MINI may develop a small car for Bmw, says brand boss

MINI may develop a small car for Bmw, says brand boss

MINI brand may develop a new small car for its parent company, Bmw, according to brand boss Wolfgang Armbrecht. The so-called ‘mini’ MINI will be firm’s smallest vehicle, and will be... Read more


Mini named Anders Warming to succeed Gert Hildebrand as head of design

Mini named Anders Warming to succeed Gert Hildebrand as head of design

When Gert Hildebrand leaves Mini as head of design by Dec. 31, Anders Warming will take his place. In a statement, BMW AG said that Hildebrand had been with it for 10 years, at which time... Read more


Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept previews rival to Mini

Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept previews rival to Mini

If you’re one of those who was impressed by the Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept that was on display at the recent Los Angeles Auto show, it might interest you to know that British designer... Read more


U.S. arrival of Fiat 500 expected to make things harder for MINI and Smart

U.S. arrival of Fiat 500 expected to make things harder for MINI and Smart

The U.S. subcompact segment would surely heat up with the arrival of the Fiat 500 from Italy! Chrysler Group LLC, Fiat SpA's alliance partner, will begin producing the Fiat 500 next month... Read more


Jaguar and MINI buyers most satisfied with their showroom experience, survey says

Jaguar and MINI buyers most satisfied with their showroom experience, survey says

The luxury brand shoppers that were most satisfied with their showroom experience are those bought Jaguars, according to the J.D. Power US Sales Satisfaction Index. Cadillac took second... Read more


Bmw, MINI making changes in their marketing departments

Bmw, MINI making changes in their marketing departments

The marketing departments of BMW of North America and Mini USA are making a few personnel changes. Starting Dec. 1, Tom Salkowsky, aged 40 and is currently manager of corporate... Read more


MINI Beachcomber Concept tipped for production

MINI Beachcomber Concept tipped for production

As you may know already, MINI introduced the Beachcomber Concept in January, at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, but after that it introduced the Countryman crossover and everybody forgot... Read more


2010 MINI Lifestyle Collection brings you a special Christmas

2010 MINI Lifestyle Collection brings you a special Christmas

MINI launches its Christmas gift collection a month after parent BMW announced its own set of gift items for the holidays. MINI has partnered with design audio products experts Sonoro... Read more


Official: 2011 MINI Countryman priced from $21,650

Official: 2011 MINI Countryman priced from $21,650

Pricing for MINI’s Countryman model is revealed as it is about to enter the US market. Three equipment levels are available: base, S and ALL4 (which offers all-wheel-drive). The... Read more


2011 MINI Countryman priced from $22,350 in the United States

2011 MINI Countryman priced from $22,350 in the United States

MINI announced today that the 2011 Countryman crossover will carry a base price of $22,350, which means it will be with $550 more expensive than the three-door Clubman wagon. The top of... Read more


2010 Paris Auto Show: MINI Scooter E Concept takes the design a step further

2010 Paris Auto Show: MINI Scooter E Concept takes the design a step further

Right on the heels of smart’s electric scooter debut, MINI also has chosen to release details and images of its Scooter E concept. MINI will actually display three retro-inspired scooter... Read more


Mini Cooper cars are under investigation for steering flaws

Mini Cooper cars are under investigation for steering flaws

According to the latest reports, it appears that MINI Cooper cars are currently under investigation by U.S. safety regulators for possible defects that could cause the power steering to... Read more


MINI Scooter E Concept: official details, photos and specs

MINI Scooter E Concept: official details, photos and specs

If yesterday we showed you the leaked photos with the MINI Scooter E Concepts, today we were lucky enough to receive the full details, photos and specs with the new scooters from MINI.... Read more


2010 Paris Motor Show Preview: Mini Scooter E Concepts

2010 Paris Motor Show Preview: Mini Scooter E Concepts

After we saw the Smart Escooter Concept, it’s time to see the new retro-styled scooter concepts from MINI, which will be revealed next week, at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. Dubbed Mini... Read more


MINI reveals Union Jack Recaro seats

MINI reveals Union Jack Recaro seats

The Recaro Union Jack seats for the MINI will go on sale starting September 18. If you’re a fan of the modern MINI as we are, you would agree that it’s a little car that boasts of many... Read more


MINI removes Countryman teaser to avoid confusion! Electric scooters coming!

