MINI Cooper S Models
MINI Cooper S (2006 - Present)
The 2006 follow-up of the sporty Cooper S is even better. The vehicle was improved both visually and mechanically with a bolder front end and roof scoop flanked by the famous vertical parallel racing stripes. The reverted smile-grille is reflected in the front bumper beneath by a symmetrically cut radiator mesh-grille. Th rear end has a... Continue reading →
MINI Cooper S (2001 - 2006)
The new generation S model featured various improvements compared to the 1997 released one. The arrival of the new line-up saw the tripling of the power output withe S developing a max 170 hp. Compared to the previous 63 hp output, it was a huge leap that helped the S distance itself from the regular hatch that delivered almost half les... Continue reading →
MINI Cooper S (1997 - 2000)
Part of the classic Mini's last line-up before the 2001 refresh, the S was a sporty drive, powered by the same 4-cylinder 63 hp gasoline engine. The only features that set the S apart from the other models were its racing style bonnet stripes , extra set of headlights, different rims and a simple sporty interior for an enhanced dri... Continue reading →
Latest News about MINI
MINI Receives LED Daytime Running Lights as Genuine Parts
In case you’ve ever imagined BMW’s Angel Eyes migrating to the MINI brand, now you have the chance to see this in real, official life. MINI has just introduced a set of daytime running lights that look similar to Angel Eyes. The DRLs, which use LED technology, are mounted in the fog light housing, repl... Continue Reading →
▶ Mean Little Mini Cooper Does a Wheelie [Video]
Well ain’t that cute... A supercharged rear wheel-driven Mini Cooper tries to impress the public by doing a bit of a wheelie at the drag strip. Laugh or not, but the little devil is stripped down for racing and packs quite a punch at the rear end. Unlike the original car, this beefed-up Mini has a Honda K20 ... Continue Reading →
⚉ Spyshots: 2014 MINI Cooper Loses More Camo
The 2014 MINI Cooper has recently been caught testing again and this time the vehicle is wearing significantly less camouflage than before. Even though the psychedelic wrap is still present on the car, we can get a pretty good idea of how its details will look like. The front fascia treats us with a grille that&rs... Continue Reading →
Rendering: MINI Paceman Cabrio
Let's forget, for a second, about how the internal combustion engine works and live the good life. So you just dropped about €30,000 on the new MINI Paceman. This means you're quite well off but also young and maybe a bit self-conscious. That means you play sports to keep in shape, like tennis or ev... Continue Reading →
Barn Find For Sale - 1966 Mini Cooper
A green 1966 Mini Cooper stood in a garage for 36 years, as its oner got sick and couldn't drive anymore. Now, after he passed away, the family is putting the iconic car up for auction. Mr Brian Smith bought the Mini Cooper in 1966 from Stringers Garage in Portsmouth, Hampshire and has done a little under 23,... Continue Reading →
Ural Shows 11% Sales Growth in Q1 2013
It may be hard to believe for some one, but here's the facts: historic bike Russian manufacturer Ural reports a nifty 11 per cent sales increase in the first quarter of 2013, over the same figures for the last year. While we know how tough these bikes are, we were not expecting to see the numbers going up th... Continue Reading →
▶ Ural T Sidecar Promos Are as Rare as It Gets [Video]
There was a time when sidecar motorcycles were quite popular, and not only in Russia. As time passed and the motorcycle industry got better and bikes became faster, sidecars have slowly drifted away from public preferences... but they've never been completely gone. One of the old Russian brands, Ural, is actu... Continue Reading →
MINI Planning Major Lineup Changes, May Axe Some Models
MINI could decide to axe some of its less successful models as the British automaker is mulling major lineup changes, MINI USA vice president Jim McDowell has revealed. Speaking to Edmunds, McDowell said that the company may not replace some of its models as they reach the end of their cycle, but declined to say w... Continue Reading →
MINI Celebrates 500,000 Cars Sold in US
After its Oxford factory started celebrating 100 years of production this month, MINI has yet another reason to rejoice: the British manufacturer delivered its 500,000th vehicle in the United States. "This milestone is an incredible achievement for MINI, and we're proud to have so many Motorers as part o... Continue Reading →
▶ MINI's Oxford Plant Celebrates 100 Years of Production [Video]
MINI's Oxford plant in England celebrates 100 years of automotive production this month, and the festivities had already begun with UK's Prime Minister David Cameron congratulating the British manufacturer. The Centenary event was inaugurated by UK's Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin and BMW... Continue Reading →
