2013 Mini John Cooper Works Countryman - Henny's First Drive:
Sep 21, 2012
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel FRANKFURT, September 11, 2012. My first encounter with the Mini John Cooper Works Countryman was last December in Kühtai, a small ski resort in the Tyrolean Alps, Austria. That was a logical place to organize the first drive event with some prototypes, because th ... Continue reading
MINI At The 2012 Paris Motor Show
Sep 21, 2012
New additions to its model range allow MINI to strengthen its position as the world's most successful manufacturer of small and compact premium-class cars and to reaffirm its compelling talent for innovation. ... Continue reading
MINI Adds Cooper Variants to Coupe and Roadster Line-Up
Sep 20, 2012
MINI Australia today announced two new entry engine variants for its two-seater range, the MINI Cooper Coupe and MINI Cooper Roadster, which arrive in Australia in November. ... Continue reading
Sep 19, 2012
For more than 50 years, the name John Cooper has been a byword for driving fun amplified by automotive mastery and racing expertise. ... Continue reading
Setting A New Pace For Mini: The All-New Mini Paceman
Sep 17, 2012
A sporty new exterior design, lowered suspension for a dynamic ride and an exciting reinterpretation of the familiar interior - feast your eyes on the all-new MINI Paceman, set for UK launch in March 2013. ... Continue reading
The Mini John Cooper Works Countryman
Sep 10, 2012
The MINI family is constantly expanding, and new additions have also been made to the range of John Cooper Works models. ... Continue reading
The Classic Mini - Top Of The Pile Once Again
Sep 10, 2012
53 years ago, in September 1959, sales began of the Morris Mini-Minor and Austin Seven, and the classic Mini duly embarked on what was to be a triumphant assault on the world's consciousness. ... Continue reading
Going, Going, Gone: Limited Edition MINI JCW GP Pricing Announced
Sep 10, 2012
MINI Australia today announced pricing and specification for its new limited edition MINI JCW GP and indicated that limited production for Australia is selling fast. ... Continue reading
MINI at the Moscow International Motor Show 2012.
Aug 30, 2012
A passion for motor sport fuels MINI's presence at the Moscow International Motor Show 2012. The British premium small car manufacturer is using the event, which takes place in the Russian capital from 31 August to 9 September, to showcase its new John Cooper Works models in spectacular style. Taking centre stage is th ... Continue reading
Aug 28, 2012
San Diego August 27, 2012; Strategic Vision announces results of its 2012 Total Quality Index⢠(TQI) study. With the industry best of only 17% of owners reporting problems, Toyota Motor Sales corporation had the lowest reported problems, resulting in Strategic Vision's lowest âProblem Impact Measureâ (PI ... Continue reading
NICB Names 10 Most-Stolen Vehicles for 2011
Aug 21, 2012
DES PLAINES, Ill., Aug. 20, 2012; The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released Hot Wheels â its list of the 10 most-stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines the vehicle make, ... Continue reading
MINI - Taking Design Beyond the Roads With the Hatchback
Aug 2, 2012
A powerful new alliance between the motoring and fashion industry Driving a MINI has long been a statement for motorists who want to stand out from the crowd, but now the car manufacturer has teamed up with an iconic fashion label to share its design principles. ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2012
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, July 29,2012. Even though the Mini Paceman will be unveiled at the Paris Auto Show on September 28, some media were taken to south Europe for the first test drives. With prototypes that were partly disguised. But the pictures show much ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: New Fuel Efficient Engines Shake Up Sporty Compact SUV Ratings
Jul 24, 2012
BMW X3 and Redesigned Acura RDX Move To Top of Ratings YONKERS, NYâ While the BMW X3 and redesigned Acura RDX have move up in Consumer Reports Ratings of upscale compact sporty SUVs, both vehicles earned a top spot by changing their powertrains in different directions. The X3 has been powered by a six-cylinder bas ... Continue reading
BMW Plans Mini Production in The Netherlands
Jul 23, 2012
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel AMSTERDAM, July 23, 2012. BMW AG has confirmed to consider Mini production in the NedCar plant in Born, The Netherlands. Mitsubishi Motor Corp, the current owner of NedCar, announced in December 2010 that it would cease production of the Colt and Outlander there a ... Continue reading
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