Back to Back wins for MINI at Targa Newfoundland.

Whitby. MINI Canada's John Cooper Works (JCW) MINI Cooper S successfully
defended its Open Division title at Targa Newfoundland from September 9-16,
2006, once again taking its place at the top of the podium. Driven by
automotive journalist Jim Kenzie with rally veteran Brian Bourbonniere as
navigator, the JCW MINI Cooper S dispatched a field of heavily modified
high-horsepower competitors in the fastest division at Targa Newfoundland. In
addition, Kenzie and Boubonniere were one of three teams to take home gold
plates, having completed all Targa stages within their trophy time for the
third consecutive year.

"(The JCW MINI Cooper S) is as reliable as a brick through a plate glass
window," claims driver Jim Kenzie. "It is simply the most amazing little
beast."

The Open Division boasts the toughest rally base times and imposes no
restriction on modifications to vehicles. The 208 horsepower JCW MINI Cooper S
was the only stock car in the heavily modified field. Legendary handling,
potent performance, remarkable reliability, and a talented in-car duo all
played a part in the victory. This was the third straight Targa Newfoundland
rally for the 2004 Chili Red JCW MINI Cooper S, which has accumulated over
6,500kms of grueling tarmac without any technical difficulties, a testament to
the quality and reliability of the MINI.

"MINI Canada is thrilled to bring home the Targa Newfoundland Open Division
title for the second straight year," said Stephen McDonnell, Director, MINI
Canada. "This victory speaks volumes to the sporting and handling capabilities
of the MINI and reinforces the brand's impressive rally heritage. The
hospitality and scenery of Newfoundland make it the perfect location for such
an arduous event."

MINI Canada also took home the Churchill Motorsports Award as part of the
national three car team that accumulates the lowest aggregate of penalty points
throughout all portions of the rally, marking the first time a Canadian team
has claimed the award. Rounding out the team were the 1979 Porsche 911 of Glen
Clarke and Evan Gamblin and the 1981 Porsche 911 of Scott Giannou and Ray
Felice.

The new MINI, introduced to the North American automotive market in March of
2002, continues the brand's rich heritage of racing. MINI's supremacy at Targa
Newfoundland in both 2006 and 2005 adds another chapter to the brand's
celebrated rally heritage. In the mid 60's the Classic Mini dominated the
rally scene capturing championship titles in the 1964, 1965, and 1967 Monte
Carlo Rally.

Targa Newfoundland is the first and only event of its kind to be held in North
America. It is an annual event and forms a 2200 km long, high quality
automotive adventure. It is held over a seven-day period in September of each
year on the paved roads of the eastern and central parts of the island of
Newfoundland. The vehicles and crews compete on public roads in transit
sections which follow all of the rules of the road and 'Targa' or speed
sections which are held on roads closed to the general public. Each vehicle
competes against itself on a handicap basis as well as against other vehicles.

To catch all the action, including daily updates, photos, driver bios, in-car
video footage, and much more, visit the www.MINI.ca website.

BMW Group Canada, based in Whitby, Ontario, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW
AG and is responsible for the distribution of BMW luxury performance
automobiles, Sports Activity Vehicles, Motorcycles, and MINI. BMW Group
Financial Services Canada is a division of BMW Group Canada and offers retail
financing and leasing programs on new and pre-owned BMW and MINI automobiles,
as well as retail financing for new and pre-owned BMW Motorcycles. A total
network of 39 BMW automobile retail centres, 18 BMW motorcycle retailers, and
22 MINI retailers represents the BMW Group across the country.

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BMW Group Canada
Kevin Marcotte
Director, Corporate Communications
(905) 428-5005 / kevin.marcotte@bmwgroup.ca

Kyle Wierzbicki
Press Fleet Coordinator
(905) 428-4755 / kyle.wierzbicki@bmwgroup.ca