03 November 2020
The motorsport tradition in Great Britain is huge. The United Kingdom has produced some of the World's most prestigious race tracks, such as Brands Hatch and of course Silverstone, as well as many successful drivers and race cars. The characteristic and downright legendary paint finish for the latter developed into the color "British Racing Green". In reminiscence of past glorious motorsport successes, MANHART Performance has now chosen exact
08 October 2020
MINI launches the Paddy Hopkirk Edition, a limited edition of 100 cars available to order now in the UK and based on the MINI Cooper S 3-door Hatch. In honor of the Northern Irish rally driver and inspired by the historic rally winning model, the special edition is Chili Red with a white contrast roof and features the famous starting number 37 livery.
Patrick ‘Paddy’ Hopkirk clinched the first victory behind the wheel of the classic Mi
19 February 2019
MINI, the British premium brand, announces new version of the sporty John Cooper Works GP. This new edition will be geared with a 4-cylinder engine with an output of 220kW (300hp) and will also feature MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology. This piece of gear will make the vehicle the most powerful MINI ever appeared on the road.
What we also know is that this is a limited run of mere 3000 units, so if you are interested in buying one, you’d better hurry up!
By presenting this particular model, MINI team are keen
19 June 2017
Vilner team does not stop to impress us. Even the teasers and the announcements drive us crazy! Definitely one of the most prominent, if not the most prominent Bulgarian tuner, the team showcases a bit of the upcoming tuning project: a special SMART vehicle that has first undergone a comprehensive tuning program by BRABUS and then Vilner team decided to build on that already impressive base.
There is a single video that demonstrates what the p
04 May 2017
As it seems, B&B Performance team is somehow attracted to gearing ridiculous amounts of power in relatively small packages: we have seen he 300hp VW Lupo RS, the 385hp Audi S1 and the 400hp VW Polo VR6 Turbo. But there was still something missing. Indeed, we are talking about a MINI vehicle that has undergone a comprehensive tuning program and now can proudly stay next to its brothers as a small machine with tons of power.
The lucky MINI i
21 September 2016
MINI USA has revealed the latest family member: the new 2017 John Cooper Works Clubman. Inspired by the motorsport and rally thrills, the sweetie offers new turbocharged power unit, latest generation of drivetrain system improvements and these sweet visuals. So, let’s check it out!
Exterior styling
As it comes
08 August 2016
BRABUS strikes back with two new sporty packs for the fortwo coupe and cabrio SMART models. Available for moderately low price, the BRABUS Sport Package grants customers with numerous customization features and some neat exclusive tweaks. So, without further due, let's see what is going on here!
The packs are availa
26 July 2016
New car sales researches revealed what majority of people prefer when it comes to buying a new vehicle. Analyzed by independent researchers, results show that buyers mainly prefer cars with more safety features, but for some reason not everyone is into the Autonomous Emergency Braking. Interesting.
However, good thing is to know that people are heading towards safety, instead of some overall useless hi-tech tweaks, right? However, results show
16 June 2016
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works Challenge comes with tons of ambition to set new benchmark to the track-oriented segment. It also tries to be impeccable on the road without sacrificing comfort and smoothness of a traditional city car. So, let's see what this sweetie has to offer.
The vehicle was created by small team at MINI Plant Oxford in UK in partnership with some race suppliers and engineers. Indeed they added the grippy Michelin Pilot Spor
30 May 2016
It is not a secret (but maybe a surprise) that the MINI models, especially from the John Cooper Works heritage are a motorsport talent. And this has been proven in history many times. In fact, with the landmark win at the legendary Rally Monte Carlo in 1964, the little car has shut the mouths of those unbelieving in it
27 May 2016
This MINI John Cooper Works with a regular one because of many reasons, but if we have to sum them up, it all ends at the work of the German tuning specialists at B&B. To make things a little bit clearer, they have developed a several stage modifications which results in fantastic addition of output for the MINI. And to be even more precise, the stock horses of the car jumped from 231 hp to 300 hp, while the Newton meters – from 320 Nm to 4
11 May 2016
MINI USA introduces the MINI Seven, the first special edition of the latest MINI generation that presents a wonderful combination of brand's well-known features and some contemporary progressive features. Along with the exclusive interior and exterior design, the vehicle includes overall extrovert appeal and tons of utility features.
2017 MINI Seven Special Edition will be available in Cooper and Cooper S variants. With front-wheel drive, engi