Although auto sales are down and dealerships across the United States are closing, MINI has just released the details about an expansion plan. An additional 17 MINI dealerships are planned over the next 18 months; this will bring the total number of American MINI dealerships to 100. Most of the new dealerships will be in new markets for the company.

This year marks the 50th Birthday of MINI. Speaking in New York City, MINI USA Vice President Jim McDowell said, “We are pleased to be in a position to dramatically increase our U.S. dealerships. I have often said that the world is becoming more MINI every day, and I believe that that sentiment is true, now more than ever, as consumer tastes shift decidedly to cars that offer tremendous value. Our cars are not only fuel efficient, and offer great value, but they also provide a fun and dynamic motoring experience and are packed with personality.” (Source: PR Newswire)

The first of the 17 dealerships will be opened in Birmingham, Alabama later this year. Other cities on the list are Pensacola, Florida; Alexandria, Virginia; Austin, Texas; Seattle, Washington; Fort Myers, Florida; El Paso, Texas; Ontario, California; Louisville, Kentucky; Raleigh, North Carolina; Knoxville, Tennessee; Loveland, Colorado; Madison, Wisconsin; Mount Laurel, New Jersey; Allentown, Pennsylvania; San Diego, California and Tempe, Arizona.

The MINI Cooper was one of the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s Greenest Vehicles of 2009 and MINI Es are being tested in select markets in the United States.

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