Drive to London 2012

On the 14th May BMW put on the Drive to London 2012 day. At Stephen James we arranged a fun packed day for our customers and visitors to really experience what BMW and MINI can offer.

So we ordered up a whole host of fun things, including a racing pod, Batak reaction wall and Wii with an Olympic themed sports game. We provided great refreshment with pop-corn and ice cream machines as well as a hugely successful non-alcoholic fruit drinks bar with Olympic themed drinks.

Take a look at he video and photo's below to see how much fun we had:

Posted on 10 June 2011 | 3:07 pm — Read this on Blogger

MINI Connected

MINI Connected MINI Connected is a new system available on the LCI range bringing someting akin to BMW iDrive to the MINI loving public.

Providing greater connectivity in conjunction with an iPhone. MINI Connected allows various functions to be displayed via the display screen. Below is a quick overview of some of the key features and highlights:

• Web-radio - the whole world of online radio entertainment available in a MINI. Highlights include a vast array of radio stations available from taround the world; different search options to find the right station and full information on the tracks as they play; a MINI top station list; and with the iPhone this feature can be used anywhere no just when in the MINI.
• Facebook and Twitter access - access your social network form your MINI. Read news and actual status updates from your community and post pre-defined messages.
• RSS News feeds- current news displayed on the screen from any source offering RSS feeds, and a readout function with optional voice control.
• Google send to car - plan your route and send it to your car via home computer or smart phone.
• Google local search - whether you're looking for pizza or a cinema MINI Connected allows you to find location based information using different categories for fast and convenient search. You can use the same functionality on your iPhone even when no in your MINI.
• Dynamic music - be your own DJ whilst driving your MINI. Different tracks will be available to download, the music changes dependant on acceleration speeds, create your own music uniquely tailored for each trip.
• Voice control - if specified as an option this gives voice control to a number of functions in the car including telephone books, radio and vehicle settings; it also gives a read-out function in combination with MINI Connected.

If you are interested in finding out any more information then please contact a member of our MINI team at your local dealership: Blackheath - Bromley - Enfield - Ruxley/Kent

Posted on 10 September 2010 | 12:30 pm — Read this on Blogger

The New LCI MINI Range

The LCI MINI Range is now out and it is quite a comprehensive update to the MINI Range, both in terms of inproved engine performance and exterior/interior styling. Engines: State-of-the-art engines and MINIMALISM technologies combine to produce lower emissions and improved fuel economy, resulting in lower taxes and less ongoing monthsly costs, including diesel models with under 100 g/km emissions. Exterior:

• New front and rear bumpers, improving pedestrian and passenger safety.
• MINI First, MINI One and MINI Cooper models will now feature the bonnet previously only found on the MINI Cooper D, giving a more muscular appearance.
• Re-designed side repeater on all models except for the MINI Cooper S
• New rear light design featuring part LED technology and Brake Force Display.
• Five new alloy wheel designs.

Interior:

• Redesigned centre console with improved radio and function buttonsBlack centre console instead of black and silver.
• Speedo radio area is now black instead of silver.
• Steering wheel trim now black with a chrome ring in the centre around the airbag.
• Roller design on MINI Clubman luggage cover for easier access.
• Seatbelt retainer on Clubdoor on all MINI Clubman models.
• Improved sound-proofing for lower cabin noise levels.
• All models will reseive heated washer jets and exterior mirros as standard.
• All MINI Clubman and Convertible (and selected MIN Hatch) models will recieve DAB radio as standard from launch.

Specification Options:

• MINI Radio Visual Boost.6.5" high-resolution widescreen display unit.
• New MINI MMI display layout.
• Basic Bluetooth functionality.
• Video playback (when car is stationary) when used with iPhone or iPod.
• On board computer.
• MINI joystick controller
• Aux-In/USB Connection

If you are interested in finding out any more information then please contact a member of our MINI team at your local dealership: Blackheath - Bromley - Enfield - Ruxley/Kent

Posted on 10 September 2010 | 11:46 am — Read this on Blogger

MINI Countryman Preview Evenings

As I'm sure all the MINI fans out there know, the all New MINI Countryman comes out September 18^th of this year. Here at Stephen James we are getting very excited about this amazing new model and want our customers to know all about the exclusive preview evenings that we are hosting at each of our dealerships in the next few months. The MINI Countryman Preview evenings are on the dates listed below: At our Blackheath branch on the 6^th August. Blackheath RSVP At our Bromley branch on the 23^rd July. Bromley RSVP At our Enfield branch on the 11^th August. Enfield RSVP At our Ruxley branch on the 22^nd July. Ruxley RSVP Please click through to the relevant RSVP pages to register your wish to attend.

Posted on 6 July 2010 | 3:48 pm — Read this on Blogger