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THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW AT MINI.

MINI Challenge

For more than a decade the MINI Challenge has been a great place to race with colourful cars, close competitive racing and legendary 'Go-Kart MINI handling'.

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MINI at the Salone del Mobile 2013

MINI presents the MINI Paceman as a dynamic sculpture during the Salone del Mobile 2013. The MINI KAPOOOW! installation transports visitors into another dimension with its sheer dynamic power.

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OXFORD 100 - A CENTURY OF CAR-MAKING

MINI Plant Oxford celebrates 100 years of car-making this March, against a background of rising production, increased investment and continuing expansion. Today, Plant Oxford employs 3700 associates who manufacture up to 900 MINIs every day, and has contributed over 2.25 million MINIs to the tally of over 11.65 million cars that the factory has produced since 1913.

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The MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 Dakar Winner 2013.

MINI celebrates back-to-back wins in the world’s most challenging rally with a limited-run special edition – All-wheel-drive performance machine boasts exclusive, partly hand-built design and equipment features inspired by Stéphane Peterhansel and Jean-Paul Cottret’s victorious MINI ALL4 Racing machine.

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The new Driving Excitement Analyser from MINI Connected.

The Driving Excitement Analyser is the latest example of how MINI owners can enjoy a distinctive brand of driving fun through the intelligent app.

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EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL EDITION: MINI CLUBMAN BOND STREET

Following in the wheel tracks of illustrious London-inspired MINI special editions such as the Camden, Bayswater and Baker Street, MINI presents an exclusive new Clubman limited edition model named after London’s most famous high-end shopping street.

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Peterhansel wins the 2013 Dakar in a MINI

After his victory at the 2012 Dakar, record winner Stéphane Peterhansel again emerges from the toughest rally in the world as the number one in his MINI ALL4 Racing Countryman

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MINI John Cooper Works Paceman

Following hotly on the heels of the announcement of the new MINI Paceman, we’re delighted to confirm initial details of the new MINI John Cooper Works Paceman.

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28 MINI FANS CRAM INTO THE RECORD BOOKS

A team of gym members from East Sussex have today captured two Guinness World Records™ world records for the number of people inside both a classic Mini and a 2012 MINI.

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MINI ANNOUNCES FURTHER £250M INVESTMENT IN UK MANUFACTURING.

Oxford, UK: BMW Group has today announced a further £250m investment in its UK manufacturing operations by the end of 2015 at its plant in Oxford, steel body pressings operation at Swindon and engine plant at Hams Hall near Birmingham. This is to support the company’s international growth strategy for the MINI brand with increasing volumes and up to 10 different models in the new line-up in the mid-term. It comes on top of the £500m UK investment announced in June 2011 and means additional job security for the 5500 UK associates working in the UK MINI production network.

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Yahoo! - MINI John Cooper Works Paceman

It’s completely unique in its blend of looks and talents, and like it or not it’s a blast to drive.

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Business Car Manager - MINI Clubvan

Perfect for those who need transport during the week, but want to pursue outdoor sports at the weekend.

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NEWS

16 May 2013

MINI Challenge

For more than a decade the MINI Challenge has been a great place to race with colourful cars, close competitive racing and legendary 'Go-Kart MINI handling'.

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15 April 2013

GET SET FOR A PACKED SUMMER

Here at MINI HQ, our calendar of summer motoring events is as packed as our picnic hamper. So why not grab yours and hit the road with us?

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REVIEWS

25 March 2013

Yahoo! - MINI John Cooper Works Paceman

It’s completely unique in its blend of looks and talents, and like it or not it’s a blast to drive.

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25 March 2013

Business Car Manager - MINI Clubvan

Perfect for those who need transport during the week, but want to pursue outdoor sports at the weekend.

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27 November 2012

What Car? MINI John Cooper Works GP

What Car? put the MINI John Cooper Works GP, the fastest MINI production model ever, through its paces.

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AWARDS

24 January 2013

11TH YEAR ON TOP FOR MINI AT THE BUSINESSCAR AWARDS

MINI has once again reinforced its position as the car to beat after BusinessCar Magazine named the MINI Hatch ‘Supermini of the Year’ for the 11th consecutive year at their annual awards.

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10 January 2013

MINI ROADSTER WINS WHAT CAR? BEST CONVERTIBLE AWARD

The MINI Cooper S Roadster has scooped the best convertible at the prestigious What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2013. Chas Hallett, editor of What Car? said: “MINIs are all about fun and the Roadster delivers it in spades – in fact we think it’s the most fun MINI yet."

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04 December 2012

MINI CLUBVAN DELIVERS AT 2013 WHAT VAN? AWARDS

The all-new MINI Clubvan has picked up its first award after winning the Editor’s Choice award at the 2013 What Van? Awards.

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