2008 MINI USA Configurator
For all those who can’t get enough configurating, the 2008 MINI USA online confirgurator is rumored to be going online this Friday. It will include not only the updated pricing for the...
New Triumph Rumors Surface at AutoExpress
MotoringFile readers will probably be all too familiar with the headline; BMW to resurrect Triumph brand. We first reported (along with several other publications) the rumors almost two years ago that BMW...
MINI “Colorado” SAV Details Emerge
For almost a year now we’ve been talking about the MINI SAV (Sport Activity Vehicle – BMW speak for SUV) being potentially built by automotive consortium Magna Steyr. However in the past...
AutoExpress on the MINI SAV
AutoExpress is reporting on the MINI SUV. They are also running the picture of the lifted Clubman again. >These include a MINI SUV, which Auto Express revealed in Issue 965. Likely to...
BMW to Create a Fourth Brand?
Our friends at Jalopnik are reporting that BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer will present a new corporate strategy that outlines plans for the launch of a new brand within the BMW Group. As...
MINI to go Extra Mini?
Over the last year we’ve heard rumors of BMW working on a small city car to be positioned below the current MINI. With European law-makers looking more likely to demand lower and...
BMW Building its Own MINI Competitor?
Motor Authority reported last week about some rumors going around that BMW is looking to build a small FWD car built on the MINI platform. >There have been numerous reports pertaining to...
BMW Working on MINI-based Car?
Here is a brand new one from the rumor mill. Hemscott.com is reporting that BMW is working on a small car, about the size of a MINI, to compete with the Audi...
MINI/Mercedes Partnership Rumor Quashed
Looks like the previous rumor of a partnership was just that, a rumor. This quote from the latest Automotive News (Sub required) says it all: >Thomas Weber, head of research and development...
BMW/Mercedes Mull Small Car Partnership?
Hot off the presses: it looks like BMW’s desire to share MINI development costs and Mercedes need for a cheaper A Class may lead to a shocking future partnership. Auto Bild is...