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We’ve received word from a European source that next week MINI is set to unveil a special edition car for France and some other countries in the EU. Called “The MINI Mat” (we’re not sure about the spelling), the package will feature a checkered interior and mirror covers, plus a special matte black finish. Our [...](Visit MotoringFile for the full article)</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

German automotive publication Automobilewoche, a sub-publication of Automotive News, has named the MINI “Car of the Decade.” Our german is a little rough, but what we’re able to glean out is that while Ford’s Fiesta and VW’s Golf family of cars outsold the MINI from 2000-2010, the MINI deserves the honor because it’s been a [...](Visit MotoringFile for the full article)</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

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We’ve reported that a Cooper SD was coming in the Spring of 2011 for quite some time, now we have semi-official proof. We’ve received word from an inside source that MINI will debut the Cooper SD in Geneva. Expect a web debut a little earlier sometime in Febuary. Powered by a 2.0L 143 hp BMW [...](Visit MotoringFile for the full article)</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

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We’ve got a enormous collection of photos for you from NAIAS so let’s get straight to the point. The 1M was the production star of the show in our eyes followed closely by the 650i and the Paceman. But what about the rest of the show? Porsche’s fabulous 918 RSR was, well fabulous of course. [...](Visit MotoringFile for the full article)</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

MINI announced today that the Paceman concept has been approved for production. While the final design details will vary somewhat expect the car relatively unchanged to debut in about two years time. The Paceman will likely be positioned between the hatch and the Countryman in terms of price and will feature a unique rear interior [...](Visit MotoringFile for the full article)</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

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It’s certainly more impressive in person and even better in motion. All three of us liked it quite a bit more than we thought we would. I was surprised to see it power up and move under it’s own power given the windows are so darkly tinted. Behind those windows is a 100% stock Countryman [...](Visit MotoringFile for the full article)</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Look who came out early this morning at NAIAS. The MINI Paceman showed it’s aggressive face a few hours before it’s officially unveiling this afternoon. Early thoughts? It’s a great shape and a smaller package than it looks in photos. The green was well received among us but the copper accents not so much. We’ll [...](Visit MotoringFile for the full article)</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

After some early morning site issues (all sorted thank to a brand new server) we’re back and ready for a long day at the North American International Autoshow. We’ve been roaming the hall in Detroit capturing everything we can in order to bring the show onto your screen. The first order of business was Porsche [...](Visit MotoringFile for the full article)</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

It’s over. MINI is out at Dakar thanks to a dramatic accident. Guerlain Chicherit had an accident behind the wheel of the MINI Countryman during a test drive he took on the rest day in Arica. The X-Raid Team driver suffered from a head trauma, which – fortunately – did not need for him to [...](Visit MotoringFile for the full article)</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Next week we’ll be at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit and have access to a number of key people within MINI. We’ll be talking Paceman and certainly trying to get as much teaser info as we can about the upcoming city car, but what do you want to know? Leave your questions [...](Visit MotoringFile for the full article)</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

The New York Times is reporting that MINI Financial Services will soon release a mobile-optimized web application that allows customers to access their financing. The app won’t be platform specific, such as an iPhone app, but rather a web-based app that is optimized to run on mobile devices such as Android phones, the iPhone and [...](Visit MotoringFile for the full article)</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Word from MINI today that a new kind of automotive advertisement will debut next week in movie theatres…in 3D. The 2-minute film will reportedly be the first ad to feature slow-motion 3D technology. The premise of the ad will be whether or not a monster truck can jump four MINIs — a hatch, a convertable, [...](Visit MotoringFile for the full article)</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

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Some folks have written in about where the Pandora post has gone. We were asking the same question. We’re working with our host to recover the post and the comments. Stay tuned.(Visit MotoringFile for the full article)</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

While the Beachcomber Concept will be on display at NAIAS in Detroit this year, sources say it’s not going to make it to production over safety concerns. Even though the design does utilize a hip-level side impact bar, additional side and top bracing would be necessary for the car to be deemed safe for the [...](Visit MotoringFile for the full article)</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

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[Official Release] Spanish driver Daniel “Dani” Sordo will strengthen the new MINI WRC Team in the 2011 FIA World Rally Championship. He will team up with Kris Meeke (GB) when MINI makes its return to rallying with the MINI WRC this coming season. “There has been a great deal of excitement surrounding MINI’s return to [...](Visit MotoringFile for the full article)</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

MINI USA reported sales of 4,320 automobiles in December, an increase of 23.8 percent from the 3,489 in December 2009, making it the most successful December ever for MINI in the USA. That 24% includes 575 Countryman. Not bad for officially not being on-sale in the US yet. You can see the full breakdown (via [...](Visit MotoringFile for the full article)</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Weather? On a MINI Cooper podcast? Well, yea. Welcome to White Roof Radio.Todd, Nathaniel and I talkin’ MINI stuff for you this week. Tons of news from Motoringfile.com, making up for lost time over the Christmas holiday. Things like the Paceman, MINI Connected (go on, read the EULA. We [...](Visit MotoringFile for the full article)</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше