MINI has released special edition racing inspired vehicles, covering their Hardtop, Convertible, and Clubman models. The tuned and prepped MINIs are labeled as John Cooper Works edition, which despite their tiny package, are wound tight street-legal race cars. From the handling performance to the power under the hood these special edition MINIs have been built with racing in mind, but built within the confines of street legality. Continue Reading
On August 26, Mini celebrated their 50th anniversary by releasing details of their new Mini Coupe Concept, which will make its official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Rumors have been circulating for some time that the BMW-owned Mini would be expanding their lineup beyond the traditional Cooper and slightly larger Clubman, and this Coupe is a welcome addition. Continue Reading
Mini has built a solid reputation for producing fun vehicles, and that reputation is paying off. Despite a lagging auto market, drivers are still looking for fun, and Mini saw an astounding 29 percent sales increase in 2008 while many other automakers struggled. The 2009 Mini Cooper and Cooper S Convertible adds some top-down delight to the Mini line. Continue Reading