Mini Archive

2013 MINI John Cooper Works GP revealed at Paris Motor Show

MINI is set to release their fastest ever production car, the MINI John Cooper Works GP. Featuring acceleration figures of 0-62 mph(0-100 kph) in 6.3 seconds and a top speed of 150 mph, the limited edition MINI is set to debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. Continue reading »

Mini Paceman greenlit for production

A new MINI design concept will make its debut at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) which will be held between January 10 and 23, 2011. The MINI Paceman Concept is the first Sports Activity Coupé in the premium small segment of the market. Continue reading »

Saab to used BMW-Mini engines from 2012

Saab and BMW announced an agreement for the supply of engines to be
used in next-generation Saab vehicles. Under the purchase, supply and development
agreement, BMW will supply Saab with 4-cylinder 1.6L turbocharged gasoline engines
from 2012. The engines will be adapted to meet Saab’s specific requirements.
The contract was signed on Wednesday in Trollhättan, Sweden. Participating in the signing
were Saab Automobile CEO Jan Åke Jonsson, Saab Automobile Chairman Victor Muller and
Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, responsible for Sales and
Marketing. Continue reading »

2011 Mini Cooper, Convertible & Clubman facelifted

MINI has announced that from this August all MINI models will bear fresh design features both inside and out. Also, two brand new diesel engines and the first MINI Convertible powered by a diesel engine will also make their debuts at the same time, but only in Europe. This range makeover comes hot on the heels of the new, more economical petrol engines announced in March and the forthcoming MINI Countryman. Like the Countryman all these changes that refresh MINI will be available in MINI showrooms during September 2010. Continue reading »