News and Events for Rover Clubs and Enthusiasts

Are You An "Extreme Commuter"?

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Census Bureau says you are an extreme commuter if your daily journey to work takes more than 90 minutes each way. What to do? Drive a MINI, of course.

Shape Of Things To Come?

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

BMW is providing a sneak peek of their Megacity Vehicle electric “runabout” expected in 2013. Will this be the next Mini E as well?

A Mini-er MINI?

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Sharing the same platform but riding on an even shorter wheelbase could bring it closer to the original’s 80.3” tire print, but would it be profitable?

MINI Cooper Savile Row and Bully Special Editions

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

They cost a lot and are extremely limited, but they positively ooze style. See what you think…

Could A MINI Cooper S Hybrid Be Coming?

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

While this photo from our friends at InsideLine appears to be a Mini Cooper S Clubman hybrid, there are those who seriously doubt it.

MINI Line-up Gets Updated… For Better Or Worse.

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Nothing seems to spark more MINI disagreements than when they mess with the design. So love it or hate it, here we go…

Yep. Porsche Beat MINI At Road Atlanta.

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Well, the race happened. Porsche showed up, the course was set, the spectators were ready and the flag was dropped. And, believe it or not, Porsche won. Or did they…?

Update On "The Rumble On The Racetrack"

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

“No tricks. No gimmicks. No jokes. We promise.” Seriously, MINI?

MINI Makes "2010 Top Fast-Lane Four-Cylinder" List by Kelley Blue Book.

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Kelley Blue Book calls MINI “Arguably the best automotive example of good things coming in small packages” and we’d have to agree. Sharing the list with the Lotus Elise and Audi TT, among others, this is the category where light makes right.

MINI Coupe and Roadster Ready For Roll-Off

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

It’s been confirmed: MINI will wait about 6 months (after the Countryman) to introduce the Coupe, and another 6 months after that for the Roadster. Sounds like a plan…

MINI To Porsche: Bring It.

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The race is on! MINI has challenged Porsche to a race to take place on Monday, June 21. Are they serious?

MINI Smart Car?

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

After the larger-scale Countryman and possibly Beachcomber, could MINI be going “city-scale” with a 3-cylinder alternative to the Smart Car?

Dealing With The Countryman

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

How are we to respond to the coming of the Countryman? It’s a MINI. It’s an SUV. It’s got four doors for crying out loud. So what exactly is this thing and are you ready for it?

2010 MINI Cooper Named A "Top 10 Green Car" By Kelley Blue Book

Thu, 27 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com has named the MINI Cooper to its "Top 10 Green Car" list every year since its inception in 2008.

You'll Have To Go To Singapore To Buy These MINIs

Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

They’re called the MINI Cooper Loft and MINI Stratford and they are debuting at Singapore’s MINI festival – the MINIFESTO 2010.

MINI's Countryman Getaway Package Is Predictably Quirky

Tue, 11 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

If you’re going to get away in your new Countryman, might as well do it properly with the new Getaway Package that includes, among other things, a checkered flag cover with (at least) five different uses…

Mixing MINIs and Mother-In-Laws

Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Video: Car and Driver took a different approach to designing this racing school. The car they chose, however, was no surprise.

MINI Makes Beijing (Along With A Knock-Off Imitator)

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Carmakers are putting the past behind them and now are falling over themselves to get to the world’s largest market in China. That makes for some pretty weird competition…

MINI Roadster, Revisited

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

It turns the “cute” aspect of MINI on its ear, but will it woo drivers away from the Audi TT or Mazda Miata?

"Ultimate MINI" Coming To The U.S.

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The limited edition John Cooper Works World Championship 50 is coming to the U.S., and – if you can find one – expect to pony up 40 large.

MINI Hydrogen Hybrid – Is This For Real?

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Could “The Holy Grail of Hybrids” be coming soon inside a MINI? Parent company BMW has been testing them for years and with emissions-free zones coming soon throughout Europe, the timing might be right…

You've Seen The Ads… Now See The Dealership!

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

MINI enhances brand arguably better than any other carmaker, most visibly through its startling billboards and guerilla advertising. Now in Toronto, it’s woven inextricably into its newest dealership…

You Want Chrome With That?

