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LONDON (AP) - Car maker BMW has unveiled the newest version of its popular Mini _ a quieter, longer and taller version of the iconic vehicle.
Prime Minister David Cameron has called the Mini a "classic British icon," and BMW is pumping 750 million pounds ($1.2 million) into the car's production in the U.K.
BMW _ which has been manufacturing the Mini since 2001 _ unveiled the new model on Monday in England, saying it is more spacious and safer, and offers drivers a "more dynamic and performance-oriented" experience.
The new car will go into production this week and be on sale in the U.K. in spring 2014 starting at around 15,000 pounds ($24,000). It will be offered in three versions: basic, diesel engine, and the Mini Cooper S.
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