Rally driver Guerlain Chicherit is planning to break the world record for the longest ever car jump today, driving a specially prepared MINI Countryman rally car. The stunt is being put together by Toyo Tyres and Monster Energy. The aim is to hit a jump and remain airborne for a […]
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MINI Coupe, Roadster, Paceman could be axed
It seems like there are endless versions of the MINI available at the moment, with newcomers such as the Coupe, Roadster, and even an SUV/coupe model called the Paceman. That might change though as these models might not be replaced in the new MINI Cooper range. Speaking with Automotive News […]
MINI Clubman Concept revealed, previews new model
Shots of the MINI Clubman Concept have been leaked ahead of its debut at the Geneva Motor Show next week. This version comes with a host of new features compared with the existing Clubman model, all while retaining many of MINI’s iconic styling elements. MINI has taken the Clubman’s style […]
McChip gives MINI JCW an Audi 2.0 TFSI engine conversion
We love crazy conversions here at PD. Who doesn’t? This one from McChip is sure to spike some interest. It’s a MINI Cooper JCW which is getting a 2.0-litre Audi S3 engine conversion. Yep. Even though the MINI is powered by a 1.6 developed by BMW, the tuning company is […]
Joan Roma wins 2014 Dakar Rally in MINI ALL4 Racing
Joan ‘Nani’ Roma has won the arduous 2014 Dakar Rally driving a MINI ALL4 Racing with the Monster Energy X-raid team. This year’s rally was said to be the toughest ever, as teams trekked across all types of terrain for the 9374km journey. Starting from Rosaria and across into the Andes, […]
New MINI John Cooper Works concept hits Detroit
A concept version of the upcoming MINI John Cooper Works based on the recently revealed 2014 MINI Cooper has been unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This is the first time the public has had a chance to see the concept in the flesh. It features […]
2015 MINI Cooper five-door wagon spotted
A five-door version of the new MINI Cooper has been spotted at what looks to be a shipping yard, giving us all a preview of the roomier model destined to hit the market later in the year. The five-door Cooper will be the first wagon new MINI, remembering the panel […]
MINI John Cooper Works Concept previews new JCW
The new MINI Cooper was only unveiled last month, but it looks like a JCW version is well and truly on the company’s to-do list. Introducing the new MINI John Cooper Works Concept, based on the new Cooper. Featuring the chirpier exterior design as the new model, with softer panel […]