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 | | It was even more popular in Japan, where it was seen as a retro-cool icon, and inspired many imitators at major Japanese automakers. |
 | | In 1994 under Bernd Pischetsrieder, a nephew of Issigonis, BMW took control of the Rover Group, which included the Mini, fitting an airbag to comply with European legislation. |
 | | By 2000, Rover was still suffering massive losses, and BMW decided to dispose of most of the company: MG and Rover went to Phoenix, a new British consortium; and Land Rover went to Ford. |
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