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

An Englishman thought this flashy little number would look good on his wife for Valentine’s Day. Then came the insurance bill…

"MINI Takes The States" Comes To Denver In August

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Peter D. DuPre, Editor-In-Chief of MC2 Magazine, confirms that “MINI Takes The States” will be held August 13-15 with Denver, Colorado as the event headquarters.

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New Clubman Spy Photo

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

A spy photographer (don’t you love those guys?) snapped this shot of a silver Clubman for AutoBlide…

MINI Countryman Gets U.S. Debut In New York

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Couldn’t make it to Geneva? Then set your GPS for NYC on April 1 to see “the most fuel efficient crossover in the U.S.”

London Estate Agency Hires Artist To Create X-Ray MINIs

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Foxtons, the London realtor, has rebranded its trademark fleet of MINI Coopers to make them more transparent… like its fee schedule.

MINI Cooper With...ONE Horsepower?

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Just had to share this shot from Sofia, Bulgaria.

Never – NEVER – Underestimate the MINI Cooper

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

They called it “cheap” in 1959, “too slow to compete” in the 60’s and “least likely to succeed” until it surpassed the five million sold mark in 1986. Then it was just getting started…

Clues To The New MINI Coming From BMW

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A front-wheel-drive BMW (gasp!) could reveal what they have in store for the next-gen MINI in 2014.

New Spy Photo – MINI Cooper S

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A photographer in Germany caught this camouflaged MINI Cooper S on the street. But what's happening on the inside?

Mini Cooper...With A Pool?

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Just had to share this one from our friends at Winding Road Magazine.

NADAguides Names “Best Car Buys” For 2010

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Market Data Analysis is in, and MINI Cooper S ranked second, behind a Toyota Yaris, in the coupe category!

MINI To Debut Advanced Info-Tainment Technology In Geneva

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Six different audio options, navigation, phone and customized driver information make MINI a rolling mission control center.

New Photos Of Great Old Mini Billboards

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

There are too many great MINI photos to print here, so follow this link and see what happens when creative people and MINIs get together...

Future Cooper S Fighter?

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The veritable flotilla of MINI Cooper fighters is sailing into shows like Geneva, armed with big brakes and high-torque turbocharged engines. Should we be scared?

MINI Cooper Big 50 Contest Winners

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

MINI Space held a competition to celebrate MINI’s 50 year anniversary where contestants designed a computer screen background that heralded the event. Here are the winners…

Smallest MINI Ever?

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Some MINIs are more MINI than other MINIs... but this one is out to make a point.

More On The Countryman

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Countryman — if that is what they’ll call it here in the States – is on its way. Could this be the Crossover of the future?

Imitation Is The Sincerest Form Of Competition

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Stars Wars had R2D2, now Citroen has the DS3 R3... but it's not as cute and nowhere near as original.

Here's A Hybrid Idea MINI Hasn't Thought Of. Yet.

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

You're looking at a 1932 Helicron. An impractical idea, perhaps, but the motivation that inspired it is still all around us. Perhaps even more so today...

Chameleon Paint & Bigger Engines Keep Euro MINIs Fresh

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

With MINI facing new challengers each year, designers and engineers keep looking for new ways to add customization and get-up-and-go to the fleet.

MINI Crossover Photos Leaked

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

If the radical new Beachomber concept shown here is just too much for you, try the R60/Countryman Crossover on for size. It's all-wheel-drive and it's on its way!

Going To London? Try This On For Size...

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

If you really want to impress someone, take them through London on a MINI tour. It's a trip!

...And Speaking Of The Beachcomber

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Just had to share this shot from the Detroit Auto Show.

Detroit Auto Show Debuts MINI Beachcomber This Morning

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

5,000 auto journalists will be descending on Detroit this morning to get a first peek at concepts like the MINI Beachcomber at the North American International Auto Show. So… what road is the auto industry taking here?

Can You Manufacture “Cute”?

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

When a product becomes popular, other manufacturers try to seize on that popularity by imitating it, as in the MINI and the Lincoln C Concept Car, shown here.

Look What Santa Brought!

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Amsterdam Onlookers do a double-take at MINI's new ad campaign.

MINI's Mission Control Reminds Us Of 2001: A Space Odyssey

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

"Open the pod bay door, HAL" "I'm sorry, Jim. I can't do that..."

When Is A MINI Not A MINI?

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

How about when you take away the doors and the roof? Have they taken the MINI concept too far this time?

