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Last week we gave you a look inside the design process at MINI and then a look at the very icons that make up MINI design. Today we’ve got another piece straight from MINI that goes deeper into the design philosophy at MINI. If any of you have been lucky enough to hear MINI designers [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Photo Courtesy Mark Sullivan Facebook contest, news from Motoringfile and a bit of Ask Chad. Definitely one of the silliest sessions we’ve had in recent memory. We think you’ll like it. Woofcast 416: Download| 48:14 | 22.9mb | WRR @ iTunes | Show Notes (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Official Release: Since December 2010, Anders Warming has held the post of Head of MINI Design. His career path has been the realisation of a childhood dream: Warming never wanted to do anything else but design cars. Barring a short gap, Danish-born Warming has spent his entire professional career with the BMW Group: from DesignworksUSA [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Six years after the limited edition JCW GP, MINI has yet to eclipse the power, prestige and pedigree. Since then, MINI hasn’t produced anything like it. Finished in Italy at Bertone — thanks to unused production capacity of BMW’s C1 scooter — the GP was a limited edition run of just 2000 cars using a [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

We’re experiencing some serious déjà vu here at MotoringFile headquarters. We reported as far back as early 2006 that BMW had plans for the Triumph brand. At the time it was for a two seat roadster based on the MINI platform that never saw the light of day (or did it?). Now AutoCar.co.uk is reporting [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

In the depths of winter MINI USA managed to record almost 5,000 cars sold. Leading the way (and by a big margin) was the R56 MINI hatch with over 2,400 sold. The Countryman came in second with almost 1,300 sold. Interestingly the new MINI Coupe found 254 buyers in February – somewhat surprisingly given the [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

We’re big fans of MINI Connected. The system is just getting started though. A handful of third-party apps have made their way into the system, but frankly, there should be more. So here’s the question: what would you like to see in MINI Connected? Obviously, there’s Android support, but what kind of apps would you [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Over the years we’ve brought you many articles on MINI design. From dissecting current and upcoming models to talking about MINI design historically, the design section of MF has a good deal of content for the design conscious. And now we can add to that a definition of MINI icons from MINI themselves. The following [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

BMW and MINI rely on engineering and design to separate their products from other brands. But how does the design of a car actually take shape? What’s the process and how does a team of designers come together to create a cohesive and often award winning product? Read on… Official Release: The design process enjoys [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Official Release: Against the backdrop of Milan Fashion Week, MINI launched a special limited edition of CARMINA CAMPUS bags at 10 Corso Como on 28 February. Under the style-assured guidance of Ilaria Venturini Fendi, colour samples, material offcuts and other leftovers from the production of the new MINI Roadster were turned into designer bags... (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Say what you like about the power or the rather odd end to the video. This thing is mean looking. Video after the break.<br/> <br/> (visit MotoringFile for the full article) <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pzKOcequC9GLU_XWeDqryz7YjDY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pzKOcequC9GLU_XWeDqryz7YjDY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pzKOcequC9GLU_XWeDqryz7YjDY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pzKOcequC9GLU_XWeDqryz7YjDY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=d0cS8w6N8bs:WMTwQyCQklc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=d0cS8w6N8bs:WMTwQyCQklc:D7DqB2pKExk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?i=d0cS8w6N8bs:WMTwQyCQklc:D7DqB2pKExk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=d0cS8w6N8bs:WMTwQyCQklc:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?i=d0cS8w6N8bs:WMTwQyCQklc:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=d0cS8w6N8bs:WMTwQyCQklc:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?i=d0cS8w6N8bs:WMTwQyCQklc:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Motoringfile/~4/d0cS8w6N8bs" height="1" width="1"/><br /><br />Читать дальше

