Sections: JCW GP, Video Nov 6th, 2009 17 Comments Every so often we like to just sit back and watch cars go around the Nurburgring. And what better car than the (still) ultimate MINI, the GP. The new JCW may technically be faster than the GP around the ‘Ring but in our hearts, the GP is still plenty special. Enjoy.
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Sections: Official News, Video Nov 6th, 2009 No Comments Yesterday we told you about Wash Me, MINI’s latest book all about car art inspired by a dirty car. Today you can see it come to life in video form.
Sections: Official News, Sales Nov 6th, 2009 13 Comments 
Official Release:: Today, MINI USA celebrates the Grand Opening of its second dealership in Washington, as the brand continues to grow its U.S. presence and expand its dealer network by 20 percent compared to 2008.
“The Seattle metropolitan area is one of MINI’s largest markets, and this facility will reinforce the brand’s presence and support additional sales growth in a market where MINI is well-known and successful,†said Jim McDowell, Vice President MINI USA. “MINI has established a solid base for the dealer network around the country, and we are now positioning additional facilities in existing markets with the most growth potential.†continued →
Sections: Official News Nov 5th, 2009 13 Comments Official Release: It’s always tempting to write “Wash Me†on a dirty car or to draw something on a fogged windscreen with your finger. Everyday situations like this were the inspiration for this publication, says Nico Ammann, art director and photographer of the works featured in the book to be published by MINI Switzerland in a limited edition of 2,000.
The upshot is a colourful volume depicting a wide range of subjects, and one that will appeal not only to MINI fans. The common thread is that none of the ten artists has ever before worked with the automobile as a medium, and each has transformed it into a transient work of art. continued →
Sections: Official News, R56 (Hatch) Nov 4th, 2009 17 Comments Official Release: What MINI and street art have in common? The MINI has always characterized the image of the metropolis and is itself part of the urban street culture. Exceptional design has always been to claim the mark. A passion shared by the protagonists of the creative street art.
The legendary New York street artist Craig “KR” Costello has missed last week in Hamburg, a MINI its unique style. His trademark, so-called KRINK dripping ink aesthetics, are motifs for which the color extends downward, as if it were applied too thick. The entire MINI was designed in the typical drop KRINK aesthetics of the creative people from Brooklyn. In the silver color runs along the distinctive shape of the MINI, around the body and side and rear windows of the black car. continued →
Sections: Sales Nov 3rd, 2009 9 Comments 
MINI USA reported sales of 4,176 automobiles, a decrease of 20.8 percent compared to 5,272 cars reported in the same month a year ago when MINI benefited over-proportionally from $4 dollar gas prices. Year-to-date, MINI USA also reported sales of 39,172 automobiles, a decrease of 14.8 percent, compared to the 45,966 cars reported in the first ten months of 2008.
Sections: Official News Nov 3rd, 2009 5 Comments 
Official Release: Despite the continuing adverse economic climate, the BMW Group once again recorded positive earnings for the third quarter 2009. “The measures we have put in place to increase efficiency and reduce costs are taking effect“, stated Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG on Tuesday in Munich. As a result, earnings for the full year 2009 are likely to be positive: “We are aiming to achieve positive group earnings for the current financial year“, continued Reithofer. This prediction is made on the assumption that the global economy and conditions on the car markets do not worsen in the period up to the year-end. continued →
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