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MINI WRC Takes 10th in Greece :
[Official Release via MINI Motorsport] It became clear three stages from the end of the Rally Greece that a party would be breaking out at Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari’s team after news was confirmed that Andreas Mikkelsen, then in tenth place, had retired with a damaged car. Naturally no one in the Seashore Qatar Rally Team would wish that on an opponent, certainly not on an event as demanding as the Rally Greece. Still, hand-on-heart, a place … Read entire article »
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MINI release New GP :
MINI have today released a New MINI GP at MINI United in the South of France. The Mini Club of Ireland were on hand to take exclusive photos when it was just released. Official Release : Big on performance, small in number: The MINI John Cooper Works GP. •Fastest MINI ever built •extensive use of motorsport technology •Best lap of the Nürburgring-Nordschleife: 8 min. 23 sec. •Preview at the 2012 MINI United Festival •Production limited to 2,000 cars Only once has there been … Read entire article »
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From the Bavarian Allgäu to Azerbaijan in a classic Mini :
The classic Mini won the Monte Carlo Rally and thrilled millions of enthusiasts in everyday driving. Even today it is one of those cars that attract affectionate glances on the road and, time and again, it sets itself new challenges. Now it is making its debut in the Allgäu-Orient Rally. Five classic Minis are joining 44 venerable BMWs to take part for the first time in the alternative competition for classic and near-classic cars, which … Read entire article »
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MiniClub in Cobh St. Patrick’s Day Parade :
Mini Club of Ireland were invited to take part in the Cobh St. Patrick’s day parade and we had a fantastic turnout ! It was a lovely family day out and everyone got involved and decorated the MINI’s & Mini’s and even themselves. The crowd were very impressed and we will be back. If you have been thinking of attending one of our events but were unsure, Just Do It 🙂 … Read entire article »
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More space for style: The MINI Clubvan Concept
MINI will reveal a new stand-out-from-the-crowd concept at Geneva International Motor Show 2012 – The MINI Clubvan Concept – a compact van for business and leisure, and the first premium model in the small car-based van segment. The MINI Clubvan Concept proves that style can also be practical, and that practicality can be attractive. The MINI Clubman-based concept car combines all of the driving fun and distinctive design for which MINI is renowned, with an increased … Read entire article »
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MINI United 2012 is ON! May 11th to 13th :
MINI United 2012: French connection for fourth edition of MINI festival. MINI United time is here again! The international community growing up around the British small car brand is set to come together for the fourth running of a very special open-air festival; MINI has announced the date and venue for what is sure to be a spectacular event. MINI aficionados and music fans alike should set aside the weekend of 11 – 13 May 2012 … Read entire article »
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