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X-Raid Mini Countryman All4 Racing

When we first got wind of the Mini Countryman that was being developed to run in the Dakar rally, the car was mostly still in boxes. X-Raid Mini Countryman All4 Racing This time however, since it’s already out there running some serious...

By Lupica G. on Dec 13th, 2010
Mini Countryman - Dakar edition

Mini’s latest offering seems to attract quite a lot of interest. This must be why the Countryman has been chosen to be prepped for the Dakar run. Mini Countryman - Dakar edition The equipment is all there since the money and effort is...

By Lupica G. on Dec 8th, 2010
Gert Volker Hildebrand

Here’s a move I don’t really understand. I mean I can fathem Alfa Romeo being sold to VW but I can’t really see the point of this. Gert Volker Hildebrand Why? Why is Mini getting a new person to head the design department? ...

By Lupica G. on Dec 2nd, 2010
Mini Beachcomber Concept

It seems that BMW’s Mini is still going at it and going strong. After a short break making various stuff the British company is up to something nearly preposterous. Mini Beachcomber Concept Not that long ago there were considerations on...

By Lupica G. on Oct 18th, 2010
Mini Cooper Steering Wheel

While this isn’t a recall (yet) the number of complaints received in regards to steering issues with the Mini Cooper especially 2004-2005 model year versions has convinced the NHTSA to look into the situation. Mini Cooper Steering Wheel The...

By Lupica G. on Sep 29th, 2010
Mini E Scooter

Remember the recent bomb Mini dropped about an electrically powered scooter that was to be revealed at the Paris Motor Show? Mini E Scooter It seems that they can hardly wait to show it off, just about as much as potential customers hardly wait...

By Lupica G. on Sep 23rd, 2010
Mini E

Many laughed and giggled the first time the electric car was offered as an alternative to the fossil fuel burners but things have moved on quite a lot since then. Mini E One of the major steps in between then and the future is now, now is when...

By Lupica G. on Sep 15th, 2010
Mini Electric Scooter

It would seem that Smart’s latest announcement on the run up to this year’s Paris Motor Show on their new electric scooter hasn’t gone well with the guys over at Mini. Mini Electric Scooter The British have made their own announcement...

By Lupica G. on Sep 11th, 2010
Mini Countryman WRC racer

Mini have announced their intention to once again have their products run around in the World Rally Championship trying to once more get the glory of the olden days when the original was running around in the famed competition. Mini Countryman...

By Lupica G. on Sep 10th, 2010

German tuners from Nowack created three packages of performance for Mini Cooper S and Cooper JCW S. With their help, this little British car can develop up to 260 horsepower. Nowack German tuning house came up with an own idea of Mini Cooper...

By rikk on May 8th, 2010