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British International Motor Show -- a Disappointment? just-auto.com Reports

17 October 2000

British International Motor Show -- a Disappointment? just-auto.com Reports

    LONDON, Oct. 17 The British International Motor Show
(BIMS) may be a let down this year after BMW chose the Paris Motor Show for
the launch of the new Mini and Rover decided not to attend.
    In the report at http://www.just-auto.com/news_detail.asp?art=15839 ,
David Leggett, Managing Editor of just-auto.com,  the leading automotive
knowledge provider, gives his views on why the BIMS may be a flop.
    With 700,000 visitors expected over the nine day Birmingham show, the
BIMS has no highlight following the launch of the Mini last month.
    Leggett comments on the two big disappointments.  He says,
"Mini enthusiasts and other visitors will be disappointed that the new model
was not re-launched in the country where it originated and with Rover also
being a 'no-show', the BIMS may lack the sparkle that visitors expect."

    For the full report, please see:
http://www.just-auto.com/news_detail.asp?art=15839

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