Car Magazine on MINI’s Start/Stop System
Car magazine from the UK (perhaps our favorite auto mag out there) takes an in-depth look at MINI’s new “start/stop” system that debuts on the 2008 MINI (everywhere but North America). Here’s...
MINI + Alternative Fuels in the US
Oil prices are again on the rise. Gas prices are following suit. As MINI owners, we are already doing our part to help. Some of us more than others. We get better...
MINI Cooper D to Come to Canada?
This week a story was posted by Globe and Mall about needing cleaner fuel in Canada. There were also some quotes from a few automakers, most notibly, BMW. >”We need a clean...
Why the MINI Diesel Won’t Come to The US (Soon)
Recently fellow MF writer and diesel fan DB posted about the MINI Cooper D in relation to the US market. Specifically he asked the question; would you (in the US) buy one?...
Bring the MINI Cooper Diesel to the US
For all you US based diesel fans, here’s your chance to be heard. Everyone by now knows my interests in alternative fuel vehicles. Most of the diesel posts are mine, and I’m...
MINI Powerplants to Become More Efficient
72.4mpg. 104 g/km C02. No batteries required. Official MINI UK Press Release: MINI hatch models are to receive technological revisions later this year, resulting in jaw-dropping performance and efficiency figures. Already BMW...
Forbes Test Drives the Electric MINI
This is the same converted MCS that Hybrid Technologies built that we saw last week. This time, more in car video and a different reviewer. Also, a little bit of information about...
Electric MINI In 2008
According to the Autopia, another option for getting an electric MINI is very close to becoming a reality. >Hybrid Technologies is developing an all-electric Mini Cooper that will be available next year....
Tiscali.co.uk Drives the MINI Cooper D
A great review of a car that those of us in the US can only dream of getting, the MINI Cooper D. >The latest MINI Cooper and Cooper S have earned a...
Electric MINI Test Drive
Where else but at Popular Mechanics would you see a test drive of an electric MINI? >What may come as a surprise to anybody interested in driving electric is that you can...