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Mini Highlights 2011

Mini Highlights 2011

It's a MINI New Year quiz - so it's only got one question! When Prime Minister David Cameron drove the two millionth MINI off of the production line at Plant Oxford in August last year, how far would all of those cars stretch if placed bumper to bumper? ... Continue reading

MINI to Stage Official Premiere of the New Roadster at 2012 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO

MINI to Stage Official Premiere of the New Roadster at 2012 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO

DETROIT - January 8, 2012: Individual style, innovative technology and the high standards of quality set by the world's first maker of premium small cars form the basis for the worldwide popularity of the MINI model range. And now the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2012 in Detroit is set to host the beg ... Continue reading

BMW Group Achieves Second Best Sales Year Ever in the U.S.

BMW Group Achieves Second Best Sales Year Ever in the U.S.

In 2011, the BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) achieved its best sales since the record year of 2007 retailing 305,418 vehicles, up 14.9 percent compared to the 265,757 vehicles sold in 2010. BMW Group reported December sales of 32,545 vehicles, an increase of 17.9% from the 27,600 vehicles sold in the same ... Continue reading

New MINI Facebook App

New MINI Facebook App

MINI HAS IT WRAPPED UP THIS CHRISTMAS Make your own Christmas paper with fun new Facebook app MINI is helping fans to customise Christmas with a new Facebook application that lets users design their own wrapping paper. The MINI 'Tell-it-like-it-is' Christmas Paper Maker adds a unique personal touch to gifts - and even ... Continue reading

Time to Unleash the Beast. MINI Announces Pricing for its Two-Seater Helmet-Head

Time to Unleash the Beast. MINI Announces Pricing for its Two-Seater Helmet-Head

See it. Drive it. Love it. The all new MINI Coupé is set to take the essence of go-kart handling to the next level. ... Continue reading

BMW Group U.S. Reports November 2011 Sales

BMW Group U.S. Reports November 2011 Sales

Dec. 1, 2011 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported November sales of 26,271 vehicles, an increase of 14.8% from the 22,883 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group sales are up 14.6% to 272,873 in the first eleven months of 2011 compared to 238,157 in the same period i ... Continue reading

MOG Steers its Way Onto the Open Road With BMW and MINI

MOG Steers its Way Onto the Open Road With BMW and MINI

MOG and the BMW Group today announced availability of its award winning on-demand music service in all 2011 BMW vehicles equipped with the BMW Apps option in the US and 2011 MINI vehicles equipped with the MINI Connected system in the US. ... Continue reading

'MINI Motoring' Discovers Fun in Sharing the Road Less Traveled

'MINI Motoring' Discovers Fun in Sharing the Road Less Traveled

The relationship between a car owner and their financial services provider has taken on a new dimension with MINI Financial Services' launch of the brand's first social navigation mobile application, opening new channels for MINI drivers to share their passion for motoring and the great roads they all enjoy. ... Continue reading

Mini Yours: Personalisation Becomes An Art Form

Mini Yours: Personalisation Becomes An Art Form

By offering a huge range of style, comfort, convenience and technology options, MINI has always been ahead of the pack at encouraging owners to personalise their cars. Now the British brand is taking this unique appeal and innovation to a new level of sophistication with the launch of a stunning collection of premium o ... Continue reading

Campaign Start for the New MINI Roadster

Campaign Start for the New MINI Roadster

The successful market launch of the MINI Coupé is being followed by that of its accomplice, the new MINI Roadster. The new MINI Roadster is the first open-top two-seater in the MINI family to be equipped for any experience. With its special licence to go on a new adventure each day, it's the equal of its accomplice, t ... Continue reading

Spontaneous, Open, Irresistible: The MINI Roadster

Spontaneous, Open, Irresistible: The MINI Roadster

The driving fun sewn into the fabric of every MINI never fails to bring a smile to the face. And now it can also be enjoyed - with the roof up or down - in the first model from the brand designed strictly for two people. ... Continue reading

It's The Giving That Counts With MINI

It's The Giving That Counts With MINI

It's that time of year again, and the search is on to find the right Christmas present for all the family. Happily, the new MINI Lifestyle Collection offers a colourful selection of original ideas for young and old. Order your gifts from the MINI Online Shop at www.MINI.com/shop and raise the excitement around the tree ... Continue reading

2011 MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4 Road Trip Review by Steve Purdy +VIDEO

2011 MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4 Road Trip Review by Steve Purdy +VIDEO

2011 MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4 Road Trip to Wisconsin By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [Front View] One of those destinations close to home we’ve not explored is the Wisconsin Dells, perhaps the most popular attraction in the state, next to the Green Bay Packers. My pretty wife and I decided to ... Continue reading

London 2012 Hopeful Performs World-First Long Jump Over Three Mini's

London 2012 Hopeful Performs World-First Long Jump Over Three Mini's

England long jump champion J.J. Jegede succeeds in attempt to clear three MINI London 2012 Edition models. ... Continue reading

MINI Appoints New National Manager

MINI Appoints New National Manager

MINI Australia today announced the appointment of Kai Bruesewitz to the position of National Manager, MINI. ... Continue reading

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