It’s time to meet the fastest Mini ever (only once has there been anything like it, but even that wasn’t as quick). Known as the Mini John Cooper Works GP, the special-edition Mini will go on sale later this year with a limited production run of just 2,000 units. “Underpinning the performance characteristics of the [...]
At the New York Auto Show, Mini has announced that it will be releasing a John Cooper Works GP II at next months Mini United Festival. So far, the only information released is that the model will come with a “high-performance turbo engine, racing-oriented suspension technology and exclusive, aerodynamically optimized body components.” Sparing the details, [...]
The Cooper Convertible Highgate is Mini’s latest Special Edition model that was recently debuted, scheduled for launch this spring. Four different options are available for power, all of which can be paired to either a six-speed manual, or a six-speed automatic. The petrol versions of the motor produce 120hp or 181 hp, the diesels are [...]
Recent spy shots of the third-generation Mini Cooper suggest that the compact hatchback could get a Clubman-style third door when it hits streets next year. The spy shots show a second shutline, covered by tape, behind the driver’s door. BMW Group received a lot of criticism for the use of a single rear-hinged club-door on the [...]
Mini’s success is something that goes beyond questioning and because BMW has been at the helm of the British manufacturer ever since their reintroduction in 2002, in addition to the fact that Mini’s are very sporty oriented hatchbacks, reports are saying that Mini now wants to adopt the brand’s familiar tuning firm, John Cooper Works, [...]
Mini has just dropped to new special edition Cooper hatchback models. The two models, the Mini Baker Street and the Mini Bayswater, focus around the upcoming Olympic Games in London. Both models will go on sale in Spring 2012 with unique design features and exclusive equipment The Mini Baker Street can be ordered in a [...]
In a move that makes Mini look like a mental micro-niching Mercedes Benz, Kay Segler, Mini’s global chairperson, said that the company will be offering ten different models by the end of the decade. Currently there are seven models: the Cooper, Convertible, Coupe, Roadster (coming next month), Countryman, and Clubman, and new Countryman Coupe (1st [...]
Last year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was looking into some mysterious cases with some turbocharged Mini cars randomly catching fire. My humorous side would tell me: I’m not surprised, it’s British. But we’re long past the days of terrible electronics from the Prince of Darkness, Lucas. As a result, the NHTSA stepped in [...]
Mini’s latest version of its Connected app has gotten some technical upgrades with its added features. Apple iPhone users have access to features that include a Force Meter, Condition Check, and Digital Sports Instruments. Condition check will do the driver the favor of monitoring weather, fluids and Sport Button status. Force Meter gives acceleration information [...]
Mini’s U.S fans have been asking for Recaro seats in their compact cars for years and now Mini is finally catering to their request by bringing the option to the stateside. The Recaro Seat option will be available on the Mini Clubman, Cooper hatchback, Coupe and Roadster models. The seats will be available in only [...]
