International Mini Cooper News....... Looking for Roller Derby News? You now have your own page at Derby News! • Thursday, February 2 Mark Phelan | Tiny bauble: Mini Cooper S coupe isn't cute enough to justify ... Detroit Free Press Photos by Guy Spangenberg/Mini The Mini Cooper S coupe is quick, easy and delightful to drive. The * * 2012 Mini Cooper S coupe is a tiny vehicle designed for the tiny group of people for whom the Mini Cooper was not already small, impractical and ... Hormones Fuel Auto Sales in Sex-Driven Market: Jason H. Harper San Francisco Chronicle 2 (Bloomberg) -- Two garage attendants are talking about the svelte Mini Cooper Coupe I've just parked. One says he likes it, the other laughs. "Are you kidding? That's a chick car." The first man's face falls. I saw this coming as soon as I stepped ... 2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show Chicago Tribune Competes with: Mini Cooper, Fiat 500 Looks like: Identical to every other Beetle Drivetrain: 140-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter diesel making 236 pounds-feet of torque; six-speed manual or dual clutch automatic transmission Hits dealerships: This summer ... Official: Fiat Thinks Large(r) with the 500L for Geneva MotorTrend Magazine The 500L is to the 500 what the Mini Countryman is to the Mini Cooper: a stretched, larger version of the original car, yet based on the same platform. The 500L (L stands for Large) will be 23.4 inches longer, 6.0 inches wider, and 5.6 inches longer ... Chip Howell, Pioneer Racing, Commits to Full B-Spec Grand-Am Season Will Drive ... PR Web (press release) B-Spec is a new racing car class that includes entries from Ford, Toyota, Honda, Mini, and Kia. Howell will be driving a 2012 Mini Cooper upfitted for the series. "It was very exciting for us when Grand-Am released the B-Spec schedule during the Rolex ... RSR Motorsports Gets Three Top-20 Finishes At Daytona PaddockTalk 196 US LED MINI Cooper S, earning the highest finish of the day for RSR Motorsports. Daytona is always a challenge for the MINIs, whose style and power are better suited for small, tight road courses. To make the day even more challenging, the No. ... • Wednesday, February 1 2012 Mini Cooper S Roadster Autoblog (blog) By Steven J. Ewing RSS feed For a brand that's only about 11 years old (since its modern rebirth, anyway), Mini is doing quite well for itself. Since the launch of the 2001 Mini Cooper, the BMW-owned automaker has now sold over two million vehicles in ... Spyshots: 2013 MINI Cooper Winter Testing autoevolution Here's why we think MINI desperately needs the new Cooper: the first generation was cool enough, with its retro looks and compact platform, but soon after it was launched, the 1.6-liter compressor engine was being left behind by more powerful 2.0-liter ... Euro-Region Manufacturing Output Contracts for Sixth Month Bloomberg Enlarge image Global Manufacturing Picks Up as Europe's Slump Eases Global Manufacturing Picks Up as Europe's Slump Eases Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg Robotic arms work on a row of Mini Cooper body shell's, by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW), ... Prodrive rubbishes Mini split rumours Yahoo! Eurosport UK Mini remains committed to the programme and to supporting customers. We all want to see the Mini John Cooper Works WRC out there on the stages and that's what we will see ' with Prodrive running the cars on Rally Sweden next week. Maiden win for Mini bodes well for future events Banbury Guardian THE Mini John Cooper Works rally car won its first FIA international event this weekend when Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari took victory at the Qatar International Rally, the first round of the 2012 Middle East Rally Championship. Al Kuwari and his co-driving ... Differences in Super Bowl XLVI Cities' Car Buying Habits Examined in Study by ... MarketWatch (press release) The models with disproportionately higher sales in the New England region include the Volvo XC70, Subaru Outback, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. Of the top 10, only two models -- the Audi A6 and Mini Cooper Hardtop -- are not SUV's. Suzuki G70 Concept Set for 2012 Geneva Auto Show Inside Line The G70 weighs 1609 pounds and appears to borrow at least one styling cue from the Mini Cooper. GENEVA - The Suzuki G70 concept, which first saw the light of day as the Suzuki Regina at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Show, will be unveiled at the 2012 Geneva ... Peugeot 208 GTi exclusive AutoExpress The tamer version will feature the same 181bhp 1.6-litre turbo engine as the MINI Cooper S, cover the 0-62mph sprint in less than seven seconds and still return almost 50mpg. The interior will get sports seats and GTi badges, while the exterior will ... • Tuesday, January 31 2012 Mini Cooper S Roadster Car and Driver With a price range of $25050 to $36200, exclusive of the myriad options, the Roadsters—in Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works strengths—are second only to the convertibles in price among members of the steadily expanding Mini