Two Custom Clubmans Outfitted For “The Grand Dame of the Far East”

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

That’s what they call the Peninsula Hotel Hong Kong, perhaps the finest hotel in the world. And these custom Clubmans were built with their demanding clientele closely in mind…

Please Don't Feed The MINI

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Is this the Clubman's alter ego?

World Record Attempt

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

So... just how many people CAN you stuff in a MINI anyway...?

Could An S-Diesel Be Coming Our Way?

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Rumor alert: MINI Cooper S and Clubman diesels with plenty of power may be coming at you soon!

That's Not A MINI, That's A Rolls-Royce!

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Some people like to upgrade their interiors, sure, but when you ask Rolls-Royce to get involved, you're really getting serious!

World's Ugliest Vehicles

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

MINI drivers are soulful. Style means a lot to us. Judging by the looks of these misguided models, maybe we're alone in the Universe...

Oil-Based Or Coal-Fired? You Decide...

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The results are in: MINI E vs. MINI Gas. And the winner is... debatable.

And The Next New MINI Will Be…

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Envelope please: The rumor mill is churning out some big prospects about BMW’s scrappiest marque. Read at your own risk…

MINI Crossover Concept Delayed!

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This just in: The MINI SUV is not just in. So… what are we waiting for?

MINI Drives On Water

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Sharp-eyed observers will note that’s Abu Dhabi in the background and, oh yes, a MINI driving along the sparkling blue waters of the “Corniche”. Is this a party or what?

MINI Wins Some Big Awards

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Your MINI was voted a Best Buy from Consumer’s Digest and a Gold Star Award Winner from our friends down under. Which is more important than it sounds, really…

MINI Makes A Creative Canvas

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Give a MINI, some paint and some time to the right artist and you wind up with striking results...

Smallest Mini Cooper Ever – Just Two Wheels!

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Cooper Bikes, the bicycle division of Cooper Car Company (you didn’t know there was one, did you?), is launching their new range of bikes in further celebration of their 50th anniversary!

The MINI Of The Future

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A 3-D “Globe” dashboard display? Bending traffic lights to your will? Seats inspired by fish? If you can imagine it, chances are those quixotic MINI engineers are already working on it.

MINI 50 Rocks South Africa!

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

It was definitely MINI Parking Only in the sleepy little town of Clarens, South Africa when the MINI 50 celebration came to town!

BMW Can’t Go Lower Than “0”… Or Can It?

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

BMW is reportedly planning on building a “0” Series based upon the MINI platform in an effort to go ever more eco-friendly. Then there’s this trike thing…

Take A Ride In A Mini, Mister?

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Some things just defy categorization...

British Invasion Comes To Stowe, Vermont

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

This is the kind of unfortunate thing you see when you invite 650 British car enthusiasts over for some bangers and mash...

George Harrison's MINI Sold At Auction

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Remember that George Harrison (of Beatles fame) MINI that was going up for auction. Well, it sold...

MINI Celebrates 50 With Two New Concepts

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

MINI calls them "concentrated driving pleasure." Two new concepts that may very likely make it to production. See what you think...

MINI Goes "Untamed" To Intro New Coupes in Frankfurt

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

If you wish hard enough...they turn into cars. Wait 'til you see these videos!

Untamed MINI Coupe Video 1:

Sheriff's Dept. To Deploy Electric MINIs

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Remember those 500 electric MINIs that got scattered about the U.S.? Well 17 of them may soon be sporting cherry tops in L.A....

MINI Billboard Wins National Award

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Clear Channel Outdoor gave Esparza Advertising in Albuquerque a national award for this, which features a 3-D MINI (made out of fiberglass) kicking some serious Southwestern asphalt.

TWO New MINIs Coming Soon!

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

This just in: two new MINIs are to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show. Could the Coupe be a go?

More On The MINI Coupe Concept

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The MINI Coupe Concept is now available for your viewing pleasure (or displeasure) on video.

Celebrating 50 Years In Photos

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

50 years of MINI production has led to a number of strange variations on a theme, let's say.

Industry First Roadside Assistance iPhone App!

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

If you've got an iPhone or a Blackberry - and a MINI - you're no longer alone out there.

VERY Limited Edition Rally Clubman S Coming Soon!

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Each U.S. dealer is slated to receive only one of these black beauties. Take a long(ing) look... this may be your only chance to see one.

