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German tuning company AC Schnitzer has built a racing car based on the MINI JCW Coupe. Dubbed the Raptor, AC Schnitzer have released a video of the car claiming it to be the world’s fastest MINI. While on its face that’s a bit of an outlandish claim, the results seen in the video (after the [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Last month we gave you the first details of the next generation MINI’s interior with the big news being the removal of the center speedometer. We told you that the speedo would be moving behind the steering wheel to where the current car’s tachometer is. And with the photos above (enhanced for a clearer view) [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

[Official Release] MINI launch new model to celebrate 40th anniversary of winning Rally New Zealand MINI is taking its renowned go-kart handling to the next level, introducing a new model to coincide with the 40th anniversary of winning Rally New Zealand. “We’ve pushed the boat out with this one and it’s bound to make a [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

More and more images of the F56 test mules are popping up around the web every day as MINI gets closer and closer to the final production version of the car. The folks over at Motoring Authority have some nifty video of an F56 test mule stretching its legs on the ‘Ring. Expect to see [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

MINI USA has just lifted the covers on 2013 pricing across the line-up. Lots to talk about and take in but first some highlights: Bluetooth will be standard on every 2013 MY vehicle (formerly a $500 option), replacing Sirius Satellite Radio. Sirius will now be an option ($250) and includes a one-year subscription. The Technology [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

We’ve reviewed the JCW Coupe in prototype and final form both on the track and on the street. But how does the Coupe stack-up against the best at the top-end and low-end of its pricing? To answer that question we assembled two of the highest acclaimed cars in their respective segments. On the high-end (weighing [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Back in 2002, BMW and MINI produced only a handful of models; the 3, 5 and 7 series, X5, Z4 and of course the MINI hatch. With the current model line-up that seems like an eternity ago but in reality we are only a decade removed from it. At that time, the new to the [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

MINI has dusted off and updated the most exciting concept from the past five years. The MINI Rocketman was meant to show off how far MINImalism could go and how the original MINI could be reinterpreted without an increase in size. The updates aren’t dramatic but they do offer some new interior ideas while wrapping [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Official Release: Unbeaten titleholders and triumphant newcomers have secured the BMW Group’s renewed pre-eminence at the 2012 International Engine of the Year Awards. Powerplants guaranteeing efficient power delivery in current BMW and MINI models topped no fewer than four out of eight displacement categories. The quartet of trophy-winners...<br/> <br/> (visit MotoringFile for the full article) <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/CcDUsV6mULbm2SXCb_B9V0jQCso/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/CcDUsV6mULbm2SXCb_B9V0jQCso/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/CcDUsV6mULbm2SXCb_B9V0jQCso/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/CcDUsV6mULbm2SXCb_B9V0jQCso/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=78povWcBK28:QtvxeLAEaXw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=78povWcBK28:QtvxeLAEaXw:D7DqB2pKExk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?i=78povWcBK28:QtvxeLAEaXw:D7DqB2pKExk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=78povWcBK28:QtvxeLAEaXw:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?i=78povWcBK28:QtvxeLAEaXw:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=78povWcBK28:QtvxeLAEaXw:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?i=78povWcBK28:QtvxeLAEaXw:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Motoringfile/~4/78povWcBK28" height="1" width="1"/><br /><br />Читать дальше

MINI has today released a short London 2012-themed film, paying homage to the 1969 classic, the Italian Job. The film, created to celebrate MINI’s partnership with Team GB and ParalympicsGB, features a host of stars, including sporting legends Daley Thompson, James Cracknell, Jonathan Edwards and Matthew Pinsent, as they attempt to track down the...<br/> <br/> (visit MotoringFile for the full article) <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/O4PWvQasdxthww-vIar6TEpwwMY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/O4PWvQasdxthww-vIar6TEpwwMY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/O4PWvQasdxthww-vIar6TEpwwMY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/O4PWvQasdxthww-vIar6TEpwwMY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=oIrLGLMEfZ8:-LwIQWQ_1kU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=oIrLGLMEfZ8:-LwIQWQ_1kU:D7DqB2pKExk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?i=oIrLGLMEfZ8:-LwIQWQ_1kU:D7DqB2pKExk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=oIrLGLMEfZ8:-LwIQWQ_1kU:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?i=oIrLGLMEfZ8:-LwIQWQ_1kU:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=oIrLGLMEfZ8:-LwIQWQ_1kU:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?i=oIrLGLMEfZ8:-LwIQWQ_1kU:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Motoringfile/~4/oIrLGLMEfZ8" height="1" width="1"/><br /><br />Читать дальше

