Mini Cooper News

MINI UK Press Release: BMW and MINI's market positions as the number one premium cars within their segments in London were strengthened today with the Mayor of London's announcement of a new charging structure ... via MotoringFile

“It's fantastic that we have been able to secure such a great package from V8 Supercars television, particularly in the first year of MINI CHALLENGE”

Request more information or a no obligation, free quote on the Mini Cooper Complete the form below to request a Mini dealer to forward more information about the Mini Cooper. via AutoWeb Articles

The MINI Challenge 2008 race car is one step closer to it's official race debut. via MotoringFile

The MINI crossover code-named R60 and often referred to as the Colorado get a bit of an expose this month at Car Magazine. via MotoringFile

“In 2008, the BMW Group will once again maintain its top position as the world's leading manufacturer of premium vehicles. We have once again taken on a great deal and are aiming to set new sales records for all three brands.”

From a press release issued by BMW: Restrained start to the new year for BMW Group. via Roadracing World

“Ria's running the Infiniti M45X”

COMMENT By Warren Brown Washington Post Staff Writer Sunday, February 3, 2008; Page G01 Texas Truck Mama smiled as she pulled into the driveway in her little Mini Cooper . via The Washington Post

Gaywheels.com , the gay-friendly automotive resource, has published its quarterly results for the most-researched vehicles. via Jalopnik

When I tell people I'm buying a Smart Car , I generally get one of three reactions. via New York Times

Official BMW Group Press Release: BMW Group has won What Car?'s coveted Green Award. via MotoringFile

“We look forward to working with Zipcar to develop the university's car sharing initiative and to provide our students, staff and faculty with a solution that best matches their needs.”

University of New Mexico and Zipcar, the world's largest car sharing service, today announced a joint partnership to provide Zipcars on campus to university faculty, staff, and students as an environmentally ... via Automotive

Car Scoop found this. Not only did they copy the name from BMW , but check out the overall looks of the car. via MotoringFile

“Just steer toward the cone. Keep your eyes on it”

As I stepped on the accelerator, I could hear my tires spinning out on the slick ice. via Vail Daily News

“HOLY COW THAT WAS FREAKIN' AWESOME”

Small, sporty cars that can fit in the bed of a pickup truck leave a lot for the large man to desire. via National Post

“Consequently, John Cooper Works will in (the) future become an integral part of the Mini brand”

OXFORD, England -- Mini hopes that John Cooper Works will become for it what the M division has been for parent BMW. via Edmunds.com News

“Chipotle is one of the most successful restaurant companies in the country and a leader that is driving positive change in the industry”

Chipotle chose DeVito/Verdi because of its innovative thinking and ability to produce creative that generates results. via PR-inside.com

The early forecasts for 2008 have been, shall we say, not all that optimistic. A slump in the housing market, rising energy prices and unsteady financial markets have contributed to a feeling that the year ... via USA WEEKEND

Wandering into the NAIAS, we couldn't help notice that every year the cars resemble each other more. via AmericaJR

Inside Toyota's Hybrid Truck The automaker is introducing a concept compact hybrid pickup designed in America, for Americans Toyota's Hybrid Pickup Concept Designers at the Japanese automaker's truck lab gave ... via BusinessWeek

This season has seen a resurgence in the number of stylish subcompact concepts being offered by Japanese and German companies. via Car Junky

MINI USA Press Release Ladies and Gentlemen: Welcome to MINI! I have some very good news about MINI to share with you today. via MotoringFile