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Rumored Mini coupe to be dubbed Broadspeed?

Those folks concerned with All Things Mini over at Motoringfile have some more salacious gossip regarding the rumored coupe and speedster variants. A conceptual version of the fixed-head sportster is expected at the Frankfurt Motor Show this autumn, and according to the website, the model will carry the moniker 'Broadspeed Coupe.' (Quick history lesson: A team by the name of Broadspeed raced Mini Coopers back in the 1960's, and they even went so far as to produce a racier coupe version of the of the Mark 1 1275 S (shown above). Regardless of ... Read more →

Review: 2009 Mini Cooper S Convertible adds open-air fun for a price John Neff

Back in 2001, BMW revived the Mini brand by unveiling a new Cooper model that updated the classic English design of the original while growing the car's trademark size just enough to fit the ...

First Drive: 2009 MINI Cooper S Convertible Sam Abuelsamid

As far as we can tell, the 2009 MINI Cooper S Convertible draws cold air wherever it goes. First came the drop-top's ironic unveiling in Detroit, where we had the misfortune of experiencing one ...

Detroit 2009: MINI Cooper Convertible chills out Alex Nunez

We'll be straight with you. We missed the MINI press conference. We know, we know... the horror. Anyway, you didn't exactly need to be Kojak to figure out what happened. The 2009 MINI Convertible ...

MINI Cooper S recalled for protruding tailpipes, inadvertent tattoos Damon Lavrinc

Let's set the scene: You've just returned from a jaunt to pick up Grandma and parked your 2007-2008 MINI Cooper S in the driveway. After leading the sweet lady up your steps and into the house, ...

2009 MINI Cooper Convertible photos hit the web 1 year ago on Autoblog

MotoringFile, ground zero on the web for all things MINI, has the scoop on the long-awaited 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible. Someone slipped MF seven official shots of the Detroit-bound R57 Cooper ragtop along with some additional inside information. Obviously, it's based on the current chassis ...

VIDEO: MINI JCW has a virus 1 year ago on Autoblog

One of the apparent keys to creating a viral video is mimicking reality by showing young people attempting stunts. The main difference is that in Virals, the injuries aren't real, and the camera work is better. Oh, and the payoff is usually CG that's been fussed over, versus pimply little Johnny ...

John Cooper Works relaunched under same white roof as MINI, new logo unveiled 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above to view more JCW-related MINI images Back in December of 2006, we reported that BMW had officially acquired the John Cooper Works garage with the intent of making it the MINI brand's official performance label, much like the M division is to BMW. Over a year later, Munich has finally ...

Spy Shots: Stage II MINI JCW kit 2 years ago on Autoblog

The MINI franchise is finally facing some stiff competition in the compact performance segment, particularly abroad where buyers can now get their retrotastic kicks in the 180-hp Fiat Punto Abarth SS or the Clio Renaultsport 197. It's been simply a matter of time before MINI let loose the John ...

In the Autoblog Garage: 2007 MINI Cooper S 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click the image above for more high-res images. MINI was kind enough to furnish a fully-stocked iPod in our 2007 Cooper S tester, and after a few days of enduring OPPs (other-people's-playlists), we swapped in our own to catch up on podcasts and to sample the Beastie Boys' second installment of ...

Mercedes considers using next MINI platform for new compacts 2 years ago on Autoblog

If Automotive News' sources are to be believed, BMW and Mercedes-Benz might be joining forces to develop a new front-wheel drive architecture that would underpin both automakers' compact offerings. BMW is likely in the process of developing a new platform for its MINI and Mercedes has already ...

Saab expansion in the works, new compact planned 2 years ago on Autoblog

Saab is trying desperately to remake itself as a premium player in a market rife with competitors offering sharp styling and competent handling. The Swedish automaker has been in a marketing and design rut, which it intends to rectify by offering a new compact model that takes aim at the MINI and ...

U.S. R56 MINI Cooper S owners finally get the JCW treatment 2 years ago on Autoblog

If you're a U.S. citizen hankering for a factory-tuned R56 MINI Cooper S, you're officially in luck. MotoringFile has received the press release on the new JCW tuning package, and according to our friend Gabe, some dealers already have demo vehicles and you might be able to score a ride in one ...

