Pepper White MINI Cooper S Convertible destined for its owner in Australia…
The Pepper White MINI Cooper S Convertible destined for its owner in Australia was the 766,290th vehicle built at the plant since MINI production started in April 2001. Nearly all MINIs manufactured at the plant are built to a specific customer order.
It is the first time that the plant has built over 200,000 units in one year since 1988.
Continue reading Record MINI Production in 2005 – 200,000th MINI produced
MINI Convertible tops the UK charts as the best-selling convertible of 2005
MINI Convertible tops the UK charts as the best-selling convertible of 2005, as a record 200,000 MINIs leave Oxford.
In a year when UK soft-top sales are down overall, MINI has bucked the trend. The best-selling convertible of 2005 is set to be the MINI Convertible, already scoring 11 per cent more sales by the end of November (YTD) than the best-selling convertible of 2004.
Despite the UK’s consistently changeable climate, MINI drivers are refusing to allow their soggy surrounds to put a dampener on their enthusiasm for open top motoring. In 2005 the MINI Convertible outsold its nearest competitor by a whopping 27 per cent. The MINI One, Cooper and Cooper S Convertibles now account for almost one in every four MINIs sold.
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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
MINI Cooper Convertible Receives High Score in its First Year - Third Year in a row for a MINI Passenger Car
In its first year since launch, the MINI Convertible has received the top award in its segment in the latest Strategic Vision Total Quality Index (TQI). The MINI Cooper Convertible was the highest scorer in the Convertible Under $30,000 segment in this year’s index and is the third year in a row a MINI has received top segment honors in the TQI by the San Diego-based research firm.
Continue reading MINI CONVERTIBLE TOPS SEGMENT IN STRATEGIC VISION’S TOTAL QUALITY INDEX
Donatella Versace designed an exclusive MINI, which will premiere at the Aids charity event on May 21st, 2005.
Vienna/Munich. Once again Vienna becomes the hot spot for international celebrities this weekend. The Life Ball revels its 13th anniversary at the Vienna town hall this year, while MINI is supporting the event for the fifth time, giving a positive impulse to the fight against HIV and AIDS.
Exclusively for this year’s Life Ball, MINI has provided the Italian fashion company Versace with a MINI Cooper Convertible, which has been specially restyled under the supervision of chief-designer Donatella Versace. The international fashion scene and all Life Ball spectators can marvel at the unique piece live on the red carpet on Saturday, 21st of May.
Continue reading Vienna in motion: MINI and Versace appear together at the Life Ball 2005.
MINI covered in exclusive mosaics by Bisazza.
Munich. This spring, MINI will present itself in the exclusive outfit of the Italian lifestyle label Bisazza. Mosaic surfaces made up of thousands of coloured glass stones turn four MINI models into not for sale designer one-offs. They will celebrate their world premiere at the Salone Internationale del Mobile in Milan on april 13th 2005. MINI and Bisazza have agreed the cooperation, because with their products both brands create thrilling experiences for customers and viewers alike, realising them in top quality and uniting their traditions with trail-blazing technology.
Continue reading MINI wears Bisazza. Two top labels create unique design objects.
From MINI in Munich, news on a little MINI for everyone.
MINI has announced the MINI Convertible scale model range, launched in February so everyone can play with the roof down, despite of the weather outside!
In Europe, the MINI Cabrio miniature is available in various scales, 1:87 (15 euro), 1:43 (25 euro) and 1:18 (59 euro). Even the smallest miniature is a highly detailed, faithful conversion of the full size MINI, From the painted outside mirror to the two-colored Interior. The miniatures even have an operating roof system (manual)!
Continue reading Official Mini MINI Convertible Range (Including Little Luggage)
Shift Faster With MINI.
Top MINIs with Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
Both the MINI Cooper S Convertible and the MINI Cooper S with its new six-speed automatic transmission are making their world debut in Detroit. This light and compact automatic transmission with Steptronic, adaptive management and an extremely fast gearshift of only 1/4 second, gives the two top models supreme agility, sporting performance, and the very best in driving comfort.
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And the winner is…MINI One Convertible wins What Car? 2005 ‘Best Convertible’
More space is needed in MINI’s trophy cabinet after What Car? magazine awarded the MINI One Convertible best in class at its awards ceremony in London last night.
The MINI One Convertible beat competitors such as the Peugeot 206CC and VW Beetle Cabrio to win the esteemed award.
Continue reading And the winner is…MINI One Convertible wins What Car? 2005 ‘Best Convertible’
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