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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Q3 2011: Best third quarter in BMW Group’s history
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In News, on November 3rd, 2011

Best third quarter in BMW Group’s history Profit before financial result rises to euro 1,716 million Profit before tax increases to euro 1,644 million Automotive segment EBIT up to euro 1,819 million Automotive segment EBIT margin improved to 11.9% Reithofer … Continue reading
Two-millionth MINI built at Oxford plant
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In MINI, on August 31st, 2011

Today, ten years after the start of MINI production in Oxford, British Prime Minister David Cameron drove the two-millionth MINI out of the plant. The car is a MINI Convertible with special paintwork and extras. Frank-Peter Arndt, member of the … Continue reading
Born for the “Green Hell” adventure: The MINI John Cooper Works Coupe Endurance
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In MINI, on June 23rd, 2011

Racing car celebrates world premiere in 24-hour race at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife. Press Release: Motor sport is in the MINI genes. And now the carmaker is set to add a new chapter to its racing heritage with the arrival of the … Continue reading
World premiere: MINI Coupé
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In MINI, on June 6th, 2011

Press Release: A recipe for unbridled driving fun. The MINI Coupé. MINI is expanding its product family with the launch of a model geared squarely to maximising driving fun. The MINI Coupé indulges the keen driver with a level of … Continue reading
MINI Goodwood priced at 68,000 USD. Only 1,000 units will be produced
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In MINI, on April 14th, 2011

MINI and Rolls Royce have revealed recently an exclusive, limited edition MINI model. “MINI inspired by Goodwood” was designed in close cooperation with Rolls Royce designers and is meant to embody the inimitable style of Rolls-Royce Design and to be … Continue reading
MINI Puts Their Skates On – Downhill Ice Racing is the Sport
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In MINI, on March 17th, 2011

Just when you thought MINI could not possibly be any more ‘fun’ – they go ahead and join the most adrenaline-packed sport this side of skinny dipping water volleyball in a shark tank. Canadians have a reputation of living ‘on … Continue reading
Classic MINI tuned for pizza delivery
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In MINI, on November 24th, 2010

Another funky and hippies project involving a vehicle from MINI. This time sponsored by Pizza.de, a 1976 MINI van model was converted into the ultimate pizza delivery machine. The company calls it Flizza or the spizzster and it will debut … Continue reading
General Motors readying MINI rival
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In Rumors, on November 13th, 2010

According to a report issued by Autocar UK, General Motors is developing two new small cars that will join the Corsa in the Vauxhall/Opel line-up by the middle of this decade. Branded as a rival to the premium MINI vehicles, … Continue reading
Unique Paul Weller designed MINI goes on sale in charity auction
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In MINI, on November 13th, 2010

Press Release: Following his headline performance at MINI’s 50th Birthday extravaganza at Silverstone in 2009, mod rock legend Paul Weller has collaborated with MINI to create a one off car which will be sold in a live global online auction … Continue reading