Sections: Best of the Web Jun 26th, 2005 31 Comments 
The Versace MINI that got very mixed reviews by MotoringFile readers a week ago has attracted a 125,049 Euro bid just 40 hours after bidding started at 1 Euro. The bid is a record for eBay. Versace is selling the eBay to raise money for AIDS projects around the world.
The auction will run until the 30th of June.
Sections: Motorsports, Official News Jun 24th, 2005 8 Comments 
From MINIUSA Press:
MINI USA has awarded Nuzzo Motor Sports for its participation and hard-won podium finish at Watkins Glen, Saturday, June 11th with a $6,000 contingency payout. The private team of Nuzzo Motor Sports, who campaigned two MINI Cooper S’ in Grand Am took full benefit of MINI’s contingency program, notably with a 3rd place win in the ST class.
Sections: MF Feature Jun 24th, 2005 17 Comments Ah, the mixtape.
To the untrained ear, a seemingly random low-tech recording of various songs from the radio, records, or other tapes, with plenty of false starts, accidental DJ voice-overs, and tape hiss.
Sections: MF Feature Jun 24th, 2005 9 Comments Sent in by Peter:
Another special limited edition, this time done by a Italian premium winemaker to look like a bottle of their 1985 wine from the top. It comes with one bottle of Sassicaia wine (not necessarily the ’85 vintage).
It’s interesting to know that a bottle of ’85 Sassicaia goes for about $1000 at auction $1400 retail… however they’re trying to sell these MINIs with a markup as if they were including a FULL case of wine. But the wheels and interior sure look special!
(Links after the jump)
Sections: Events, MINI United, Official News Jun 23rd, 2005 6 Comments The mother of all world MINI events is getting closer. MINI United’s website has been updated with a ton of new info on the event, the surrounding area, and how to get there. The weekend will take place in northern Italy at the Misano racetrack on October 28th – 30th. There’s also a rumor going around that MINI United will be the world debut of something “special” from MINI. My money is on MINI showing off the newly released special edition lighweight.
[ MINI United Homepage ] MINI
[ MINI United FAQ ] MINI
Sections: JCW, Official News, R50 (Coupe), R53 (Coupe) Jun 22nd, 2005 22 Comments All those with older MINIs looking to upgrade to the JCW suspension can rejoice. Dealers should have recieved a parts bulletin from MINIUSA in the last couple of days stating that a new version of the JCW suspension is now available for ordering. This new version has been designed to fit all pre’05 MINIs.
You can read more on the JCW suspension below:
Sections: Official News, R56 (Hatch) Jun 22nd, 2005 7 Comments From BMW/MINI Press:
PSA Peugeot Citroen and BMW Group presented today the industrial plan for their cooperation in the production of a new family of small 4-cylinder petrol engines that will be used in both partners’ vehicles (Peugeot, Citroen and MINI).
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