MINI May Share Peugeot Citroen Platforms
5 Aug 2009, 19:31 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The cost cutting measures undertaken by automotive players are the prerequisite of today's sometimes odd partnerships and joint ventures. In a world where former rivals become partners and owne...
BMW Megacity Vehicle, i-Setta Brand
4 Aug 2009, 09:08 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / It would appear German manufacturer BMW decided to add a little extra to its current line-up and create a fourth BMW Group brand to join the existing BMW, MINI and Rolls Royce. According to a repor...
BMW Frankfurt Auto Show Line-Up
30 Jul 2009, 14:18 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Some two months before the debut of the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show, German manufacturer BMW thought best to preview the vehicles which it will take there. For the first time, BMW will bring all of its...
AC Schnitzer Puts the Brakes on MINI Cooper S...
22 Jul 2009, 12:12 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / ...literally. German tuner/manufacturer AC Schnitzer announced the introduction of a high-performance braking system for the MINI Cooper S, a system which they say can usually be found on sports car...
MINI First - UK’s Most Affordable MINI - Goes on Sale
17 Jul 2009, 14:53 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The new MINI First gets ready to take over UK’s auto market, as it is the lowest priced model from the MINI range. Starting at £10,950, MINI First is only available in the Hatch body sty...
Spyshots: 2010 MINI Crossman
14 Jul 2009, 09:36 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / With the BMW X1 out of the way, it is time to focus our attention onto the next goodie to source from the German Group: the MINI Crossman. We already shown you both spyshots and CGIs of the first MI...
First Fiat 500 C Goes to Elle Macpherson
10 Jul 2009, 07:23 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Since this is a topless mini and swimsuit supermodel Elle Macpherson is known for her topless beachwear, she was the first in UK to own a new Fiat 500 convertible. The car was recently delivered to ...
1.5 Million New MINIs Produced
6 Jul 2009, 14:30 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Another reason for MINI to celebrate was announced today by BMW, as the brand reached the 1.5 million unit mark, just few weeks after its 50th birthday. The milestone car rolled off Plant Oxford&rsq...
Bonhams Raised £2.45 Mil. at Goodwood
6 Jul 2009, 07:17 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / It was a success for Bonhams at the annual sale held the past weekend at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, since the auction house managed to raise a total of £2.45 million, closing the auction ...
Celebrity MINI, Last Driven by The Stig, Auctioned at Goodwood
3 Jul 2009, 08:00 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / At today’s debut of this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, a British Forces Foundation’s autographed by celebrities MINI will be auctioned for charity, with the help of Bonhams au...
BMW Drops 20 Percent in the US
2 Jul 2009, 10:04 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / German manufacturer BMW announced today its sales figures in the US and things no longer look up for the group. According to the company data, sales of BMW and MINI vehicles in the US have dropped t...
MINI One D Comes in September
2 Jul 2009, 09:33 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / After earlier today they released the full details on the X1, German manufacturer BMW turned their attention towards the other brand of the group, MINI, and announced the release of a new entry-leve...
MINI Cooper D Off to a Good Aussie Start
1 Jul 2009, 12:58 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The first ever diesel MINI to hit Australian shores is, according to MINI Australia, off to a "hot start". Unfortunately, we cannot vouch for that, given that the manufacturer omitted to s...
Arden MINI Equipe Limited Edition
26 Jun 2009, 10:47 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / German tuner Arden made us mad today, as they announced the production of what they call the MINI Equipe. Not the announcement itself made us mad, but the fact that they will build only 40 units of ...
MINI US Expands Dealership Network
23 Jun 2009, 08:10 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Signs of recovery can now be seen all over the automotive industry. Whereas some manufacturers and markets still struggle with the negative figures, overall, the outlook is not as grim as was a few ...
Tony Danza Dings Porsche with MINI Door
16 Jun 2009, 13:19 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / What happens when you are a celebrity (or a celebrity wannabe) and you get distracted by a reporter when getting in the car? Well, let’s take Tony Danza for instance. His reaction to such...
MINI Cooper JCW World Championship 50 Details
11 Jun 2009, 10:07 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Unlike what you are inclined to believe, the MINI John Cooper Works World Championship 50 is not just another tribute brought to the anniversary of the brand. The limited edition you see here is mea...
BMW Released MINI Anniversary Lifestyle Collection
10 Jun 2009, 12:21 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / MINI turning fifty this year has been over-discussed these past few weeks, yet BMW keeps on throwing a new "something" every now and then to remind us of the anniversary. Today, BMW�...
MINI John Cooper Works Clubman Launched in the UK
9 Jun 2009, 08:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / MINI yesterday announced the official debut of the John Cooper Works Clubman in the United Kingdom, one year later compared to all other markets. The reason? Pretty awkward since the UK is MINI'...
BMW Group Sales Still Down, But Slower
8 Jun 2009, 10:37 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The economic crisis is still alive and kicking, but not as much as it did a few months ago. The recovery trend has been seen by all manufacturer as they reported still negativ sales figures, yet imp...