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Auto News For Friday, October 23, 2015 – GM Slows Chevrolet Sonic Production

2016 Mini Cooper S Convertible blue

Here are the six must-read, must-watch auto news stories, recalls and videos for Friday, October 23, 2015.

MINI
With the bulk of new Mini sales coming from the company’s biggest models, much of the attention the media pays to BMW’s Mini brand does not revolve around the niche models. And while the Coupe and Roadster are done, BMW’s Mini is forging ahead with a third-generation of the Mini Convertible. 

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