Saab & BMW in Talks to Share MINI Platform
Saab has made no secret that it wants to build a small MINI-like car in the vein of its classic 92 model (pictured above). Now it would appear “MINI-like” is becoming more...
MINI USA Still Hoping to Race Porsche
Despite Porsche officially turning down MINI’s offer of a race, MINI USA is still pressing ahead with their public campaign. According to our sources they are going to create a public campaign...
Porsche Won’t Race MINI
Porsche has said “nein” to MINI’s request to race. Here’s Porsche North America CEO Detlev Von Platen’s answer to MINI’s challenge: >Dear Jim, > >Imagine our surprise to discover our former employee,...
MINI USA Sales Down 8% for May
MINI USA sales were down over eight percent for May. According to MINI the very strong performance in May 2009 made the numbers look worse then they were. In fact year over...
MINI Coupé & Roadster Launch Dates
The two most anticipated cars from MINI enthusiasts are currently taking shape deep within Munich at MINI Design. The MINI Coupé and Roadster promise not only a sportier look but a sportier...
Details Emerge on BMW & MINI’s 3 Cylinder Powerplant
Our favorite public insider source for BMW news Scott27 has spilled some details on the three cylinder engine range we’ve reported on as the basis of the next 1 series and MINI...
MINI to Grow the Countryman with Four Variants
UK Automotive tabloid Autoexpress has long held a tradition for being the most sensationalist automotive weekly in the English language so it’s with that knowledge that we share the following information. The...
MINI Countryman Launches w/Timbaland-Produced Track “Getawayâ€
Last night, against the back-drop of the metropolis’ skyline and in amongst the green fields of Mudchute Farm in London, celebrations for the launch of the new MINI Countryman culminated in world-exclusive...
Exclusive: MINI vs Porsche (It’s Real & It’s On)
A few of you may have seen the MINI vs Porsche ad in yesterday’s New York times. We now have the exclusive first look at the official video from MINI USA. Yes...
MINI’s 2011 Refresh to Improve Handling?
Over the last year we’ve detailed all the changes we will see for the 2011 refresh of the R55, R5 and R57 MINIs. New engines, revised transmissions, new colors (inside and out),...