HUGE show for you this week! Gabe talks about the MotoringFile Countryman, we all decide that center rail accessories are rubbish, Chad interviewed some folks at the Red Bull Art of Motion event and we have an epic Ask Chad.
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In the world of automotive journalism, few publications “get” fast small cars quite like EVO. While not an in-depth look at MINI’s hottest of hot 2-doors, it’s an overview that’s well worth a look.
An equivalent Audi TT or Peugeot RCZ will be more practical (bigger boot, two small rear seats) but more expensive, and for driving thrills a JCW Coupe has them both licked. Sales in the coupe class are often based on looks, though, and the Mini’s styling is likely to be quite love/hate.
Was it the turn-in or the lift-off overs-steer? Either way the MINI Coupe has successfully made one German automotive journalist lose his lunch. You can see all the gory details all after the break. But word of warning… it’s as sick as you think it is. continued →
MINI’s recent event in Detroit was just the beginning of the brand’s association with Red Bull’s “Art of Motion”. But what is it exactly? MINI USA and free runner Levi Meeuwenberg explain in the video above.
The current MINI convertible was introduced in early 2009 just after the Clubman. Immediately it was a sales success quickly surpassing the R52 1st generation convertible in both favorable reviews and sales. However as it customary with cars that have limited functionality (ie toys for many people) sales have dropped off dramatically as the years have passed by. In fact for 2011, the R57 MINI convertible is down over 25% as compared to 2010.
To make matters worse for the R57 MINI will be bringing to market the new Roadster. A sleeker and sportier looking iteration of the convertible, the R59 Roadster is destined to steal even more sales away from the R57. So case closed right? MINI will just end R57 production surely? Read on to find out. continued →
Team MINI and Prodrive aren’t taking any time off to celebrate their podium finish at Rally Germany. With more events to run this season, the team is hard at work getting ready. The cars are getting prepped and the drivers are staying fit while the team looks for suitable training roads to prepare the team to run both Rally France and Rally Spain. The bar has been set with the third place finish at Rally Germany, and we’re all pulling for all out victory this season. Catch the details of the prep work after the break. continued →
Starting in just two weeks, the Frankfurt International Motor Show is the premier event for many of the world’s automakers. In a way, Frankfurt can be thought of as both BMW and MINI’s “home” auto show. Over the years, MINI and BMW alike have used this venue to debut some of their most significant new vehicles. This year, MINI is holding the world premier of the the MINI Coupé, and officially introducing the MINI Yours program. Both of these are old news to the MF faithful, but these debuts will bring these significant additions to the world’s attention in a big way. Full info after the break. continued →
1st Gen MINI R50: One & MC Hatch R52: All 1st Gen MINI Convt. R53: MCS Hatch 2nd Gen MINI R55: Clubman R56: Hatch R57: Convertible R58: Coupe R59: Roadster R60: MINI Crossover R61: MINI Crossover Coupe 3rd Gen MINI F55: Clubman F56: Hatch F57: Convertible F60: MINI Crossover F62: Traveller
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