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More Official Info On The Next Generation MINIs
A press release posted at BMW Group PressClub USA discusses the "Innovative technology" in the next generation of MINIs, such as
. . . All of the new petrol engines feature spontaneous responsiveness, high torque characteristics and supreme power delivery. The 1.5 litre three-cylinder engine reaches its maximum torque of 220 newton meters at an engine speed of 1,250 rpm; this can be increased briefly to 230 newton meters by means of the overboost function. The 141 kW/189 bhp four-cylinder model actually achieves a torque of 280 newton meters with the same engine speed (300 Nm with overboost). The maximum speed of all new petrol engines is 6,500 rpm.
The engine’s sporty character is favored by the position of the turbocharger integrated in the exhaust manifold. The short path of the exhaust stream enables the charging system to be activated promptly and effectively. In addition, the emissions pattern of the engines is optimized by the positioning of the catalytic converter and an electronically regulated waste gate. An efficient and precisely dosed fuel supply system facilitates direct injection with centrally positioned injectors between the valves and directly next to the spark plugs. The electronic control for camshaft positioning and the stroke of the intake valves are further technological elements that optimize the responsiveness and the consumption and emissions readings of the new petrol engines for MINI. . . .
The Coolest Places In The Nation To Get Gas
roadtrippers has photos and descriptions of some of the "coolest" gas stations at which to fuel your MINI.
MINI Redesigns MINIUSA.com

Targeting Advertising Coming To Your Dashboard?
In an article at Gas2 Andrew Meggidson asserts it is only a matter of time before targeted adviertising makes it directly to your car's dashboard. He wonders, would you would pay a premium for ad-free driving?
Times Drive Test Drive Of The MINI Cooper Countryman Diesel
Joel Pereira for timesonlinenow @ YouTube reviews the MINI Cooper Countryman Diesel that you can't get in North America (MINI, what's with that?)
Maximizing The Resale Value Of A MINI Roadster JCW
U.K.'s Auto Express determines the MINI Roadster JCW is one of the cheapest vehicles to run with a 57.5% residual value after three years, provided you outfit it with the right options such as the Chili Pack.
What To Do If Your Car Is Stolen
Just A Car Guy emphatically suggests:
If your car is ever stolen, your first calls should be to every cab company in the city. You offer a $100 reward to the driver who finds it AND a $200 reward to the dispatcher on duty when the car is found. The latter is to encourage dispatchers on shift to continually remind drivers of your stolen car. Of course you should call the police too but first things first. There are a lot more cabs than cops so cabbies will find it first -and they’re more frequently going in places cops typically don’t go, like apartment and motel complex parking lots, back alleys etc. Lastly, once the car is found, a swarm of cabs will descend and surround it because cabbies, like anyone else, love excitement and want to catch bad guys.
A Little Less Camo On The F56
WorldCarFans posts a few spy shots of a camo stripping F56 in advance of the vehicles November 18, 2013 debut.
Female MINI Stuffers Get The Book
The Eastbourne Herald reports the 27 woman team that holds the record for stuffing a classic Mini (23) and a new MINI (27) are featured in the upcoming edition of Guinness World Records 2014.
Last Day To Buy Hearst Castle Night Tour Tickets Is Today!

Don't miss MINIs Meet In The Middle with NORCAL MINIs for an evening tour of Hearst Castle in San Simeon, CA, on Saturday, October 12, 2013.
Tickets are $37.50 per person 13 years old and over, and $18.75 per child 5 through 12 years old. The Tickets are being offered at cost (ticket price plus Paypal fee) on a first come first served basis.
What Excites You About The Upcoming 2014 F56 MINI?
MotoringFile asks for you to tell it what you are looking "most forward to" about the 2014 F56 MINI, if anything. What would you tell MotoringFile?
Miles Ahead At Indy
Yahoo! Autos offers a slideshow of photos from the MINI "Miles Ahead" Performance Driving School at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the first performance school at the track.
You Are A Lightweight
DPCCars displays the 12 lightest weight cars available in the United States and the MINI Cooper manual and automatic make the list.
Dezeen And The MINI World Tour Hit London
Dezeen and the MINI World Tour have landed in London. Dezeen tells you what they are doing back home!
Buy A MINI With A Good Idea
The Drum reports MINI UK has unveiled "The Not Normal Auction" where bidders can buy a MINI in "creative currency" awarded for creative thinking.
Applaud Or Ridicule? - Here's The New Head Of MINI Exterior Design
Christopher Weil, a Bavarian BMW Group Designer since 2000, has been named the new Head Of MINI Exterior Design according to this BMW Group PressClub USA press release.
DIY: How The MCS Radio Connectors Attach/Detach
Here are details on the connectors on the back and replacing the 10 Amp internal fuse, brought to us via mlTV @cooperSml - Mini Cooper, Family and Fun Activities @ YouTube!
