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This Week:

• Toyota Launches Alphard Hybrid

• Mercedes-Benz is the first car manufacturer to offer a combination of EU 4 and diesel particulate filter

• Porsche accelerates away again in Germany

• All-New 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Pricing Announced

• Chrysler Group Applies Flexibility and Reduces Capital Expense in Preparation for the Launch of the All-New 2004 Dodge Durango

• MINI Announces 2004 Model Year Pricing and Changes

• Ford Motor Company Reports July And Year-To-Date U.S. Sales

• New entry-level engine for the Volkswagen Touran

• Renault reports sharp rise in net income and operating margin of 3.2% 

• Cathleen O'Hare Named Buick Communications Manager

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MINI Announces 2004 Model Year Pricing and Changes

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Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey - MINI USA is pleased to announce pricing and specification changes for the 2004 model year. Even with strong and consistent demand for both MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S, both models will receive only a modest price increase of $24. This will make the MINI Cooper MSRP $16,999 and the MINI Cooper S MSRP $19,999, inclusive of $550 Destination and Handling. Several specification changes for 2004 are below: Due to popular demand, Pepper White will be available for the MINI Cooper S A new style 3-spoke leather sport steering wheel is now available for both models A rear power socket will return as a standard item Sport seats in Cordoba Beige Leather are also available due to customer demand The electronic display under the tachometer now includes a digital speed readout The On board computer now includes an instantaneous fuel consumption function

Several options and package prices have also been adjusted for 2004. Sport and Premium packages are up only $50 from 2003 as is the optional leather interior and CVT transmission

 (August 1, 2003)