Mini Coupe Concept - A Cougar Or A Catastrophe?

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As we celebrate Mini's 50th birthday (OK, so it's only 9 with BMW, but let's not shift gears here) we get a look at what may - or may not - be a new concept for a Mini Coupe. Take a look... but don't say I didn't warn you!

Spy Photos: Mini Crossman A Go?

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Yes, but is it SUV enough?

Top 10 Cities For Buying Green Cars

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

OK... not this type of green car, but cars like your MINI Cooper and the new slate of hybrids. Where are they most popular?

Dirty Window Artist Goes Way Past “Wash Me!”

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

This is amazing: Dirty Window Artist, Scott Wade, eschews the standard dirty window ploy of writing “Wash Me!” for a much more refined message, as seen here on the back of this MINI.

How's This For Mixing Old & New?

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Talk about a flash drive! The '59 MINI Cooper invented fun motoring for the masses, so naturally you'll want one of these.

The Most Popular Chick Car In Korea

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Yes, the MINI is by far the most popular new car among female buyers in Korea. In fact, it’s the only vehicle purchased by more female buyers then male buyers in that car conscious country.

Cash For Clunkers Can Be Funny...

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

OK, so what does MINI have to do with the Cash For Clunkers program? Make fun of it, of course...

Spark Plugs Going Laser At Last

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Invented in 1898 by Robert Bosch and Nikola Tesla, the ubiquitous spark plug is about to take a bow. Kind of about time, don’t you think?

MINI Broadspeed...?

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

'Nuf Said?

A Compelling Case For “The Best” MINI

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

With all the attention being paid to the MINI JCW and Cooper S Convertible, there’s actually a lot to be said in favor of the humble Cooper.

Want To Buy Peter Sellers' 1963 Radford Mini Cooper?

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

It goes on the auction block this week, but you better have a lot of cash on hand!

Any Color You Like… So Long As It’s Silver

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The long-awaited “Most Popular Used Car Colors” List is out, and if your MINI is red… we’re sorry to inform you…

Special Edition MINI Equipe Now Available

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Arden Engineering commemorates its British Touring Car Championship Winner from 40 years ago with a dazzling new special edition.

LAPD Goes MINI With An E

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff Department has nabbed a once-in-a-lifetime lease to test run 17 MINI E’s. Now think about that for a minute…

Which City Wins “Most Aggressive Driver” Poll?

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Here’s a hint: it’s not Miami. That city lost the title it held for four years running (and cursing and honking) to one that should come as no surprise…

MINI Earns Top 5 Best Resale Value

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Canadian “Black Book” results are in: the 2005 MINI is among the top five cars listed for holding its value four years down the road.

MINI-E - Maxi Disappointment?

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

You know those high-voltage cables that are supposed to re-charge the Mini E? Well... there's a problem...

Yet Another MINI Rumor...Or Is It?

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

It features a Royal Blue finish outside and inside it's awash in creamy leather and high-luster walnut veneer. They're calling it the "Rolls Royce" Edition... but can you buy one?

Fiat 500 - Competition Or Comic Relief?

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Now that Chrysler has fallen into the Fiat fold, this little car is destined to find its way into U.S. Chrysler dealerships. But will you be able to find a Chrysler dealership?

More Fun With MINI Hitting 50

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

So we tried to get more information on the next generation MINI but evidently the company is keeping a lock on the news…

Beware Of Fake Spy Photos!

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

There is always a lot of excitement whenever a spy photo emerges on the Web. Sometimes they're legit... and sometimes they're not.

A Look Ahead To 2011

Fri, 29 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As you can see, the MINI's appearance has changed quite a bit since 2001. So, what can we expect for the next styling round in 2011?

Celebrating 50 Years of MINI Production At “Plant Oxford”

Tue, 19 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Fifty years ago today, the first Mini rolled off the production line at Cowley, now called “Plant Oxford”. For the first time in half a century that very car is returning to its birthplace for a celebration.

Magical Mystery Tour Mini

Mon, 18 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

It's not George Harrison's original 1966 MINI, but the psychedelic paint job is...

Ten Things You Didn’t Know About The MINI

Thu, 07 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

How many people can you fit in a MINI? What’s the longest recorded convoy? We’ve got those answers and more right here.

MINI: The Graduates' Top Choice

Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The most popular vehicle this year for graduating seniors is the MINI Cooper, which isn’t as surprising as the way they are acquiring them.