MINI removes Countryman teaser to avoid confusion! Electric scooters coming!

Yesterday MINI revealed the fact that on 23rd September, it will unveil a new design concept in the UK. Furthermore, a teaser photo was released, showing a MINI Countryman hidden under a... Read more


New MINI concept car to be unveiled on 23rd September

New MINI concept car to be unveiled on 23rd September

MINI announced today a new design concept which will be unveiled on Thursday 23rd September. Although we don’t know for sure, looking at the teaser we might think that MINI will unveil a... Read more


Official: MINI Countryman WRC completes shakedown phase

Official: MINI Countryman WRC completes shakedown phase

In an official press release, MINI said today that it has completed shakedown phase of their new Countryman World Rally Car. The shakedown was successfully completed at Prodrive's private... Read more


MINI E Electric Scooter Concept to be unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show

MINI E Electric Scooter Concept to be unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show

Earlier today we told you about the Smart Electric Scooter Concept which will be unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, but it seems that things will not stop here with the premieres from... 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


2011 MINI Countryman: full details and specs released

2011 MINI Countryman: full details and specs released

MINI revealed the complete European specs of the new 2011 Countryman, and as well as other models that would probably not be offered in the US. The basic spec package was released last... Read more


Mini Beachcomber Concept gets green light for production

Mini Beachcomber Concept gets green light for production

When the Moke a.k.a. Beachcomber Concept was revealed at the Detroit Motor Show in January, it was such a hit that MINI really had no other choice but to make it go into production. The... Read more


MINI Beachcomber Concept revealed ahead of Detroit Auto Show

MINI Beachcomber Concept revealed ahead of Detroit Auto Show

Yesterday we've told you about the revival of the Mini Moke through a new concept car which was set to debut at the Detroit Motor Show in January 2010. Well, here it is! Apparently, Bmw... Read more


2010 Detroit Auto Show: Mini Beachcomber Concept

2010 Detroit Auto Show: Mini Beachcomber Concept

The Beachcomber Concept has just been unveiled by BMW AG's Mini unit at this year's Detroit Auto Show. With an open body, all-wheel drive, an elevated seating position and a rugged... Read more


2010 Mini Clubman Soho revealed

2010 Mini Clubman Soho revealed

Besides the Soho White Silver body color, the new edition comes with bi-xenon headlights with black cap, chromed exhaust tailpipe as well as rear pillars in the same Soho White Silver... Read more


Preview: Mini Cooper Coupe Concept

Preview: Mini Cooper Coupe Concept

It's confirmed that at least one two-door Mini concept will be displayed at the Frankfurt Auto Show next month. Mini has two concepts in the works -- a two-passenger coupe and an open-top... Read more


Broadster Coupe, a possible name for the upcoming Mini

Broadster Coupe, a possible name for the upcoming Mini

Mini Cooper is lot rumored lately concerning possible reveal of two new versions, a coupe and a speedster. At the moment we know that this year's Frankfurt Motor Show will show a concept... Read more


Lease price of the Mini E set at $850 per month

Lease price of the Mini E set at $850 per month

Car owners looking to own of the limited 500 Mini E electric vehicles that are going towards production in California will have to pay a high price for the opportunity. Aside from the... Read more


Bmw’s Mini E a success!

Bmw’s Mini E a success!

In the metro area of New York/New Jersey and Southern California Bmw has made it possible for individuals to rent one of their small hatchbacks for a price of $850/month, inclusive of... 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


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