Dynamic ability, comfort, efficiency, aesthetic allure and a profusion of innovations designed to enhance driving pleasure – the BMW 5 Series contains all the signature ingredients of a best-selling model at the premium end of the executive segment. Indeed, consistently rising … Continue reading

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MINI John Cooper Works WRC
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In MINI, on March 10th, 2011

The 81st International Geneva Motor Show (CH) provided the stage for MINI to unveil the MINI John Cooper Works S2000 – the latest milestone on the road to the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). This is the forerunner to the … Continue reading
NY Times reviews the MINI Countryman
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In MINI, on March 5th, 2011

New York Times gets behind the wheel of the 2011 MINI Countryman and shares their thoughts on MINI’s first crossover vehicle. Here is an excerpt from their review: “Unlike, say, the old Saab 9-7 (a k a, the Chevrolet TrailBlazer), … Continue reading
Cool Hunting interviews BMW design head Adrian van Hooydonk
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In MINI, on February 26th, 2011

At the recent Milan Fashion Show, Cool Hunting caught up with BMW Head of Design Adrian Van Hooydonk who talked about the new MINI Rocketman Concept. Earlier this week, Oxford-based MINI took off the wraps of their newest concept: Rocketman, … Continue reading
Exclusive preview of the MINI Rocketman Concept during Milan Fashion Week 2011
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In MINI, on February 24th, 2011

In the company of an exclusive line-up of guests and a host of friends, MINI celebrated the global premiere of the new MINI Rocketman Concept against the backdrop of Milan Fashion Week. With more than 300 guests of honour from … Continue reading
The Success Story Of MINI: 300,000 units annually in the medium term
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In MINI, on February 24th, 2011

The New MINI was born in 2000 when BMW became the new owner of the UK-based brand. The first BMW-built MINI came to life in 2001 when the company introduced the reborn vehicle at the Frankfurt Auto Show. By 2007, … Continue reading
New Video: MINI Rocketman Concept
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In MINI, on February 24th, 2011

Oxford-based MINI introduced another exciting concept this week, the MINI Rocketman, a return to the classic MINI dimensions and ideology. The urban-oriented vehicle will make its public debut next week at the Geneva Motor Show. The study car brings back … Continue reading
Analysis: MINI Rocketman
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In MINI, on February 23rd, 2011

Echoes of Elton John singing in the background, notwithstanding, the Mini Rocketman is an interesting concept for BMW. The first thing that crossed my mind when viewing the images were Megacity, in essence, here is the BMW i3 in Mini … Continue reading
World Premiere: MINI Rocketman
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In Featured Posts, MINI, on February 22nd, 2011

The long-time rumored mini-MINI makes its world debut today when the Oxford-based company unveils the new MINI Rocketman Concept. The urban-oriented vehicle will make its public debut next week at the Geneva Motor Show. The study car brings back the … Continue reading
Video: MINI Countryman WRC spotted during test sessions in France
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In MINI, on February 21st, 2011

Today we came across a video of MINI Countryman WRC, recorded during a test session in France, at Chateau Lastours. The pilots behind the wheel are Kris Meeke and Daniel Sordo. MINI Countryman WRC is developed by Prodrive in cooperation … Continue reading