Mini files Paceman design patent drawings

Filed under: Crossover, Mini You know, the Mini Countryman is pretty excellent. We weren’t sure about how a Mini-badged crossover would be received, but after spending some time behind the wheel, we’re pretty impressed with the overall package. That in mind, we wouldn’t necessarily frown at the notion of a production version of the two-door [...]

Mini Cooper inflatables ready for car pool duty

Filed under: Etc., Marketing/Advertising, Mini, Humor A good ad agency always comes up with unique and memorable ideas to keep a product fresh in the minds of consumers. Access Agency understands that a brand like Mini is devoted to fun, and with summer coming already here, the group put together a concept that will showcase [...]

Romeo Ferraris celebrates Italian unification with tricked out Mini Countryman

Filed under: Aftermarket, Performance, Europe, Crossover, Mini Few tuning houses are as quintessentially Italian as Romeo Ferraris. Just say the name out loud and you’ll want a glass of Chianti to go with your Risotto. Most of the garage’s products have been Italian – Fiat 500s mostly – but there have been a few foreigners [...]

Report: Tumi goes beyond luggage with pair of Mini specials

Filed under: Hatchback, Mini, Design/Style, Luxury Mini Goes Tumi – Click above for image gallery Short of full-grain fitted leather, luggage doesn’t get much nicer than Tumi. Last year, we brought you a range of custom pieces Tumi made specifically for the Lexus LFA, but this latest release goes beyond the trunk. Teaming up with [...]

Spy Shots: Mini Countryman JCW rolls at the ‘Ring

Filed under: Spy Photos, Performance, Crossover, Mini Mini Countryman John Cooper Works spy shots – Click above for high-res image gallery Mini has established a pretty successful formula for its lineup. The party gets started with a base model, followed by a slightly more athletic S variant. But at the very top of the heap, [...]