The English Countryman

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Every farmer was dependent upon the weather and market conditions. The price of corn (wheat) dominated the 19th century agricultural scene from the increased acreage brought under cultivation during the Napoleonic Wars, to the Corn Law of 1815 (modified in 1828) aimed at protecting the British farmer. Poor harvests in 1829-30 and consequent high prices for wheat, poor wages due to a surplus of workers, and the hated threshing machines which destroyed precious jobs in the difficult winter months, brought about the southern Swing Riots of 1830-32 (Chambers 1990, 1993, Hobsbawm and Rudé, Pateman, Vokes, Wotton) involving machine breaking and arson. In July 2010, Mini announced plans to enter the World Rally Championship (WRC) [54] with the Countryman beginning in 2011, and entering season-long tournament starting from 2012. [55] The Countryman WRC is the rallying version of Mini Cooper S ALL4 developed with Prodrive beginning in early 2009, with a 1.6-litre, four-cylinder turbo-charged engine from BMW Motorsport. The first test drive for the Mini Countryman WRC, which would also be available to customer teams, was planned for autumn 2010. [56] It was unveiled at the Paris Show in 2010. [57] [58] The factory team had its first test outing of the 2011 WRC season at the 2011 Rally d'Italia Sardegna, before taking on the full calendar in 2012 and 2013. In the Intercontinental Rally Challenge, the RRC version had its first win at the 2012 Tour de Corse, driven by Dani Sordo. [59] After just one season Mini terminated its works involvement in the World Rally Championship. [60] The car continued to be used outside of the WRC, and won the 2012 Qatar International Rally and 2014 Barum Czech Rally Zlín, also taking podium finishes at the 2013 Rally of Lebanon.

Any lingering notions of the countryside being full of ill-educated bumpkins should be consigned to history. Rural adults and teenagers have higher levels of educational attainment than their equivalents in urban areas, according to the report. Since November 2016, the second generation Countryman has been assembled at VDL Nedcar in Born, the Netherlands. [75] See also [ edit ] MINI has not revealed full details about the combustion engines that power the Countryman, but has said the front wheel-drive Countryman C will get 168bhp, with the Countryman S ALL4 getting four wheel-drive and a higher power figure of 215bhp. The most powerful combustion-engined model is the JCW ALL4, which gets 296bhp and four wheel-drive. The C will do 0-62mph in 8.3 seconds, the S ALL4 in 7.1 seconds and the JCW ALL4 in a rapid 5.4 seconds. Interior and practicality Lots are sold subject to any announcement, declaration, and alteration of description or other matters, made by the Auctioneers prior to the invitation of bids. The Auctioneers offer an online bidding service via the-saleroom.comfor bidders who cannot attend the auction.MINI Countryman granted 5-star crash rating". AUSmotive.com. 25 November 2010 . Retrieved 25 November 2010. MINI has announced that the Countryman Electric will be offered with two different performance outputs: E and SE ALL4. The petrol model will be available in three outputs: C, S ALL4 and JCW ALL4. On top of this, buyers get the choice between three different trim levels dubbed Classic, Exclusive and Sport. Despite the new Countryman’s more upright overall design, the roof tapers off at the rear, seamlessly following through to a long spoiler on the hatch. Gone are the Union Flag-styled rear lights, replaced with units that feature multiple small triangular elements. As with the new Cooper, drivers will be able to toggle between three different headlight and taillight signatures to change the look of their Countryman. The design of Mini's first five-door crossover echoed that of the Mini Crossover Concept. The production model was first unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. [9] [10] UK models went on sale on 18 September 2010. [11] [12] The availability of models varies between markets, with the United States and Russia not taking the One versions or any diesel-powered models. The All4 all-wheel-drive option is available on variable models, again depending on the country. The report shows that life in the countryside is generally good for many people _ but too often problems lie behind the overall favourable picture. One in four people living in low income households are in rural areas and housing continues to become less affordable, particularly for first time buyers," said the countryside agency's chairman, Sir Ewan Cameron.

