards or ULEV 11 in the USA. Read more…

With simulated beadlock wheels, you must mount your tires before installing the simulated beadlock ring, and conversely, you must remove the simulated beadlock rings prior to demounting and changing your tires. Included with your wheels are hardware packs that include 16 short, stainless button head Allen bolts, 6 long, stainless button head Allen bolts, and 22 stainless flat washers with each wheel. The 16 short bolts and washers should be installed on the ring in the 16 threaded holes prior to mounting the ring to the wheel.

Once those are installed, you’ll have 6 non-threaded holes left open and those are the holes used to install the beadlock ring onto the welded on ring.

The simulated beadlock ring is attached to the ring that is Read more…

In designing a performance version of Ford’s iconic pickup, Special Vehicle Teams chose a different direction for the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor. Widen the body of a Supercrew, redo front and rear suspensions, tweak the four-wheel-drive calibration and make it an off-road capable pre-runner. The Raptor also gets a new truck engine, a 6.2L, two- …

Front seats – Leather- and cloth-trimmed seats have an embossed Raptor logo on the seatback and offer upper and lower bolsters with fabric and perforated leather inserts for a more comfortable ride. Interior Accent Package – This available option includes Molten Orange accent leathertrimmed front seats with unique leather inserts, Molten Orange accent rear seat vinyl seating surfaces, Molten Orange accent center stack appliqué finish and Molten Orange accent door trim appliqué finish to stand out from the crowd. Air extractors – The hood- and front fendermounted air extractors allow hot air to escape the engine compartment and help keep the underbody Read more…