Why BMW is Moving MINI Further Upscale (And Why We’re Not Worried)
Premium does not equal high cost. Nor does a move further upscale mean MINI will turn its back on the style and performance that has made the brand such a success over...
World Premier: MINI Countryman Park Lane
Official Release: Bold athletic flair and supreme versatility define the character of the MINI Countryman. As the first MINI with four doors, a large tailgate, five seats and optional all-wheel drive, it...
Spied: F60 Countryman Plug-In Hybrid Caught Winter Testing
Another week, another set of [spy photos](http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/1502-mini-countryman-plug-in-hybrid-spied-testing/) from [Automobile Magazine](http://www.automobilemag.com/). This time, the upcoming F60 Countryman was caught winter testing, but interestingly enough this is not the most interesting bit of the...
Spied: F60 Countryman Winter Testing
Back in September, we shared our insights regarding the next MINI Countryman. The most successful MINI – after the Hardtop that is – will share the same extended UKL platform as the...
BMW Group’s DriveNow Launches in London
[DriveNow](http://www.sixt.co.uk/drivenow) is a car-sharing joint venture from the BMW Group and the car rental company Sixt. Through this partnership BMW contributes the vehicles and automotive technology, while Sixt provides the services, the...
MINI’s Five Superhero Cars Strategy Clarified
Unfortunately, we don’t have the details of MINI’s strategy in that regard, but words from Peter Schwarzenbauer – left on this picture and BMW AG Board Member – reported yesterday by [Automotive...
MINI Sales Slump Finally Hits the Press
We’ve been reporting on it all year. But now it would seem the automotive press has picked up on the figures. Here’s Automotive News on the recent slump: >After a flat 2013,...
US Bound MINI Diesel Previewed
We know. You’re wondering how we can be so confident about the US finally getting a diesel MINI when MINI USA has either shown ambivalence or pulled plug on the program in...
MINI to Debut Three New Models Over the Next Year
With the F56 and F55 four door launched, MINI is turning its attention to rounding out its aging line-up. This includes the convertible, JCW and of course the highly anticipated Clubman. Read...
Quadruple Win for MINI at Rally Morocco
Official Press Release: Nasser Al-Attiyah/Mathieu Baumel (QT/FR) in their MINI ALL4 Racing car have won the prestigious Rally Morocco, the ninth round of the FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Rallies. The X-raid...