Prodrive working on a sporty version of the MINI Countryman

Prodrive working on a sporty version of the MINI Countryman

It was announced today that Prodrive is working on a hot version of the MINI Countryman. This engineering company, which is based in Banbury, operates Mini’s works World Rally... Read more


MINI Countryman gets Top Safety Pick designation from IIHS

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) has given the MINI Countryman a Top Safety Pick designation. This is particularly significant for MINI since the Countryman marks the... Read more


MINI launches voting on first Creative Use of Space Award

MINI launches voting on first Creative Use of Space Award

You may vote for your favorite snowboarding stars of the Burton Global Open Series (BGOS) at http://www.facebook.com/MINI Inter.net users can view each individual jump and decide who... Read more


X-Raid Mini All4 Racing preparing to debut in 2011 Dakar Rally

X-Raid Mini All4 Racing preparing to debut in 2011 Dakar Rally

As Mini’s new Countryman rally car has announced that it will participate in the 2011 Dakar Rally, we came to know that Rally specialist X-Raid is developing the all-wheel-drive crossover... Read more


MINI planning a coupe version of the Countryman

MINI planning a coupe version of the Countryman

According to the latest reports from Autocar, it appears that MINI is considering a sporty coupe version of the Countryman five-door crossover, in order to take on Land Rover’s new Range... Read more


BMW risen back to the top of the premium SUV segment with the new X1

BMW risen back to the top of the premium SUV segment with the new X1

Bmw made quite a buzz with the launch of the X1 compact crossover and has risen back to the top. The car was designed in order to attract cost-conscious young buyers and since its... Read more


MINI will make its comeback in World Rally Championship (WRC) from 2011

MINI will make its comeback in World Rally Championship (WRC) from 2011

MINI announced today that it will make its comeback in the international rally circuit. Starting 2011, the brand will take the start at selected rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship... Read more


Leaked: 2011 Mini Countryman with Aero Package

Leaked: 2011 Mini Countryman with Aero Package

This is the 2011 Mini Countryman equipped with the Aero Package! Although we have to details regarding this pack because this wasn't officially unveiled yet we can still see that it... Read more


Rumor: MINI working on a minivan based on Countryman crossover

Rumor: MINI working on a minivan based on Countryman crossover

There's a rumor that the Mini will not get any bigger but rather, it will be roomier. This space concept is said to be slated to arrive within the next few years. It is notable that the... Read more


Rumor: MINI Coutryman to receive a seven-seat version

Rumor: MINI Coutryman to receive a seven-seat version

It seems size does matter for MINI! The Countryman has barely taken its first steps and already it's caused controversy by breaking the mould as the first four-door, four-wheel-drive,... Read more


MINI working on a 3-door Countryman, dubbed Canyon

MINI working on a 3-door Countryman, dubbed Canyon

As you may know already, MINI brand wants to reach sales of 300,000 "in the near future,". In order to reach this goal MINI needs new products and sources already confirmed a new... Read more


MINI introduces Countryman Getaway Package

MINI introduces Countryman Getaway Package

MINI revealed today the new Countryman Getaway Package, the latest addition for those who love nature. The new package which can be stored in Countryman's dual-layer load compartment... Read more


MINI launches international product design competition

MINI launches international product design competition

MINI has launched an international design competition that seeks to find the best tools for the MINI Center Rail in the new MINI Countryman. The contest was kicked off on the same day as... Read more


2011 Mini Countryman uncovered at the New York Auto Show

2011 Mini Countryman uncovered at the New York Auto Show

Mini Countryman made its North American debut today at the New York International Auto Show. Set to make its U.S. debut early next year, the new Mini Countryman comes equipped with four... Read more


2010 Geneva Motor Show: Mini Countryman

2010 Geneva Motor Show: Mini Countryman

BMW has finally unveiled the fourth model of the MINI range, the Countryman Crossover at the Geneva Motor Show. The MINI Countryman is available with three petrol and two diesel engines.... Read more


2010 MINI Countryman pricing announced

2010 MINI Countryman pricing announced

The MINI Countryman, which will debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, will go on sale in Germany in September 2010. In its lineup, the fourth model is offered in a choice of three petrol... Read more


Leaked: 2011 Mini Countryman

Leaked: 2011 Mini Countryman

These are the first photos of the Mini Countryman (based on the Beachcomber Concept), the new crossover from the popular brand. Looking at the pictures we can see that the car is in fact... Read more


Geneva Preview: MINI Connected to make its debut in the Countryman

Geneva Preview: MINI Connected to make its debut in the Countryman

MINI announced today that, in March at the Geneva Motor Show, it will launch the all-new, world-first in-car entertainment solution: MINI Connected. This new system offers new options in... Read more


Leaked: Mini Countryman/Crossman SUV sketches

Leaked: Mini Countryman/Crossman SUV sketches

These are the patent drawings obtained of the upcoming Mini 4x4. These illustrate that the Mini Beachcomber Concept that was recently revealed is a stripped down version of the production... Read more


Official: 2011 Mini Countryman breaks cover

Official: 2011 Mini Countryman breaks cover

MINI revealed today its fourth model, the Countryman Crossover,a new car that according to the manufacturer "bridges the gap between the classic concept of the MINI and a modern Sports... Read more


Mini Countryman could be the basis of a rally car for the WRC

Mini Countryman could be the basis of a rally car for the WRC

The Mini Countryman junior SUV, one of three variants that will be based on Mini's new platform, hits showrooms next September. The Countryman is likely to form the basis of a rally car... Read more


Report: Mini Countryman/Crossman SUV on track

Report: Mini Countryman/Crossman SUV on track

The Mini SUV will be unveiled and will go on sale as scheduled, according to a BMW source who talked to Autocar. Despite rumors of delays, the insider said that the new Mini SUV will be... Read more


Mini to return in the World Rally Championship in 2011

Mini to return in the World Rally Championship in 2011

Mini is rumored to make a return at the World Rally Championship in 2011 with its upcoming 4x4, a crossover that's believed to be called the Countryman and set to go on sale next year.... Read more


Mini Countryman/Crossover debut delayed

Mini Countryman/Crossover debut delayed

Although some sources said that the new Mini Countryman/Crossover will make its official debut at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show, Bmw confirmed the fact that the new car will not show... Read more


Rumor: Mini Speedster and Countryman to be revealed this week

Rumor: Mini Speedster and Countryman to be revealed this week

According to the latest reports, it appears that Mini is going to reveal the Speedster/Coupe Concept this week, ahead of Frankfurt Motor Show! This move was taken by Bmw, because the... Read more


BMW Group announces a 16.6% increase in global sales

BMW Group announces a 16.6% increase in global sales

BMW Group announced today a 16.6% increase in global sales. Apparently, the Bavarian manufacturer sold 82,120 units of its BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce in January, a small increase comparing... Read more


MINI Countryman to target families and lift sales

MINI Countryman to target families and lift sales

Families are the next target of BMW AG's Mini. The Countryman crossover will have four doors and will be the brand's biggest ever model. In an interview, Mini product manager Hans-Joachim... Read more


Saab planning to enter the World Rally Championship (WRC) in 2012

Saab planning to enter the World Rally Championship (WRC) in 2012

According to the latest reports, it appears that Saab wants to enter the World Rally Championship with its upcoming 9-2 supermini. The debut is rumored to take place in 2012 and the new... Read more


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