2 Sep 2009, 13:55 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / August seemed to be a good sales month for many automakers, mostly because of the Cash for Clunkers program that kicked off in late July. German automaker BMW also had a significant increase in the ...
2 Sep 2009, 07:06 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Starting from now, British drivers can apply online to lease one of the MINI E prototypes for six months. The applications are only accepted until September 30, with the lease starting from December...
1 Sep 2009, 13:20 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / BMW North America has just announced that is recalling model year 2009 MINI John Cooper Works (JCW) and JCW Clubman due some problems with the service brakes. The German manufacturer announced that ...
30 Aug 2009, 11:56 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Rowan Atkinson will make for the first time a live public appearance as the Mr Bean character, as he has been invited to attend the 2009 Goodwood Revival, September 18-20. As one of the world&rsquo...
27 Aug 2009, 13:26 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / After being handed over to Olivia Harrison at the MINI Unite event in May, the 2008 customized Mini Cooper S George Harrison edition will go on sale during Bonhams annual sale at Goodwood Revival on...
26 Aug 2009, 14:24 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As you all know by now, MINI is entering its second half-century of life. On August 26, 1959, the MINI brand was introduced to the world in the form of the Austin Mini Seven (or Se7en) or Morris Min...
26 Aug 2009, 09:16 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Some might think that May 8 is the date the brand turns fifty, since that was the day the first MINI rolled off the assembly line, but it was in fact August 26, 1959 when the MINI was introduced to ...
26 Aug 2009, 06:44 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / After several rumors these past few months saying the MINI coupe is on the way, the British manufacturer today made it official. Right when the brand celebrates its 50th anniversary, a new MINI is b...
24 Aug 2009, 07:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Citroen yesterday revealed the DS3, the first model in the revived DS line which is going to be displayed at the upcoming Frankfurt Auto Show next month. The car is based on the popular Citroen C3 a...
21 Aug 2009, 08:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / MINI will soon launch in the United States a new limited edition called Rally Edition Clubman S. The car is obviously boasting a number of enhancements over the stock models and is expected to hit t...
21 Aug 2009, 06:51 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / MINI USA has just announced that a free mobile application that allows access to roadside assistance is now available for all MINI owners who are also iPhone and BlackBerry users. The MINI Road Assi...
19 Aug 2009, 07:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / GM Daewoo yesterday debuted the Matiz Creative, an all new minicar that is projected to go on sale on September 1. General Motors says it needed no less than 27 months to develop the car, which is g...
7 Aug 2009, 10:28 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / German manufacturer BMW reported a somewhat slow July in terms of sales, as it recorded a 12.6 percent drop in units sold, from 125,792 in 2008 to 109,923 this year. Even so, the decrease was milder...
6 Aug 2009, 12:41 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / MINI is marking its 50-year birthday with all kinds of special edition car models and lifestyle collections. After the MINI Fresh Up collection launched earlier this year, the brand recently announc...
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...
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...
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...
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...
20 Jul 2009, 07:06 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The recently launched BMW Z4 Roadster was awarded by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) with the International Design Excellence Award (IDEA) 2009 in the U.S., by that joining other ...
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...