MINI News
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MINI has created a small delivery van concept, called the "Clubvan," and is using the Geneva Show to gauge public interest in the idea.
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2013 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman Live Pics From Geneva
2013 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman live photos
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2013 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman: Official Details, Pics
The long-rumored John Cooper Works Countryman has been confirmed by MINI, and will hit dealers in the U.S. this fall.
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2012 MINI Clubvan Concept Previews New Commercial Vehicle
MINI looks set to expand into the burgeoning commercial vehicle market with a new cargo hauler, following the reveal of its latest concept car. Called the Clubvan, MINI’s new concept for the upcoming 2012 Geneva Motor Show is what you get when you take an ordinary Clubman, black out the rear...
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MINI And Prodrive Parting Company In WRC: Report
Sources close to BMW report that the German automaker will soon shift its MINI WRC program from Prodrive to X-Raid.
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2012 MINI Highgate Offers Exclusivity In A Convertible
The 2012 MINI Highgate comes with a host of unique features and a convertible bodystyle, and is well worth the additional $2,750 over the price of the MINI Cooper Convertible.
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Diesel engines are finally starting to gain traction in the U.S., following years of rhetoric from automakers that American buyers just didn’t want them in their cars. It appears the tide has well and truly turned, with announcements in the past month alone confirming diesel versions of the Mercedes-Benz GLK, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Audi A8, and Porsche Cayenne for the 2013 model year. Now the boss of MINI, Kay Segler, has revealed that the iconic British brand is considering bringing over some of its top-selling diesel models from overseas. Speaking with Car and Driver, Segler conceded...
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MINI Rocketman Canceled?
The MINI Rocketman, revealed in concept form at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, may be dead. A new report out of the U.K. says BMW, which owns MINI, has thrown the brakes on the project due to difficulty in meeting safety regulations with the small platform. Specifically, says CAR (via Autoblog), the...
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2012 MINI Baker Street And Bayswater Preview: London Games Special Editions
Well-known for its high degree of individualization in the buying and equipment process, MINI is also no stranger to building special editions. The latest dynamic duo is being built in honor of the 2012 London Olympic Games, based on the MINI Hardtop. The two models, the MINI Baker Street and MINI...
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X-Raid Team Drives MINI Countryman ALL4 To 2012 Dakar Rally Victory
Stéphane Peterhansel and his co-driver Jean-Paul Cottret have taken out top honors at the 2012 Dakar Rally for the X-Raid Team and MINI. At the end of the last of 14 demanding stages, the two Frenchmen and their green MINI Cooper Countryman ALL4 Racing was confirmed as the winner of the...
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88,911 2007-2011 MINI Cooper S, Clubman, JCW Models Recalled For Fire Risk
The 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman is among the 88,911 models recalled for a potential fire risk due to a faulty auxiliary electric water pump.
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MINI Is Back For The 2012 World Rally Championship
After missing a paperwork deadline for entry into the 2012 WRC, MINI is expected to announce its return to the series later this week.
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MINI looks set to expand into the lucrative commercial vehicle segment with a new cargo hauler based on its long-wheelbase Clubman model. MINI is reportedly looking to preempt the arrival of the Fiat 500 ‘Giardinetta’ wagon by launching its new Clubman variant at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March. Unlike its Fiat rival, the Clubman variant will be aimed at businesses and accordingly will be fitted with the usual fixtures found on commercial vehicles. According to an article posted by Auto Motor und Sport, which was first picked up by World Car Fans, the new Clubman variant will...
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Crashed McLaren MP4-12C, Porsche Cayman Explained, Lotus: Car News Headlines
Today at Motor Authority, our car news headlines include a crashed McLaren MP4-12C and Aston Martin naming its one millionth Facebook fan car. Lotus fired up its IndyCar engine and Subaru is bringing two BRZ Concepts to the Tokyo Auto Salon. All this and more in today's car news, right here on...
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MINI WRC Team Drops Star Driver Kris Meeke: Report
Following last week’s report that MINI had missed the deadline for filing paperwork necessary to compete in the 2012 World Rally Championship, news coming out today claims the factory-backed team has dropped its star driver, Irishman Kris Meeke, due to budgetary constraints. Despite Meeke...
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MINI Calls This The Best Test Drive, Ever: Video
Matthew Foster of Portland, Oregon, was the winner in a MINI-sponsored contest to describe the best test drive, in just six words.
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MINI Wants To Put You On Ice
If you're a fan of winter extreme sports, MINI has the contest you've been waiting for. It's giving away two tickets, plus transportation and accommodations, to the opening event of the Crashed Ice World Championship.
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Did MINI Miss Its Chance To Race In The 2012 WRC Season?
MINI has missed a key deadline to file entry paperwork for the 2012 WRC season; unless the FIA grants an extension, the MINI WRC Team may sit out the next year.
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MINI has reportedly been working on a high-performance version of its Countryman crossover for nearly two years, and the Countryman John Cooper Works is set to break cover at March's Geneva Motor Show.
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MINI Connected Gets More Functional
The MINI Connected infotainment system gets three new apps designed to make it more appealing to those focused on the performance of their MINIs.
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MINI Connected iPhone App: G-Force, Driving Data And More
This isn't the first time we've looked at the MINI Connected app, but then the joy of downloadable features is that they can be indefinitely updated. That's just what MINI has done with the latest version of MINI Connected, endowing it with extra features to ensure greater levels of driving fun...
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2012 MINI Roadster Pricing Announced
MINI has released pricing for its new two-seat Roadster models, which should hit MINI dealers next spring.
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MINI To Offer Turnkey B-Spec Race Cars For 2012
MINI has announced the development of a B-Spec race car based on the MINI Cooper hardtop. The car will be available from MINI of Charleston prior to the start of the 2012 season.
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Polarizing Designer Chris Bangle To Get Lifetime Achievement Award
Controversial stylist Chris Bangle will be award the Eyes On Design Lifetime Achievement Award next June, for his contribution to the world of automotive design.
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