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MINI Releases Full EU Specs For Countryman

We've known the basic spec package of the new MINI Countryman since it was officially unveiled in January, but today MINI has released the full European specs of the vehicle, including several models we're not likely to see in the U.S. Not on the list, however, is the rumored John Cooper Works...

July 12, 2010 by Nelson Ireson

Spy Shots: MINI Clubman S Hybrid

Elijah Wood In A MINI (Obviously)

2011 MINI Cooper, Clubman And Convertible Preview

MINI Challenges Porsche 911 To Race Against Cooper S

Video: Porsche Beats MINI In Infield Race At Road Atlanta

After too much Internet hype, an exchange of challenge and response videos, and a disappointing course--located next to Road Atlanta's famous road course, but not on it--the... June 22, 2010 by Nelson Ireson

Video: MINI Seeking Porsche Driver To Carry Challenge Forward

When Porsche refused to accept MINI's challenge of a lap around Road Atlanta pitting the MINI Cooper S against the Porsche 911 S, we thought it might just end there. But the... June 17, 2010 by Nelson Ireson

2011 MINI Cooper image leaked, via Motoring File

2011 MINI Cooper Facelift Leaked?

The 2011 MINI Countryman is out, and while the 2011 MINI Cooper family won't be getting any major mechanical overhauls this time around, it will be getting a minor facelift... June 11, 2010 by Nelson Ireson

Video: MINI Challenges Porsche 911 To Race Against Cooper S--At Road Atlanta

In what may be one of the most fantastic David vs. Goliath pairings of the automotive world (and pretty smart marketing, too), MINI has challenged Porsche to a race--911... June 9, 2010 by Nelson Ireson

Report: MINI Coupe Due Summer 2011, Roadster In 2012

Ever since the freakish video spots began promoting the MINI Coupe and Roadster, the two cars were earmarked for production. Shortly after their debut at last year's... June 8, 2010 by Nelson Ireson

Report: Seven-Seater MINI Countryman Plus In The Works

If you thought the 2011 MINI Countryman was already pushing the boundaries for how big a MINI vehicle could get, then think again. The brand famous for being small is... June 8, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

The A-Team Takes Aim At NASCAR Fans

The A-Team opens on June 11, and just to make sure that its target audience of 35 - 50-year-old men (aka, The People Old Enough to Remember Mr. T) know the film is en route... June 2, 2010 by Richard Read

Beachcomber-Based MINI Moke Headed Toward Production

MINI's on a product barrage of late, expanding from its one-time single-vehicle, two-variant lineup to add the Clubman, Countryman, and now, a possible return of the Moke... May 27, 2010 by Nelson Ireson

MINI Fans To Rally Across The U.S.

MINI has announced a new “MINI Takes The States” rally, which will kick off this August and allow thousands of fans to celebrate owning their iconic cars with fellow... May 12, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Spy Shots: 2011 MINI Cooper S And Clubman S Facelifts

The 2011 MINI Cooper S and Clubmans S are due to hit the streets alongside the all-new 2011 Countryman soon, and they'll be wearing a slightly revised face. Our spy... May 6, 2010 by Nelson Ireson

Video: MINI Race Car Somersaults Into Crowd

When a car exits a paved surface at high speed--whether on track or on the road--the driver is little more than a passenger, subject to the merciless laws of physics. This... May 3, 2010 by Nelson Ireson

Justin Timberlake in a video campaign for the Audi A1

SAT Prep: Mark Wahlberg Is To The MINI Cooper As Justin Timberlake Is To The...?

Justin Timberlake has led a charmed life. He started his career on The New Mickey Mouse Club, where he sang, danced, and generally acted a foo' alongside poptartlets like... April 16, 2010 by Richard Read

MINI John Cooper Works World Challenge Edition 50

MINI John Cooper Works World Championship 50 Edition Confirmed for U.S.

As BMW rides the wave as the world's top-selling luxury brand, sub-brand MINI has confirmed that the John Cooper Works World Championship 50 Edition will be sold in the U.S... April 14, 2010 by Nelson Ireson

MINI E Takes On The Nurburgring

We’ve seen numerous supercars take on the Nurburgring, things like the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, Nissan GT-R, and Pagani Zonda F, but now BMW has taken its MINI E... April 12, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Top 5 Picks From The 2010 New York Auto Show

The New York Auto Show is comprised of all shapes and sizes of the latest vehicles. From hatchbacks to sporty wagons, the show has a reputation of being one of the best auto... March 31, 2010 by Pauline Abreu