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Sordo 6th in WRC New Zealand :
Although the heavens opened overnight to soften the New Zealand’s special stages – as they had on the opening day – this time MINI driver Dani Sordo held the upper hand when it came to tyres. Unlike his opponents, the Spaniard had ‘soft’ rubber at his disposal, which he used to good effect. With strong performances over the final seven special stages of the Rally New Zealand, he attracted attention, adding to MINI’s world championship points … Read entire article »
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MINI Unveils “The Britalian Job” :
MINI Unveils “The Britalian Job” MINI takes to London streets ahead of the Games in homage to 1969 classic film MINI has today released a short London 2012-themed film, paying homage to the 1969 classic, the Italian Job. The film, created to celebrate MINI’s partnership with Team GB and ParalympicsGB, features a host of stars, including sporting legends Daley Thompson, James Cracknell, Jonathan Edwards and Matthew Pinsent, as they attempt to track down the perpetrator of a … Read entire article »
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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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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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