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Posted by viki 340 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
In typical MINI fashion, the brand's Financial Services arm is mixing a little business with pleasure, arcade style. Today they announce a new iPhone App called "MINI Liquid Assets," which is a free download from iTunes that will run on the iPhone and iPod Touch with version 2.0 software. Remember the old handheld water jet games, where a sealed... Read More »
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17 votes
Posted by viki 354 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
The facts are simple. A German radio station ran a contest giving away a brand-new Mini to whichever listener pulled off the craziest stunt to win. A 39-year-old man, Andreas Muller, was declared the winner after promising to have the brand "MINI" tattooed on his penis. But he didn't get the car until he got the ink, which was applied during a... Read More »
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18 votes
Posted by viki 361 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
The 2011 MINI Countryman has earned an excellent set of crash-test ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). In fact, the Countryman is rated better than the MINI Cooper and has earned the Institute's Top Safety Pick accolade. The 2011Countryman, a somewhat bigger, taller, four-door vehicle, with a bit more ground clearance... Read More »
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6 votes
Posted by viki 368 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced an upgraded investigation into some 60,000 2004 and 2005 MINI Coopers, which may have a steering defect linked to three vehicles fires. The NHTSA has reviewed over 500 complaints related to loss of power steering, which can make the cars more difficult to steer or control... Read More »
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10 votes
Posted by viki 375 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
I thought nothing could knock Kate and Prince William’s marriage off the front pages of every media outlet on the planet (except the North Korean Proletariat Daily Bugle), and we thank whatever benevolent force in the universe managed to do it. How many fancy hats could you stand to see sitting atop pompous British royals and hangers-on?... Read More »
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13 votes
Posted by viki 382 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
MINI vehicles will likely be the first on the market with audio systems capable of playing specific songs or albums on demand. The music-streaming service, called Mog, allows access to about ten million songs, and it's inking deals to expand into cars (with factory audio compatibility) and into living rooms (with audio streaming features added to... Read More »
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5 votes
Posted by viki 396 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
If you’ve shied away from MINI because they just didn’t use enough burled walnut and lambswool carpeting in their cars, you’ll want to pay close attention to their display at the upcoming Auto Shanghai 2011. MINI has announced the MINI Inspired by Goodwood model, an ultra-luxury, limited-edition version of the Cooper built under... Read More »
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11 votes
Posted by viki 403 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
You’ve probably heard the name Dr. Kay (pronounced “Kai”) Segler before; as head of BMW’s M Division, Dr. Segler was instrumental in the creation of BMW’s 1-Series M Coupe. His name and face were all over the internet at the launch of the track-day-terror, which Segler called “affordable for the young... Read More »
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14 votes
Posted by viki 459 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
If you’re still unfamiliar with the John Cooper Works (JCW) branding, either you’re not a MINI fan at all or you’ve been living under a rock for the past several years. JCW is the official tuning arm for the MINI brand and not only produces its own range of upgraded cars but is also responsible for the brand’s motorsports... Read More »
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8 votes
Posted by viki 491 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
It was shown as a concept, but the MINI Paceman crossover/coupe has already been given the greenlight for production, rocketing this world premiere from interesting to important. It was also intensely odd event, as you'll see in the video below. MINI, as a brand, has embraced the odd in its marketing over the past several years, making for a... Read More »
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7 votes
Posted by viki 492 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
We've already brought you the full details and official studio shots of the 2011 MINI Paceman, the "crossover coupe" version of the MINI Countryman, but now we have live shots from the unveiling at Cobo Hall. Despite the awkward market segment (crossover coupe?) and a name that runs dangerously close to "pacemaker," the 2011 Paceman actually holds... Read More »
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14 votes
Posted by viki 892 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
The MINI Coupe and MINI Roadster concepts generated loads of buzz at the Frankfurt and Los Angeles auto shows, and today, there's cause for even more excitement: rumor has it that production of the two models has been fast-tracked, and that they'll start rolling off the assembly lines in Oxford as of October 2010. The first batches will go to .. Read More »
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11 votes
Posted by viki 893 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
Like their owners and pretty much every auto journalist, we love BMWs. And we especially love driving them.It's a cliche now, but especially their sedans are perfectly balanced, instantly responsive, and raring for the open road. They are, to overuse the decades-old tagline, pretty close to the ultimate driving machines.Which is why we're so .. Read More »
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20 votes
Posted by viki 893 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE STYLING | [9 out of 10] Automobile Magazine: " MINI design team, forty-some strong, has done excellent work" Road & Track: " Convertible roof can be fully opened in just 15 sec. at speeds of up to 20 mph" Cars.com: "Standard Openometer that tracks how much time you've driven with the top down" ...Browse Photos Read More »
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12 votes
Posted by viki 894 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
2009 MINI COOPER STYLING | [10 out of 10] J. D. Power: "A pop-culture icon with a cult following" MyRide.com: "Brandishes fun like a club, from its clown-car styling inside and out" Motor Trend: "Interior design language...isn't the most ergonomically friendly setup, but it's still relatively stylish" The diminutive MINI Cooper has ...Watch Video | Browse Photos Read More »
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13 votes
Posted by viki 894 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
U Haul has just reduced prices for its U Car Share car-sharing service, and added more fuel-efficient EPA SmartWay vehicles, the company reports. Vehicles being added to U Car Share's fleet include the Toyota Prius, Ford Focus, Toyota Yaris, MINI Cooper, and Ford Escape Hybrid.Up until now, the Chrysler PT Cruiser has been the most common .. Read More »
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