Nov 23, 2009
What do the MINI and street art have in common? MINI has always been a defining feature of the streetscapes of major cities and itself constitutes a part of urban street culture. Exceptional design has traditionally been an aspiration of the brand - a passion shared by the champions of creative street art. ... Continue reading
Coming soon: Mini Cooper by Rolls-Royce
Nov 20, 2009
According to CNN, carmaker MINI is preparing to launch a new special edition of the subcompact icon outfitted by its ultra-luxury cousin Rolls-Royce. Both British automakers are owned by Germany's BMW. The special edition cars will go into production in 2010 as 2011 model year cars. It has not been decided yet whether ... Continue reading
Ironman to Take on MINI Challenge Alongside Tander in the West
Nov 18, 2009
As the season draws to a close, round 7 of the Pizza Capers MINI Challenge series heads west to Barbagello, Perth for an exciting weekend of racing ... Continue reading
MINI USA Celebrates Seattle Dealership Grand Opening:
Nov 5, 2009
Second Washington Location Targets Market's Young Auto Buyers WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Nov. 4 -- Today, MINI USA celebrates the Grand Opening of its second dealership in Washington, as the brand continues to grow its U.S. presence and expand its dealer network by 20 percent compared to 2008. "The Seattle metropolitan area ... Continue reading
Smarter Driving in BMWs and MINIs makes Drivesense
Nov 2, 2009
BMW and MINI has partnered with the Energy Saving Trust to provide a fleet of cars to support its 'Smarter Driving' programme. ... Continue reading
Global Green Challenge Day 5 - Coober Pedy to Port Augusta
Oct 29, 2009
The sparkling waters of the top end of Spencer Gulf were a welcome sight today for drivers in the Global Green Challenge who had crossed the country from north to south, from the Northern Territory to the coast of South Australia. ... Continue reading
Global Green Challenge Day 4 - Alice Springs to Coober Pedy
Oct 28, 2009
Today was the longest day of the Global Green Challenge and after nine and a quarter hours in the cars, the novelty was starting to wear off. ... Continue reading
Oct 27, 2009
The Global Green Challenge has reached Alice Springs, the psychological half-way point in the 3000km journey from Darwin to Adelaide, and the nerves are starting to show. ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE REVIEW
Oct 21, 2009
<p>HEELS ON WHEELS <br>By Katrina Ramser <br>San Francisco Bureau <br>The Auto Channel </p><p> <b>INTRO TO THE MINI VEHICLE</b> <br>MINI Coopers are so hip an entire generation of followers has emerged to celebrate its cuteness. To own a Cooper is to own a piece of coolness â but to own a MINI Convertible is to be ... Continue reading
Lord Mandelson Visits MINI Plant to See Two New Models
Oct 19, 2009
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson today visited MINI Plant Oxford to see two recently-unveiled concept cars - the MINI Coupe and the MINI Roadster. Both have been confirmed fo r production at the facility where they will join the three current core models - Hatchback, Convertible and Clubman. ... Continue reading
Schuppan Drives in Landmark Australian Eco Challenge
Oct 16, 2009
MULGRAVE, AUSTRALIA - October 16, 2009: Former long distance sports car driver Vern Schuppan is set to trade high-speed thrills for cutting edge environmental motoring. ... Continue reading
Laurenz Schaffer New President of the BMW Group's Subsidiary DesignworksUSA.
Oct 12, 2009
Munich. Germany, California, Germany, and back to California again: Laurenz Schaffer, Director of the Munich Studio of BMW Group DesignworksUSA since the year 2000, will be taking over the position of the President of BMWâs Subsidiary in Newbury Park (Los Angeles) in California on 1 December 2009. âWith his m ... Continue reading
Oct 8, 2009
The new MINI John Cooper Works has arrived on the streets of Australia. ... Continue reading
MINI Sales Climb 35 Per Cent in September
Oct 6, 2009
MINI sales grew by 35 per cent in September when compared to the same month last year. ... Continue reading
MINI Diesel Wins Bathurst 1000!
Oct 2, 2009
Thirty-three years after it won the Bathurst endurance event outright, a MINI Cooper has returned to victory lane at Mt Panorama. ... Continue reading
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