The MINI Rocketman Concept: Driving fun in a new dimension - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 23, 2011
MUNICH - February 23, 2011: The creation of innovative concepts for urban mobility has seen MINI grow into the successful brand we know today. A constant stream of new ideas from its beginnings more than 50 years ago to the present day have ensured that driving fun has continued to grow even though space on our roads h ... Continue reading
Driving Fun in a New Dimension: The Mini Rocketman Concept
Feb 23, 2011
The creation of innovative concepts for urban mobility has seen MINI grow into the successful brand we know today. ... Continue reading
The Wait is Over: The New Mini Countryman Has Arrived
Feb 16, 2011
Mini Australia today announced pricing for the long-awaited MINI Countryman, set to arrive in Australia in late February. MINI Australia also confirmed the inclusion of diesel engine variant in the Countryman line-up, the Mini Cooper D Countryman, to be available from March production. ... Continue reading
MINI Offers More Power and Sporty Style for Spring 2011
Feb 3, 2011
Coming just months after the launch of the MINI Countryman and the new MINI Family, MINI has announced that the MINI Cooper SD will be the most powerful diesel variant in the MINI line-up. The new 2.0 litre/143hp available in all MINI body types - Hatch, Convertible, Clubman and Countryman will deliver more power, frug ... Continue reading
Mini Named Businesscar Magazine's 'Supermini Of The Year' For Ninth Consecutive Year
Jan 26, 2011
For an impressive ninth year in a row, MINI's commitment to manufacturing frugal and fast premium small cars has been recognised as the MINI Hatch is named 'upermini of the Year' by BusinessCar Magazine. ... Continue reading
MINI Australia Announces Pricing For The All New MINI Countryman.
Jan 14, 2011
MINI Australia today announced pricing for the long-awaited MINI Countryman, set to arrive in Australia in late February. MINI Australia also confirmed the inclusion of a 1.6 litre turbo-diesel engine variant in the Countryman line-up, the MINI Cooper D Countryman, to be available from March production. ... Continue reading
Jan 10, 2011
DETROIT - January 10, 2011: Calling MINI's newly announced marketing relationship with Burton Snowboards a "perfect fit for the MINI brand," BMW Board Member Ian Robertson announced MINI's sponsorship of the Burton Global Open Series that will take place in Switzerland, Canada and in the U.S. Robertson glowed with exci ... Continue reading
Mini WRC Team Announces New Driver Dani Sordo
Jan 6, 2011
Spanish driver Daniel "Dani" Sordo will strengthen the new MINI WRC Team in the 2011 FIA World Rally Championship. He will team up with Kris Meeke (GB) when MINI makes its return to rallying with the MINI WRC this coming season. ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Reports December 2010 Sales
Jan 4, 2011
The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported December sales of 27,600 vehicles, an increase of 16.9 percent from the 23,617 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. For 2010, the BMW Group in the U.S. reported total sales of 265,757 vehicles, up 9.9 percent compared to the 241,727 vehicles sold in 2009 ... Continue reading
2011 Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS) Spotlight Shines on Design
Jan 3, 2011
Washington DC January 3, 2011; Automakers are pouring billions of dollars into fuel-efficient powertrains. But shapely sheet metal still sells cars â which is why fresh design statements will be abundant at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next week. Automotive News reports that Hyundai and Ki ... Continue reading
The StreetWorker From Schmidt Revolution
Dec 30, 2010
In a kind of competition from the Fiat 500, the Toyota IQ and others in its class, the Mini Cooper Clubman S prevailed with style and passion. In fact, the Schmidt Revolution, wheel manufacturer from Bad Segeberg, had taken on the task of providing a concept car with Urban Lifestyle tuning. ... Continue reading
Dec 20, 2010
MINI is marking an important milestone in its history by once again presenting a fascinating new vehicle concept for the MINI family â the MINI Paceman Concept. ... Continue reading
New Mini Paceman Concept to Debut at 2011 Detroit (NAIAS) Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 18, 2010
Mini Paceman Concept debuts in Detroit By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor THE HAGUE, November 18, 2010. Soon after production of the classic Mini came to a halt in 2000, BMW, the new owner of the Mini brand announced a successor. It was a brand new model that had been under development by Rover and BMW jointly, aft ... Continue reading
MINI Cooperates with Leading Snowboard Manufacturer Burton
Dec 17, 2010
The 2011 winter season will see car manufacturer MINI intensifying its involvement in lifestyle sporting events on snow and ice. As a cooperative partner to renowned snowboard manufacturer Burton, MINI will for the first time assist in the organisation of the Burton Global Open Series. Beyond this MINI will be continui ... Continue reading
Dec 2, 2010
After 10 successful years at MINI Design, Gert Volker Hildebrand is handing over the running of the MINI Design studio to Anders Warming at the end of 2010. Gert Hildebrand will be leaving the company on 31.12.2010. ... Continue reading
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