MINI John Cooper Works Coupe

S4 / 1.598 cc / 211 PS / 207 lb/ft (280 Nm) @ 2.000 - 5.300 / turbo / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 6,4 s / Vmax: 149 mph (240 km/h) (click images for a larger view)

MINI John Cooper Works Coupe

S4 / 1.598 cc / 211 PS / 207 lb/ft (280 Nm) @ 2.000 - 5.300 / turbo / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 6,4 s / Vmax: 149 mph (240 km/h) (click images for a larger view)

Mini Beachcomber Concept, 2010

Mini Beachcomber Concept, 2010   MINI Beachcomber Concept crosses borders, enters new dimensions of driving pleasure, and wins over additional target groups by expanding the model range and the creativity of MINI design. MINI demonstrates its potential for additional product lineup growth and further enhanced driving pleasure with the MINI Beachcomber Concept.The MINI Beachcomber Concept is a

MINI Cooper Clubman - Major MINI

I have a five-year-old son. I happen to think he’s pretty cute, a comedic genius, and an excellent athlete. But I am never more proud of him than when he spouts off his automotive knowledge. What can I say? He’s a chip off the old (er, young) block. So on our first outing in the Clubman, the cute, funny, athletic, five-year-old car expert observed, “This looks like a BMW on the inside.” See what

2009 Mini Cooper S Convertible - Fun In The Sun

It’s a tale of two cities.In Goldsboro (NC) four dreary days filled with off-and-on rain and cool temperatures had us longing for some sunshine and warmth. Perhaps it was just coincidence that an all-new yellow 2009 Mini Cooper S convertible showed up just before the sun broke free of the clouds and the temperature started an upward climb into the mid-70s.Later in Los Angeles (CA) balmy mid-70’s

Mini Cooper S Clubman

Despite reasonable pump prices, fuel economy remains high on the list of sought-after features for new-car shoppers. For those whose gotta-have list also includes sporty and fun to drive, there are more than a few choices out there. None, however, are more sporty or fun to drive than the Mini Cooper S. A combination of jackrabbit acceleration and spot-on handling elevates the Cooper S into the

Mini E - An all electric battery Mini

The BMW Group will be the world's first manufacturer of premium automobiles to deploy a fleet of some 500 all-electric vehicles for private use in daily traffic. The MINI E will be powered by a 150 kW (204 hp) electric motor fed by a high-performance rechargeable lithium-ion battery, transferring its power to the front wheels via a single-stage helical gearbox nearly without a sound and entirely

MINI Cooper S convertible

How do you improve upon the fun-to-drive genius that is a MINI Cooper? This car’s tossable suspension, funky styling and excellent fuel economy make it one of the better all-around daily vehicles for both the style-conscious and driving enthusiasts. Well, there’s the Cooper Clubman, which adds a bit more room. And for summertime fun, there’s the Cooper convertible, which provides all of the same

Mini Countryman - Newest Addition to Mini Family

The all new MINI Countryman, MINI’s biggest and boldest model, will make its U.S. debut during the New York International Auto Show.Equipped with four doors, four individual seats and a four-wheel-drive system known as MINI ALL4, the MINI Countryman will be hitting the U.S. city streets and snow-covered back-roads early next year. Measuring 161.3 inches long and with a wheelbase of 102.2 inches,

Mini Paceman - a new member of the Mini family

MINI USA ANNOUNCES A NEW MEMBER OF THE MINI FAMILYMINI Paceman Concept Confirmed As Basis For New Production ModelFirst crossover coupe in the premium small car segmentMINI lineup to reach seven vehiclesWoodcliff Lake, NJ - The MINI Paceman Concept vehicle made its world debut at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. During the press conference, Ian Robertson, Board

MINI by Rolls Royce: Posh Limited Edition Model Revealed Ahead of Shanghai Show

A couple of years back, we shared some scoop photos of a prototype MINI with styling elements from Rolls Royce models. A company spokesman had then confirmed that the car was real, but to the dismay of many fans, he said that it was a one-off for a special dealer event. If you happened to like the idea of a Rolls-Royce-flavored MINI we have some good news for you as the British company will

Mini Cooper S Countryman (knitted)

S4 / 1.598 cc / 184 PS / 192 ft/lb (260 Nm) @ 1.600 / turbo / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 7,6 s / Vmax: 134 mph (215 km/h)(click images for a larger view)

MINI Cooper S Clubman Chateau by Aznom

S4 / 1.598 cc / 175 PS / 192 lb/ft (260 Nm) @ 1.700 - 4.500 / turbo / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 7,1 s / Vmax: 140 mph (225 km/h)/ Limited edition (12 cars)(click images for a larger view)

1970 Nissan Skyline GT-R Microcar Replica

We know what you’re thinking but stop right there. What you are looking at here isn’t the result of some crafty photoshop business - it’s the real deal; an actual factual microcar replica of a 1970 Nissan Skyline GT-R coupe that was created by Japanese tuning firm Liberty Walk Performance. The scaled down, single-seater clone of Nissan’s first-generation Skyline GT-R is based on a

MINI New Rocketman at Milan Fashion Week

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Only a few days before its motor show debut at next week's Geneva Salon, the MINI Rocketman concept made its first public appearance at a special event on the sidelines of the Milan Fashion Week. The presentation was held at the Istituto Europeo di Design, which is a design school with a focus on automotive and product design. The BMW

Louis Vuitton-esque MINI JCW Looks Kewl

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; We're no luxury handbag experts, but the first thought that comes to mind upon seeing CoverEFX's MINI John Cooper Works [JCW] tuning proposal is a....Louis Vuitton bag on wheels. For obvious reasons, the monogram canvas is different than the one found on the products of the famous French design house, but its styling as well as the colors and

German Tuner Thinks Louis Vuitton-esque MINI JCW with up to 252HP Looks Kewl

We're no luxury handbag experts, but the first thought that comes to mind upon seeing CoverEFX's MINI John Cooper Works [JCW] tuning proposal is a....Louis Vuitton bag on wheels. For obvious reasons, the monogram canvas is different than the one found on the products of the famous French design house, but its styling as well as the colors and the leathery texture of the special foil wrap all

Mini - The 2011 Mini lineup

2011 Model Year Design and Technology Changes – SummaryExterior updates* All models will have new bumper fascias, tail lamp assemblies and larger fog lights.* There is a new Adaptive Xenon headlight option ($100), and black headlight housings are newly available for Cooper and Cooper S (no charge option).* Sunroof glass tint will change from 10 percent in the previous model to 30 percent on 2011

Mini Cooper S - Fun and Frugal

When the British Mini car company was purchased by BMW, the car received the full Teutonic engineering treatment. That meant transforming the iconic car from an ultra-light micro vehicle with sliding side windows and 13 inch wheels to something more substantial, all the while retaining its unique “Mini’ness”.  As impossible a task as that might seem they have actually succeeded quite well. The

New Mini Cooper SD gets 2.0-liter Turbo Diesel with 143HP and up to 65.7 UK MPG

MINI has introduced the most power diesel variant yet in its line-up in the form of the new Cooper SD which is powered by a new 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder oil-burner that makes 143-horses at 4,000 rpm and an impressive 305 Nm (225 lb-ft) of peak torque, available between 1,750 and 2,700 rpm. The Cooper SD trim is offered in the three-door hatch, the Clubman, the Convertible and the