Worldwide MINI Sales Hit Record Levels

From BMW Group Press: Record sales levels were achieved for the MINI brand, both in the first quarter 2005 and monthly. In March, the 20,000 mark was passed for the first time...

Kings Island Coaster Event

Details are still a bit sketchy, but it is looking like there will be a large-ish national MINI event on June 18th around the opening of the Italian Job Roller Coaster at...

The MINI Pullman (posted April 1st!)

From MINIUSA PR: MINI, already known for cornering as if it were on rails, will now offer a special edition that will actually corner on rails. In light of the growing problem...

Portland Trib Reviews the MCS

Normally we don’t mention regional newspaper reviews of the MINI. They are typically full of errors and omissions and often lack any opinions that would be considered interesting to an enthusiast crowd....

MINIUSA Gets a Change at the Top

From BMWUSA PR: Tom Purves, Chairman and CEO of BMW (U.S.) Holding Corp., announced executive management changes today as part of the company’s ongoing policy to broaden the experience and portfolios of...

VW Hires Away Key MINIUSA Exec

From thecarconnection.com: Volkswagen of North America said Thursday it hired Kerri Martin to the new post of director of market development, putting the former MINI executive in charge of advertising, promotions, marketing...

The Ultimate Irish MINI Rally

Eighty-seven Minis/MINIs, a 611 mile course for twists and turns, and the Irish countryside. What more could you ask for? Here’s an excerpt from the Boston Herald: My driving partner Denise McCluggage,...