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To mark the 30th anniversary of the sporty open-top MINI four-seater, the MINI Convertible now appears in the Seaside Edition with exclusive design and equipment features, optionally in the body colours Caribbean Aqua and Nanuq White. Waves rolling gently onto the beach and the endless horizon in view – a day at the seaside offers refreshingly expansive perspectives and a feeling of freedom. In line with this, the MINI Convertible in the Seaside Edition celebrates 30 years of individual style and maximum fresh-air driving fun. To mark the anniversary of the open-top four-seater, MINI now presents the sporty classic with exclusive equipment and design features – optionally in a shimmering blue Caribbean Aqua paint finish or in the light Nanuq White bodycolor. The Seaside Edition of the MINI Convertible is available as the Cooper (combined fuel consumption: 6.4 – 5.9 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 145 – 135 g/km according to WLTP) and the Cooper S (combined fuel consumption: 6.9 – 6.5 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 157 – 148 g/km according to WLTP). more Currently the world’s only premium convertible in the small car segment and with an impressively distinctive look in traditional brand style, the MINI Convertible embodies individual open-air driving pleasure. In the MINI Cooper S, a 2.0-litre, 131 kW/178 hp 4-cylinder power unit with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology enables acceleration from a standstill to 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds. The MINI Cooper also provides typical MINI go-kart feeling, featuring a 3-cylinder petrol engine with an output of 100 kW/136 hp. The black, electrically operated soft top takes things at a more leisurely pace: it can be opened or closed automatically up to 30 km/h. From February 2023, the limited Seaside Edition of the MINI Convertible will accentuate this stylish model’s hallmark features with an edition-specific design in the exterior and interior. Double decorative stripes in white run from the side doors to the rear of the vehicle, and the exclusive exterior design is rounded off with a unique graphic on the front apron, where a stylised 30 once again refers to the model’s anniversary. This contrasts elegantly with the maritime-inspired paint finish Caribbean Aqua, emphasising the sporty character of the open-top four-seater. In the Nanuq White finish, the consistently light-coloured bodywork has a particularly elegant appeal: here the MINI Convertible is reminiscent of spotted clouds against a deep-blue summer sky. The side scuttles with the edition’s discreet “Seaside” lettering pick up on the 30th model anniversary with graphically designed numerals in light and dark blue. The round birthday is also celebrated with exclusive “Seaside” lettering in sporty orange on the rear. Meanwhile the 18-inch alloy wheels in Pulse Spoke design are reminiscent of pulsating waves in the water. By contrast, the specific wheel caps stand still: here, the number of the anniversary appears once more. A weight behind them ensures a perfect appearance at all times. Even as you enter the vehicle, the trim strips on the vehicle doors in edition design with two white stripes and Seaside lettering convey the exclusive aura of the interior. The Carbon Black leather seats with comfortable knee rolls and armrests in the doors offer comfort as well as harmonising perfectly with the two exterior finishes Caribbean Aqua and Nanuq White when the soft top is open. The decorative trim strips on the front dashboards also appear in edition-specific design: both the printed pattern and the lettering bring the round anniversary to mind once again. This pattern also appears on the floor mats in the form of a graphic badge. The lower spoke of the sports leather steering wheel features the eponymous “Seaside” lettering of the new MINI Edition. The vehicle key featuring the edition-specific graphic wave pattern in iridescent blue tones picks up on both the open atmosphere and the pure elegance of the sea, enabling the owner to take a piece of this exclusive edition home with them. The integrated “Seaside” lettering underlines the model’s unique flair – definitely ruling out any potential key mix-ups. For the driver, the latest generation of the MINI operating system optimises quick and intuitive control of the vehicle functions, audio programme, communication, navigation and apps, while newly compiled equipment packages enable specific individual preferences to be fulfilled in terms of driver assistance and connectivity.

During the Holiday Season more than ever, our thoughts turn gracefully to those who have made our progress possible. We would like to say Thank You and Best Wishes for the Holiday Season, Happy New Year!

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Community Involvement, Sponsorship & Social Responsibility Since 1991, Passport Auto Group has been proud to serve our Washington, D.C. community with excellence in sales, service, and customer care. Everett Hellmuth, owner and President of Passport Auto, started Passport over thirty years ago, with Jay Klein, now Vice President of Passport Auto, by his side. The two have remained business partners and great friends to this day. Philanthropy has been at the core of our enterprise since the very beginning. Collectively, the dealerships and owners have contributed over $4 million to local and international nonprofit organizations. Passport is proud to partner with many deserving charities and outreach organizations that work toward improving the lives of area residents each and every day.​ more Regional and National Support • Alex's Army Childhood Cancer Foundation • Alexandria Seaport Foundation • Bikes for kids (Coming 2022) • Bishop Ireton High School • Brain Injury Services • Campagna Center • Carpenter’s Shelter • Central Union Mission • Blessed to Help Food Donation Program • Genesis Covenant Church • Dollars for Scholars College Scholarship Fund • Key to Karma Inc. • LifeStyles of Maryland Foundation, Inc. • Maple Springs Church Food Donation Program • Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church • Prison Fellowship Angel Tree Youth Summer Camp Program • Project Bridges • Tunnel to Towers Foundation • US Paralympic • Women of Prince George's International Support Our international philanthropy efforts focus on alleviating poverty by providing food, healthcare, shelter, and spiritual nourishment to those in need. • Africa New Life Ministries • American Leprosy • Cross International • Food for the Poor • Helping Haitian Angels • Save the Children Passport's success has been a result of one-to-one relationships with our customers and our employees. With this in mind, we highly encourage employees to belong to clubs, organizations, or networking groups. In addition, we donate both time and money to worthy community requests to thank the community for their support and to make our community a better place to work and live. Do you work for a local non-profit organization or know of a need in our community? Click here to contact us.

