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Since the sixties, MINI has built small, lightweight cars with the handling of go-karts. But ever since the Germans bought the company, their cars have tended to be fatter. However, the sharp handling and peppy engines remained unchanged. With the latest generation (which is even heavier), MINI also wants to …

BMW used the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este to present its one-off concept Touring Superleggera Vision, which combines a typical MINI look with sleek Italian roadster cues. The Milanese coachwork builder Touring Superleggera, established in 1926 and known for various unique vehicles (Ferrari 166 Touring Barchetta, Maserati 3500, the first Lamborghini …

Last year, the British brand abandoned its project to develop an ultra-compact Mini, mimicking the size of the original Mini. That car would have faced off against the smart fortwo and Toyota / Scion iQ. Still interested Nevertheless, everything indicates that MINI would still like to offer a small car, …

Pat McKenna, the executive in charge of all Mini products, recently announced in an interview with AutoGuide.com that the brand would offer a diesel-powered MINI for the North American market. The engine is a 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbodiesel, generating 114 horsepower and 199 lb-ft of torque. It’s a car that will …

The British brand, owned by BMW, unveiled last week in Los Angeles the brand new version of the Mini Cooper. It’s a car whose lines get a few alterations while respecting the specifications of its predecessor. Dimensions were slightly increased all-around leading to slightly more interior space. The Mini Convertible …

On November 18, precisely the birth date of Sir Alec Issigonis (18 November 1906 – 2 October 1988), MINI presented their third generation hardtop to the world. Amidst the usual pomp and fanfare the proud fathers unveiled the new model, themed the “The New Original”, at the Oxford, UK plant, …

MINI is planning to revamp its lineup of vehicles and won’t continue the familiar coupe and roadster versions. The British brand has two new front wheel drive architectures that it intends to base 18 new models off of within the next five years. The new sports cars will be entirely …

Mini has introduced three concepts that allow car owners of the English brand to enjoy the joys of camping. They are aptly named the Clubvan Camper, the Countryman ALL4 Side and the Cowley. The Clubvan Camper It allows a person to enjoy an extra bed, in addition to offering a …

Major milestone achieved during brand's 10th year in Canada. MINI Canada delivered its 40,000th vehicle to a Canadian customer on Thursday, July 19th in Toronto, Ontario. Achieving the 40,000-unit milestone comes in a year marked by another significant landmark for the iconic brand: 2012 marks the 10-year anniversary for 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 …