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
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In well-worn M philosophy, the chassis must always be faster than the engine. For decades this has been an engineering challenge for M, because they’ve always fitted stonking engines under the hood. To go the wayward American route of fitting … Continue reading
The iconic M6 returns from a two year hiatus more powerful, more athletic, more focused, more luxurious and more efficient than ever before. Since the “M6” badge was first placed on a BMW back in 1987, this iconic model has … Continue reading
The new 2013 BMW M6 Convertible makes its world debut today with the first photos and official information. As expected, the new M6 shares the same engine with the recently unveiled M5. Internally designated as the S63Tü this new engine … Continue reading
See update below with official BMW statement BMW of North America has agreed to pay a $3 million fine to settle U.S. government allegations that it failed to promptly notify regulators about potential safety defects. NTHSA says that BMW agreed … Continue reading
Some fragment of an article flashed by, probably on an iPad, that got me thinking about all of the small-scale manufacturers of automobiles and their need for drivetrain components. More than one genius has gone to financial ruin thinking they … Continue reading





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
The British TV Show Fifth Gear and its host Vicki Butler-Henderson deliver a quite fun review of the new MINI Countryman, one would say, in a typical MINI way. The model tested is the MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4 model … Continue reading
MINI Countryman launches in December and will carry a base price of $22,350, only $550 more than the Clubman wagon. Jim McDowell, President of MINI USA, said that a well-equipped Countryman Cooper S will cost just under $30,000. According to … Continue reading
Tomorrow, MINI launches to market the most wide-ranging line-up since its revamp in 2011. Along with the updated versions of the MINI, Clubman and Convertible, the Oxford-based company also launches the Countryman, company’s crossover that will boost the sales. In … Continue reading
In March 2010, MINI has entered a new era at the Geneva Motor Show with their first crossover vehicle: MINI Countryman. According to BMW, the Countryman is “a new dimension” and “genuine crossover that bridges the gap between the classic … Continue reading
Autocar UK reviews the 2011 MINI Cooper S Countryman, the top model of the new crossover family. Here is an excerpt from their review: What’s it like? An odd’un. First off, it feels noticeably bigger than a regular Mini, and … Continue reading
Richard Aucock recently published an interesting comparison between two unusual rivals: MINI and Nissan. The latest model coming out of the Oxford’s plant, Countryman, is already shaping up as being a strong contender in the small crossover segment, a segment … Continue reading
Press Release: With the addition of the MINI Countryman as the fourth variant in its model family, MINI is taking the inimitable MINI feeling into a new dimension. The MINI Countryman crossover bridges the gap between the classic MINI concept and … Continue reading
Our friend Donald over at Autospies “cornered” the MINI Product manager Vincent Kung and managed to get a video review of the new MINI Countryman. Back in Geneva, MINI has entered a new era. According to MINI, the Countryman is … Continue reading