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Two millionth MINI driven off the production line by UK Prime Minister
A MINI is born every 68 seconds. 10 years after the start of production, the two millionth MINI was recently driven off the production line at Plant Oxford by Prime Minister David Cameron. Of the two million, more than 1.5 million MINIs have been exported to customers in more than 90 countries around the world from Australia to Venezuela. Frank-Peter Arndt, BMW AG board member responsible for production, was present to celebrate this latest m... [more]
Great value for soft-tops this summer
Despite record temperatures and the driest April in years, prices on soft tops have remained cool in recent weeks. The sunshine usually sees the price of convertibles soar, along with the temperatures - but not this year, according to British Car Auctions (BCA). This means anyone thinking of buying a convertible could still get a great deal, says Tim Naylor from BCA. “Despite the record temperatures and dry, sunny days in April, convertible va... [more]
Top 10 cars with the best residual values
Deciding what new car to buy can sometimes be difficult, but a big part of any buying decision should be how much the car is likely to be worth in the future, relative to the price you pay for it. Glass’s, the ‘bible’ when it comes to used car values, has excluded automotive exotica and cars sold in very small numbers from the list, which expresses the residual values as a percentage of original list price for vehicles on a ‘57’ plate with ave... [more]
MINI Countryman to be launched in the UK market this month
The demand for crossover vehicles has grown substantially in recent years: drivers want the best of both worlds with normal saloon-like driving responses as well as the added versatility of soft off-road ability and the interior flexibility to cope with all the hobbies, shopping trips and activities that are such a huge part of busy modern family life. MINI will launch its latest and largest model, the MINI Countryman, to the UK market on Sep... [more]
Looking for drivers to test the UK's first electric MINIs
The search is on for 20 drivers to take part in phase two of a trial to test the UK’s first ever electric MINIs. Phase one of the trial is currently underway, the first 20 MINI E pioneers took ownership of their electric MINIs in December 2009 and are due to hand them back in June. People living in a triangular geographical area between Andover, Oxford and West London will be able to take part in the project. The Government-backed trial, run ... [more]
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Mini in the news
Mobile Mini Schedules 2011 Fourth Quarter News Release and Conference Call for Friday, February 24, 2012
Mobile Mini, Inc. today announced that it will issue its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011 on Friday, February 24, 2012 before the financial markets open.
Mini works of art
The occasion was the "Mini. Let's Spring! Exhibition" - a collaboration between Mini and local design students. The innovative British marque introduced another cultural journey under the theme "The whole year's work depends on a good start in spring," with the help of students from Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Design.
Apple in Talks to Open Mini Shops Within Sam's Club Locations [RUMOR]
Apple may be working on a deal to open up a series of mini shops inside Sam's Club locations, according to a new report.
Living with Mini's tiny new model
What Mini's new performance-focused helmet-headed Coupe loses in terms of practicality it makes up for in individuality.
Prodrive loses Mini works status
Mini has confirmed that Prodrive's involvement with the Mini World Rally programme has been reduced to the status of a works-supported team.
MINI Coupe cuts real dash
There’s just no stopping the MINI Adventure and a new two-seat Coupe makes it even more fun, says Andy Russell.
Mini Apple Stores may be headed to Sam's Club
When you think of Apple, what likely comes to mind is well-designed high-end electronics that may or may not be worth the hefty price. When you think of Sam’s Club, you probably think something more along the lines of bulk packages of individually wrapped pickles, and free samples of teriyaki chicken on a toothpick. But those two worlds may soon combine. According to 9to5Mac, Sam’s Club (a ...
Mini: Rocketman not dead
BMW-owned small car brand says that offering an even smaller Mini is not out of the question following reports of the project being axed.
Mini Rodeo pays tribute to late founder
Clarence Minetti, longtime Santa Maria Elks Rodeo chairman and co-founder, designed the Mini Rodeo with the intention of giving local schoolchildren a real taste of cowboy life.
Richards bullish over Mini decision
Prodrive chairman David Richards says Mini's announcement of a new path in the World Rally Championship is good news for the Banbury team.
