MINI Cooper News

AC Schnitzer's sportier take on the Mini Cooper Cabrio

Mini's aren't exactly known for their aggressive or sporty styling, instead choosing to adopt a more 'cute' appearance at the behest of its designers. German tuning house AC Schnitzer, however, didn't agree with Mini’s original design theme and instead unveiled a new kit for the R57 Cooper...

June 5, 2009 by Kenneth Hall

Spy shots: Mini already working on facelift for Cooper and Clubman?

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Report: Mini planning John Cooper Works crossover

MINI Clubman and Airstream trailer concept headed to Salone del Mobile in Milan

Mini launches ‘Minimalism’ green branding

Mini is the latest car brand to launch a new green labeling system for its vehicles, with the company revealing this week its new ‘Minimalism’ tag. The new... January 26, 2009 by Kenneth Hall

Mini unveils Mark II Cooper Cabrio

Mini has released the first details about its second-generation Cabrio model, which is set to go on sale in the first half of next year in both Cooper and Cooper S trims... November 28, 2008 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Spy shots: all-electric Mini Cooper caught testing

BMW plans to release a limited run of 500 all-electric Minis next year in order to meet new Californian regulations that require carmakers selling cars in the state to offer... October 14, 2008 by Siddarth Raja

2009 ROUSH P-51B Mustang Coming In November

Roush performance is moving quickly with their new 2009 Roush P-51B Mustang. The 510 horsepower P-51B Mustang will be it's most exclusive Mustang yet with only 51... October 2, 2008 by Matt Rigney

Hamann boosts Mini Cooper performance

German tuner Hamann may be better known for their work with Porsche, Ferrari and BMW, but they have also been known to turn their attentions to small hatches from time to... August 8, 2008 by Nelson Ireson

2008 Gumball 3000 rally announced

The long wait is over for Gumball 3000 fans around the world as the official route for this year’s has been announced. The 10th anniversary rally will begin in San... February 25, 2008 by Ralph Hanson

2008 JCW Mini Cooper S and Clubman revealed

Anticipation of the upcoming Geneva auto show is showing through in the reveals already taking place. BMW has just let slip its John Cooper Works Mini Cooper S and Clumban... February 23, 2008 by Nelson Ireson

2007 Mini Cooper gets BMW iDrive style interface

BMW will introduce an optional computer aided interface, similar to its controversial iDrive system, for the 2007 Mini Cooper. Users will be able to access the menu system... August 30, 2006 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

2007 Mini Cooper Mk II official release

After the massive sales success that was the original Mini, BMW weren’t going to muck around too much with the basic formula. Many believed that BMW got it right the... August 14, 2006 by James Martinez

Preview: 2007 Mini Cooper

Seen here is an almost undisguised test prototype of the MINI Mk2 that’s almost production ready. BMW hosted a Driving Dynamics Workshop press event, which allowed some... July 27, 2006 by Ralph Hanson