Shown here is the special new Graphite Edition available - unfortunately - only in the UK, as of yet.

Buy A Mini Donut, Win A Mini Cooper

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Krispy Kreme is downsizing. Maybe you should, too.

As Promised: More On The Mini Speedster!

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Mini, in conjunction with the UK’s AutoExpress (for whom we are grateful for the photos) have recently released images of its new ‘Speedster’ model. Take a look...

MINI Makes Two Top-Five Green Car Lists!

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Kelley Blue Book and NADAguides.com take different roads to arrive at the same conclusion: the 2009 MINI Cooper is “green” no matter what color it comes in.

A MINI Speedster In Your Future?

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The concept dates back to 2001 but may soon become a reality: a speedster version of the MINI! Too good to be true?

MINI Recall Alert

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

2007-2008 MINI and Cooper S are being recalled for hot tail pipe exposure. Details...

...careful - those parts could be hot!

BMW Buys Airstream; Markets MINI RV

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As one of the select few car companies on the planet currently making money, BMW has purchased RV trailer-maker Airstream at a “fire sale” price. Reason? Who needs a reason?

Sin City To The Rescue!

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Sin City Mini Club (of Las Vegas of course) got together for some good clean fun while raising over $5 grand for the SAFE House Domestic Violence Shelter.

MINI Top 5 Pros & Cons

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The reviews are in from ReviewCars.com and the 2009 MINI Cooper gets a 4.6 out of 5. Not bad! Now see if you agree with their top 5 pro’s and con’s…

A MINI Cooper Pick-Up? Absolutely!

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

You’d never expect to find a MINI Cooper item on Motor Trend’s TRUCK TREND (“The Pickup & SUV Authority), but that’s exactly where this one was posted.

MINI + Airstream = Surf’s Up!

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Take the world’s cutest car and stick the world’s most recognizable trailer behind it and you get the coolest thing to hit the beach since the Brazilian Bikini!

Consumer Reports: MINI Among Top 5 Best Overall Value

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

And some good green news came in from Germany, too!

New MINI Cooper 2009 Cabrio Unveiled in MC2... Along with Atlantic British!

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The new March/April issue of MC2 Magazine is out!

...And it's got a complete overview of the new 2009 MINI Cooper Cabrio! Click the image below for more details or Click Here for MC2 subscription info.

What's more... The issue also has a feature spotlight on yours truly - Atlantic British Ltd. and MiniCarParts.net!

Click image above for the March/April 2009 MC2 issue overiew.

Click image above to read page 1 on Atlantic British.

Catch The New “Wave” Of Hybrid Technology

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

British scientists are harnessing wave power technology to build cars that use half the fuel of a normal city vehicle. Can stretched fuel wasters like this be a thing of the past?

Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The UK is reeling like the rest of US from the hemorrhaging economy… and throwing fruit certainly won’t help it any.

MINI Is “Considering” A Diesel For The U.S. By 2011

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Want to trade up to 32 MPG? How about 60 MPG? You may get your wish if MINI can make the grade.

Gearing Up For Geneva With Some New MINI Models

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

You’ve got the MINI One Clubman, The MINI Cooper JCW Convertible, and MINI Crossover…but will they be coming here?

Wanna Win A Clubman? Try Winging It!

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It’s the 17th annual “Wing Bowl” in Philadelphia, where the weather is cold, the wings are hot, and the competition to win a 2009 MINI Clubman is even hotter!

What Car Awards MINI “Best Hot Hatch”

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

For the third year in a row our own MINI Cooper S has been named the best Hot Hatch on sale in the UK at the annual What Car awards ceremony. But it didn’t win just on looks alone…

0-60mph In A Little Over 6 Secs? Oh Yes!

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

A New MINI John Cooper Works is now available that takes some of the cute out of the car and replaces it with muscle.

The reEVolution Is Here! Now…Which Would You Rather Drive?

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The coming-to-a-city-near-you Electric Vehicle (EV) drive is on and many automakers are clamoring to get in on it. But do you actually drive these things… or wear them?

How Do You Sell A Convertible In January? In Detroit???

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Motor City Auto Show is the world’s largest, and this year was no exception. The whole world was watching to see how car companies would balance bailouts with breakthroughs. MINI chose a breakthrough. Literally.