Local Boy Does Good
. . . if you live on Australia's Coffs Coast where one of the rounds of the World Rally Championship occurs. Coffs Coast's own rally driver, Nathan Quinn, raced in the hometown round in a MINI John Cooper Works WRC car sponsored by a local Goodyear dealer and came in eighth according to the Coffs Coast Advocate.
BMW Blog Test Drives The 2013 MINI JCW Countryman
BMW Blog test drives and reviews the 2013 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman and has these "Final Thoughts:"
A practical, muscular MINI
Final Thoughts
A good buy for all seasons
Where’s the JCW diesel?
Dave Mirra To Drive MINI RX At Charlotte
Monster Energy and X Games icon Dave Mirra will pilot a MINI RX for LD Motorsport in the Global RallyCross Championship in Charlotte, NC, according to GLOBAL RALLYCROSS.
You Don't Have To Have It Say It
MotoringFile says,
. . . Starting with fall production . . . [the Countryman and Paceman] will be available with Option Code 320 (aka Stealth Mode) which debadges the cars. . . .
Registration For MINI Thunder V Is Open!
Stormin' Norman's MINI Thunder V is set for Sunday, Feburary 16, 2014. For details, and to register, go to Motorsportreg.com.
MINI Takes The States 2014 Will Kick-Off In San Francisco!
In a BMW Group PressClub USA press release MINI announced that MINI Takes The States 2014 will kick off:
. . . on July 26, 2014, in San Francisco and will make a “NOT NORMAL” journey to Boston by weaving through 18 states and 15 cities over 14 days. The cross-country rally for MINI owners and enthusiasts will conclude in Boston on Sunday, August 10. . . . .
The 2016 F60 MINI Countryman?
It is a possibility. Check out BIMMERTODAY and find out more, but, bring your translator. The article is in German.
Using Rocket Fuel Instead Of Premium
It is probably not a good idea, especially if you don't drive a diesel, and it won't help your vehicle's performance. POPSCI tells you why.
Blue MINI Drivers Drive Like Psychos!
According to Jalopnik:
Canada's Globe and Mail reports on a new study of British drivers conducted by conducted for VoucherCodesPro, a discount coupon website, which revealed that "drivers in blue cars were most prone to aggressive driving and bouts of road rage."BMW drivers were found to be the most aggressive.
Good MINI Diesel News And Bad MINI Diesel News
Yes, the video posted by YouCarr @ YouTube does show a new, 2014 left-hand drive MINI Cooper D. No, it is not available in the U.S.
Edmunds Says 2013 MINI Cooper Is The Best Subcompact
Automotive Digest reports Edmunds.com has chosen the 2013 MINI Cooper as the best subcompact you can buy.
From Stock To Race, The MINI Rear Brake System
MINI Motorsport examines the rear brake system on the MINI, how it has translated to the track, with safety being MINI's "utmost priority".
MINI Friend For Life
Carsroute says a MINI is no ordinary car and waxes poetically about it as "An Irreplaceable Friend."
Murdering A MINI With Plasti-Dip "Is Not Easy"
That is according to Brandon Wirtz @ YouTube who posted this video of his Plasti-Dip Murdered Out MINI Cooper S. Wirtz explains:
"Dipping" your car is not easy. A rattle can just doesn't do an awesome job, and even when you get it "right" you can end up with variances in color and texture. Lesson learned this is not an easy do it your self project. I used 6 cans of dip at $6 a can. so for $36 it was an ok way to spend an afternoon. Also I do know that I like the Matte black color now, just not when I do it.
The Revivalists Tour NOLA In MINI Coupe And Roadster
The Louisana rock band The Revivalists takes to the streets of New Orleans in a MINI Coupe and Roadster and the tour is chronicled by MINI Space.
What Really Competes With A MINI?
A recent article indicated MINI would be pushing the "Not Normal" marketing campaign to compete for young drivers who are looking at the Chevrolet Spark.
MotoringFile thinks that the MINI really does not compete with the Spark and sets about analyzing what really competes with the MINI.
MotoringFile thinks that the MINI really does not compete with the Spark and sets about analyzing what really competes with the MINI.
Keeping You Safe
MINI Space provides a short piece on Bart Peeters Weem, MINI's 33 year old safety expert and the safety tests he oversees.
You Think It's Expensive To Own A Car In California?
It is. According to the Wall Street Journal column MarketWatch, California is second most expensive state in which to own a car. Just be glad you don't live in Georgia!
London Billboard Gets Personal With MINI Drivers
As part of the "Not Normal" Campaign MINI UK, according to psfk has set up a billboard in London that provides MINI drivers with personalized messages. The billboards are triggered by "MINI spotters" with iPads who program the billboard.
[Source: MINIUnitedKingdom @ YouTube]
[Source: MINIUnitedKingdom @ YouTube]
The Top Ten Cars Built In The United Kingdom
The United Kingdom's Which? magazine. MINIs took three places on the list with two different MINIs tied for tenth.
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