Mini Cars
MINI makes 1.5 million
Just weeks after celebrating MINI’s 50th birthday, another milestone was reached as the 1.5 millionth car rolled off Plant Oxford’s production line, since the launch of the new MINI in 2001.
Janspeed very much in tune with Mini’s 50th
While Mini nostalgia is enjoying maxi exposure as enthusiasts celebrate the 50th anniversary of the little car’s launch, the team at Janspeed in Salisbury has perhaps got more to remember than most. But they are as much in tune with BMW’s Mini reincarnation as they are with the Issigonis car and are ready to help any enthusiasts who want to put some verve into Britain’s best-loved small car and its modern counterpart.
MINI E gets Government green light for UK trial
The British government body that exists to promote business innovation in technology announced yesterday that a consortium led by BMW Group will be supported by a proportion of a £25m fund, enabling the MINI E to be introduced and tested on British roads by a mixture of private, corporate and public sector drivers before the end of 2009.
BMW showcases low carbon technology at London’s City Hall
BMW Group took part in the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LCVP) Annual Conference, showing the MINI E all-electric vehicle and the BMW 116d, a car that beats the emissions performance of the 118d – last year’s World Green Car of the Year.
The MINI is a golden certainty
British Car Auctions reports that MINI is among the best for holding its price as thousands converge on Silverstone for 50th anniversary celebrations.
25,000 gather to celebrate the past, present and future of MINI
MINI 50 Camden, MINI 50 Mayfair and MINI John Cooper Works World Championship 50 unveiled at global party.
50 Years of MINI production at Plant Oxford
For the first time in half a century that very car is returning to its birthplace for a celebration of 50 years of production. The Mini Minor, finished in Old English White and carrying the registration number 621 AOK, is at Plant Oxford for the day to mark its birthday in style.
Special edition MINI Graphite set to tempt value-seekers
MINI is increasing its model range with the value-packed, special edition MINI Graphite. Offering enhanced standard equipment levels over existing Hatch models, the MINI Graphite edition will be available in MINI One, Cooper and Cooper D guise; each offering an unbeatable combination of low ownership costs – from just £210 per month – as well as exclusivity.
MINI urges UK motorists to buy British under scrappage scheme
MINI UK and the government will be offering British car buyers £2,000* towards the purchase price of any new MINI as part of plans to introduce a scrappage incentive scheme in the UK.
Goodwood says Mini happy returns to a British motoring icon
That most iconic and best-loved of British cars – the Mini – celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. To help mark this important event, Goodwood will have a number of Minis of all shapes and sizes at its celebrated 2009 Motor Sport events; the Festival of Speed (from 3-5 July) and the Goodwood Revival (18-20 September).
MINI E joins Government electric vehicle announcement
Ian Robertson, Sales and Marketing Director of BMW Group AG, today joined Business Secretary Peter Mandelson and Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon in Scotland as they launched the Government’s vision for ultra-low carbon transport in the UK.
MINI's summer pick-me-up
There might be doom and gloom in much of the car industry at the moment, but with a hint of spring in the air, MINI, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, is more optimistic than most as it gears up for the launch of the all-new Convertible on March 28, the same weekend as the clocks go forward to mark the start of summer time.
MINI and Airstream, designed by Republic of Fritz Hansen
Airstream Inc. and MINI have teamed up to offer the best in both design and functionality with a one-off MINI Cooper S Clubman and Airstream creation designed by Republic of Fritz Hansen.
The new MINI John Cooper Works Convertible
MINI will unveil the world’s fastest small premium cabriolet at the Geneva International Motor Show on 03 March 2009. The MINI John Cooper Works Convertible will take centre stage at the event and is on sale in the UK from 28 March 2009, priced at £23,470 OTR.
Hot-hatch hat-trick for the “UK’s cleanest car company”
For the third year in a row, the MINI Cooper S has been named the best hot hatch on sale in the UK at the annual What Car? awards ceremony.