The dash device shows...
The dash device shows a green light, but it turns red on the day a payment is due, then prevents the car starting if no money is received within four days. It can be reversed when the bank gets the cash.
The adventure never...
The adventure never ends with MINI, and itň€™s about to take a surprise turn... Auto Express can exclusively reveal that the firm plans to introduce greater economy and efficiency to its JCW hot hatch by swapping its turbo petrol engine for a diesel!
The famous British marque pulled the covers off its new JCW Convertible at the Geneva Motor Show, and once the hot Clubman joins the line-up in July, the petrol-powered performance range will be complete. However, the firmň€™s plans are only just beginning.
The JCW diesel would use the Cooper Dň€™s powerplant, but it will stay true to its performance car heritage.
The 1.6-litre unit currently produces 110bhp and 240Nm, while a hot version would deliver more than 160bhp and significantly increased torque.
During an interview with a senior engineer, we posed the question of whether diesel power would ever be an option for the JCW brand. He wouldnň€™t confirm the existence of an oil-burning variant, but commented that it would be a ň€śgood ideaň€ť. With the project still on the drawing board, buyers shouldnň€™t expect the new oil-burner to arrive this year.
Meanwhile, MINIň€™s tuning arm is also preparing for the arrival of the firmň€™s new crossover SUV. Bosses remain tight-lipped about whether a JCW version of the compact 4x4 will be built, but itň€™s likely to appear soon after the model is launched next year.