Amazing New Mini Ad

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

It looks like a simple magazine ad in your hand... But wave the ad infront of your webcam and prepare to be wowwed!

Welcome to the new world of Augmented Reality (AR)!

The Fastest Mini In Two Egg!

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

How's that? You've never heard of a town called Two Egg?

Lara Bingle Can’t Drive!

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Lara Bingle may be the hottest thing down under, but she’s a total Bungle when it comes to driving!

Now That’s Using Your Head!

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

John Evans wears an original Mini Cooper like a hat.

2nd Generation MINI Convertible To Debut In Detroit

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The lines have been updated, the roll bar disappears, and the “Openometer” challenges you to go topless. You gotta love this car!

MINI Enthusiasts Behaving Nicely

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

MINIs-Making-A-Wish are hosting their 6th Annual Toy Rally Sunday, 12/7/2008, in Rhode Island with 69 folks (and three dogs) registered from throughout New England. This is fun…with a purpose.

They will be gathering in their MINIs for a leisurely drive through 70 miles of Rhode Island back roads, and they will be bearing gifts. Their mission: to spread joy, hope and strength for kids who need it most.

MINI Wins “Top 10” Status For 6th Year In A Row!

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Kelley Blue Book has awarded MINI “Best Resale Value” for the sixth year in a row!

Mini E Looking For Drivers!

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The new electric Mini is quietly seeking drivers and if you’re interested in a lease, you are not alone.

Bathroom Humor - Mini Style

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Here's one way to deal with a captive audience...

MINI Ranked Most Appealing By J.D.Power

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

J.D. Power and Associates ranked the MINI Cooper the Most Appealing Compact Car in North America (which ain’t too shabby).

Drunk And Stupid Is No Way To Go Through Life, Son

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The school is Toff...but its steps are Toff-er. That's what a Toff student - one of the UK's top learning institutions - discovered as he tried to recreate a scene from the Italian Job by driving his MINI up (not down) a flight of steps.

U.S. MINI Sales Top Britain’s For The First Time

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sales in the United States of the UK-produced Mini have soared ahead of those in Britain for the first time. And that’s just part of the story…

New Electric Mini Concept: 0-60 In 4.5 Secs.

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

They took out the standard engine and put electric motors on all four wheels. Then they got out of the way…

Legendary Artist Uses MINI As Canvas

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Alan Aldridge - “The Man With Kaleidoscope Eyes” – thought it was time once again to paint up a MINI. The one he did in 1965 caused quite a stir. This one is bound to as well.

World's Most Expensive Mini Limo

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In times like these it's hard to imagine that ANYone has the kind of stupid money to spend one million Euro's on pimping their ride, but where there's money, there's a daughter who's willing to spend it.

MINI R57 Photos

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The R57 MINI Convertible is scheduled to debut at the Detroit Auto Show this winter, but we found a few photos of it now.

MINI Made Of A Million Crystals

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

If the Mayor of Munchkinland owned a MINI, he would no doubt contact CrystalArt to add some dazzle to his drive. This million-crystal MINI, though, is decidedly American through and through.

Electric MINI Will Nod In L.A.

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

That long-rumored, long-awaited electric MINI has been spied curving about the streets of Munich, apparently on its way to L.A. for the 2008 Auto Show. As you can see, it wasn’t hard to spot.

MINI Rooftop NYC

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

They’re doing the ‘Masala Bhangra’ at the MINI Rooftop NYC.

Enter To Win An Apple MacBook Air!

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

If you've got imagination and mad computer design skills, your opportunity is honking.

MINI Crossover Concept For Real

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

How’s this for a concept? Four doors! Four single seats! Four-wheel drive! And over four meters long! All that, plus a world first: the MINI Center Globe.

A MINI...Rickshaw?

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

To promote the launch of the Mini Cooper Clubman in the Chinese market (and, let's face it, having the Olympics as a backdrop doesn't hurt!) Mini has chopped the back half off a handful of cars so they can be converted into rickshaws.

Parking Lot Battle - MINI Cooper vs. Grocery Carts

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

If you dread the grocery store in fear of rogue shopping carts and the damage they can inflict, then you'll love this new commercial from MINI...

Here is brief snapshot of the staredown before the throwdown (click image to view the full video ad):

MINI Rentals, $1/Day. Seriously!