IIHS posts results on crashed Cooper, front rating 'good' 2 years ago on Autoblog

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety wrapped up yet another round of merciless destruction analyzed crash test data provided by BMW and came away with an overall 'Good' rating for the 2007 MINI Cooper. The only test conducted so far was the frontal offset crash, which received the 'Good' ...

Reader Ride: 2002 MINI Cooper S 2 years ago on Autoblog

Time for total honesty: if we were to pick up a MINI tomorrow, this is the one we'd have. The combination of dark silver and a black roof is understated enough to be overlooked, but menacing in a way that makes us itch for the twisties. It tells anyone in The Know that you've got taste, and the ...

MINI admits the Clubman's "Clubdoor" might turn off buyers 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click the image above for a gallery of high-res pics. MINI execs have admitted that the design of the suicide-hinged door on the passenger side of the new Clubman may cause consumers both here, and especially abroad, to shy away from the more practical MINI. According to Autocar, the "Clubdoor's" ...

MINI's Euro lineup to burn less fuel, run cleaner 2 years ago on Autoblog

Mini Cooper D. Click image for photo gallery. Come August, the European MINI range will undergo a revamp that results in fuel economy and emissions improvements across the board. The most impressive numbers come from the Cooper D (for diesel), which as you know is unavailable here. We'll use the ...

Geneva Preview: MINI Cooper S John Cooper Works Tuning Kit 2 years ago on Autoblog

click above image to view high-resolution versions of the MINI Cooper S JCW Tuning Kit We reported yesterday that MINI might be developing two John Cooper Works Tuning Kits for the new R56 model. While we don't have confirmation that their will be two kits, news of one kit has been made official. ...

MINI set to release "Stage One" JCW model 2 years ago on Autoblog

We have only one source for trusted insights into the MINI brand, and that's Motoringfile. The chaps who cover the diminutive brand are reporting that MINI's newly acquired John Cooper Works tuning shop will produce two high-performance JCW vehicles based on the new R56 MINI. The website surmises ...

Top secret MINI 4x4 in the works: The Colorado 2 years ago on Autoblog

Early last year, while sitting in the passenger seat of cab on the Las Vegas strip, I caught a brief glimpse of a mutant MINI in the adjacent lane. The 'lil hatch had undergone serious suspension surgery, having been jacked up a few inches and then outfitted with a set of aftermarket wheels, ...

New MINI Cooper S production delayed 2 years ago on Autoblog

There had been some rumblings recently that the Oxford plant, where the new R56 MINI is being produced, may be halting production of the new Cooper S model. Until today, it was just a rumor. However, Motoring File got confirmation that due to a leaky fuel pump found on 3,000 Cooper S', a retooling ...

Edmunds' verdict on six sport compacts 2 years ago on Autoblog

To be a contender in the sport compact category, there are a few things you must bring to the table. There at least three or four that immediately come to mind; small, sporty, inexpensive and relatively practical. They should also clearly stand out from their more pedestrian versions. Our friends ...

2007 MINI Cooper S review on Fifth Gear 3 years ago on Autoblog

The blokes over at Fifth Gear got their hands on the new MINI Cooper S and gave it the thorough once over. Contrary to other reports, Tom Ford maintains that the 'go-cart' handling characteristics that made the last model so popular among drivers are still alive and well. Styling-wise, Ford ...

Spy Shots: 2007 MINI Cooper S 3 years ago on Autoblog

Here's the best look yet at what the MINI Cooper S will be wearing come the 2007 model year. Though the MINI's appearance seems to have hardly changed, what is apparent is that the next model will be longer than the current one. Autobild is guessing that BMW has added an additional 25 centimeters ...

MINI goes international with 49-day, 8,000 mile trek 3 years ago on Autoblog

The idea of a 49-day, 8,000 mile drive  from South Africa to England would seem to suggest something rugged and roomy-- a Land Rover Range Rover, perhaps. But a trio of lightly-modified MINI Cooper S hot hatches have just completed the trek, having ventured through 10 countries (including ...






Autoblog Podcast #154: Gobbling up the News

Chris, Sam, and Dan kick out a podcast just in time for the long holiday drive.

 
 

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