Ward’s 10 Best Engines in now on its 17th year of recognizing powertrains that set new benchmarks for a number of vehicle segments. BMW consistently secured a place in the top 10 again for the 3rd consecutive year. For 2007 and 2009, the BMW N54 twin-turbo engine took the limelight. …
Read More »2011 MINI Cooper S Test Drive and Review by Autoblog
The 2011 MINI Cooper S is taken for a testdrive by Autoblog. After an intensive experience behind the wheel outlines some of the recent changes together with the overall driving experience. Here is and excerpt of their review: “The most obvious place to begin charting the changes is the exterior. …
Read More »Changeover at MINI Design: Anders Warming will be head of MINI Design in 2011
Munich. After 10 successful years at MINI Design, Gert Volker Hildebrand is handing over the running of the MINI Design studio to Anders Warming at the end of 2010. Gert Hildebrand will be leaving the company on 31.12.2010. Gert Volker Hildebrand (57) has been responsible for the complete design development …
Read More »Videos – New MINI Countryman TV Commercials
MINI showcases their new MINI Countryman through funny TV commercials. MINI has been known for their unique and innovative marketing campaigns that appeals to the younger crowd. It is a funky, yet realistic way of showing the driving and overall experience that MINI vehicles give. These two new commercials may …
Read More »TUNE IT! SAFE! Police MINI E by AC Schnitzer based on MINI R56
Two strong partners for the future: the Electric MINI and AC Schnitzer MINI Tuning Specialist supports the initiative: “TUNE IT! SAFE!” by the VDAT by kitting out the emission-free concept car The TUNE IT! SAFE! initiative by the Verband Deutscher Automobil Tuner e.V. (VDAT) impressively shows the future of tuning …
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