MINI News
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MINI fans around the world can look forward to some changes to the iconic brand’s 2011 model range, with the Cooper, Clubman, Convertible and high-performance John Cooper Works model receiving fresh styling, engine upgrades and new features. Setting apart the new lineup visually is a new bumper that was redesigned to meet increasingly stringent pedestrian protection requirements, as well as new LED tail-lamps. An array of new exterior paint finishes and wheel designs is also available for the 2011 MINI range. Inside, there are newly designed controls for the audio and air conditioning...
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Video: Porsche Beats MINI In Infield Race At Road AtlantaThe silliness of the challenge still didn't work in MINI's favor.
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Video: MINI Seeking Porsche Driver To Carry Challenge Forward
The little hot-hatch that could is forging ahead with its challenge even though Porsche refused to accept.
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2011 MINI Cooper Facelift Leaked?
The 2011 MINI Cooper is due for a minor visual update, and these images may show it.
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Video: MINI Challenges Porsche 911 To Race Against Cooper S--At Road Atlanta
The race is just over two weeks away...if Porsche accepts the challenge.
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Report: MINI Coupe Due Summer 2011, Roadster In 2012
The two newest members of the MINI family will be joining the fray over the next two years
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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 reportedly working on a new model even bigger than the Countryman, the new Countryman Plus. This latest model will be the flagship in MINI’s lineup and be big enough to fit seven--yes seven--adults all up. The move is designed to expand MINI’s appeal and attract customers that would normally purchase vehicles like the Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. The information comes directly from the global head of MINI brand...
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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, several of the cast appeared on the racetrack in Charlotte over the Memorial Day weekend to make a lap before the NASCAR...
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Beachcomber-based Mini Moke headed toward production
The Countryman's beach-combing cousin could see the green light for retail sale.
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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 enthusiasts by joining a caravan across the country to Denver, Colorado. The rally will see participants drive through a total...
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Spy Shots: 2011 MINI Cooper S And Clubman S Facelifts
The 2011 MINI Cooper S is due to be unveiled later this year, but we've caught its update testing.
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Video: MINI Race Car Somersaults Into Crowd
The crash amazingly resulted in no major injuries.
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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 Brit-Brit and Xtina. Then came 'N SYNC and enough earnings to buy the state of Idaho, including its stock of potatoes. That was followed by a solo career, a tequila (srsly?), and a line of clothing that seems suspiciously okay, given the curses that generally hover over celebrity lines. Plus, the boy was born in Memphis, so he grew up surrounded by the best ribs on Planet Earth. Damn. More recently, JT was named brand...
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MINI John Cooper Works World Championship 50 Edition Confirmed for U.S.
The latest hot MINI JCW will be sold in America--but only 50 of them are coming.
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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 all-electric hatchback to the notorious circuit. Taking on the Nurburgring circuit at race speed with an electrically powered car is an...
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2010 Geneva Motor Show Coverage Starts Here
With the global financial crisis--and all the negative effects associated with it--for the most part behind us, the 2010 Geneva Motor Show is in full swing, and the cars are rolling out. Considering that in the past 12 months we’ve seen vehicle sales drop to almost half the levels they were...
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World-First MINI Connected iPhone Integration System Debuts
MINI is launching an all-new connectivity feature that will debut alongside the 2011 MINI Countryman at next week’s 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Called MINI Connected, the new system offers exclusive options to further enhance the driving experience and keep drivers connected with the outside...
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Video: MINI Gets Weird With Countryman
MINI's quirky and quizzical ad campaign streak is extended with this new Countryman spot.
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Citroen is unleashing a hot new version of its DS3 hatchback at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show--the limited edition 200 horsepower DS3 Racing. Developed by the French automaker’s racing division--the winning team behind five WRC manufacturer’s titles and six driver’s titles--the DS3 Racing is sure to make MINI Cooper S and Polo GTI owners just a little nervous. The DS3 Racing will be limited to just 1,000 units and sadly the model remains strictly off-limits for American buyers. With integrated carbon-fiber elements and racing-inspired equipment, the DS3 Racing’s tuned and...
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BMW and Peugeot Citroen Extend 4-Cylinder Engine Partnership
The MINI will continue to use an engine developed jointly by BMW and PSA Peugeot Citroen.
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MINI E Range Gets Cut Significantly By Cold Weather
BMW Needs To Make Cold Weather Improvements
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Report: BMW Looking To Co-Develop Next-Gen MINI Platform With Rival Automaker
BMW has been seeking a partner to co-develop a brand new platform for its future small cars for the past couple of years, with rival automakers like Mercedes-Benz and Fiat most recently linked to the German luxury automaker. While nothing substantial has materialized on those fronts, the vice...
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2011 MINI Countryman Preview
The wraps have come off MINI's new crossover model, which we can finally confirm will go on sale early next year as the 2011 MINI Countryman following a world debut at March's 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Images for the new crossover were leaked online yesterday but now we have all the tasty details and...
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Video: A Psychedelic Look At The MINI Crossover
The MINI Crossover is expected soon, and this video gives a bizarre look at the vehicle.
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