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Yes, there is a catch, but so what? We’re talking renting a MINI for an entire day for just $1. How can you complain about that?

Find Out Your Car Fun Footprint.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Now you can discover exactly how much fun your MINI is through this funky little survey.

Create Your Own "Italian Job" Team!

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

There’s still time to hook up with this unique European car rally and aid children charities.

MINI Rally – L.A. Style

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Over 1,300 people and 500 Mini’s of all ages, stripes and colors descended upon the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on August 2.

Electric MINI is coming!

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

These days it seems that every car manufacturer is looking to develop alternative fuels for their existing fleet. The lighter and smaller the vehicle, the easier it is to convert to electric. So… It should come as no huge surprise that MINI will be leading the electric charge (no pun intended) in the Summer of 2009.

"Sorry, We're All Sold Out."

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As fuel prices have risen, demand for the Mini Cooper has outstripped supply.

TWO Awards Worth Note For MINI Cooper

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It’s not only the “Greenest” Sports Car, it’s also featured in the cinema’s best car chases of all time! Twice!

MINI Goes Shopping.

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Another one of those clever MINI advertisements; this time from Renmin University’s campus in Beijing.

Cartists, Part II

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It's a bit like writing "wash me" on a dirty back window, but this MINI Owner took that idea to the extreme. Wait 'til you see this!

MINI Has Room To Spare!

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A clever advertisement in Zurich, Switzerland derails the idea that there is no room inside a MINI.

Bring Your MINI To Work Day

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

If you just can't stop thinking about your MINI at work, bring it with you!

The Cartists Are Coming. Something Must Be Done.

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Mix an artist with a MINI Cooper and what do you get? OK, we’ll show you…but don’t blame us!

MINI Cooper S “World’s Best Engine”

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

65 of the world’s top car journalists from 32 countries chose one engine 1.4 – 1.8 liters as the International Engine of the Year. Again.

Farmer Gives Away Free MINI!

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Gotta love those Scots! A Scottish farmer travelled over 400 miles to collect a Mini Cooper he had won at a trade exhibition and then promptly gave it away!

What’s The Top Movie Car Of All Time?

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Cars have often been the unheralded stars of movies. Now think back…what’s the first movie car that comes to your mind?

MINI 3-D Competition

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Are you any good at creating 3-D images with your computer...or just curious about those who can? Then check out this competition quick; the deadline is May 10!

Dreamline Paint Option Is Nice, But…

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

You know you have too much folding money in your pocket when you choose to slap a $16,000 paint job on your MINI…

UPDATE: MINI SUV

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A while back we reported that the MINI line would likely be extended (inevitably) into the SUV category. Now it looks like some details are starting to surface that support that idea...

Oscar Mayer Goes Mini

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

If you were introducing a new MINI weiner, how would you promote it?

0-60MPH In Under 4 Seconds?

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

That famous “go-kart” feel to the MINI makes it seem like it’s going faster than it really is. But this MINI practically breaks the sound barrier!

Motor-on with MINI Takes The States (MTTS) 2008!

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Festivities aplenty for MINI motoring road warriors!

In 2006 MINI sponsored the innaugural MINI Takes The States (MTTS) - a major motoring event that stretched from Monterey Beach in California to Jersey City, and over 15 days, and attracted between 200 - 500 MINI owners depending upon the leg.

In 2008, the tradition continues...

She Won A Free Mini, So What's The Problem?

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Why let a little thing like no driver's license get in the way of winning a FREE MINI?

PROVEN: MINI Is Twice As Friendly As Any Other Car

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The MINI has always been a “driver-friendly” car, but now it has been documented to be at least twice as “people friendly” as any other car surveyed.

Chinese MINI Cooper Knock-Off?

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Why invent something new when you can just copy it? Now the country that copies everything from watches, movies and handbags brings you the Lifan 3-Series, the new Chinese knock-off of the MINI Cooper!

MINI Takes Detroit

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The MINI was a big hit in Detroit at the 2008 North American International Auto Show. We’ve gotten hold of the speech given there by Stefan Krause, Board Member of BMW AG, and he had some very positive things to say:

Spy Photo: Stealth MINI?

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Maybe the military is considering "flying under the radar" with this one. Your guess is as good as ours...

Taking MINI To A New Low

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

We've shown you a stretch MINI. Now we're going in a totally new direction...

