This was sent in last Monday, but better late than never. My appologies on the delay. Apparently MINI USA has set up a channel on YouTube where they will be posting viral ads for us all to enjoy:

Being a recent “switcher” to the Mac, I have been noticing more and more certain subtle jabs from each camp. Mac “fanboys”, as they are called, take swipes at Microsoft every chance they get, even if it is only comedic. “Winblows” users do the same . Well, it would seem that someone over at MINI USA’s marketing team has a sense of humor and may be on the Mac side of the fence.

In an animation displayed on the site, a large vehicle is shown, trying to parallel park into a tight spot. When the car can’t fit, a text bubble is displayed, showing text characters, representing curse words. One of the characters used happens to be the Windows logo. Quite funny, if I do say so myself.

[ MINI Cooper Uses Microsoft Logo As Curse ]

In an e-mail sent to select MINI owners last night, it looks like MINIUSA is shooting for March to deliver more detailed information on MINI Takes The States 2008. All I will say is, sure would be nice to have this information already, since some of us actually work and need to request vacation time well in advance (sigh). Thanks to MINI_Marc for this find (I apparently am not on the “list” because I did not receive the e-mail):

Here is an oldie but a goodie. Ever have this happen to you ?

In honor of the MINI Clubman’s US debut at the Detroit Auto Show this week, here is a commercial that you should enjoy:

Ok I need some help. I found this video online and am VERY interested to find the game it was captured from. If you have any insight into this, please post it in the comments. The game looks like a hoot to play. By the way - the video does require the DivX plug in to watch. If you are using Firefox it should be a simple click and go install. (Click HERE for the video).

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Look for these cool MINI trading cards in your next issue of MC²Magazine.com. Complete with perforated edges, you can cut these 2-sided cards out and start your very own MINI trading card collection. The front of each card features the four current forms of the MINI, complete with pricing, miles per gallon and horsepower ratings. The back of each card carries over some of this same information but also includes some fun facts about each car. Of course MINI also had to include a stick of gum with each set of cards (beware - the gum is not edible). So the question is - will MINI add to this collection once the Clubman is released? We shall see…

Special thanks to MC²Magazine.com for sharing this with us. If you are not yet a subscriber, make sure you get over to the MC²Magazine.com website and sign-up!

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Last night, my MINI buddy Scottie used the MINI Motorby program in a most unique and AWESOME way. He used it to propose to his girlfriend, Marle for all to see. And DID they all see!! You see, not only did MINIUSA help out Scottie to arrange the customized Motorby message, they also arranged for local TV crews to cover the most memorable event! Complete with TV helicopters circling overhead, Marle said yes! Check out the video and local news coverage at the links below. UPDATE: Scottie and Luis provided some photos of the event and the MINI USA Swag that was sent to the happy couple, including a letter signed by the MINI USA staff, including Jim McDowell. Check the gallery link below for more!

I personally want to send out a HUGE congratulations to such a great couple. Motor on!

[ Woman Says ‘Yes’ To Drive-By Marriage Proposal ]
[ MINI Motorby Marriage Proposal Video ]
[ MINI Motorby Proposal Photo Gallery ]

If you have been in New York in the past month or so, you just might have seen this awesome ad campaign while traveling through Times Square (click the photos for larger versions):

Special thanks to diedhairbri and TampaMCS for these awesome shots!

Big thanks to Big Norm for finding this great new MINI ad out there on YouTube. This is classic .