Fastest-ever MINI selling even faster in Oz: Additional 25 units announced for Australia
Dec 21, 2012
MINI Australia today announced that it has secured an additional 25 units of its eagerly-anticipated JCW GP Edition. ... Continue reading
Henny Hemmes The Auto Channel's Senior European Editor Appointed World Car of the Year Jurist
Dec 10, 2012
Henny Hemmes, the Auto Channelâs senior European editor, has been installed as a juror for the World Car Awards. The WCA is a program initiated by, organized by, and conducted by automotive journalists from all over the world for the election of the World Car of the Year (WCOTY). Henny is part of the 7-member inte ... Continue reading
BMW Group Sales Climb 23.0% in November
Dec 10, 2012
Best ever November with 170,932 BMW Group vehicles delivered BMW brand sales volume up 26.4% Robertson: Record sales year well within reach The BMW Group experienced growth on all continents in November and achieved another record month in sales. With 170,932 (prev. yr. 138,954) BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand automobi ... Continue reading
Nov 19, 2012
The MINI brand is once again combining the expansion of its model range with a foray into a new vehicle class. Indeed, the MINI Paceman is the first Sports Activity Coupé in the premium small and compact segment. ... Continue reading
28 Mini Fans Cram Into The Record Books
Nov 16, 2012
A team of gym members from East Sussex have today smashed two Guinness World Records for the number of people inside both a classic Mini and a 2012 MINI. ... Continue reading
MINI Fans Attempt To Squeeze Into The Record Books
Nov 15, 2012
Whilst MINIs are well known for making clever use of their cabin space, a team of flexible gym members from Sussex are putting this to the ultimate test by attempting to break the world record for the number of people inside a MINI Hatch. ... Continue reading
2012 Electric Vehicle Ownership Experience Study
Nov 11, 2012
Westlake Village CA November 8, 2012; J.D. Power and Associates Reports:To Increase Electric Vehicle (EV) Sales, Automakers Must Address Economic Challenges, Not Just Tout Environmental Advantages Lower Fuel Bills and Special Rates from Utility Companies Are among Ways Electric Vehicles Owners May Save Money WESTLAKE V ... Continue reading
2013 Mini Countryman Cooper S John Cooper Works Prototype - First Drive and Review
Nov 9, 2012
First Drive: 2013 Mini Countryman Cooper S John Cooper Works (prototype) By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel KÃHTAI, Austria, December 17, 2011. John Cooper Works, the family name of fast Miniâs, gets another model: de Mini Countryman JCW. Last week, I was in Austria for the first glimpse an ... Continue reading
Mini By Puma: Smart Travel Companions
Nov 9, 2012
MINI by PUMA stands for cleverly designed luggage solutions and casual shoe styles perfect for the everyday life in the city. The collection masterfully combines urban lifestyle with sports fashion ... Continue reading
Nov 1, 2012
Enthusiasm for extremely athletic driving fun and individual flair will attract visitors to the Essen Motor Show from December 1st to 9th at the trade fair centre at Grugapark. In Hall 3.0 they will see how John Cooper Works accessory products can be used to provide a top-quality and authentic upgrade for MINI - the ep ... Continue reading
The Mini Countryman: Model Update Measures For Autumn 2012
Oct 31, 2012
In the two years since its launch onto the world's car markets, the MINI Countryman has developed into a driving force behind the continuing growth of the brand. ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports 2012 Annual Auto Reliability Survey +VIDEO
Oct 29, 2012
ONSUMER REPORTS AUTO RELIABILITY SURVEY: FORD CONTINUES FALL WHILE SEVEN JAPANESE BRANDS TOP LIST Audi and Cadillac make major jumps in rankings YONKERS, NYâA perfect storm of reliability problems has dropped Ford to next to last among the 28 car brands ranked in Consumer Reports 2012 Annual Auto Reliability Surve ... Continue reading
Penske Automotive Acquires BMW/MINI Dealerships
Oct 9, 2012
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, today announced that the Company has acquired Savage BMW/MINI of Ontario, located in Ontario, California. Savage BMW/MINI of Ontario is ranked in the top twenty-five percent of BMW dealerships in the United States according to new unit volume. The ac ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports Highest Ever September Sales
Oct 9, 2012
177,716 vehicles sold in September, an increase of 11.6% - BMW brand worldwide sales climb by 14.3% - Robertson: Well on course to achieve new sales record in 2012 The BMW Group experienced growth in many regions around the world in September and achieved another record month in sales. With 177,716 (prev. yr. 159,223) ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Reports September 2012 Sales
Oct 2, 2012
The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported September sales of 26,660 vehicles, an increase of 3.5 percent from the 25,749 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group is up 7.1 percent on sales of 234,928 in the first nine months of 2012 compared to 219,314 in the same period in 2 ... Continue reading
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