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According to a report from Financial Times in the U.K., BMW may be in preliminary talks to share small car platforms for future Mini variants with PSA Peugeot Citroën. The two European automakers already share the range of small four-cylinder engines powering the Mini line, which seems to lend an air of credence to rumors of an expanded collaborative effort.

While stopping short of confirming the report, both BMW chief Norbert Reithofer and PSA head Philippe Varin have indicated a willingness to work together and have reportedly met twice so far since May. Whispers of platform sharing is nothing new for BMW these days - earlier this year, we again heard the oft-repeated rumor that BMW was working with Fiat on a shared platform for something even smaller than the regular-grade Mini, possibly as part of its long-rumored Isetta revival.


Gallery: MINI 50 Mayfair


[Source: Financial Times - Sub. Req'd]

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BMW has said "non, merci" to continuing its diesel engine partnership with PSA Peugeot Citroen. The two automakers began working together two years ago to create 1.4- and 1.6-liter gasoline engines for BMW's MINI and PSA cars. Despite both companies at the end of last year looking at expanding their joint research into a high-tech engine, the synergies weren't providing the cost benefits desired with the small engine, so the affair has come to an end.

BMW has had a few partners when it came to small engines -- just before joining up with Peugeot, DaimlerChrysler was building MINI engines in Brazil. Mercedes recently broached the idea of working with BMW on a frugal, low-emissions motor, a public offer that has gone unanswered by BMW. Nevertheless, with the large number of B-segment cars in development by numerous manufacturers, it would seem likely that people are going to be partnering up again sooner or later.

[Source: Motor Authority]

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