family. BMW Recalls 2470 Brazil Mini Coopers On Possible Fire Hazard Fox Business XE) Brazilian unit Tuesday issued a recall on nearly 2500 Mini Cooper models manufactured between 2006 and 2011 due to problems with the motor's cooling system. The cars could have a faulty water pump that helps cool the vehicle's turbocharger, ... European Cold Front 'Cooper' Sponsored by Mini Spiegel Online The cold front has been named "Cooper" in Germany, after the Mini Cooper compact. The company's advertising agency having paid 299 euros to sponsor it. A brutal cold weather front bringing freezing temperatures across Eastern and Central Europe -- one ... Mini Cooper Soho - Photos and Specs SpeedLux By Edi Pop on January 30, 2012 The Mini Cooper Soho is a special edition of the already famous Mini Cooper S. While the mechanics of the car haven't changed at all, the outside gets a new extra kit and a new paint style. As I said, the engine hasn't ... MINI John Cooper Works Rally Car Wins First International Rally AutoGuide.com MINI was proud to announce today that a John Cooper Works Super Production Car (SPC) captured its first FIA International event win this past weekend. Driver Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari took the checkered flag home at the Qatar International Rally, ... Kelly Blue Book Names Top 10 Green Cars For 2010 by zyraP Chanhassen Villager Part of the Fiat family, the Mini Cooper offers a 32 mpg engine. While the Mini E is being tested in a few US cities, the Mini Cooper is accessible everywhere. This assumes that you can fit to the Mini Cooper, that is. Volkswagen, originators of the ... Hagerty predicts future classics AutoWeek Mini Cooper S coupe ($25300): The Mini Cooper coupe might not be the most beautiful of 2012's cars, but it stands out in a crowd and has a fun-to-drive factor that most cars can't match. We're sure the backward-baseball-cap look will be recalled upon ... • Monday, January 30 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster Priced, Starts at $25050 MotorTrend Magazine Mini has announced pricing for the 2012 Cooper Roadster, the brand's first ever two-seat convertible in its 60-year history. The topless two-seater will start at $25050 (including $700 destination), while opting for more oomph will command $3000 more ... Mini Wants to Position JCW as Full-Fledged Performance Sub-Brand, Sell Diesels ... MSN Autos (blog) It seems almost obvious, then, when he tells us that he wants JCW to serve the same purpose for Mini that M does for BMW. Once the JCW Countryman arrives, Mini will offer John Cooper Works packages for all of its models, but Segler wants to further ... Countryman Mini has "maxi" traction and passenger room Lehighvalleylive.com By Scott Wasser Courtesy PhotosThe Cooper Countryman S ALL4 is a four-door, four-wheel drive version of Mini's sporty little car. Introduced in 1959 by the British Motor Corporation and sold for more than four decades, the original two-door Mini ... Mini to introduce six new models over the next four years: report CarAdvice Over the next four years the company will release six new models, including the all-new version of its core model, the Mini Cooper hatch. The first to be launched, according to CAR magazine's "reliable sources", will be a production version of the Mini ... MINI wins first international rally crash.net The MINI John Cooper Works rally car has taken its first victory in an FIA international event after Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari took honours in the Qatar International Rally, the first round of the 2012 Middle East Rally Championship. • Sunday, January 29 A Mini with maxi traction Press Herald With all of its seats occupied, the Mini has room for 16.5 cubic feet of groceries, luggage, or whatever other junk you need to transport. WHAT IT IS: 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman ALL4, a sporty, pint-sized four-door with an laughingly long name. Report: Mini wants to adopt John Cooper Works as performance subdivision ... eGMCarTech These reports come after an interview with Mini's head, Kay Segler, who was formerly in charge of BMW's M-Division at one point. Along with these details, Segler also said that upon the arrival of the John Cooper Works Mini Countryman, he wants to have ... • Saturday, January 28 2012 MINI Cooper Roadster Priced From $24350 The Car Connection Upgrading to the Cooper S Roadster will cost $3000 more, while the John Cooper Works Roadster will run a cool $34500 just to get in the door (plus destination and handling). As with any MINI, the customization and upgrades are nearly limitless, ... AutoGuide News Blog AutoGuide.com Pricing for the 2012 MINI Roadster has finally been announced, with the standard Cooper Roadster starting at $24350 in the US. Those seeking a little more thrill in their droptop can opt for the Cooper S Roadster which starts at $27350. MINI diesel sales up in US Rush Lane Next generation diesel powered MINI's which will be out later this year or early 2013, will be offered to customers in the US. The MINI Cooper SD was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 