Today at the SMMT 2012 International Automotive Summit at Canary Wharf, London, Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Sales and Marketing BMW, announced that the new generation of high-tech, 3-cylinder petrol engines for the future BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car will be produced exclusively at the BMW engine plant [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Yesterday Apple Introduced an API built into the new iOS6 that allows Siri to be mapped directly to a hardware button (like the voice command button) on a handful of automaker’s cars. Notable on that list for MINI fans was BMW. And it’s not surprising knowing that both MINI and BMW have worked hand in [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

In case you missed it, AMVIV starts this week! We give you a complete preview of what’s happening at this year’s event after I school Todd on desert weather (it’s going to be nice, really!) and we help you out when it comes time to purchase previously owned MINI with help of the MotoringFile.com R50/R53 [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

We learned today at Apple’s Worldwide Developer’s conference that the company is working with BMW and a handful of other manufacturers to integrate Siri into select voice control systems. The idea simply integrates the technology into a vehicle’s voice command button on your steering wheel. After pressing the button you’ll be... (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

MINI continues to see sales growth worldwide. Previous months have seen either month-over-month records or year-to-date records. May saw yet another sales record for BMW Group as a whole, and a 5.5% year-over-year jump for MINI in particular. Year-to-date sales are up even more, at 7.9%. Growth in Asian markets in particular is explosive. May [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

[Official Release] Today, the three millionth engine has been produced at the BMW Group’s UK engine plant at Hams Hall, near Birmingham. The milestone power unit – a 1.6 four-cylinder petrol engine – will be despatched to the MINI plant at Oxford, destined for a car to be built for the emerging Indian market. MINI [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

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Official News: MINI fans who live for circuit racing are in for a real treat this weekend. Events will be held in five series, in which many private MINI teams will line up on the grid. The jostling for positions, attractive races that allow the crowds to follow the action on challenging yet easily visible [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

For those not playing along with WhiteRoofRadio, I will be attending this year’s AMVIV. It will be my first time at the iconic MINI event as well as my first time to Vegas, baby. I couldn’t be more excited to go and I’m looking forward to running into all the MINI fans and MotoringFile readers [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

More details about MINI TAKES THE STATES 2012 have been released. Earlier we let you know about registrations. We have learned that they have increased capacity at most of the events along the way, so if you encountered a problem registering for something specific, please try again! We are also excited to hear that three [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Last week Auto Express published the first images of the F56 MINI’s interior stripped (if just partially) of its camouflage. What we saw both raised some questions and confirmed most of what we had gathered from sources. And now that the images have gone live, we can tell you a bit more about what we [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Full crew tonight talking about all things MINI, AMVIV and just a little bit of MINI Takes the States 2012. Plus Gabe’s experience on the train, among other things. We’ll think you’ll like it. And, if you are looking for more shots of the Batmobile from last week, Steve’s got you covered. Woofcast 426: Download| [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

With less than 30 days until the largest MINI event happening in the United States, White Roof Radio and MotoringFile are getting very excited! So is MINIUSA and they have provided some more details for us to share with you! (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Partl Motorsport had the perfect weekend of racing at the Nürburgring 24 Hours, putting in a top performance that made it the only private team to take a MINI across the finishing line. [Official Release] In the official results of the 2012 Nürburgring 24 Hours, position 41 is marked as “No Name”. But that’s not [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Всем привет. Официальное представительство MINI приглашает нас всех на вечеринку в стиле MINI. Поводов для мероприятия несколько: - Лето. - Запуск MINI Roadster с тест драйвом. - re-Launch MINI Coupe. Дата - 7 июня Время - 20:00 Место - Андреевский мост - пешеходный мост между Нескучным садом и фрунзенской набережной. количество приглашений - 50. Можно начинать записываться. В связи с тем, что количество мест ограничено, прошу вписываться только если вы точно приедите и выписываться, если ваши планы поменяются. По одному на строчку!!! 1. DimON 2. marika 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. ... ... 100. В ПРИГЛАШЕНИИ МЕСТО ПАРКОВКИ ОБОЗНАЧЕНО НЕВЕРНО! ЗАЕЗД С ЛЕНИНСКОГО ПРОСПЕКТА К ЗЕЛЕНОМУ ТЕАТРУ. ВНИЗ! ПРИГЛАСИТЕЛЬНЫЕ БУДЕМ ОТДАВАТЬ ПОД МОСТОМ НА НАБЕРЕЖНОЙ! НА ФРУНЗЕНСКОЙ ПАРКОВКИ НЕ БУДЕТ А ЕСЛИ ВЫ ПРИПАРКУЕТЕСЬ НА ФРУНЗЕНСКОЙ, ТО ПЕРЕЙТИ ЧЕРЕЗ МОСТ БУДЕТ НЕВОЗМОЖНО, ОН БУДЕТ ЗАКРЫТ