MINI RECEIVES TWO ACCOLADES IN KELLEY BLUE BOOK'S "2008 BEST RESALE VALUE AWARDS"

"Best Resale Value in Convertible Category" and Top 10 Scorer Overall

Los Angeles, CA - November 14, 2007... MINI took home two honors in Kelley
Blue Book's "2008 Best Resale Value Awards". MINI was awarded a top spot with
"Best Resale Value" in the Convertible category. In addition, the MINI Cooper
has been named an overall Top 10 in "Best Resale Value". The MINI Cooper is
the only vehicle to consistently be on Kelley Blue Book's Top 10 Best Resale
Value list every year since 2003.

Kelley Blue Book's Best Resale Value Awards honor vehicles expected to retain
the greatest proportion of their original retail price after five years of
ownership. Depreciation often is the greatest expense incurred by drivers
during the first five years of vehicle ownership, but according to Kelley Blue
Book, shoppers who purchase the 2008 MINI Cooper are projected to obtain
greater resale value down the road.

"We are overjoyed to receive this recognition from Kelley Blue Book for the
MINI," noted Jim McDowell, Vice President, MINI USA. "We are committed to
offering our owners outstanding value in areas of performance, safety and fun.
The overwhelming enthusiasm MINI owners have for their car is a testament to
our commitment and we see strong resale value as an important indicator of our
efforts."

"As a testament to MINI's unwavering appeal, both the hatchback and convertible
versions shine yet again in this year's Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value
Awards," said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market
analyst for Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com. "Without a doubt, the expressive and
fun MINI remains a resale champion."

Kelley Blue Book's 2008 Best Resale Value Awards are based on values from the
November/December 2007 Kelley Blue Book? Residual Value Guide, researched by an
expert staff of automotive market analysts. While the company's Residual Value
Guide has been published since 1981, Kelley Blue Book established its annual
Best Resale Value Awards in 2003. Each year, Kelley Blue Book announces its
Best Resale Value Awards by vehicle category, the Top 10 models, and best
overall brand.

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