MINI At The 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show
Sep 6, 2011
The MINI brand takes to the stage at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) with increasing variety within its ranks and an unparalleled focus on the individualisation of its models ... Continue reading
First Drive: 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Coupe +VIDEO
Sep 3, 2011
First Drive: 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Coupe The fifth⦠and Very Fun! By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor MAISACH, Germany - September 3, 2011: The Mini people cannot be denied being creative. They choose the former military airfield at Maisach near Munich as the base for the media introduction of the Coupe. ... Continue reading
BMW August 2011 U.S. Sales Decrease 0.2%
Sep 1, 2011
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 1, 2011 WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 1, 2011 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported August sales of 23,924 vehicles, a decrease of 0.2% from the 23,965 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group sales are up 14.6% to 193,565 in the first eight m ... Continue reading
Prime Minister David Cameron Welcomes Two Millionth Mini Milestone
Sep 1, 2011
Today, 10 years after the start of production, the two millionth MINI was driven off the production line at Plant Oxford by Prime Minister David Cameron. Of the two million, more than 1.5 million MINIs have been exported to customers in more than 90 countries around the world from Australia to Venezuela. ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel's Branded Buyers Guide's Daily Visitor Count Scoreboard
Aug 23, 2011
Is a new car model's TV commercial effective? Does a car maker's new sales incentive message reach an in-market audience? Has a new truck model created a buzz? Find out here on The Auto Channel's Buyers Guide Visitor Scoreboard.Visitor count and corresponding interest in every one of The Auto Channelâs 42 Single B ... Continue reading
Two New MINI Vehicles To Premiere At Pebble Beach
Aug 19, 2011
Woodcliff Lake, NJâ August 18, 2011 â MINI fans in the US will have their first chance to see two exciting and very different, new MINI vehicles at the world-famous Pebble Beach Concours dâElegance in California this week. Both vehicles can be found at the MINI Display, located at the intersection of Ped ... Continue reading
MINI Reveals Results of Electric Vehicle Trials +VIDEO
Aug 18, 2011
LONDON - August 18, 2011: Earlier this month, MINI (part of the BMW Group) presented the details of the UK's most in-depth electric vehicle consumer tests. Sixty-two With 62 members of the public and 76 pool users running the battery-powered hatchbacks over two six-month periods Understanding how electric cars are driv ... Continue reading
Where New Cars Sold in USA Are Built
Aug 15, 2011
Featuring Where Built Data For 2010, 2011, 2012 Model Years Where in the world is the car you are interested in buying being built this model year? Like trying to find Waldo, it might be built anywhere in the USA, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Hungry, Netherlands, Poland, China, Japan, South Korea, France, UK, Australia, Au ... Continue reading
BMW Group Posts Record Sales for July 2011
Aug 8, 2011
08.08.2011 Munich. The BMW Group continued on its successful course as the worldâs leading premium car company once again in July with an increase of 7.6% in sales. A total of 129,094 (prev. yr. 119,992) BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand automobiles were sold worldwide last month. ... Continue reading
HooRAY! MINI Australia Secures More RAYs For Local Market
Aug 3, 2011
Available locally for only three months, the MINI RAY has already established itself as a proven success. ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Reports July 2011 Sales of 26,120 Cars
Aug 2, 2011
The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported July sales of 26,120 vehicles, an increase of 11.7% from the 23,390 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group sales are up 17% to 169,641 in the first seven months of 2011 compared to 144,975 in the same period in 2010. "Despite the re ... Continue reading
New Mini Soho Special Edition Is Out On The Town
Aug 1, 2011
This summer Mini Hatch and Mini Convertible models are available in a special, limited edition called Mini Soho. Earlier this year the company announced that all MINI Special Editions will be named after London boroughs, districts, streets and landmarks. ... Continue reading
Jul 31, 2011
Josef Kerscher, President of BMW Manufacturing, meets with US President Obama today Munich/Washington, DC. â July 29, 2011; The BMW Group is in agreement with the direction outlined today by President Obama and his Administration on proposed new fuel economy standards for the period 2017 â 2025. The proposal ... Continue reading
J.D. Power APEAL Study -- Vehicle Appeal Reaches All-Time High
Jul 27, 2011
Automakers Face up to Tough Market Conditions by Offering the Most Appealing Lineup of New Vehicles in History BMW and Dodge Each Receive Three Segment-Level Awards; Ford and Honda Receive Two Each according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM released ... Continue reading
2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman ALL4 Crossover Review
Jul 26, 2011
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Model: 2011 MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4 Engine: 1.6-liter DOHC turbocharged I4 Horsepower/Torque: 181 hp / 192 lb.-ft. Transmission: 6-speed Getrag manual Wheelbase: 102.2 in. Length x Width x Height: 161.8 x 70.4 x 61.5 in. Tires: P225/45R18 Cargo: 12.2/41.3 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
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