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2019 MINI JCW Clubman and Countryman with 306 horsepower :

2019 MINI JCW Clubman and Countryman with 306 horsepower :

For many cars, the integration of a gasoline particulate filter negatively influences the performance, but in the MINI John Cooper Works models, it is the other way around: Because the newly prescribed particulate filter was necessary and restraint does not fit the JCW models, the English marque has opted for the strongest option available. In plain text: The top models of MINI Clubman and Countryman now come with 306 hp! This is the strongest production four-cylinder … Read entire article »

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The MINI 60 Years Edition :

The MINI 60 Years Edition :

The MINI 60 Years Edition. MINI celebrates the brand’s 60th anniversary with an exclusive design model – Specific design features for the exterior and interior emphasise the authentic background and agile character of the original in the small car segment – Special edition as MINI 3 Door and MINI 5 Door, each available in two engine variants. Munich. An original that constantly reinvents itself – firmly rooted in tradition yet always open to change: this is MINI, … Read entire article »

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THE ROAD TO DAKAR 2019 :

THE ROAD TO DAKAR 2019 :

  MEET THE THREE RALLY RAID RACING LEGENDS JOINING THE MINI FAMILY. The buzz of excitement surrounding the X-raid MINI JCW Team for the 2019 Dakar Rally has got a whole lot louder. Three true living motor racing legends have joined the MINI JCW Family and are ready to take their places on the starting grid in Peru in MINI John Cooper Works Buggy cars. They complete a line-up of remarkable driving talent who are now putting … Read entire article »

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The Electric MINI, due in 2020 :

The Electric MINI, due in 2020 :

According to sources MINI is planning on naming it’s upcoming all electric 2020 hatch the MINI Cooper E. The branding is meant to underscore both the car’s performance and efficiency.   The MINI Cooper E –  Using the i3’s drivetrain, BMW has fast-tracked development of the electric MINI to save on costs and get it to the market quickly. The downside of this strategy is that BMW is essentially fitting a square peg in a round hole by … Read entire article »

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THE 2019 MINI CLUBMAN LCI Latest :

THE 2019 MINI CLUBMAN LCI Latest :

2019 MINI Clubman LCI is undergoing final testing for a market launch this November. Autocar has the first photos of the update and as we expected it’s subtle. The changes will be focused on exterior lights with the Clubman getting the new 360 ring daytime running lights and the rear Union Jack treatment the smaller MINIs got earlier this year. We expect MINI to add some subtle interior trim options along with at least one new color to … Read entire article »

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The 2018 MINI LCI :

The 2018 MINI LCI :

New technology, cutting-edge connectivity, standard-fit front and rear LED lights across the range and an advanced dual-clutch automatic gearbox are just some of the features in the new 2018 MINI 3-Door Hatch, MINI 5-Door Hatch and MINI Convertible, which will launch at MINI retailers in Ireland this March. MINI · MINI Convertible · MINI 3 door · MINI 5 door New technology, cutting-edge connectivity, standard-fit front and rear LED lights across the range and an advanced dual-clutch automatic gearbox are just some of … Read entire article »

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