2011. This is fitted with a 2.0 liter turbo diesel engine ... • Friday, January 27 2012 MINI Cooper S Coupe About - News &: Issues That's why I'm at a bit of a loss to explain the MINI Cooper Coupe, which is essentially a less-useful version of the MINI Cooper hatchback. The two cars are common in all dimensions except for height, but the Coupe has half as many seats and less than ... MINI Cooper Diesels May Be U.S. Bound: Report Green Car Reports Read More Contrary to the myth that US buyers don't want diesels, MINI head Dr. Kay Segler reports that diesel MINI models are the most common request from its US customers. Segler told Car and Driver that, "We're delighted to hear it," before ... Auctions: Mini magic This is Gloucestershire The quartet entered into the auction comprise a 1967 Mini Cooper Mk I with a 998cc engine, was first registered in Somerset where it has spent most of its life and is estimated at £8500-9500. Next up is another Mini Cooper, this time a 1997 model with ... Hiriko vert The Economist (blog) UNLIKE their American counterparts, European carmakers have long been associated with small, compact runarounds like the Fiat 500, Citroen 2CV, Mini Cooper, or more recently the Smart car. That has always made sense. Many roads are narrower and parking ... A Mini celebration The Star Paula, of Cairns Road, Beighton, Sheffield, won a Union Jack-branded Mini Cooper after buying potatoes in the Co-op store, Manvers Road, Beighton. She said: "I still can't believe it. When I got the call to say I'd won I couldn't stop leaping up and ... • Thursday, January 26 2012 Mini Cooper S Coupe: Review notes AutoWeek "I had an absolute riot of a weekend in this 2012 Mini Cooper S coupe, blitzing . Photo by David Arnouts. "As with every Mini so far, the steering is so responsive and the chassis so sor. Photo by David Arnouts. "On the downside, I really could not get ... 2013 MINI Cooper caught while on test (Photos) Rush Lane This is exactly what has happened and the new 2013 MINI Cooper prototype was spotted while on test, this time not in darkness but in broad daylight. The car was caught on camera at a gas station as eager cameras followed it on its daylight mission. Mini under attack Sydney Morning Herald The A1 outsold the Mini Cooper and Clubman in 2011 by about nine per cent (1806 sales vs 1660). This figure, however, doesn't include Mini's five-door model, the Countryman SUV, nor the drop-top Cabriolet model (combined they accounted for 629 more ... Owner in talks with Mini bosses after mystery fire Bradford Telegraph and Argus The owner of a Mini Cooper which mysteriously burst into flames while parked on the drive of his Bradford home is in talks with the manufacturer as an investigation into the blaze continues. Firefighters were called to Higher Downs, Fairweather Green, ... Preview: 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Autos.ca The only other sporty subcompact on the market that could compare to the Abarth (feature for feature) is the Mini Cooper S, but it's priced just under $29000. Will the Fiat 500 Abarth herald the return of more affordable performance subcompacts? Crash Safety of Small Cars InjuryBoard.com Or maybe it's a question of style-the look of a VW Bug or a Mini Cooper-appeals to you. Yet sometimes it seems that marketing focused on environmental concerns and lifestyle has overtaken a more central concern when purchasing a car: safety. Cars are the stars at the Michigan International Auto Show's opening night gala The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com By Jim Harger | The Grand Rapids Press Enlarge Katie Greene | The Grand Rapids Press Phil Weaver sits in a Mini Cooper as Mary Ann Weaver and Sally Hall look on at the opening of the Michigan International Auto Show and Charity Gala Wednesday, Jan. ... 2012 Toyota Yaris SE four-door hatchback Milwaukee Journal Sentinel They're all over the place: Ford Fiesta, Mazda 2, Chevrolet Sonic (and upcoming Spark), Hyundai Accent and Veloster, Honda Fit, Kia Rio, Fiat 500, Scion iQ and xB, Mini Cooper, Suzuki SX4 and the subject here, the 2012 Toyota Yaris. Evoque drives like a sports car, but poor visibility detracts from sleek small SUV Detroit Free Press Mini Cooper S Countryman All4: 23 mpg city/30 mpg highway/26 mpg combined. Premium fuel. The * * * 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is a rolling reinvention of one of the strongest luxury brands. The sleek and sporty SUV raises as many questions as ... • Wednesday, January 25 Driven: Audi A1 Sportback Sydney Morning Herald Knocking Mini off its premium hatchback perch in Australia in 2011 was not enough for Audi's A1. The A1 outsold the BMW-owned Mini Cooper trendsetter by 146 units (or nearly nine per cent) last year, and the German brand will soon introduce a five-door ... Mini Rocketman 'mini Mini' production not going ahead: report CarAdvice In concept form, the city car was around 304mm shorter than the normal Mini Cooper. Production was slated to take place in 2016. The model was seen as a step towards taking the brand back to its roots, unlike the range of modern models which seem to be ...