Petition For MINI With A Capital D

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

The 2008 MINI Cooper D is a 1.6L 110HP turbodiesel model that gets over 50 mpg on the highway - and can run biodiesel – but it’s currently not available in the U.S. Let's do the American thing and sign a petition to change that!

Models Wearing Minis - The 2008 Calendar

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Got your attention? Good.

Here Comes (The Inevitable) MINI Cooper SUV!

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

You knew it was only a matter of time before MINI morphed itself into the popular Crossover SUV segment. And you probably even imagined it would look like this.

Buy A Loft, Get a MINI…FREE!

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

The MINI Cooper has received a long list of awards over the last several years, including “Most Wanted Coupe Under $30K”, “Most Appealing Compact Car”, “Best Brand”, “Best Small Car”, and of course, “Car of the Year”. And now maybe we can add “Best Advertising Offer, Real Estate Division.”

Electric Car Revolution Begins With, What Else? A MINI!

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

It MUST be a good deal…it’s now appearing on the front cover of Sam’s Club, Inc.’s Source Guide: the new lithium-powered MINI Cooper from Hybrid Technologies, Inc. - The lithium-powered electric drive MINI!

MINI Cooper - Best Resale Value in Convertible Category and Top 10 Scorer Overall

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Here’s a great trivia question to ask your friends: “What is the only vehicle to be included on Kelley Blue Book's Top 10 Best Resale Value list every year since 2003?”

Tell them it’s your MINI Cooper.

First the Clubman…Now A MINI Cooper SUV?

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

First there were the rumors and now the spy photos confirm that apparently the engineers over at BMW believe in all things all wheel drive. Car Magazine has snapped a spy photo of what appears to be a MINI 4x4 SUV which, knowing BMW’s hyper-active marketing department, would be termed a Sports Activity Vehicle if it ever got loose. This MINI SAV is certainly no Land Rover, but it’s taller than the Clubman, longer, at 13 feet, and features an all-wheel-drivetrain, probably borrowed from the BMW X3.

Too Much Of A Good Thing?

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

How Much Does A MINI Cost Over 5 Years?

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

A base model MINI, MSRP: $21,200, based on a 5-year ownership average, will wind up costing you about $42,725. That's really not much for 5 years of sweet driving (and head turning). This is 5-star excellence in value rating territory we're talking about here. Some of the numbers considered were:

Heartbreak Trip? Not Really - Win A Trip to Mexico's Cabo San Lucas!

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Go to this MINI link and enter to win a fabulous 10-day Mini-convertible-driving trip from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas.

MINI Cooper Clubman - The Rumors Are Confirmed…

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Apparently, a MINI Spokeswoman has confirmed that the MINI Clubman will feature a single suicide door on the right hand side of the vehicle.

MINI Cooper Crash Test Myths - The Real Truth!

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

So what’s safer in a crash…an SUV or a MINI?

Believe it or not, the latest car crash-testing results squash the myth that you have to be in a big, tall, heavy SUV to be safe from harm on the road.

The Skinny On The Next MINI…

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

We've been doing some snooping around and got some skinny on the new MINI Cooper, due out in 2007.

First, if you want a truly international car, step right up. The new British-based MINI is going to feature an engine from the combined resources of German-based BMW and French-based Peugeot. And, of course, sold with gusto to an American enthusiast audience.

MINI Cooper - The Car With Heart

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 04:00:00 GMT

Building on its good driver/good neighbor image, MINIUSA has launched the Motoring Hearts program. Through their MINI Motoring Hearts web site you can be matched up with organizations that need volunteer help.

New Cosmetics for 2006 MINI Coopers

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 04:00:00 GMT

The MINI was actually launched as the Austin Seven and Morris Mini Minor in 1959. The Checkmate was a 1990 Rover Limited Edition, as was the Park Lane in 1987. Now that we’re caught up on our history, it will be easier to understand the three new “special edition” Minis arriving in 2006: the MINI One Seven, MINI Cooper Park Lane and MINI Cooper S Checkmate.

Traveller Redux

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 GMT

Or maybe the Clubman. Either way, BMW will be showcasing a station wagon version of the new MINI and retro-labeling it after the popular Traveller and Clubman wagons of the 60’s. This version will be 200 mm longer than the current MINI and is only one of a broader range of body styles derived from the second-generation MINI Cooper, which will likely include a 3-door hatchback and a new version of the convertible.