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MINI Connected UPDATE MINI Connected gives drivers an even more intense experience of limitless driving fun, and allows that experience to be tailored to personal preferences and even shared with other users. [Complete Article] |
BMW & MINI Win Engine of the Year in Multiple Categories BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and the new four-cylinder power unit under the bonnet of the MINI Cooper S also received an Engine of the Year award. The commendation of the award-winners took place during the trade fair “Engine Expo” in Stuttgart. [Complete Article] |
MINI Rocketman OK'd for Production Initially introduced in a concept form, the Rocketman will be heading for production in 2014. [Complete Article] |
Mini Cooper S Hybrid All Wheel Drive: Spotted! Mini Cooper S Hybrid All Wheel Drive: Spotted!
Proving that you can pack a lot of technology and hardware into a small package, we’ve come across photos of what appears to be a hybrid version of the Mini Cooper S. [Complete Article] |
BMW M3 "Die Straße" Truck; For real? or a joke? BMW M3 Truck; For real? or a joke?
Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge Ram, BMW M3…??? Being that it is April 1st today, this bit of news wasn’t too surprising, not till the hi-res images appeared. By literally removing half of the vehicle, BMW is aiming to produce the fastest street-legal pickup truck. [Complete Article] |
Now, and the Future of BMW's Connected Drive But why are you talking BMWs on the biggest MINI news site in the world? Because if you want to know about the future of MINI’s technology you need to talk with BMW engineers. Look no further than MINI Connected, which started with BMW. As you might expect, that’s just the beginning. [Complete Article] |
THE LEGEND RETURNS: MINI LINES UP IN THE FIA WRC IN 2011 THE LEGEND RETURNS: MINI LINES UP IN THE FIA WRC IN 2011
The countdown is on to the return of MINI on the international motorsport stage. This season, the new MINI WRC Team will compete at selected rounds in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). [Complete Article] |
BMW plans on sharing Twin Power Turbo BMW plans on sharing Twin Power Turbo
MUNICH - BMW AG says it will expand the use of its TwinPower Turbo package to 4- and 3-cylinder engines, both gasoline and diesel. [Complete Article] |
Learn from the Dyno - NCA 2012 the Dyno can yield a lot of great information and this was no exception! Dyno testing is like a ‘great dream’! Lots of us talk about them but how many people can really live them! Proving our metal is often equated to ‘dreaming’ about demonstrated how good we are by how much horsepower we can buy for our steed of choice. [Complete Article] |
2011 MINI Cooper SD spotted in Geneva 2011 MINI Cooper SD seen in Geneva
Powered by an also new 2.0 liter engine with 143 horsepower, the Cooper SD has brought another wave of driving fun and individuality in the premium brand’s hallmark styl [Complete Article] |
MinMania, Inc is celebrating 15 years of Internet service in 2011. Founded in 1974, Mini Mania first presented itself on the Internet in 1996. Always a leader in information and customer service, the Internet was and continues to be a great means of giving more to our friends and customers. [Complete Article] |
MINI Rocketman Concept REVEALED MINI Rocketman Concept premiered at Geneva Auto Show 2011
MINI has taken the wraps off of a completely new concept that takes the brand into familiar yet uncharted territory. [Complete Article] |
Diesel fuel: Economical but with what side effects? Diesel fuel: Economical but with what side effects?
Filling one’s tank with diesel does not require a different technique, and there are diesel fueling stations in all 50 states. [Complete Article] |
Diesel Delivers
The just-launched Mini Cooper Countryman can get 63 MPGs highway -- just not on our highways.
Like so many other diesel-powered vehicles, it's not available in the United States. Instead we get gas-electric hybrids like the Toyota Prius -- w.... [Complete Article] |
LUBRICATION - Oil, what it does and how It’s criminal. Folk spend fortunes putting together super-sonic motors, only to skimp on the oil they use. Why? Oil’s oil right? Wrong. Even if it’s a standard engine, it deserves TLC considering it's extremely hostile working environment. [Complete Article] |
LUBRICATION - Temperature critical The correct running temperature of the oil is perhaps even more important than the water/coolant temperatures - so let us consider how to control them. Mainly because it seems to be the most misunderstood of the whole process, and oil cooler fitment almost a reflex when over-heating occurs where a tuned engine of any type is concerned. And in many cases on standard production road cars for that matter. [Complete Article] |
MINI in 2011: More power, more sportiness, more individuality. MINI in 2011: More power, more sportiness, more individuality. Premiere of the MINI Cooper SD with 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine and 105 kW/143 hp – John Cooper Works Pack for the MINI and MINI Convertible – MINI Yours presents the MINI Clubman Hampton special edition. [Complete Article] |
MINI WRC Countryman, Drivers & Team Detailed The countdown is on to the return of MINI on the international motorsport stage. Today marks the official start of MINI marketing of the team and the car. But the real work has been ongoing at Prodrive for well over a year. This official release contains details, photos, driver profiles and even a couple of Q&As with MINI and BMW executives. [Complete Article] |
World Premier: JCW Pack & 2011 JCW Tuning Kit World Premier: JCW Pack & 2011 JCW Tuning Kit
Much like the M Sport packages from BMW M that’s offered on non M cars, JCW now has a ‘Pack” for non JCW models. [Complete Article] |
MINI Cooper S R53 Video Review Come with me on a mini adventure and see how the car handles and drives with its Drive by Wire technology and electronic safety features! Will it be much like the original? [Complete Article] |
Most People Crammed in a MINI! Squeezing a place into history may be a feat unrealized by many, though for data storage firm EMC, they comfortably fit themselves in by earning a Most people crammed into a Mini Cooper, new model Guinness World Records™ record! [Complete Article] |
Lost BMW R7 Prototype found and Restored After over seventy years languishing in a box the R 7 has been restored to its former glory. [Complete Article] |
The Morris Minor: A British miracle The Morris Minor: A British miracle
The brilliant little car that symbolised Britain's emergence from post-war austerity celebrated a remarkable milestone 50 years ago. A distinctive profile with [Complete Article] |
MINI Paceman Concept at the North American International Auto Show The MINI Paceman Concept takes the fundamental strengths of MINI – its uniqueness, go-kart handling, agility, dynamic capability and individual design – and gives them a fresh twist with the help of cutting-edge technology and an innovative body concept. [Complete Article] |
World Debut: The MINI Paceman (Crossover Coupe) A MINI Crossover Coupé – urban and masculine.
Official Release: The MINI Paceman Concept retains the familiar MINI face but adds its own distinctive flavor. Large headlights with chrome surrounds extend deep into the front wings, and.... [Complete Article] |