Let’s start with the numbers. The highly anticipated JCW power plant has 211 hp (218 in European numbers). That’s up only three from the previous version of the engine without valvetronic. So why only a 3 hp increase? The Cooper S version of the engine saw decidedly more power gain when it went from 172 [...]<br/> <br/> (visit MotoringFile for the full article) <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Oc3RYvey2sgb0h1IIfNM_2WyysY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Oc3RYvey2sgb0h1IIfNM_2WyysY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Oc3RYvey2sgb0h1IIfNM_2WyysY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Oc3RYvey2sgb0h1IIfNM_2WyysY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=UeMdL7LnqVw:FHI09490ncg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=UeMdL7LnqVw:FHI09490ncg:D7DqB2pKExk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?i=UeMdL7LnqVw:FHI09490ncg:D7DqB2pKExk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=UeMdL7LnqVw:FHI09490ncg:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?i=UeMdL7LnqVw:FHI09490ncg:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=UeMdL7LnqVw:FHI09490ncg:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?i=UeMdL7LnqVw:FHI09490ncg:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Motoringfile/~4/UeMdL7LnqVw" height="1" width="1"/><br /><br />Читать дальше

The JCW Countryman signals a subtle but important change in the JCW brand. Gone is the softer, standard suspension and in its place is a sports suspension tuned specifically for this car. Then, there’s the engine — complete with BMW’s Valvetronic and a sizable increase in torque and throttle response. This coupled with the JCW’s...<br/> <br/> (visit MotoringFile for the full article) <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/5CHskgQGs6DjHMbQPPFHcnfRovE/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/5CHskgQGs6DjHMbQPPFHcnfRovE/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/5CHskgQGs6DjHMbQPPFHcnfRovE/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/5CHskgQGs6DjHMbQPPFHcnfRovE/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=EieAs4PjCis:S5Rz-5UVsMg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=EieAs4PjCis:S5Rz-5UVsMg:D7DqB2pKExk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?i=EieAs4PjCis:S5Rz-5UVsMg:D7DqB2pKExk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=EieAs4PjCis:S5Rz-5UVsMg:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?i=EieAs4PjCis:S5Rz-5UVsMg:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=EieAs4PjCis:S5Rz-5UVsMg:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?i=EieAs4PjCis:S5Rz-5UVsMg:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Motoringfile/~4/EieAs4PjCis" height="1" width="1"/><br /><br />Читать дальше

Woofcast 415: Download| 47:15 | 22.7mb | WRR @ iTunes | Show Notes Starting off right away talking about the next Company Car that you can see above and read all about here. We all agree it looks pretty sweet and are excited for a chance to drive it. Good chance you will get to [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Not long ago, official MTTS details appeared on MINI USA’s Facebook page. What you see above are the official route and destination dates. Here is the text version: Day 1 – Wed July 4 – NY to DC (via Philadelphia) Day 2 – Thurs July 5 – DC to Charlotte Day 3 – Fri July [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

[Official Release] The AUPEO! Personal Radio iPhone app will soon be available for all current BMW and MINI models. Following the launch of the Pandora and MOG music services for the US product range in 2011, the BMW and MINI Connected Apps options will allow customers in Europe, too, to enjoy their own personal music [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

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Today we have another great question from the MotoringFile inbox that we’d like to pose to the community. Tim is wondering which path to go down: buy a used MINI or lease a new one? It’s a question I know I’ve wrestled with myself, and while I have my own suggestions for Tim, we want [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

There you have it. The official word is out. In a year overflowing with MINI events, MINI United is officially happening May 11-13. Set your sights on Le Castellet, France and the Circuit Paul Ricard for what MINI is summing up as “FRIENDS. FESTIVAL. RACING.” The world MINI festival will bring visitors together from all [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

According to Germany’s Autobilde (via Autoblog) BMW is one of 6-7 firms in the running to by the Saab brand. Why would a successful company like BMW want to own one of the most trouble automakers in recent history? We can see three reasons. 1. Front Wheel Drive Saab’s offerings have traditionally been front wheel [...]<br/> <br/> (visit MotoringFile for the full article) <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/j52o54abS1fHKl6sUemNagG8PLs/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/j52o54abS1fHKl6sUemNagG8PLs/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/j52o54abS1fHKl6sUemNagG8PLs/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/j52o54abS1fHKl6sUemNagG8PLs/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=aMhBPmBfMkM:pA15JtyqOlQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=aMhBPmBfMkM:pA15JtyqOlQ:D7DqB2pKExk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?i=aMhBPmBfMkM:pA15JtyqOlQ:D7DqB2pKExk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=aMhBPmBfMkM:pA15JtyqOlQ:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?i=aMhBPmBfMkM:pA15JtyqOlQ:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=aMhBPmBfMkM:pA15JtyqOlQ:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?i=aMhBPmBfMkM:pA15JtyqOlQ:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Motoringfile/~4/aMhBPmBfMkM" height="1" width="1"/><br /><br />Читать дальше

