Mini had been working on a rally version of the Countryman for quite some time and while we've even seen it revealed already but it's not the end of the story. Seems partnerships change even when it comes to the World Rally Championship as the British got in a bit over their head. The S2000 Mini Countryman had its fun...
Apart from fuel economy, nowadays it's almost impossible to find anything more important among the car buying public than safety. Kia's 2011 Optima scored top points with the NHTSA testing so Mini's Contryman wining appraisal from the IIHS 'Top Safety Pick' couldn't have gone unnoticed. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is a prestigious organization that does some proper testing,...
Not wanting to be outdone in Geneva by Fiat's Gucci 500 entry, the British at Mini came up with a new concept. It's called the Mini Rocketman and it's much more of a rival to the Fiat 500 than you'd imagine as it's the smallest modern Mini to come along in a while. The British describe the new Mini Rocketman...
Under the BMW umbrella the British brand Mini made quite the comeback several years ago and as it happens, there's still plenty of interesting stuff to come along. What's truly weird among the interesting stuff that's yet to come from Mini is how the actual Mini is bound to make a comeback at the Geneva Motor Show. That means that...
We know the British BMW sub brand has pretty big expansion plans, we've seen their new creations at motor shows such as Detroit or about to be released at events such as Geneva, we know they're working on stuff. When a car maker is working on something, in its late stages of development there's a lot of testing going on...
CoverEFX is a German tuning firm who needs to stand out in this business. In a tradition inspired by Lamborghini, in order to do so, they decided to offer a maximum amount of bling for the car they chose to tune. This sort of stuff really disgusts me. I think this sort of car is only suitable for a specific...
The British sub-brand of the Germans from BMW decided to reveal the details on the most powerful diesel option in the range, the Cooper SD. The new Mini Cooper SD comes with a 2.0-liter unit able to develop 143 horsepower and 305 Nm of torque. Compared to the current Cooper D which packs the 1.6-liter engine, we saw an increase...
Mini's latest release effort has quite the promise for the people who actually buy it, not just those who fancy the trend. That's the true bonus you get with the JCW package. The Mini JCW package offers a new level of tune to the car's performance, particularly to the hottest versions in the lineup of the British manufacturer. If you...
Having been launched at the Detroit Motor Show, the Mini Paceman got quite a dollop of attention. Just like any concept, the Mini Paceman is excellent at attracting attention but when the British announced that it would get to the production state it became a bit of a star. I'm almost completely style unaware, therefore I fail to to see...
AC Schnitzer tuner decided to reveal the first tuning kit developed for the subsidiary brand of BMW, Mini. The Germans decided to improve the appearance of the Mini Countryman by offering a two-color exterior but also a variety of 18 or 19-inch alloy wheels. There are not as many changes as we expect but according to AC Schnitzer this is...
A recent, let's say "event" has come to my attention and it could very well be a great way for you to win a brand new hatchback, and a Mini creation at that. The event that triggered the whole thing took place in Germany and it's related to a local radio station having a contest to win a new car....
As it turns out, even though manufacturers are spinning millions they can't always turn up to a very important motor show such as the one in Geneva with something completely new and interesting. Mini tend to have quite the interesting raft of cars and concept but this year they're going to be turning up in a special edition of the...
The British people from Mini will unveil the diesel version of Mini Cooper, known as SD or S Diesel in March at the Geneva Motor Show. Together with the hatchback version, the new diesel performance unit is expected to be available for the Clubman and Countryman too. There is no room to talk about aesthetic improvements as there won't be...
After having a stab at the Fiat 500, the British at Mini have quite a few promises made for the U.S. market. In an ever expanding lineup the diminutive brand plans to bring quite the promise to the Americans in terms of engine power but especially in the torque department. In what's so far no more than a rumor, Mini...
Mini, the British company revived under BMW's umbrella, seems to have taken quite a liking of itself and its achievements over the last few years. In truth and fairness, Mini are doing well, in fact you could say they're doing more than well, but wait till you hear the sort of remarks they've been making recently. Upon launching the Mini...
The British people from Mini decided to reveal a new commercial in order to promote the models range available right now, not just one model but the entire Mini family. Actually, the idea of the new commercial is that Mini's range is getting bigger and bigger. All the action takes place somewhere in a stadium where the driver of a...
Borrowing Countryman's platform, the British concept developed by Mini has been introduced at the Detroit Auto Show, in the same time the officials confirming that the model will enter production probably next year. BMW's subsidiary Mini tries to extend its range and considering that last year the British people managed to set a record in terms of sales, with about...
According to a report recently made by a British publication, Mini's Beachcomber concept based on the 1964 Mini Moke model won't enter the assembly line as it is considered to be too dangerous. The British concept has been introduced to the world last year at the Detroit Auto Show and benefited from quite a lot positive feedback from the potential...
We already know that BMW is working on some sort of new front wheel drive car, but a recent rumor has enthusiasts almost livid. Before all is said and done, there are two sides of the story, and I do mean it. No matter how big a BMW enthusiast I may sometimes be I completely understand the Bavarians' efforts. The...
When BMW first bought the Mini brand they made some mistakes in regards to some of its products. One of which, the Mini Clubman, saw a change in directions and became an estate version of the Cooper. This took away a lot of the glamor and street credibility of the Mini. Happily, tuners have no mercy. This is why the...
