WHAT'S COMING UP?

Avenue of the Giants Weekend Run - Sat. March 23, 2024

Saturday will be a very full day of cruising from Novato up through the Avenue of the Giants and ending at Eel River Brewing in Fortuna. Sun...

Facelifted 2011 MINIs Debut In Europe

Interesting new styling cues show up with new engines including the all-new 1.6-litre four-cylinder diesel engine which can be had with the MINI Hatchback and Clubman (but not in the US.)

Sheet metal changes include a revised front bumper with new fog lamps; a lower air intake and two brake air intakes on the Cooper S. The headlights have been changed slightly and the side indicators have a new concentric circles design. The new rear bumper houses LED tail lights that use dynamic intensity lighting which varies depending on the deceleration force applied. There are five new exterior colours and new alloy wheel designs.

[Source: Car Advice]