After breaking the news this January, MINI2 adds a little more water to the rumours mill.
In January MINI2 broke the news that MINI are planning to release a light weight ltd edition MINI Cooper S, in a bid to help the 1st generation MINI flagship go out with a real bang. We’ve recently acquired a few more sneak details of what might be in store, and really, if you think you could be tempted, then hens teeth might be easier to acquire than one of these little beasts once an official announcement is made (we have no idea when this might be).
Continue reading More Limited Edition Light Weight Cooper S Rumours
Contingency Program Pays Out $6,000 for Third-Place Finish at Watkins Glen.
MINI USA has awarded Nuzzo Motor Sports for its participation and hard-won podium finish at Watkins Glen, Saturday, June 11th with a $6,000 contingency payout. The private team of Nuzzo Motor Sports, who campaigned two MINI Cooper S’ in Grand Am took full benefit of MINI’s contingency program, notably with a 3rd place win in the ST class.
Continue reading MINI USA Awards Nuzzo Motor Sports Prize Money for Podium Finish
Only 40 hours after the auction began at a starting bid of 1 Euro, the MINI designed by Donatella Versace reached a record bid of 125,049 Euro.
Considering the car’s sales value of about 25.000 Euro, the outcome of the auction is an outstanding success already.
Continue reading MINI in Versace outfit: Record bid of over 125,000 Euro on eBay.
The MINI One D will be 20 per cent more powerful from September, increasing its power output by 13 bhp and knocking nearly two seconds off the 0-62mph sprint. The stronger four-cylinder power unit has been thoroughly revised and offers improved performance yet offers the same economy as its predecessor. The combined fuel figure is 58.9mpg and this MINI can entertain its driver for 600 miles on one tank depending, of course, on his or her driving style.
Continue reading More Power to the ‘D’ - UK MINI Spec Revisions
PSA Peugeot Citroën and BMW Group presented today the industrial plan for their cooperation, which is designed to produce a new family of small 4-cylinder petrol engines that will be used in both partners’ vehicles (Peugeot, Citroën and MINI).
The cooperation strengthens high-level manufacturing expertise in Western Europe industrial facilities both in France and in the UK.
The main engine parts will be machined exclusively at PSA Peugeot Citroën’s Douvrin plant in Northern France, with engine assembly divided between each partner’s facilities-Douvrin for PSA Peugeot Citroën and Hams Hall in the UK for MINI-to facilitate the logistics of supplying each manufacturer’s car plants.
The cooperation has required the deployment of an efficient, flexible organisation tailored to meet the requirements of managing discrete assembly processes at two geographically separate production locations.
Continue reading PSA Peugeot Citroën and BMW Group present the Industrial Plan for their Cooperation
MINI Introduces New Models to the Line-Up
This September, MINI will add three new models to the existing hatchback range. MINI One Seven, MINI Cooper Park Lane and MINI Cooper S Checkmate.
Since launch, MINI customers have always benefited fromthe availability of the cost effective Sale, Pepper, and Chili option packages. These packages remain, but the ‘Seven’, ‘Park Lane’ and ‘Checkmate’ models add exclusive equipment and additional standard specification, giving the MINI driver even more choice when it comes to personalising their car.
Continue reading MINI Trio - MINI One Seven - Cooper Park Lane - Cooper S Checkmate
Within the scope of the International Talent Support from July 14th to
17th 2005 a renowned jury will nominate a new shooting star of
photgraphy.
Continue reading MINI supports creativity with the MINIInternational Photo Award
BMW GROUP SHOWS 7.5% RISE IN MAY SALES
BMW Group sales rose in May by 7.5% compared with the same month last year to 113,626 automobiles (previous year: 105,681). For the period up to and including May, the number of BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles delivered to customers rose by 8.4% to 517,184 (previous year: 477,098). This means that the company has broken the 500,000 vehicle barrier as early as May for the first time in its history.
Continue reading Worldwide MINI Sales in Rude Health
We’ve not reported much lately, but our ears have been to the ground….
Due to reasons beyond our control news flow has been somewhat restricted lately, but that doesn’t mean we haven’t had our eyes peeled, ears to the ground, and radars scanning the airwaves for news on the next generation MINI models. There’s been a lot of rumours, photos and stories posted in the press and other websites in recent times, most, if not all, can be found by looking in the MINI2 Forums’ “Future Variants” forum, which you can visit by clicking this link: Link to forums. We’ll try not to repeat too much here, but not of all this will be new information for many of the hardcore MINI fans who regularly visit MINI2.
Continue reading More Next Generation MINI Rumours & Development News
MINI Germany Site Has New Accessory Information
The German MINI site has recently revealed some new accessories for the MINI, in time for summertime adventures.
First up is a carrier designed to fit to the rear of the MINI Convertible, which can carry two bikes, ski or snow boards securely and safely. The trunk can still be used with the carrier in place, as it can fold down out of the way without being completely removed. The carrier as fastened via a quick-release system for easy removal and attachment. The carrier can take loads of up to 30kg.
Continue reading Fit for the summer with original MINI accessories
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