2 MILLIONTH MINI COMES OFF PRODUCTION LINE

The 2 millionth MINI has rolled off the production line at MINI’s UK plant in Oxford. Mind you we are talking about the MINI here, not the Mini, which was the old 1960s car. Only 10 years ago did BMW start producing the new MINI hatch, and has since added several derivatives, including a Convertible and the recent Countryman.

“It’s a real privilege to drive this true British icon off the production line today,” said British Prime Minister David Cameron. “The 2 millionth MINI to be made here in Oxford is a fantastic symbol of the UK’s strength in the global automotive industry and a great British manufacturing success story. MINI is not just a symbol of our industrial past, but also the great industrial future we want to build.”

A lovely feel-good message from the young PM, but truth be told, BMW could build that car anywhere, including Tshwane where it builds 3 Series models for the world.