Premium small car brand MINI has stepped up its involvement in the Middle East sales area in geographical terms as well: the brand’s market entry into the Kingdom of Jordan brings a further boost to MINI’s presence in this growth-intensive economic region. In 2011, MINI posted a 77 per cent increase in sales in the [...]<br/> <br/> (visit MotoringFile for the full article) <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/esxA5tQIvaGZFe0XXbyKIafbYLA/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/esxA5tQIvaGZFe0XXbyKIafbYLA/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/esxA5tQIvaGZFe0XXbyKIafbYLA/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/esxA5tQIvaGZFe0XXbyKIafbYLA/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=VYyPNNnIYh4:QYyM51b5c_k:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=VYyPNNnIYh4:QYyM51b5c_k:D7DqB2pKExk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?i=VYyPNNnIYh4:QYyM51b5c_k:D7DqB2pKExk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=VYyPNNnIYh4:QYyM51b5c_k:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?i=VYyPNNnIYh4:QYyM51b5c_k:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=VYyPNNnIYh4:QYyM51b5c_k:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?i=VYyPNNnIYh4:QYyM51b5c_k:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Motoringfile/~4/VYyPNNnIYh4" height="1" width="1"/><br /><br />Читать дальше

The European branch of Automotive News is reporting that MINI’s Dr. Kay Segler admitted to plans to scale back MINI’s sales operations in Europe due to the current sovereign debt crisis. That will mean a reduction in the number of MINI dealerships present in certain markets. However, drops in demand in Europe appear to be [...]<br/> <br/> (visit MotoringFile for the full article) <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/09JXzKOGmq323vHGGBizBrFwV48/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/09JXzKOGmq323vHGGBizBrFwV48/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/09JXzKOGmq323vHGGBizBrFwV48/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/09JXzKOGmq323vHGGBizBrFwV48/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=MnlI7-ToJiM:tLO_kmZRr8Y:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=MnlI7-ToJiM:tLO_kmZRr8Y:D7DqB2pKExk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?i=MnlI7-ToJiM:tLO_kmZRr8Y:D7DqB2pKExk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=MnlI7-ToJiM:tLO_kmZRr8Y:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?i=MnlI7-ToJiM:tLO_kmZRr8Y:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=MnlI7-ToJiM:tLO_kmZRr8Y:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?i=MnlI7-ToJiM:tLO_kmZRr8Y:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Motoringfile/~4/MnlI7-ToJiM" height="1" width="1"/><br /><br />Читать дальше

It’s been too long since we featured some of the many questions we get here at MF. So this week we’re going to dust off the Ask MF feature and bring a few of them to you. Today’s question comes from David in Texas: “Yesterday a large rock/missile hit my hood scoop and broke it [...]<br/> <br/> (visit MotoringFile for the full article) <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gSWmJkpVi208irbQojSILGk4xSo/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gSWmJkpVi208irbQojSILGk4xSo/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gSWmJkpVi208irbQojSILGk4xSo/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gSWmJkpVi208irbQojSILGk4xSo/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=wWkpgRE_3Tw:cZRnUsjZNXA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=wWkpgRE_3Tw:cZRnUsjZNXA:D7DqB2pKExk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?i=wWkpgRE_3Tw:cZRnUsjZNXA:D7DqB2pKExk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=wWkpgRE_3Tw:cZRnUsjZNXA:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?i=wWkpgRE_3Tw:cZRnUsjZNXA:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?a=wWkpgRE_3Tw:cZRnUsjZNXA:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Motoringfile?i=wWkpgRE_3Tw:cZRnUsjZNXA:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Motoringfile/~4/wWkpgRE_3Tw" height="1" width="1"/><br /><br />Читать дальше

Last week we asked you to help us design and spec MotoringFile’s new MINI Roadster. And after 12 hours and over a thousand votes were cast and counted we have a definitive winner. The Angry Midnight Black JCW that we created won with over 500 votes cast for a total of 47% of the vote. [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

А зачем их разочаровывать? Мысль! Так, мимо нас точно не пройдут.