Absolutely Emission-Free - The Mini On Two Wheels.
Apr 22, 2011
Mini presents the eco-friendly solution to the parking space problem in city centres. The brand is celebrating the comeback of the folding bike with a modern version of the practical means of locomotion. ... Continue reading
KISS Joins MINI USA at the New York Auto Show
Apr 21, 2011
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., April 21, 2011 WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., April 21, 2011 -- MINI USA launches the "MINI Rocks the Rivals" competitive test-drive tour in the USA, and as part of the kickoff, MINI has partnered with legendary rock band KISS to raise money for UNICEF to help children in Japan and emergencies around the g ... Continue reading
The New Sport Diesel MINI Countryman.
Apr 21, 2011
Mini Australia today confirmed the introduction of a high-performance diesel engine, which debuted at the Geneva Motor Show, into the local Countryman ALL4 line up. ... Continue reading
MINI "Inspired By Goodwood" Model Debuts in China - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 13, 2011
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor AMSTERDAM, April 12, 2011. The past years, Mini has come up with concept cars and special models at the international auto shows. Although the Mini Rocketman made its world debut in March, it will be at the center stage of the Mini display at Auto Shanghai 2011 for its Asian premi ... Continue reading
MINI Officially Launches WRC Racing Team to Compete in 2011 Season - VIDEO FEATURE
Apr 12, 2011
Oxford/Munich, 11th April 2011. The return of MINI to one of the biggest stages in motorsport is approaching ever closer. On Monday, the MINI WRC Team was officially presented to the public at the Team Launch, which took place at the MINI Plant in Oxford (GB). This season, the team will contest six rounds of the FIA Wo ... Continue reading
BMW Group Sells More Vehicles In March Than Ever Before
Apr 11, 2011
The BMW Group sold more vehicles in March than ever before in a month. ... Continue reading
MINI Claims First Victory With Pirelli
Apr 6, 2011
Running on Pirelli tyres, the brand-new MINI has claimed its first-ever overall rally victory. Andrea Navarra, co-driven by Simona Fedeli, won the Rally dell'Adriatico in Italy, driving the Regional Rally Car version of the MINI run by the well-known Grifone team. ... Continue reading
International Auto Brands Have Mixed March 2011 Sales Results
Apr 4, 2011
U.S. auto market. Sales of both international and domestic vehicles exceeded many analysts' predictions, finishing the month up 16.9 percent from March 2010. Some of the biggest gains were seen by Honda (up 25.4 percent from a year ago), Hyundai (up 31.6 percent), and Nissan (up 28.4 percent). Toyota saw sales fall 6.7 ... Continue reading
Mar 23, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO--Jumpstart Automotive Group (JumpstartAutomotiveGroup.com) today released results of its 2nd annual Super Bowl Automotive Advertiser ROI Study that analyzed the return on investment among this year's Super Bowl automotive advertisers, with Chevy, Mini, Kia and Volkswagen taking top billing among the 10 ma ... Continue reading
BMW, MINI and Sixt Join Forces to Launch New DriveNow Premium Car Sharing Venture - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 23, 2011
Innovative mobility concept for inner cities Munich. The BMW Group and Sixt AG are planning a unique and innovative car sharing venture. With effect from April 2011 onwards - initially in Munich and later in Berlin - the two companies intend to join forces in offering a modern mobility concept under the brand-name Driv ... Continue reading
Full Speed Ahead on the Data Highway. Original USB Products from the MINI Lifestyle Collection.
Mar 18, 2011
USB with a difference. MINI creates variety in the everyday routine and is particularly creative in its interpretation of the computer link. The original USB products give every desk a new look and make friends and colleagues sit up. They are brilliant gift ideas for MINI fans and technical aficionados. ... Continue reading
U.S. Car Buyers Still Unclear on How Hybrids Work
Mar 16, 2011
Washington DC March 14, 2011; The AIADA newsletter reported that the differences between various alternative fuel cars are confusing consumers, according to a new survey of some 1,900 new car buyers and browsers in the U.S. That lack of knowledge could mean fewer hybrids are purchased according to Synovate, the market ... Continue reading
BMW and Mini at the 2011 Goodwood Motorsport Press Day
Mar 15, 2011
BMW and Mini at the 2011 Goodwood Motorsport Press Day The new BMW 1 Series M Coupé, the BMW M3 GTS and the MINI John Cooper Works S2000 rally car line up at the Festival of Speed media launch ... Continue reading
Visitors To Geneva Motor Show Are Given A Taste Of The Mini John Cooper Works WRC
Mar 2, 2011
On Tuesday, the 81st International Geneva Motor Show (CH) provided the stage for MINI to unveil the MINI John Cooper Works S2000 - the latest milestone on the road to the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). ... Continue reading
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