Earlier this year we reported on a future venture involving a specially prepared MINI Countryman which was bound to challenge the Panamericana and its 17,000 kilometers of harsh terrain. After doing some proper preparations, three…
Small premium crossovers are becoming extremely popular. The idea that a customer can buy a small crossover that’s practical, spacious and comfortable from a premium brand at an affordable price is one that makes said…
The new MINI Countryman brought along a couple of rather interesting changes and premieres for the British model. Apart from the fact that the Countryman grew so much in size it is now playing in…
In today’s automotive world it’s really hard for a manufacturer to stray true to its core without cutting corners every once in a while. Research and development costs are going through the roof and a…
The Frankfurt Motor Show is possibly the biggest car show of the year. It’s right up there with the Geneva Motor Show but when it comes to German manufacturers, most of them prefer to unveil…
Sleeping in your car is usually seen as a last resort kind of thing, but what about sleeping on top of your car? Earlier this year MINI, in collaboration with Italian firm Autohome, launched a…
This week the MINI Countryman was awarded a Top Safety Pick rating by the IIHS, a considerable honor for the new model on the US market. The IIHS tests are some of the most difficult…
MINI USA announced today that the all-new 2017 MINI Countryman has earned a TOP SAFETY PICK award by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The Countryman earns this designation when equipped with the optional…
At this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, MINI was well represented, even bringing out the company’s first plug-in hybrid to take on the event’s famous uphill climb. Represented by brand ambassador Charlie Butler-Henderson, MINI displayed…
When most people think of MINIs, they think of, well, mini cars. Small little city cars that are fun to drive and easy to park. However, the MINI Countryman is not that. It’s quite massive,…
