Electric Mini snubs its home for a US launch

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Despite being manufactured in the UK, a greener version of the iconic Mini will receive its first outing in LA

Electric Mini is a two-seater Whether decked out in red, white and blue or British racing green, nothing quite says British motoring efficiency better than the Mini. But now German owner BMW has...

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