Paris Motor Show was the host of the world premiere of the MINI Countryman WRC. The return of the MINI to WRC was celebrated in big style by the Oxford-based company and FIA’s boss Jean Todt was also present at … Continue reading

Press Release and live photos: Visitors to the 2010 Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris (FR) can look forward to a special treat: The new MINI WRC, which will contest the FIA World Rally Championship from 2011, will receive its world … Continue reading

Have you ever wondered how renderings and photoshoped images are done? The skills and tools needed? Well, the video below gives us a detailed step-by-step tutorial on how to turn a “standard” MINI Countryman model into the highly awaited MINI … Continue reading

These are the first videos with MINI Countryman WRC, caught on tape during a test session in Ponta de Lima, Portugal. It seems that the tests will carry on until Friday, and the pilot behind the wheel is Markko Martin. … Continue reading

The new MINI Countryman World Rally Car has successfully completed its shakedown phase at Prodrive’s private proving ground in Warwickshire. This initial part of the car’s test and development programme took place with the engineering team driving the car over … Continue reading

Press Release: MINI is making a comeback on the international rally circuit. From 2011, the brand will compete at selected rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) and will go on to contest the entire season from 2012 onwards. … Continue reading

Rumor of the week comes from Autosport magazine. After months of speculation, the magazine reports that MINI and Prodrive will announce a World Rally Championship program in the near future. The new car will be based on the MINI Countryman … Continue reading