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Ok, they’re not as exciting as the commercials. But for those you like good copy and old school art direction, these are likely better than what you saw earlier today. (all five after the break)</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Before you click play a few thoughts to not only set-up but to also judge these commercials by. The four new, 15-second European TV commercials are clearly aimed at showing off the versatility of the R60 in funny ways. Are they actually funny? It depends on your humor. Do they show off the car? Consider [...]</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

A huge thank you to MINI USA (and specifically Ray and Gina) for putting on such a fantastic show across the entire country. We’d also like to thank all the MINI owners who came from all corners to come together and celebrate these little cars on such a big stage.We’ll have much [...]</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Ok we admit that we didn’t actually do the Mt. Evans run in full. We decide to break away and do a few of the less travelled roads. And yes, we don’t actually have photos of the best parts. Why? Our camera man riding shotgun got sick. It was that epic.</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

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Yesterday we told you about the epic road trip from Dodge City to Denver. Today we want to show you.</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Last night MINI USA treated owners to their best chance yet to get their hands on the new Countryman and to an open bar. Both were pretty popular. But the highlight of the festivity was a surprise marriage (not a surprise to the bride and groom I’m told) of two MINI owners who met during [...]</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

The road trip portion of MTTS is officially over and the party is about to begin. Yes we are in Denver and about to get everything started. There are hundreds of MINIs here; everything from classics to MINI E’s are roaming around. And then there are the people from every corner of North America young [...]</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

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We’ve reviewed the Countryman twice so far taking the ALL4 Cooper S to the track and the Cooper automatic to the backroads of Kansas. Today topped them all (in miles driven) with a 500 miles jaunt across the Kansas two-lane highway. Where yesterday we had fantastic twisties and elevation changes (yes in Kansas) today it [...]</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Our ride into the mountains today on MTTS. It’s time to officially get out of Dodge (and head to Denver). We’ll have updates via twitter all day.</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

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Today was all about the Countryman. I drove the Cooper S FWD Countryman just under 500 miles today. I’ll have a full review shortly but for a sneak peak check out the MTTS gallery above.</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

This has been brewing for some time with various customer complaints over the years about the high pressure fuel pumps going out on the turbo charged MCS and JCW R55 R56 and R57 cars built from 2007 to 2009 (when they made some mechanical changes). So here’s what MINI is sending to owners of the [...]</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Светочка, на правах ...... ну собственно на правах, позволь поздравить тебя раньше чем можно! Я часто желаю на ДР море удачи и дачу у моря Но тебе это уже не актуально ;-) Позволь от лица нашей семьи и заезжего администратора Закена поздравить тебя с днём рождения, пожелать счастья, здоровья и удачи на новом месте!!! Мы тебя очень любим!!!

наташенька, вернувшись в город и к интернету после осады дымом, склоняю голову в повинности и в запоздании! Поздравляем тебя с Днюхой!!!! ДимОН ТимОН и Марика!!!

Our friends in Germany at Bigblogg had a chance to preview a few of the upcoming JCW accessories bound for dealers later this fall. We had already shown you the JCW aero-kit but until now hadn’t seen the rumored 19″ JCW wheels. The R129 wheels come in two finishes and cost either € 2499 (flat [...]</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

There was a moment. A slight moment (as they say on the track) that made two things suddenly very clear. First off the Cooper Countryman I was driving had all seasons on it. Secondly (and more profound) is that no matter the spec, the Countryman is a MINI at heart. The moment? [...]</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Lots miles, MINI and people. Oh and pictures. Reviews and video to come but until then, take a look at our updates gallery.</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Spice Orange with Green Lounge Leather. Yes Green. We’ll hopefully be behind the wheel soon. Until then here are some quick thoughts:The Spice orange is a bit of a disappointment in our eyes. Where the previous orange was too light and creamy, this is too dark and bronze-like. The green lounge leather [...]</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

It’s the dawn of day two for us; Indy to St. Louis. MINI is saying it’ll take 6 hours. We’re guessing it’ll be more like 3.5 with our Valentine Ones.We’ll be updating the Flickr set above so check back throughout the week for new photos. Also check back for driving impressions of [...]</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Video from today driving from Chicago to Indy. The day’s highlight (so far) was driving on the Speedway with another couple hundred (at least) MINIs. Yes it was slow but it’s always a great to pass over the field of bricks on the main straight.</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

The night is winding down and we’re talking about the Countryman, 19″ wheels and the very rare Bridger.us/MINI t-shirt. Oh and then Chad decides installing a Cravenspeed iPhone 4 mount on State St. in Chicago is a good idea. (Photos after the break)</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

I’m only showing you this angle because there is nothing else to see. What you are looking at is a bone stock Cooper S that MINI USA has given for MTTS. Ok, someone at the port did throw on the JCW aerokit, but other than that it’s a $23k Cooper S and nothing more. In [...]</img></img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше