MINI Countryman WRC

MINI Paceman Concept en Detroit 2011

MINI Paceman Concept en Detroit 2011

Having problems with your new Mini? Is the rear window washer not working? Here is a link to a DIY repair, instead of the $530 dealership charge

http://www.norcalminis.com/2011/01/diy-guide-to-mini-rear-window-washer.html

Creative new idea for advertising larger than billboards, video projection, and not paying billboard companies... I'm in awe of this paradigm breaker

via http://www.autoblog.com

1967 Trabant Kubel... somewhere a WW2 axis staff car is looking at this and thinking "I will call it mini-me! "

from http://route66bitz.tumblr.com/

A MINI is racing in the Dakar (now through South America)

Six BMW X3CCs and the brand new Mini All4 Racing will represent Sven Quandt's team on 13 timed special stages and 5,020km of competitive action in a route of 9,618km over the next 14 days across northern Argentina and Chile.Quandt has assembled a team of over 80 personnel - the largest line-up in X-raid's eight-year history - to tackle the world's most difficult and infamous off-road rally.to

Stars and their cars, post 1940's

No doubt you recognize James Garner Here are Jack Benny, Rochester, and the Maxwell http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2010/06/jack-benny-and-pres-harry-truman.html Why is Elvis messing with a Messerschmitt? Yikes, those aren't good looking glasses Sean Connery and a Sunbeam Alpine that was his to use during a movie he was making I hope you recognize Roy Rodgers, I doubt anyone has an unkind word

MINI Paceman Concept (Pre-Salón de Detroit)

Incorpora tracción a las cuatro ruedas, y su motor es el 1.6 turbo de 211 CV utilizado en el MINI John Cooper Works.

MINI Paceman Concept (Pre-Salón de Detroit)

Incorpora tracción a las cuatro ruedas, y su motor es el 1.6 turbo de 211 CV utilizado en el MINI John Cooper Works.

Paris Show: Mini Unveils Countryman WRC in Preparation for 2011 S2000 Rally Season

Working with Prodrive, Mini has officially re-entered the World Rally Championship after a decades-long hiatus. With its Countryman WRC, which made its world premiere in Paris today, Mini will be ready to compete in the 2011 season with a car driven by Kris Meeke.Unfortunately, the AWD Mini Countryman-based rally car will only be taking part in six of the thirteen 2011 events in what

MINI Shows Off Lifestyle Collection for Very, Very Early Christmas Buyers

When not in the business of car-making, MINI promotes its online shop. And with Christmas only [...] two-and-a-half-months away, the company thought it would be a good idea to put together a selection of gifts for early birds. We guess it could be worse as we've seen companies advertising their Christmas goodies (or ideas) from the end of summer.In any case, MINI's latest Lifestyle

Bodacious Moke for all the Hodaddies* in the Hood

As originally envisioned, the Mini Moke was supposed to be a home-grown Willys Jeep for the British Army. As finally built, the Moke lacked the ground clearance and ruggedness to be of much use to the British army, but made waves as a low cost, easy to maintain beach buggy for the world's surfies.That's "people who surf and enjoy the beach lifestyle" for those who aren't down with the lingo

AC Schnitzer Turns All-Electric MINI E into a Police Car

In support of the German Automobile Tuner Association’s “Tune it! Safe!” campaign, AC Schnitzer built the MINI E Police Look Concept, which is being showcased at the 2010 Essen Motor Show. The idea behind the campaign is to create a car that can satisfy tuning aficionados and also meet safety standards. The BMW Group's MINI E is powered by an electric motor with 204 hp on tap and plenty of

MINI rocks sonoro Internet radio

Mini fans get to enjoy their favorite car's badge inside the house with the new MINI Rocks Sonoro Elements W Internet radio. In a cross-promotional design move, Sonoro Audio worked with Mini to develop this special edition of its Elements W Internet radio, showing it off today at the Maison & Objet furniture and design trade show in Paris.

The all new MINI rocks Sonoro Limited Edition Internet Radio comes in an astonishing wood casing and comes coated with exquisite Eclipse Grey metallic exterior lacquerer from MINI along with the original MINI bonnet stripes. This incredible comes with an energy-saving OLED display, that has been provided with light dim controls and thus depicts clear display regardless of day or night. The MINI rocks Sonoro Limited Edition Internet Radio operates on wireless Internet (wifi) or LAN and streams more than 18,000 Webradio stations, thereby enabling the users to select their very own choice of station, depending upon their preference for genre or country. This device has also been given various unique features including, alarm clock, sleep and snooze functions, Radio Frequency remote control and eDock external iPod docking station with charging function, as well the device can be easily connected to an external audio system or a computer via a Line Out cable.