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Easy-to-use performance, entertainment and communication technology at your beck-and-call via the intuitive MINI Connected system. Whether you're trying to plug into the world around you with traffic, weather and location updates, or trying to get away from it all by listening to Spotify® and hammering through different driving modes, you can enhance your ride with the push of a button. MINI CONNECTED MINI Connected features a high-res 6.5” or optional 8.8” display designed to seamlessly integrate technology into your MINI. Plus, it powers our own innovative tech, like Journey Mate: the ultimate trip-planner app that coordinates your entire drive, integrating real-time traffic, weather, calendar appointments and even help you find gas stations and parking spaces when you need them. SPOTIFY®, PANDORA® & MORE. Browse and play music from Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio, web radio and others, all from your MINI’s dashboard with MINI Connected^. It's specially tailored for your favorite apps, letting you use our intuitive controls instead of looking at your phone. TOUCH CONTROLLER WITH HANDWRITING RECOGNITION. The MINI Touch Controller puts the power of the MINI Connected system at your fingertip. Use the simple buttons, or, in select models, just write a couple of letters with your finger on the touchpad to enter a destination or play a tune.

Shop authentic MINI apparel and clothing, including jackets, shirts, and caps. Add a personal touch with Original MINI Lifestyle Accessories. From the stylish MINI products waiting for their biggest fans. Click here to shop limited-time offers now. MINI LIFESTYLE • APPAREL • GIFTS & GOODIES • JOHN COOPER WORKS • KIDS & TOYS GENUINE MINI PARTS • BRAKE SERVICE • COOLING • DRIVETRAIN • ENGINE • GENERAL MAINTENANCE • IGNITION • MISCELLANEOUS • STEERING LIMITED-TIME OFFERS • Shop limited-time offers on MINI Lifestyle & Apparel, and Original Vehicle Accessories. MINI ACCESSORIES • BY STYLE • EXTERIOR • INTERIOR • RACK SYSTEMS • TECHNOLOGY • CAR CARE • TOUCH-UP PAINT STICKS

Receive a $100 Prepaid Mastercard when you buy four eligible Bridgestone, Michelin, or Pirelli tires. Or Receive a $70 Prepaid Mastercard when you buy four eligible Dunlop or Goodyear tires. 5 REASONS TO BUY TIRES FROM A MINI DEALER. The right tires for your MINI Competitive tire prices Expert installation by factory-trained technicians All major brands, including Pirelli, Continental, Bridgestone, Dunlop, and more Road hazard coverage included on eligible tires Click here to shop tires

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Before getting behind the wheel for the first time, many of today’s drivers found their love for cars at an early age with electric remote controlled, or RC, cars. Today, MINI USA looks to bring back that playful, childhood element to full-sized electric vehicles, many of which are expected at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show kicking off this week. Playing on MINI’s small size and fun-to-drive spirit, MINI has erected a giant 240V Level 2 electric vehicle charger in the shape of an attention-getting “MINI-fied” RC controller. The oversized charging station is located in close proximity to the Los Angeles Convention Center, at 698 West Olympic Boulevard at the corner of Flower Street. more The RC controller-shaped charger will be in place and fully functional November 18-19, the first two days of the LA Auto Show. EV owners interested in plugging into the RC charger can look for a parking space with the message “OUT-FUN THE COMPETITION” spray-painted within, as well as signage on either side pointing arrows and the message “CHARGE THIS WAY.” “At MINI we always like to bring a splash of excitement that reminds people of the fun and creativity inherent to MINI’s culture,” said Rah Mahtani, Brand Communications Manager, MINI USA. “We strive to keep that fun and excitement alive for everyone that loves to drive, and this project unites the ideas of today’s electric vehicles with our collective nostalgia for the electric RC cars of our youth.” The giant sized charger sits at approximately nine feet tall and is finished in Nanuq White, the newest color offered on the MINI Cooper SE, with a name chosen by MINI fans. The top of the charger is painted in a contrasting black which pays homage to the signature MINI contrast roof, and the giant wheel control on the side is an actual full-size MINI wheel and tire. In the base of the charger is a 10-inch interactive screen that features video content of MINI USA’s most recent “Nanuq the polar bear”, campaign spot. A QR code is also displayed that allows people to access the MINI Electric augmented reality filter to explore and have fun learning about the MINI electric while they wait for their EV to charge. Following its stint at the LA Auto Show, the MINI RC charger will go on tour, with its temporary installation at several local MINI dealers throughout California, before being packed up in a giant cardboard box and stored in the attic at mom’s house.

MINI Original Batteries offer longer service life than conventional batteries, so you’re prepared to keep up with the power demands of today’s wireless world. All MINI Original Batteries come with a two-year unlimited mileage limited warranty.* BATTERY REPLACEMENT Complimentary battery test prior to purchase. Replacement includes registering and coding new battery $25.00 off with installation Click here to schedule service. Plus tax, shop supplies, hazardous waste fee, if applicable. Must present when service order is written. One offer per customer. May not be combined with other offers. Not applicable to prior purchases. See service advisor for more details.