MINI set to join World Rally Championship from 2011". www.press.bmwgroup.com . Retrieved 8 December 2018. The John Cooper Works is a derivative of the Cooper S ALL4 version of the Countryman, with increased engine power to 218PS (160kW; 215hp) and 280N⋅m (207lb⋅ft) with over boost: 300N⋅m (221lb⋅ft). Steering, suspension, wheels and appearance have also been modified. [29] It was unveiled at the 2012 International Geneva Motor Show, and went on sale in autumn 2012. [30] The way the car rides has been a key consideration for Countryman driving dynamics engineer Simon Kruger and his team. He admitted they wanted to retain the old car’s “go-kart feel” but without compromising comfort – something MINIs haven’t always been famed for. The feeling, from the passenger seat at least, is of a car that’s still fun but more grown up than before. Mini confirms entry into 2011 World Rally Championship with Countryman". Autoblog . Retrieved 8 December 2018. Every Sale and these Conditions of Sale shall be governed by in accordance with English Law and shall be subject to the jurisdiction of English Courts. SOFAA conditions of business also apply, a copy of which is on display in the saleroom and on request.The values of fuel consumptions, CO2 emissions and energy consumptions shown are determined according to the European Regulation (EC) 715/2007 in the version applicable at the time of type approval. The figures refer to a vehicle with basic configuration in Germany and the range shown considers optional equipment and the different size of wheels and tyres available on the selected model and may vary according to the configuration. Overall then, it seems as if the new MINI Countryman really does have all the ingredients to succeed. We always loved the way the SUV drove, and the extra comfort can only be a good thing. We can’t wait to take one for a proper drive. Persons handling lots do so at their own risk and shall make good all loss or damage howsoever sustained; such estimate of the cost to be assessed by the Auctioneers, whose decision shall be final. The all-new MINI Countryman has just been unveiled at the International Motor Show in Munich, revealing a larger, longer SUV with an all-new design and plenty of new tech. The new Countryman will also be the first to be offered with a fully-electric powertrain as well as a combustion-engined model. Introduction. The following informative notes are intended to assist Buyers, particularly those inexperienced or new to our salerooms. All sales are conducted on our printed Conditions of Sale which are readily available for inspection and normally accompany catalogues. Our staff will be happy to help you if there is anything you do not fully understand.

Millikin, Mike (26 October 2016). "MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 plug-in hybrid on sale in June 2017". www.greencarcongress.com . Retrieved 25 February 2017. When he finally decided to cooperate with the investigation into corruption, “I was concerned about my own personal safety … One of the officers said: ‘Is it true, Lew, what we hear about you?’ … [Another officer said:] ‘I don’t think he’s a grass because if what you say is true you’ll be wearing a … cement raincoat.’ It terrified me.”

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The Auctioneers may divide, combine, add to or withdraw lots and make any catalogue alterations without notice or reason; they shall regulate the advance of bidding, accept or reject any bid (at their absolute discretion and without justification) and bid on behalf of the Vendor, where there is a reserve price or at their authorised discretion. Mini US News - Introducing the Biggest, Most Adventurous MINI Yet: The New MINI Countryman". miniusanews.com . Retrieved 8 December 2018. CHOUDHURY, SANTANU (18 April 2013). "BMW Starts Production of Mini in India". The Wall Street Journal . Retrieved 18 April 2013.

After hospital, Bob worked for the county council painting white lines down the middle of the road. His big break came in 1937 with a radio programme called In the Cotswolds. A BBC reporter saw him with his painting machine on the A40 and stopped him for an interview. Bob told him a few stories and sang a few songs and a radio career was born. Mini Countryman Wins the Dakar 2012, Peterhansel Records 10th Victory [Video]". 17 January 2012 . Retrieved 8 December 2018. The All4, equipped with a straight-six engine, has won the Dakar Rally 4 straight years beginning in 2012, with Stéphane Peterhansel driving in 2012 [61] and cars from German Monster Energy X-raid Team won the 2013 Dakar Rally. [62] [63] [64] Mini won the car category of the 2014 Dakar Rally with the All4 driven by Nani Roma. [65] Another overall win in the 2015 Dakar Rally made it four straight wins, with a 100% finish rate. Carlos Saintz won again in 2020. The same team won the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge five times from 2011, with other wins in the Baja Aragón, Desafio Ruta and Desafio Inca, and being the runner-up in the 2011 Silk Way Rally, 2012 Desafio Litoral Rally and 2015 Baja Russia Northern Forest.Mini Countryman John Cooper Works 2017 review Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk . Retrieved 8 December 2018. The Auctioneers will be pleased to execute commissions for buyers unable to attend the sale. Commission forms are available from the Auctioneer’s offices. There is no additional charge for this service. The repeal of the Corn Laws in 1846 resulted in free trade and two subsequent decades of prosperity for farmers. The last quarter of the 19th century was marked by severe recession for them after several bad harvests due to poor weather and the effects of growing imports of cheap grain from North America after the end of the U.S. Civil War. The railways opened up markets over the course of the century, but also took away the best labourers ‘who were attracted by better prospects in the towns’ (Eveleigh 1991). Breaking a record to mark an anniversary: MINI continues its success story in the USA". www.press.bmwgroup.com . Retrieved 8 December 2018. MINI at the New York International Auto Show 2014". www.press.bmwgroup.com . Retrieved 8 December 2018.