The MINI rocks sonoro Internet radio price is 499.00 EUR and it will go on sale from late September 2010 at MINI Cooper and sonoro dealers.





Press Release

MINI has been working closely with German manufacturer of design audio products sonoro audio. The two brands synonymous with outstanding design and state-of-the-art technology enjoy massive popularity among the post-modern target group. The result of the cooperation is an Internet radio that combines urban chic with a boundless musical experience – a wonder of multi-functionality and a design hit in one. True to the MINI “Creative Use of Space” philosophy the radio packs a host of functions into one very small unit. Whether your favourite sound is New Orleans jazz, Jamaican reggae or Brazilian bossa nova, the "MINI rocks sonoro" limited edition of the "elements W" Internet radio brings original sounds from all over the world directly into your living room, bedroom, office or kitchen. The result is a feast of global music in every corner of your home. The unit also comes with four preset MINI SOUNDS Webradio channels.

Exceptional design

The unique design of the MINI rocks sonoro Internet radio makes it something of a collector’s piece. The distinctive wood casing is finished in the brand new Eclipse Grey metallic exterior lacquerer from MINI, complete with original MINI bonnet stripes. The acrylic front panel features controls in brushed aluminium and the golden, energy-saving OLED display is dimmable and easy to read in daylight or at night. The limited edition Internet radio is a must-have for all design-conscious MINI fans and trendsetters.

A peerless wonder of multi-functionality

The MINI rocks sonoro limited edition of the elements W Internet radio receives over 18,000 Webradio stations via WiFi or LAN. Users can search and select their favourite music easily by genre or country. The design radio also boasts a media player function to stream music libraries direct from a computer and can be connected via line out to an external audio system. The alarm clock, sleep and snooze functions, Radio Frequency remote control and eDock external iPod® docking station with charging function are easy to use and open up exciting new dimensions in an audio lifestyle. The integrated digital equalizer, solid wood casing, bass reflex tube and 3-inch full range speaker ensure a powerful, well-rounded sound.

MINI SOUNDS: Webradio channels from MINI

For all fans of good music, MINI broadcasts on four new Webradio channels. MINI SPACE provides a prime selection of alternative tracks not common in the mainstream. MINI UNITED mixes chart-topping hits with some timeless classics thrown in. MINI INTERNATIONAL offers lounge music from around the world with chillaxing beats to transport you to a calmer place. And MINI CROSS satisfies the musical appetite of hard rock fans everywhere. The four channels come as presets in the MINI rocks sonoro limited edition of the elements W Internet radio. For more information go to www.MINIspace.com/minisounds

Price and availability

The world premiere of the MINI rocks sonoro elements W limited edition Internet radio will take place on 3 September 2010 when it is unveiled to the public at Maison & Objet, the leading trade show for furniture and interior design in Paris. Visitors will be able to experience the streamline design and pioneering technology first hand by visiting sonoro audio in Hall 7, Stand H185 I186.

The limited edition collector’s piece will be available from late September 2010 at selected MINI and sonoro dealers priced at €499.00, incl. VAT.

Mini 2011 llega en Septiembre

Motores Mini 2011:

Diesel 
Mini One D 1.6 90 CV
Mini One D Clubman 1.6 90 CV
Mini Cooper D 1.6 112 CV
Mini Cooper D Clubman 1.6 112 CV
Mini Cooper D Cabrio 1.6 112 CV (nuevo)

Gasolina 
Mini One 1.4 75 CV
Mini One 1.6 98 CV
Mini One Clubman 1.6 98 CV
Mini One Cabrio 1.6 98 CV
Mini Cooper 1.6 122 CV
Mini Cooper S 1.6 184 CV
Mini John Cooper Works 1.6 211 CV
Mini Cooper Cabrio 1.6 122 CV
Mini Cooper S Cabrio 1.6 184 CV
Mini John Cooper Works Cabrio 211 CV
Mini Cooper Clubman 1.6 122 CV
Mini Cooper S Clubman 1.6 184 CV
Mini John Cooper Works Clubman 1.6 211 CV

Mini Cooper D Cabrio 1.6 112 CV 

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