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Coutryman is added to the MINI range

Coutryman is added to the MINI range

20 May 2010 | Comments (0)This is the fourth variant in the model family of MINI. The Countryman crossover filled the gap between the classic MINI concept and contemporary SAV. The vehicle features four door and wide-opening tailgate, so it offers more space. The most important innovation is the optional MINI ALL4 AWD system. The MINI Countryman offers exceptional design, quality, handling, efficiency and awesome performance. Furthermore, the vehicle can be individualized to your specific taste. The exterior ... Keep Reading ››
Nowack Motors boosts the MINI Cooper S and JCW

Nowack Motors boosts the MINI Cooper S and JCW

4 May 2010 | Comments (0)Nowack Motors, the German-based aftermarket expert specialized in BMW cars has announced a power enhancement program for the swift urban ride MINI Cooper S and Cooper S JCW. Developed extremely skillfully, the Nowack program is offered in three different power stages: N210, N230 and N260. As you may already suggest, the number in the stage’s title reflects the output of the particular power package. Fitted with N210, the Nowack MINI Cooper S renders ... Keep Reading ››
MINI Countryman’s price details revealed

MINI Countryman’s price details revealed

15 February 2010 | Comments (0)MINI releases the price table for its first crossover, the MINI Countryman. As we are getting more and more impatient to see its world debut at Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland, MINI is presenting the available model variations for the new Countryman compact crossover. The brand also revealed information for the vehicle’s market launch in Germany, which is scheduled for September 2010. If you are interested in the MINI’s new addition, the brand ... Keep Reading ››
MINI Cooper S R56 ECU remap by Superchips UK

MINI Cooper S R56 ECU remap by Superchips UK

3 February 2010 | Comments (0)The UK performance auto electronics specialist Superchips has released an ECU upgrade for the renowned compact MINI Cooper S R56. Unwrapped in model year 2007, the Cooper S R56 model packs a 1.6-litre, twin scroll turbocharged, direct injection power unit managed by MED17 engine system. Thanks to its fine ECU remap, the in-house specialists at Superchips have managed to optimize the ignition timing, fuelling and the turbo boost parameters of the urban mini-car. ... Keep Reading ››
2010 MINI – new engines and more custom features

2010 MINI – new engines and more custom features

15 January 2010 | Comments (0)For model year 2010, MINI is expanding its range of petrol engines by offering more power and torque while reducing both emissions and fuel consumption. In addition to the new power units, the renowned brand is also presenting a richer variety of custom options for its line-up including new unique Rainbow color. Replacing the “old” 1.4-litre engine, the new and refined 1.6-litre power unit will be fitted to all First, One, Cooper and ... Keep Reading ››
MINI Roadster Concept

MINI Roadster Concept

15 September 2009 | Comments (0)MINI Roadster Concept: fresh ideas for an intense driving experience. MINI evokes new fascination and a wonderful new experience time and again. For each model in the range offers unique opportunities to enjoy supreme driving pleasure and unmistakable style. Now the MINI Roadster Concept once again sets a new trend for individual mobility borne out by the brand. A purist vehicle concept, elegant design and fascinating, sporting driving ... Keep Reading ››
MINI Coupé Concept – Officially Revealed

MINI Coupé Concept – Officially Revealed

26 August 2009 | Comments (0)MINI is celebrating a great birthday: Exactly fifty years ago, on 26 August 1959, the classic Mini was presented to the public for the first time, a unique story of success starting out and today giving MINI the perfect opportunity to look ahead without losing sight of the brand’s great tradition. The MINI Coupé Concept is an expression of MINI design and the great ability of the brand’s designers to fill the elementary values of ... Keep Reading ››
MINI Cooper S PRIOR-DESIGN Bodykit

MINI Cooper S PRIOR-DESIGN Bodykit

31 July 2009 | Comments (0)The last addition to the Prior-Design’s portfolio is a MINI Cooper S styling kit. Even the interventions made by the Prior tuners are only visual, they affected the little car in every direction. The PRIOR-DESIGN Bodykit consists of: a Front Bumper (429 Euro) which is designed cleverly and gives the chance to transfer the original MINI fog lights, plus impoves the airflow and adds more aggressive look to the car, a Diffuser (419 euros) ... Keep Reading ››
AC Schnitzer High Performance Brake System for all MINI Cooper S

AC Schnitzer High Performance Brake System for all MINI Cooper S

22 July 2009 | Comments (0)Ever since the MINI was launched, it's been a strong member of the AC Schnitzer product range. Enough reason for the AC Schnitzer engineers to exploit the potential of the MINI Cooper S models (R55, R56, R57, R52, R53 and John Cooper Works) even further in a new project. Enjoy driving comfort to the full without restriction, and be prepared for every situation: thanks to the High performance brake system by AC Schnitzer for the ... Keep Reading ››
Volvo S40 Drive With Start/Stop – What Car? Green Car Of The Year

Volvo S40 Drive With Start/Stop – What Car? Green Car Of The Year

9 June 2009 | Comments (1)The Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe featuring the new Start/Stop technology has scooped the top honour and been named Green Car of the Year at the prestigious 2009 What Car? Green Car Awards. The Volvo S40 DRIVe beat the BMW 118d and the Renault Megane to the top spot in the Small Family category and then stormed ahead to achieve victory over all the other category winners, including the Audi A8 and MINI Cooper S, to ... Keep Reading ››
A MINI for a Gentleman – Arden enhances MINI

A MINI for a Gentleman – Arden enhances MINI

7 April 2009 | Comments (0)Since 1972 we of Arden, who are specialized in the refinement of British automobiles and have made ourselves a world-wide name particularly as modifier for Jaguar and made Range Rover vehicles, have now discovered our passion for MINI cars. The road version desired is based on the Cup vehicle, which is running the MINI Challenge 2009 driven by the repeated winner „of the Gentlemen Driver“ E. Piro. The target group of the ... Keep Reading ››
Mini Cooper D

Mini Cooper D

16 January 2007 | Comments (0)The new MINI hatch line-up will soon be complete, when the new MINI One and MINI Cooper D models are unveiled to the public at the International Geneva Motor Show on 8 March 2007. The entry-level One features a perky 95hp 1.4-litre petrol engine, while the Cooper D boasts performance and fuel efficiency from an all-new 1.6-litre 110hp turbodiesel powerplant. A Cooper-badged MINI diesel hints at the sporty nature of the new model. MINI fans ... Keep Reading ››